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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1926
Page
7
The Wisdom News reports slow cattle movement despite ranchers shifting cattle from pasture to home grounds and feed lots. W A Armitage arrives from Idaho with 200 head, Sam Robinson ships butcher stock to Butte, and a nostalgic trip recalls 700 head of steers on Spokane ranch pasture as hay feeding begins.
Bannack news rounds up visitors and local events. John Offaro, a Bannack mining figure, visited Dillon earlier in the week. George Gauthier injured when his horse fell. not seriously hurt. The Bannack precinct elected Miss May Sprinkle county superintendent with all 28 votes.
The 380th has been postponed to November 6 with a free dance and supper after the program. County nurse Miss Nelson inspected Bannack school children on October 28. Regulars include Tom Underwood returning to Bannack for winter residence, Otto Vandegrift shooting a deer west of Bannack, May Sprinkle Louis Thompson and Verna Thompson visiting the county seat, and a radiator freeze causing a long roadside wait from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. for water.
Wilbur Tash and George Judge mo tored from Dillon for the weekend. Frank Grice of Boise bought fat cows. Polaris football practiced at Elkhorn Springs with injured players receiving first aid. Halloween party for Polaris children and visitors brought a merry afternoon.
Charles Conwell died last Monday after a period of failing health. His sister Miss Conwell arrived from New Jersey but he was unconscious on her arrival. Visitation noted Dillon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Mrs. James Duncan Sr and Miss Elaine Duncan. Bethany hall repairs funded by a Ladies Aid luncheon and dinner on election day yielded a neat sum.
D. Marsh departed for Billings this week to visit his daughter Mrs. O BR Genty and family.
G Hansen of the street railway company of Butte fished at Reichle over the weekend. W W McClean traveled to Melrose on Tuesday to vote in Silver Bow county.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup for sick children and warns against imitation products. It claims the syrup is pleasant tasting, non cramping, free of narcotics, and has dosage directions printed on the bottle for babies and children of all ages.
Mr and Mrs Joe Pace and Lee Joy with Mrs Joy attended the Dillon rally Monday night. Chas Nugent of Butte visits John Waters home for a few days. Fay Gransberry of Dillon trips to Reichle. He has almost recovered from a summer accident.
Normal College Notes presents a brief item from campus life with short notes on student activities and upcoming events. The fragment reflects routine columns featuring announcements and reminders for a college community.
A letter to President Davis notes Samuel P Wells death in Los Angeles on October 12. Wells, oldest graduate of the Normal college, finished in 1907 and later founded the Samuel P Wells Loan fund, the college’s first student loan fund.
The report notes Ford plans cosmetic updates to its new low priced cars making them resemble the Lincoln model in appearance. Public interest focuses on the styling shift and marketing implications for the economy market segment.
About 70,000 buses operate in the United States under 5,800 companies across 22,850 routes. The large fleet supports extensive regional and intercity travel, reflecting a dense public transportation system.
An Anderson Indiana reader extols Foley's Pills as a diuretic aid for back pain and irregular secretions. The advertisement claims quick results and guarantees satisfaction, with Potts the Druggist selling the product widely.
The east coast of England is eroding rapidly due to sea action. Durvich lies submerged beneath waves while Holderness battles a losing fight against the encroaching shoreline.
A cryptic line notes that the roaring static heard in radio sets is caused by cross currents. The remark hints at interference sources and the challenge of clean reception for listeners.
The regular weekly convocation was skipped this week to observe Armistice Day. The school dismissed Thursday morning for two class periods so students could participate in the local ceremonies.
Matt Polish made a trip to Dillon and a separate visit to Melrose during the week, extending his travel schedule with activities in both locations.
Last week's Sheridan vote totaled 324, lower than precinct registration. Republicans won all but four county offices. Basil Tinsley and C. M. Holbert, both Democrats, faced no opposition for state representative and county assessor. Wets beat dries. temperance laws may gain strength in the incoming legislature. Judge Lyman H. Bennett spoke on World Peace at the Methodist church, then departed for Dillon.
Reichle reports a funeral for Mrs. M. D. Gist in Dillon, visitors from Twin Bridges and Butte, a large Halloween party at Reichle school, and farming activity. Frank Beehrer brings cattle from Fish Trap for winter feed. J. C. Ferguson ships wheat and potatoes then loads hay. Woods Livestock plans to move thousands of sheep to Reichle ranches amid ample pasture and hay. Ed Cornish enjoys frequent daily hunts.
Dillon residents are reminded that National Book Week runs from November to November 14. The Parent-Teacher Association uses posters to urge readers to consider the books they have recently read, with strong participation from both the high school and the training school.
The main building organized an Armistice Day program with participation from children across the various rooms.
A commentary notes that attractive office environments boost productivity and explains rising demand for pretty stenographers as a result. It argues that well designed desks chairs and decor influence worker performance and appeal to employers seeking efficiency.
An old advertisement asks readers to mail a form to Foley Co in Chicago for trial bottles of Foley Honey and Tar Compound a diuretic and laxative packets. It claims millions were helped and urges sending name and address for samples.
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