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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
5
Transfers recorded in the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending November 11 1922. Listings reflect property changes and instrument dates handled by the Beaverhead firm for land and ownership records.
Patent to David Evans for 160 acres near Melrose. Warranty deed records transfer of 164.65 acres to Andrew J. Davis. Blair spouses transfer half interest in 3 Idaho Street lots. Bargain and Sale to John L. Templeman covers half interest in North Star and Bear Quartz mining claims. Various annual representations list owners and lodes in Islkhorn and Bryant districts.
Wages for western state miners rose from the postwar drop to 4.75 for miners and 4.25 for day laborers matching wartime highs. Arizona peaks showed 5.00 and 4.50, then revised to 4.95 and 4.40. The increases aim to attract labor amid shortages, with winter approaching likely pulling more men into mines.
Office of Public Relations discusses wood as a household fuel noting cost comparisons with coal, heating value, and environmental and local economic benefits. It cites Madison Wisconsin experiments and covers fuel efficiency, soot, ashes, and the renewable nature of wood.
A joke line follows a patient’s $10 doctor exam with a punchy quip about sharing the fee. The piece then notes a state survey to grade 15 miles of gravel road north from Broadus to meet state and federal standards.
The Methodist church plans a new building project in Richey with a total cost of ten thousand dollars. Construction aims to expand local religious facilities and community services.
Old mines that had been idle for months are back in operation, paying wages that boost the local economy and provide livelihoods for thousands of workers. The revival is seen as a signs of renewed activity in the mining sector and community stability.
A schoolboy questions future resources and conservation. He ponders shingles from straw, coal exhaustion, land ownership, and solar heating. Geologists, physicists, and vast lands like Oklahoma and Florida are cited as reasons for optimism, with boys growing into useful citizens.
The piece argues Congress reduced deficits and taxes, urging state legislatures to match this by cutting operating expenses and abolishing useless functions. It warns that failing to adapt to farmers and workers’ reduced incomes could invite recalls and public uproar. It notes western states promising no new taxes and aims to cut wasteful government.
Dr L D Ricketts, consulting engineer for Inspiration consolidated, predicts copper should fetch 18 cents a pound today from 14 cents now. He cites near non existent surplus stocks and foresees rising copper value with a mining revival as a driver for Western interests.
The Sinclair Oil Company plans a 3000 mile pipeline corridor from Montana and Wyoming oil fields toward areas east of the Mississippi River, linking western reserves with eastern markets and refining hubs.
Dillon reader Mrs Porter reports kidney trouble caused back pains fatigue and dizzy spells. After trying remedies she found relief using Doan's Kidney Pills, noting the first box eased the back ache and she was cured after a second box. 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y Adv 46 46
A shipment of 15,000 head of sheep was recently made from Ingomar. The note quotes a question about activity over the last six months and confirms the transfer of livestock.
Montana notes the nationwide corn show surge and promotes a $5 million offering of Southern Minnesota Joint Stock Land Bank bonds. The bank will operate in Minnesota and South Dakota, investing in farm mortgages across 53 southern Minnesota counties and 29 eastern South Dakota counties. The move aligns with corn belt growth and Montana’s push to diversify agriculture for farmer success.
An Orlando reader praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for quick relief from chronic catarrhal coughs. The testimonial notes the product contains no opiates and mentions ingredients printed on the wrapper. Sold nationwide.
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