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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
3
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers association offers a $250 reward for the conviction of any sheep thief and a $100 reward for the conviction of any camp robber.
60 West Galena St Butte Montana advertises French Dyeing and Cleaning with satisfaction guaranteed and outside work solicited plus phone number 516 for inquiries.
Johnny disobeyed his mother’s warning to stay in the yard and faced repeated temptations to join playmates. Each time he planned to leave, his mother recalls watching and urging him to stay, prompting him to return. He asks why she did not tap the window to help during near temptations.
An Irish sheriff arrives to serve a writ at a widow's home. The widow flirts, then jokes about courting, while the sheriff insists on court. She quips she'd rather the sheriff court it and mentions a priest, forcing a humorous pause before action.
A government sponsored cautionary tale spreads on Shanghai streets urging pedestrians to heed traffic signals. The story compares cars and trams to tigers and warns that ignoring the corner policeman's signals risks life and future family, urging careful behavior on the road.
Sir Arthur Keith, a leading physical anthropologist, argues in his revised Antiquity of Man that the Piltdown skull is most likely human with a brain capacity around 1300 cubic centimeters, above his stated human minimum of 1000 cubic centimeters.
A mother sterilizes dishes from the sick-room while her four year-old son asks why. She explains because the dishes may carry germs from influenza. The child then ponders and asks why she does not boil daddy himself to kill the germs.
The Commune of Paris formed as a self government insurrection on March 11, 1871, proclaimed by Paris insurgents while the German army encamped outside the city. It aimed at local democracy and Paris self rule, though its motives and coherence were debated.
In 1789 the first presidential electors chose George Washington as President and John Adams as Vice President after voting for two candidates. Other vote recipients included John Jay, R. H. Harrison, John Rutledge, and Samuel Huntington among others. The Constitution was later amended to require separate votes for President and Vice President.
The article surveys claims about the fate of the ten lost tribes after 722 B C E when Assyria destroyed Samaria and deported 27 000 people. It notes theories placing them in China India or among Anglo Saxons, but states the consensus they were absorbed by neighboring peoples and lost their distinct traits.
A Bath shipmaster on a foreign voyage carried many pumpkins for his crew but left extras on the wharf. Fed to excess, the crew grew tired of them and threw many overboard at night. In the morning pumpkins floated nearby, and the steward quipped they likely followed from Boston.
Tests by the government during World War I showed chrome leather to be the most durable for shoes. Cordovan leather, named after Cordova Spain, is soft and high polish, now made from goatskins, pigskin and horsehide. Patent leather originated in Newark Delaware in 1819 by Seth Boyden.
A local tailor, bored by routine, locks his shop and vanishes for periods. To placate customers he posts a door sign claiming temporary closure for various reasons including illness travel funeral or fishing, as reported by National Republic.
Nelumbo nelumbo known as Egyptian or Indian lotus thrives in a Grand River bayou three miles from Spring Lake Michigan, with rare presence only in a few nearby areas. Nelumbo lutea also appears in two spots near Cleveland, Ohio, both near Huron.
Describes eye stones as small smooth objects stored in the inner eye corner to draw out debris. The operculum of a small marine shell is the common eye stone, a lens shaped calcareous piece placed under the lid that travels to the outer corner carrying debris with it.
A Thrift Magazine review notes chronic lateness harms morale and that fines failed. Now firms reward punctuality with a bonus and an honor roll, creating a workplace incentive to improve on time arrival.
Harry Raymond of Los Angeles sails to San Francisco and shares a stateroom with an old man, Samuel Harrison, who turns out to be his mother's brother. Raymond learns his uncle Henry Harrison left about 500 000 dollars to his mother, who is dead, making Raymond heir to the fortune.
Youths Companion reports a rare nest of umbrella ants in London gardens. The ants, native to Trinidad near roses, cut rose petals to carry to their nests where they grow a fungus the colony consumes. The queen’s apartments were disturbed during travel but repaired by the community.
Two young lawyers argue at length in court. The second speaker notes they were born the same day. The judge asks if they were born on the same day, and the reply confirms, followed by the quip that it must have been a windy day.
A discussion on eye strain from too much or too little light. It argues that excessive artificial light can fatigue the eyes and recommends balanced illumination for reading tasks. The piece cites Youth's Companion urging moderation in lighting.
The text notes the first complete Parliament summoned by Edward I in 1295. It describes the assembly comprising spiritual peers, military leaders, lay peers, and knights of the shire, with two burgesses from each borough or city. The sheriff directed representation based on county courts.
The text traces tanning from oil massage after washing to open pores and notes Hebrews introduced oak bark tanning. It also describes the rise of European leather guilds such as saddlers copplers and tanners and their brief social political influence.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Great Falls Mont September 10 1925 Notify Victor Mathews Lima Mont contestee Helen Burlingame Lima Mont filed August 10 1925 to cancel homestead entries 062457 062458 serial 022713 022712 for lands in Montana alleging abandonment for over two years prior. If contestant fails to answer within twenty days after fourth publication entry to be cancelled without further hearing. Date of first publication Oct 16 1925 through Nov 6 1925.
Department of the Interior notices Peter H. Anderson of Alder Montana intends to prove up four year desert land entry for Lot 10 and fractional sections in Township 10 South Range 5 West near Helena. Hearing set before Fred Rife in Dillon Montana on December 2 1925. Witnesses listed: Hans C. Hansen John Carbon William O. Morey Chris E K Hansen.
The Great Falls and Helena Montana land offices publish notices dated 1925 about homestead entries in Armstead and Dillon Montana. Dellar R Gordon and John McDaniel seek three year proofs before U.S. Commissioner F A Hazelbaker in Dillon on Nov 28 and Dec 12 1925. Sam L Henton via Collins Land Co seeks Lot 4 Sec 32 T9S R5W for mineral protest deadline Nov 18 1925.
Notice notes power lines and a new storage warehouse project at the Dodson site. The excerpt mentions work beginning on a large building and related site infrastructure.
Notice is given that Thomas W. Cox of Grant Montana, holder of homestead entry G F 061873 Helena 020850 dated November 26 1920, seeks to prove three year claim to SEYSW Sec 17 NEY NEX Sec 19 Lots 8 4 Sec 20 T10S R14W P M M before Fred Rife clerk Dillon Montana on December 17 1925. Participants named J Joseph Carroll Merle R Liggett Richard E Paxter John Richard of Grant Montana. W E Bennett Register.
Notice is given that James R. Gravelly of Armstead Montana has filed to prove up his homestead claim in Helena office. He seeks three year proof to establish claim to Montana on November 28 1925. Names appearing include James R. Freeman Mary D. Craver Virgil C. Given Gilbert Lindley all of Armstead Montana.
Jessie M. Smith formerly Williams of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention under the Homestead Act on November 28 1925 with I A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner. The filing lists prior entries in Helena and related land descriptions and names several Dillon residents.
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