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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
4
Local deer hunters see success before the snows while roads are labeled perilous for reckless drivers. Montana endures daily earthquakes with drills in schools after Oct 18. Helena faces quake relief needs and Dillon urges Red Cross support for Helena. Residents urged to donate to Red Cross or banks for relief.
Beaverhead County becomes the first in its district to start WPA works under Tom J. Davis of Butte. Crews dig and level a road cut near the reservoir west of Dillon on the Big Hole road. Local laborers are hired to reduce travel costs, with about 30 projects countywide awaiting approval for federal funding totaling roughly 225000 dollars.
Montana coal mining slowly recovers with several thousand workers employed. US Bureau of Mines reports bituminous coal production for Oct 12 week at 78 000 tons vs 77 000 prior week, higher than 1924 60 000 and 64 000 figures, while 1929 week stood at 82 000 tons. The article notes strong headway despite gas oil and electric competition, calling the state’s progress splendid amid broader relief efforts.
Professor Melville Sayre of Montana Mines reports discovery of early Indian pottery on the Trask ranch five miles southeast of Terry. Fragments suggest ages possibly ranging from several hundred to thousands of years, with pieces of decorated and plain ware among the finds.
A fragmentary 19th century item mentions travel plans and social leisure at a dur ing entertainment venue. It notes rising fire wood demand and timber use by haulers to kill two birds with one stone. A mysterious poisoner of dogs is blamed, with a wish for retaliation by a rattlesnake next summer.
The Tribune notes a Salvation Army presence in Dillon with a new permanent corps. It appeals for delinquent subscribers to bring in a lead or two toward their subscriptions while reporting a local ordinance banning cigarette sales to boys under age. Elza Smith returns to duties at the First National Bank as one of Dillon’s scenic school-ground views is highlighted by the Normal School grounds. The debate club condemns bloomers for women as a topic of discussion.
The Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad plans a line to Dillon Adorf connecting Twin Bridges with Salmon. A Beaverhead and Mediaga commercial clubs meeting named road improvement the paramount issue.
A Rotarian Magazine excerpt quotes Sir Herbert Austin on the rise of service as an essential function in all business and a defining feature of industrial life. The piece highlights a shift from goods to service as pivotal in modern enterprise.
The writings state that naval electrician radioman and engineer training mirrors civilian trades in electricity, radio and steam. A man with honorable naval service is confidently fitted for suitable civilian employment in similar trades.
Notice to creditors announces four month period to present claims against the estate of William Ashworth with administrator J. H. Thompson at Dillon Montana. Dated October 20 1935. Stockholders meeting for Farmers Union Trading Company Dillon Montana to amend Article 8 of the Articles of Incorporation. Meeting set for November 30 1995 at 10:00 a.m. in Dillon.
Notice is hereby given that Lalla Lyon widow of Joseph Lyon of Dillon Montana who on September 17 1980 made Additional Stockraising lease No 075428 for ENE Sec 27 T6W R6W Lots 8 4 SHNW NESW near Office Great Falls Montana October 1986 sale details remain.
Public notices record filings in Beaverhead County Montana including a three year proof of claim for land in Section 1 Township 9 Range 6 near Dillon with witnesses named Samuel Conklin Roy L Lyon and others. Also notice to creditors in the estate of Augusten Du Gay deceased with administrator George J Dugay and summons in the district court for Catherine Sawyer and Paul Allen at Dillon. publication and filing details provided.
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