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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
7
Entry records indicate the item was entered at the Dillon post office for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
Tribune readers learn Dempsey’s defeat by Gene Tunney with blow by blow summaries and instant radio updates. The piece notes Tunney’s victory as a Greenwich Village Marine hailed as hero while Dempsey’s fall is described with gritty, public sentiment and critique of his career and wartime record.
Secretary of state distributes pamphlets explaining referendum measure No. 29 and related bills for and against. Voters urged to study proposed changes before casting ballots. Measure 29 would raise state tax rates on real and personal property to fund public schools for 20 years with up to 8.5 mills annually thereafter.
The text notes House Nos 80 and 31 proposing repeal of laws regulating intoxicating liquor and certain taxes. No. 31 would raise gasoline tax from two to three cents per gallon and dedicate funds to the state highway commission for public highways building and maintenance.
The new class of teachers arrives for the fall term at State Normal College. They come from many towns and states and will find Dillon an ideal college town with good facilities. The people welcome them warmly, promising courtesy and help to ensure a pleasant sojourn.
A Montana political column argues that Democratic criticism of tariff policy and land offices strengthens Republican unity. It notes that calls labeling the GOP morally bankrupt rally Republicans to stay with their party and vote their ticket.
Opinion asserts reluctance to abandon current success for uncertain free trade proposals. Voters prefer proven leadership and common sense, expecting only polite reception for visiting politicians and limited recruitment from their supporters.
Dr W J Romersa motored to Three Forks last weekend A N Stewart from Tennis attended business last Friday For Rent One garage 805 South Washington Phone 123 J Adv Honey sale prices Sixteen to seven dollars per five gallon can buckets and comb honey EK B Randolph Salmon Idaho Ady 40 44
A health ad claims workmen fear illness but can avert trouble by taking Foley Pills, a diuretic for kidneys. Wm F Lagle testifies to quick results. the product has been used for over 25 years with satisfaction guaranteed and low cost, sold everywhere through Potts the Druggist.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woodside and Pilot A. W. Stevenson flew to Salmon last Sunday morning and staged an exhibition flight in the new plane Miss Dillon.
Mrs Charles Henry arrived last Saturday from Oregon to join her husband who has become superintendent of the training school. They lodged in the Andrus hotel. A man from Idaho Falls traveling through Dillon with the hide and head of a large cinnamon bear killed in Ram's Horn gulch two days earlier near Sheridan.
Fr. P. Tate from Melrose and Tom Windsor from Monida visited Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bray came from their Centennial valley ranch last Saturday. Morning and evening Jersey milk delivery offered at 10 cents a quart. Call phone 81-R1.
R L Waddell of Montana State college agricultural extension was in the city last weekend. Mr and Mrs Frank Husted visited from their Wise River ranch last Sunday and Monday.
Miss Mary Egan returns from Butte after an operation. Judge Louis Stahl marries Charles F. Lady and Beaty Jordan in Dillon. Lambert Eliel and spouse return from California and western states. Judge Lyman H. Bennett visits Dillon for business. Jay and Clair Cosgrove noted in Dillon. Fallas and Melvin Smith go to Salt Lake City for state university studies. H E Andrus back from Idaho with his race horse. horse places in most county fairs and races.
Dr. T. A. Grigg was in town last Sunday to handle Beaverhead Alberta Oil & Gas matters. He notes Mr. and Mrs. McCready, who were in Tampa during the recent hurricane, came through uninjured.
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