This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
4
An editorial condemns a premeditated hay fire in Centennial valley as a cruel, senseless crime with no financial motive. It questions the arsonist’s conscience and sleepless nights, urging reflection on the harm to owners and livestock and the moral implications of such act.
The piece argues that a stock market slide will reduce spending but not harm the economy. It compares the situation to the Florida land boom collapse, urges confidence, and notes President Hoover convened leaders to present a true picture. It emphasizes cheap goods and readily available money for productive use.
Montana will send 196 entries of grain and hay to the International Livestock Exposition and Grain and Hay Show in Chicago from November 30 to December 7. Entries are recorded by B H Heide secretary of the show for the National Wool show and livestock division. The Northern Pacific will operate a special train from Montana carrying over 150 persons to Chicago. Early reservations include C L Anceney Bozeman W J Butler Helena C N Arnett Bozeman Scotty Brown Missoula B L Rowe Missoula and others from Gallatin valley and Stevensville
Montana farmers send 196 grain and hay entries to Chicago while Hamp shire sheep are billed among top livestock. Victor and Guthafson compete for oats and barley titles with local judges and a Northern Pacific tour for the party from Butte. Summary lists dozens of Montana participants and scheduled poultry and cattle events at the Chicago show.
Local residents share Thanksgiving visits and travels across Montana. Notables include Frank Bramsman from Butte, Meta Rowlands of Andrus Cafe, Carolyn White returning from Redlands California, Rev J D Smith of the Methodist Church visiting Lima, Cecil Wetmore from Centennial valley, and Mrs Charles Bourquin returning from Salmon. Arch ie Henneberry recovers at home from Barrett hospital stay. John Albers on a wedding trip to Seattle and the West Coast. Elk hunting trip for Rev R O Shannon and W C Jennings near Livingston. Tribune Bookstore showcases Christmas items including cats, seals, and wrapping paper. Jean Ballard named art editor of Chinook at State Normal College.
Pupils of the Normal training school and high school students enjoy three days of recreation this week as a school holiday is declared following Thanksgiving. Normal college continues classes since only Thanksgiving day was observed.
J. E. Shaw prominent ranchman and former county commissioner in the Big Hole basin was seriously injured early the week after a horse kicked him in the chest. Dr. F M Poindexter treated him at his ranch home Wednesday and reported he was recovering satisfactorily.
F Hagenbarth of Spencer Iowa was reelected president of the National Wool Growers Association at its annual meeting in San Angelo Texas. All other officers were reelected.
The caveat law protecting patents in the United States was repealed on July 1, 1910, ending temporary protection. It is advised to file a patent application promptly to secure protection in the country.
Watermelon experiments have not produced seedless fruit in commercial quantities. Horticulturists and gardening hobbyists have grown seedless watermelons for personal use and enjoyment.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals tied to towns including Volborg Glasgow Forsyth Living across Montana such as Pierson Seelye Andrew Gackle Herschel Carmichael Mary H Payner Wibaux Helena Park City Forsyth and Dillon.
Dillon area residents travel to Butte and Missoula for events and visits. Local clubs meet, dances attract large crowds, and residents attend operas, theater, and Thanksgiving activities. Several residents journey to Dillon for shopping, medical, or social engagements while others plan moves to Washington and Montana towns.
Several Grant residents and visitors made short trips and visits this week. Names include Mr. Charles A. Burden, Mr. Charles Wilson, Mr. Joe Metlen, Geo. P. Hughes, Mr. Pat Desmond, Mr. Sullivan of Hansen Packing in Butte, Mr. Sage of Salmon Idaho, Mr. William P. Carroll, the Selway couple, Mr. Roy Stocker, Mr. Charles P. Brenner, Mrs. L. C. Stocker and Annie, and the Campbell party from St. Anthony Idaho. Also noted are movements to Dillon Armstead Butte and Grants area with several spouses accompanying.
The Sheridan Women's Library club hosted a Thanksgiving program led by Mrs. Mary Adams with Mrs. Flora McNulty and Mrs. C. Duncan as hostesses. A luncheon followed as families from Dillon and Missoula were among Thanksgiving guests. Local post office expansion and Thanksgiving services were noted, along with a new Boy Scout troop of 25 boys organized by Stanford Cable.
Mrs. Maggie Bryan visited Dillon on business at her ranch. The Glen turkey shoot drew a large crowd with many taking home birds. Julius Hartwig Sr and Dr Julius Hartwig were in Dillon on Tuesday. The Tadovich family celebrated Mrs. Tadovich birthday with a large gathering and dance. Thanksgiving guests include the Hand and Kambich families visiting Julius Hartwig. Catherine Finnegan shopped in Dillon. Allan Lambson motored there. Montana Ferguson is ill at home. Tadovichs will spend Thanksgiving at the Mautz home near Dillon.
Mrs Mary Shepherd honored at a Wednesday farewell gathering hosted by Mrs Frank Marchesseau at her Polaris ranch. Guests included Mrs Olive Harrison Mrs Ted Marchesseau and others. Shepherd plans winter in New York City after six years in Beaverhead County.
Eighteen members of the Twin Bridges Rotary Club gathered for a banquet with Lt. Gov. Hazelbaker giving the welcome. The program featured Rotary songs, readings by Virginia Randolph and Ivy Wentworth, a high school excerpt, and talks on Rotary principles by Prof. Charles Henry and Principal R. M. Austin. The meeting, praised as highly important for mutual club activity, concluded with an invitation from Anaconda Rotary to attend a session next Monday.
The term lake dwellers refers to habitations built on piles or posts and placed on shallow lake borders. These structures used various materials and were common in Switzerland and parts of Italy France and Germany during the Stone and Bronze ages, with evidence of existence worldwide.
A quotation from Pliny the Elder 23-79 A. D. emphasizes three agrarian principles. First nothing should be delayed, second tasks must occur in their proper season, and third opportunities lost cannot be regained.
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina describes how Foley Pills diuretic relieved her distressing kidney ailments and left her able to care for family and household without fatigue. The product is sold by Geo M Gosman successor to Pott Adv.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.