Pro-American Outlook and Odd Bet Amid National News
President Coolidge notes favorable national conditions with Mellon stating abundant capital for viable ventures and rising exports. Hoover cites improving trade while rubber prices fall from last year. A fatal railroad crash ends Perry Thomas’s career and prompts calls for better paid retiring engineers. Babe Ruth receives Lady Norfolk’s 170th egg, hailed as more important than players.
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Hoover
England
Omaha
Babe Ruth
Lady Norfolk
Ruth
America
Maine Voters Back Direct Primary Preference
Reports from Maine indicate voters intend to retain the direct primary for now. Politicians cannot rely on pre arranged conventions to deliver nominations, and hopefuls must buy the direct primary and the ensuing election, a blow to brokers and office buyers alike.
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Maine
Mojave Desert
Public Health Focus Warns Heart Disease Top Killer
At a Cleveland gathering the American Public Health Association says heart disease is today the leading cause of death. It links repeated infections in childhood to long term heart disease and urges parents to address preventable childhood illnesses rather than dismiss them as minor.
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American Public Health Association
Cleveland
Sunlight Cure Debate on Rickets Remains Limited by City Life
A Toronto University claim that sunshine cures rickets faces the reality that millions of city children lack access to sun. A German proverb cited notes the value of bread and air, yet proving sunshine cures rickets does not address widespread urban deprivation and child mortality.
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Toronto University
Power Firms Fight Government Run on Colorado River
Power companies valued at twenty three billion dollars oppose government's use of the Colorado River, signaling potential competition in the power industry.
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Colorado
Colorado River Development and Federal Reserve Tension
The passage notes 23 billions is small per capita and cites 115 million people keen on Colorado River development. It asserts the river will be developed, power will please gentlemen, and mentions bankers opposing the Federal Reserve law while praising its restraint from panic.
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United States
Colorado River
Colorado
Dillon Teachers Shine at Montana Education Meetings
Heads of Dillon school departments led programs at the Montana Education Association gatherings in Bozeman and Great Falls. About twenty local teachers attended, including Normal College staff and high school leaders, who praised the informative sessions and their value to regional education.
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State Education Association
Dillon
Montana Education Association
Bozeman
Great Falls
Normal College and Training School
S. E. Davis
Elizabeth Shotwell
Jessie Duboc
Mary Innes
Genevieve Albertson
E. L. Fairbanks
R. E. Albright
Rush Jordan
Florence, Lewis
Effie Judd
Mary Egan
Clarabelle Severance
R. A. Mackie
Bernice Hirschman
Violet Eastman
W. J. Bierrum
A. T. Peterson
Charles Henry
Margaret Craig Curran
Lee R. Light
Normal College
Radio Enthusiasts Hear Dillon Club Talk
Mr. Cooper secretary of the Butte Radio club spoke to the newly formed Dillon club on Monday, discussing interference problems and offering remedies. A committee was chosen to draft by laws and next meeting will set a time for actions to improve reception and attract a larger membership.
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Cooper
Butte Radio Club
Dillon Club
Butte
Dillon
Beaverhead Post Plans Armistice Anniversary Observance
J. H. McIntyre of Livingston was slightly injured last Friday night when his sedan rolled over four miles south of Dillon. He and his wife and son were traveling. he was reading a sign board when the crash occurred. The car suffered extensive damage but he alone sustained cuts on his legs. He received treatment locally and the party continued their trip the next day.
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J. H. McIntyre
Livingston
Dillon
McIntyre
Rotarians Discuss Proposed Air Route To Dillon
Dillon Rotary Club chair B N Stevenson led a discussion on establishing an air mail stop in Dillon as part of the Great Falls to Salt Lake City route. A community service report headed by A T Peterson will assess requirements and equipment, while bids are opened with a Washington deadline of December 28.
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B. N. Stevenson
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Great Falls
Salt Lake City
A. W. Stephenson
Montana Air Service Company
Missoula
Stephenson
Dillon
Community Service Committee
A. T. Peterson
Butte
Salt Lake
Richard Brimacombe
Washington, D. C
Sale of High Grade Cattle at Stock Yards
Auction set for Saturday at 1 o'clock selling 50 high grade dairy cows and heifers owned by George Ditty. Herd includes Holsteins, Shorthorns, calves, and 20 stock hogs. Luther Smith auctioneer with Bert Williams as clerk. Also notes the death of Elizabeth A Franklin, former Dillon resident, with funeral details.
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George Ditty
W. C. Jennings
Melrose
Luther Smith
Bert Williams
Cattle Prices Edge Up As Range Market Tops Calgary Steers
A Chicago broker reports a stronger week in range cattle with light corn fed receipts pushing steers 40 to 50 cents higher and cows and heifers steady. Charles O Robinson & Co. notes they topped the Canadian grass steer market at Calgary for P Burns & Co. at 14.65 per hundredweight on 1,387 pounds, 65 cents above prior rates.
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Charles O. Robinson & Co
Chicago
P. Burns & Co
Calgary
Armistice Day Celebration Planned by Beaverhead Legion
Beaverhead post of the American Legion schedules Armistice Day events with a morning aerial bombs display and daylight fireworks at the east athletic field, a patriotic program at 10 o'clock including invocations, music by the high school, and an address by District Commander T. E. Gilbert. If weather fails, events move to the city hall.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
J. B. Cluley
T. E. Gilbert
B. J. Gunderson
Beavers
Helena
Dgjlon
Andrus Prill
Montana Air Service Company
W. R. Lewis
U. S. Army
Missoula
A. W. Stephenson
Lewis
Army
Beavers to Meet Butte in Close Saturday Game
Beavers coach Gunderson leads his team to Butte next Saturday for a noon meeting with Butte high. Local optimism grows after a sharp improvement since last week’s Central game.
