Post Office Mails Item as Second Class Matter
Entered at the Dillon post office for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1926
Page
4
Entered at the Dillon post office for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
A vision of easing agricultural adjustment through east west exchanges. Workers from factories visit farms to learn real conditions while farmers tour urban industries to observe work environments. The aim is mutual tolerance, cooperation in marketing, and shared benefits from coordinated production and fair pay.
The article compares tax trends from 1919 to 1924 showing federal taxes down 39 percent while state, local taxes rise 87 and 56 percent respectively. It notes 1925 had only 17 of 48 states living within income and cites large government spending. Also praises Dillon street department for snow removal and references Tribune Historical number December 17.
Heavy snow last week exceeds prior winter so far this month with six inches to over two feet in regions. Thawing has melted some but most is packed, promising ample spring irrigation water. Street department cleared gutters to prevent street water and slush during Monday’s chinook.
The Parent-Teachers group will host a stag event for fathers and sons on Saturday evening at the training school building. Attendance is urged to support the association. Fathers should bring a son while boys invite their fathers. A short program and refreshments will follow, with a small admission.
Children may drop their wish lists in a Santa Claus mail box at Tattersall’s store. Letters will receive prompt attention and entries are issued with every 50 cent purchase for a chance at a miniature automobile prize Friday December 24.
Fire crews responded Sunday morning to John Collins residence on South Pacific street. They arrived to find the basement play room fire under control with minimal damage. The blaze was discovered early and did not gain much headway.
The Lakeview column notes a week of snowy weather altering mail routes from Lakeview to Lake Idaho, with autos set aside in favor of horses. Residents report travel by horseback and autos returning as conditions improve, with several local residents making trips to Idaho Falls and surrounding areas.
Mr. and Mrs. James Dodd were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Forsyth and other old friends. They lived at Lakeview a few years ago and old friends were glad to see them back for a short visit.
Mrs. Laura Van Antwerp ran the Wetmore Lodge dining room this past season and did well. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Flint took a trip in their new Star to Idaho to visit his folks. Fred P. Hanson returned home from Dillon after several weeks on business. Matthew Reis and family moved four miles from Dillon on the Argenta road to send the children to school. Picnic Springs fish pond freezes often below the buildings. Mrs. Allen Buck came back from Omaha to see her recovering mother.
About 35 tons of alfalfa and grain hay offered for sale. Also 40 acres of pasture available to rent. Inquire over Tribune office.
The Waldorf company filed a suit Tuesday in district court against Dan Mooney to determine which of two local firms has prior claim to money from a sheriff's sale of personal property once owned by O. W. Smith. The final report also notes completion of administration in the estate of Mrs. Margaret Gibson.
Leo T. Ayres of Harlowton and Miss Trene Wellborn of Dillon were married at high noon Saturday at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. E. E. Loft. They left on the afternoon train for Spokane for their honeymoon.
Pinochle hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chapman Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Tovey and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Stone. Eight tables played on South Washington street with high scores by Miss Marjorie Stevenson and Dr. R. D. Curry. Second place went to Mrs. Tom Menke and Eugene Bond. consolation prizes to Mrs. Lee McCracken and Walter Grimes. Refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Marcus Staudaher celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the ranch north of the city with a late dance and midnight lunch. John Stefanie of Butte provided accordion music. The couple received many silver gifts.
Mrs L F Molleur hosted past guardians of the Neighbors of Woodcraft at the Odd Fellows hall last Thursday. Eighty five ladies attended a varied program featuring a one act play A Country Romance sung numbers and a reading The Two Lavaties sketch by Vera Burrell Clara Lorenson Ruth Lemmon and Naomi Hildreth provided entertainment.
The first in a series of social evenings was held Wednesday night at the Odd Fellows hall. Attendees enjoyed music dancing and card games with refreshments served after the event.
The second dance of the series occurred last Friday evening at the guild hall hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burfiend Mr. and Mrs C. C. Bates and others assisted as hosts and hostesses continuing the social event series.
Shelby Inter Provincial Oils and American Canadian corporation plan prospecting for oil. The cooperation aims to explore potential reserves and assess feasibility in a joint venture with cross border operations.
The Sheridan Woman's Library club held regular session last Thursday afternoon with a program led by Mrs Dyer on Romania and Queen Marie and life of the lower class. Roll call covered current events and attendees discussed royal publicity. Members expressed sympathy at Queen Marie's husband's illness and pride in her return home. The meeting closed with America sung. Hostesses were Mrs Tom Wilson and Miss Ida Fenton. Undertaker Olson was called to Rochester for the funeral of J E Dickey, 84, Civil War veteran. Essal Crary of Emmett Idaho visited his brother John Crary and former schoolmate Ted Marsh.
The text discusses future longevity with a 140 year life goal but an 80 year average today. It suggests reexamining marriage age and notes population would shift if octogenarians married early and bred for fifty years. It adds that nature would adapt accordingly.
A testimonial ad claims Foley's Pills relieve back pain and warn of coming trouble from irregular secretions. Wm F Lagle of Anderson Indiana endorses the diuretic kidney stimulant. Sold everywhere and guaranteed to satisfy. Potts the Druggist carries the product.
Barbers at a convention estimated that blondes average about 150000 hairs on the scalp while redheads average around 80000. The figures reflect a playful estimate rather than scientific counts.
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