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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1926
Page
7
Charles Henry reports that standardized tests now measure pupil mastery across arithmetic and silent reading. The program compares schools nationwide and classifies individual strengths and weaknesses to guide instruction and progress. The training school plans to expand testing to benchmark its work against other institutions.
The funeral for James Duncan Sr. was held at the Sheridan Methodist church with large attendance. Rev. R. P. Smith preached on the pioneer’s life. the Sheridan Masonic lodge conducted rites at the cemetery. Duncan, born January 20, 1849 in Scotland, traveled to the U.S. in 1852 and Virginia City in 1864, later moving to Ruby Valley in 1869, where his father Rev. Hugh Duncan helped establish early lodges. He married Jeannetta Gammell in 1874 and had ten children.
Bitter-Root McIntosh apples are contracted at two dollars and fifty cents per box. The deal outlines pricing and supplier details for the ongoing harvest.
James Duncan Sr died October 16 1926 after a long illness. He left a widow Anna M Hermesinger and eight children from previous marriage, 33 grandchildren, and 3 stepsons with 4 step-grandchildren from his later marriage. Funeral attended by local and visiting pallbearers including E A Maynard of Jeffers, last surviving Duncan plains traveler.
George Pyle W S Pyle and Andy Pyle made a business trip to Dillon Tuesday. Miss Nelson the county nurse visited the Polaris school Wednesday. Edith Nelson guests of Mr and Mrs George Pyle Tuesday night. Mrs Mary Shepherd plans to move into her new bungalow soon.
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association posts a reward of 250 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 100 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber.
A retrospective roundup recalling 1885 wool sales in Chicago at 20 cents a pound, public license figures, Beaverhead county valuation, and a penman class. 1895 notes on gambling licenses, wool famine and street lighting. 1912 election day outcomes, high school suspensions, and vote totals.
A classified style notice endorses Foley Pills a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys as a quick effective remedy for back pain and irregular secretions. The message cites Wm FL Lagle of Anderson Indiana as a testimonial and notes general availability through Potts the druggist.
An old newspaper advertisement urges readers to send 10 cents for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound trial bottle for coughs and colds, plus Foley Pills and Cathartic tablets. It claims wide popularity and offers a trial packet with each order from Potts the Druggist.
A Pennsylvania matter speaks for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praising its use for croupy children and feverish colds. The ad claims no opiates or chloroform and sanitary production, urging mothers to ask for it at Potts The Druggist.
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