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Gunderson
Beavers
Butte
Butte High
Central
Mrs Hill Repented Follies Beauty Weds Railroad Heir
Mildred Richardson, a Follies beauty, married Walter J. Hill son of pioneer railroad builder James J. Hill and moved to live on his ranch. The couple's union follows her marriage to the Hill family and marks a social shift in their high society circle.
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Mildred Richardson
Walter J. Hill
Pioneer
James J. Hill
Lady Luck at Hartwig gift night yields two winning numbers
Four patrons Dorothy Hildreth Marjorie Opp Paul Bramsman and Corliss Fairchild held winning numbers twice. Cecil Smith won the pie eating contest and a $2 prize donated by the theater. Five other entrants received 50 cent consolation prizes. City Bakery supplied the pies.
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Lady Luck
Hartwig
Allah
Dorothy Hildreth
Marjorie Opp
Paul Bramsman
Corliss Fairchild
Cecil Smith
Sheridan hosts Rainbow Girls initiation ceremony
Impressive initiation ceremonies were held last Saturday in Sheridan with Arcelia chapter hosting Dillon members, Masons, and Fastern Star attendees. Visitors enjoyed supper, talks by Nellie Lovell, John Orr, and C. I. Brim, followed by a dance and a hot midnight lunch.
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Sheridan
Arcelia Chapter
Dillon
Fastern Star
Nellie Lovell
John Orr
C. I. Brim
Brimn
Saints wallop teachers in record scoring rout
Mount St. Charles college of Helena defeats Montana Normal college Pedagogues 153 to 0 in a capitol city game Friday. Garner and Good lead with five and four touchdowns as three teams and the manager join the scrimmage. Hill Toppers claim a second Montana conference win and an overall 268 to 0 against opponents.
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Mount St. Charles College
Helena
Ind
Montana Normal College
Capitol City
St. Charles
Garner
Good
Montana
Intermountain Union College
Saints
Dillon Star Succeeds Against Purdue in Laffayette
Francis Cashmore daughter and son of Mr and Mrs W F Cashmore scored the only Montana state points in the Bobcat Purdue game at Lafayette Indiana. Early in the first quarter Cashmore received a Gardner pass and scored a touchdown as Purdue defeated Montana 89 to 7 before about 10000 fans in one of the day’s top eastern college games.
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Francis Cashmore
W. F.cashmore
Montana State
Purdue
Laffayette
Ind
Cashmore
Gardner
Montana
Boilermakers
Bobcats
Railroad Sets Record for Fruit Trains on UP Route
Vice President E. E. Calvin announced a record freight operation for Union Pacific. From Dec 20 1925 to Oct 20 1927 the road ran 6097 fruit trains from Ogden Utah to Council Bluffs and Kansas City with perfect on time delivery, an increase of 1237 over the 1923 to 1925 period. The tally covers perishables from Oregon Washington Idaho and Utah shipped over this route.
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E. E. Calvin
Union Pacific System
Ogden
Utah
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Stamper of Lima Visits Friends and Handles Business
W. R. Stamper traveled from Lima on Wednesday to visit friends and tend to business matters in town.
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W. R._ Stamper
Lima
Wild Ducks Dying by the Millions Campaign Launched
The Izaak Walton League announces a new western effort to conserve wildlife. Denver broadcasts October 31 urge westerners to join to combat alkali poisoning harming ducks in Utah Bear River marshes and other inter mountain areas. This marks the third major campaign in five years.
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Chicago
Izaak . Walton
Bear River
Utah
Inter-Mountain
Walton League
Upper
Mississippi River
Foxes Arrive for Dillon Fur Farm in Wyoming
Foxes were delivered ahead of schedule to the Dillon fur farm in the up land district of Wyoming. Roy Forrester and A T Peterson head the local operation, with H L Hatton supervising as an experienced fox breeder. The facility, near town two miles north, aims for about 30 pairs of silver foxes and mink, with A R Homer of Idaho Falls assisting in final arrangements.
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Wyoming
S.ven
Roy Forrester
A.T. Peterson
H. L. Hatton
A. R. Homer
Idaho Falls
Northwest
October Weather Stands Out In Local Records
J. E. Monroe, city official observer, notes an exceptional October with a high of 80 degrees, low of 18, and a monthly mean of 49.5. Average minimum 60.8 and maximum 38.3. Precipitation reached .55 inch, with 17 clear days and eight partly cloudy days.
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J. E. Monroe
Spuds and Honey Exhibit Planned in Butte
The Butte Chamber of Commerce sponsors a two day show on November 11 and 12 featuring potatoes and honey from nearby counties. The statewide program aims to boost Montana products and promote farming industries with several local entries expected.
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Butte Chamber of Commerce
Butte
Montana
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Seattle
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I. A. Franklin
Franklin
G. A. Plested
2Nd Ave
Glendale
Seattle Times
N. E
Elizabeth A Franklin
G. W. Plested
A. Peterson
A. Andrew
Anaconda
George Franklin
New Plymouth
J. O. Franklin
Albert Franklin
Denver
Denis Franklin
Friedland
John Franklin
Sacramento
the Tribune
Mrs. Hill
Rainbow
Saints Wallop
Dillon Star
Dillon Fur Farm
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