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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1936
Page
4
Advertisement lists subscription rates and contact details for The American Press Association. Also notes second class matter date of June 12 1886 and Dillon Montana post office information. Telephone number 66 appears.
Nicholia tops early returns as Coroner James E. Phillips wins another term by about two to one. Henry G. Rodgers leads a close district judge race while Bud Hartwig seizes county commissioners seat. George Montgomery claims state senate with largest county majority. Paul H. Temple sheriff-elect seen as happiest man. Court house crowd praises orderly tally and Telephoon company service.
A speaker criticizes critics of the World War II bonus, arguing the pay and benefits reflected adjusted compensation rather than a pure bonus. He cites personal example, questions the labeling of veterans as looters, and notes veterans serve across Beaverhead County in diverse roles from doctors to teachers.
A sermon-like reflection argues the average ex serviceman embodies Americanism and Patriotism, opposes Bolshevism and racism, supports a strong military, constitutional rights, free schools, and responsible government. It appeals to citizens to uphold the constitution, defend the flag, and remain vigilant in liberty. Also notes Goshen welfare case and a pre-dawn medical call in Atlanta.
From the 1887 Tribune: Idaho Panhandle segregation agitation draws Idahoans. Montana annexation debated. Argenta rumored to gain its own newspaper. Female bachelors scarce. county census shows none. Duchess hats impressively bad. men ignore. Utah & Northern Railroad pays 4724 in county taxes, Leonard Elie leads with 703.
The Tribune notes 1896 dress styles favor shorter skirts revealing ankles and striped stockings. It mentions eastern discussion of steam and gasoline buggies, hoping inventors avoid invading the territory to spare horses from being frightened.
Montana went overwhelmingly Republican in the November election of 1906 as all but four candidates were elected. The piece notes an expectation that Beaverhead County will see at least two thousand miners earning wages and a living by next spring if local mines continue to develop.
Tribune reports on the November 8 1916 election field with five tickets: Republican Democratic Socialist Progressive and Non partisan educational. Voters face a broad choice as campaigns unfold across the city.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Great Falls Montana issues notice that Ernest Golay of Jackson Montana filed for three year proof to establish a stockraising homestead claim. The land is in Section 5 Township 6 Range 16 Montana Meridian. Proof will be given before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon Montana on December 5 1936. Witnesses listed: John Meyer William Paul C Watzir John Richards all of Jackson Montana.
Editors point to Beaverhead county as an example of efficiency as the Montana Taxpayers association notes steady debt reduction since 1931 despite declining taxable value. State examiner commends the cash surplus and plans to operate on a cash basis while county schools receive cooperative support under trustees and the county superintendent.
The State of Montana serves William Thomas and Eleanor Thom as defendants in a partition suit concerning mining claims Gold Eagle No 1 through No 4 in Trail Creek Mining District Beaverhead County. Location notices are in Book 92 pages 189 190. Judgment will be entered against defendants after service.
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