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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
7
A historical newspaper notice outlines subscription rates for three months and the Dillon post office handling. It directs that all business letters notices and advertisement orders go to the Tribune Publishing Co and states the company not responsible for debts by employees unless signed orders from the manager are given.
A New York Evening Post observer notes a fly in the ointment of glowing financial reports. He argues that doubling wages materials and general costs with doubled prices yields same net profits, exposing inflationary distortion and urging discernment between shadow and substance in Prosperity with a big P. He even hints at President Wilson's vote calculation under burdens.
The text argues that political campaigns offer valuable training for aspiring speakers. It emphasizes the chance to develop rhetoric, public presence and persuasive skills alongside the broader political costs.
Mrs L R Foote of Glen shopped in Dillon and attended the Selway Monroe gathering. Moran and Thomas garage announces auto livery service. Charles Grant plans a trip to Butte for a leg exam with Mrs Grant. Will A Lovell inspects cattle bound east. Tom Waters receives ten days in jail for shoe theft. Mrs Gertrude Rathbone prepares to move to Malta. The Welsh Bale Quartet to perform in Dillon under the fire department. Copper Clad Range advertised at Tattersall's as Christmas gift option.
Miss Fergus visits Miss Parr for dinner. Normal girls attend a High school dance. Miss Higbee is ill at city hospital and will miss weeks of work. Miss Mullins went to Butte and back. Miss Ia Wiant will not finish her year after her father’s death. Miss Barrett returns Saturday from home for a wedding. Miss Halford of Boulder joined Normal. Dr Kuhns spoke at convocation. Miss Older gave an illustrated talk on ancient Rome. Miss Busch, teaching at Medicine Lake, writes home about her German classes and coaching basketball and volleyball.
Nineteenth century advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure, with circulars available from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Ball's Family Pills for constipation.
The piece notes rising prices for essentials in Washington while wages hold steady, citing charity groups' concerns for winter aid and heavy restaurant demand for cheap meals. It discusses Labor Department employment data, regional shifts, and political friction over northern versus southern job access for Black workers, plus tariff effects on sugar beet seed imports before and during World War I.
The article notes the sugar beet seed imports totaling nearly 16 million pounds in eight months and credits the Wilson administration with reviving the industry. It states all Cabinet members, except Secretary Houston, campaigned publicly, with Houston contributing substantial campaign results for Wilson.
Mrs Margaret Rozsa a local suffrage worker and Republican candidate for county commissioner praised Miss Rankin saying her election is a victory for women and will advance the suffrage cause. She noted Rankin brings legislative experience and Montana prominence.
The Butte Post notes Washington is poised for her rise as Rankin accepts a six weeks engagement on the Chau Tauqua circuit for $6,000 plus expenses. Major newspapers and national magazines are already devoting extensive coverage.
I Moses Smyth declare I will not be responsible for the debts of my wife Carrie E Smyth from this date on. 45 31.
Helena E. Curtis, RN, age 42, of the Curtis Hospital on South Washington Street is referenced in a local property and residence notice. The document notes Curtis family ties and property details for estate proceedings.
For Sale. Ranch of 160 acres five miles south of Dillon Montana. Box 624 Dillon Montana. Feth.
Mr and Mrs C C Huyck of Butte are stopping at the Frank Caldwell home. Mr Huyck sustained a fall recently and was hardly able to make the trip but is reported to be improving under treatment here.
Swain outlines teacher pensions and officer nominations for the coming year. Tuesday evening features an address on education's new social viewpoint by H Suzzalo of the University of Washington. The School Masters and Schoolmistresses clubs hold their annual banquet Wednesday morning with talks by H A Davee and others from State College of Agriculture and Flathead County High.
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