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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
11
A historical analysis traces the shift from public zeal for railroads after 1828 to a profit driven era marked by watered stock rebates and self serving passes. It notes how investment frenzy, railroad promotion, and political favoritism eroded unity and fostered distrust, culminating in a sardis gambling mindset.
A man arrives by a wheezing car at the ball park entrance and pays one dollar for admission. The ticket man approves the sale and the owner declares sold, expressing his desire to watch the game.
Miss Flapper questions modern training for marriage with Practical Gent. Mr Graff likens it to fighters training before a battle and defends preparation as sensible for social life.
A subway train in New York halted suddenly plunging the car into darkness. When lights returned a young man shouted asking who lost a purse and several passengers answered I did signaling a handbag loss on the car.
A quoted bidder claims he is an advertising solicitor offering a special rate for Times advertising. The remark suggests a sales pitch aimed at securing space and attention.
A humorous exchange between two waiters features a pun about a boat tipping and a Scotch man, with the first waiter delivering the setup and the second prompting the punchline.
A fragment shows a flapper style woman teased by a clerk who jokes about citizenship. An eager suitor proclaims lifelong love and marriage hopes while a wealthy man claims no daughter, prompting a witty exchange about a daughter and a cat's pajamas.
A playful exchange about tracing lineage. Mrs Sneed says the great grandfather, a city bank cashier, was traced as far as Canada before all records vanish.
Patent transfers list Walter Ledges and Walter Ledges to Dora Tatro and William Hennig with acres on Suave creek Sage creek Big Hole river and above Lima. Warranty and quit claim deeds involve Mrs Solo Hamilton John B Hamilton E Reynolds and Della Hamisch Reichle. Decree of Distribution Willard Jensen estate and annual statements for Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad Company.
Purdy notes Beak Elmons clings to a theory stating a man is what he thinks yet he never follows through with actual work.
Miss Johnson replies she and Jim are not twins and plan to marry, turning a sales line into a humorous exchange. The quip captures small town banter and wedding humor in a quick dialogue fragment.
A brief exchange features Chesty proclaiming he is a model workman husband and she replying that a model is a small imitation of the genuine, referencing a dictionary to frame the remark. The dialogue hints at perceptions of authenticity within a domestic context.
In Montana the spotted fever tick is said to be no longer a threat for road crews near Lolo Pass as 20 men report no wood ticks this season. Only two serious cases and one death have been recorded in the Bitter Root valley while freight railroads remain far more capable than trucks for long haul freight.
About 30 hunters joined the final predatory bird and animal drive of the year. Ed. Burel's team won with 5 837 points, C. T. Magnus’ side tallied 4 383. The event, under Montana State Sportsmen's assoc credit rules, netted 10 220 points across 894 magpies 42 crows 19 hawks 5 owls and 421 magpie eggs 24 crow eggs 14 hawk eggs 8 owl eggs.
The Illinois pipeline Company shipped 122 027 barrels of oil from the Kevin Sunburst field in April, the largest production since the field was brought in.
Beartooth Seed company reports 375 acres of peas signed up in Red Lodge. The deal expands local crop production and marks a significant commitment by the Beartooth operation.
The piece notes progress in fire prevention due to education and persuasion rather than coercion. It cites railroads spending 766 million dollars on permanent improvements and equipment in 1924 up to April 1. It also mentions a view that a fairly sound American with respect for the constitution is better for public office than partisan politics. Great Falls Gordon Campbell interests plan a million dollar development in the Kevin Sunburst field, and a new Oil county with Sunburst as county seat is proposed.
The Van Meer Oil Company reports a 3000 barrel daily gusher in the Kevin Sun burst oil field, signaling a major productive breakthrough for the company and the region. Regulators monitor partial production data as crews assess reservoir performance.
Building operations in Great Falls during the first quarter of 1924 topped $300000, signaling a strong start for construction activity. The figure reflects a broad mix of residential, commercial, and industrial projects underway.
An ad advises Foley Pills as a diuretic stimulant to refresh overworked or sluggish kidneys. A few doses are said to flush the kidneys and restore activity, urging readers to try Foley's and to insist on Foley's at Potts the druggist.
The electric railway industry, 386 years old, carries about 6.0 billion dollars in invested capital and earns over 1.0 billion annually. Last year about 16.0 billion passengers rode electric roads in the United States.
Dillon residents urged to act for kidney health with Doan's Pills as a diuretic aid. Mrs. W. C. Carr reports severe kidney pain and backache improving after use, claiming lasting relief and no recurrence. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Adv. 21-22.
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