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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
3
A fragment reports an old man nicknamed Pinchpenny trying to borrow gas in a stingy, perilous plan. The note hints at possible self harm by gas but details are unclear. Authorities may investigate motive and safety implications.
Native replies that the man is Bill Simpkins.
A street conversation centers on Bill called the laziest man in town. A stranger claims he could not be the laziest since he would move. A native counters that boys placed a tack on the bench and Bill remains in place, proving his supposed laziness.
Two men banter across a street noting a woman nicknamed Red Hot Mama. One quips she didn’t become that way by washing clothes, hinting at a lively social scene.
A brief domestic exchange has He inviting Her to sit in a swing and She deferring first with a courteous reply. The moment hints at quiet affection and mutual consideration in a shared outdoor setting.
A hotel clerk comments on an early start, saying two dollars are needed and noting a reluctant but possible morning shift. The exchange hints at routine tension over an early wakeup.
A playful line contrasts a boss’s compliment with the speaker’s confusion over whether the term of endearment refers to a bell knocker or a belle. The quip hints at misinterpreting flattery in a humorous, era voice.
A weary wife sets biscuits on the table and comments that a woman's work is never done. Her husband agrees, pushing the plate aside and echoing the sentiment with a simple, resigned reply.
The piece features a witty exchange with a dramatic damsel and a light hearted remark about a man playing a dumbbell role. Green Fresh comments on needing one accessory and jokes about having only a ukulele amid the chatter.
A humorous item notes Ed Biggers reportedly drank shellac and earned a slick, smooth finish as a gag about readers believing everything.
A wife urges her husband to see a ear specialist for deafness, but he resists, saying not now in this era of radios in every home. The exchange reflects attitudes toward medical care and modern technology.
The advertisement touts a flat bottomed ditcher with reversible dirt throwing, four sizes, and fast delivery from Denver. It promotes James Kirkpatrick as agent for Beav erhead county Montana to order for Clinton Flat Bottomed Ditcher. Also notes Red Lodge lettuce carload to Minneapolis and a sugar mill nearing 1925 readiness with 850 workers, plus Sunburst oil field activity in Shelby Kevin Sunburst region with 871 producers and 38 holes.
Mrs. J. R. Porter of 302 South Pacific Street credits Dean's Pills with curing her kidney trouble and backache after a period of dizziness and fatigue. The ad urges others to ask for Dean's Pills, 60 cents at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
Notice of contest filed by Jake M. Flood against Ben Stansell for homestead entry G F 061982 in Montana with grounds of abandonment and noncompliance. Debates residency and improvements with a 20 day response window after fourth publication. Also Casper Lang homestead 062838 with three year proof scheduled November 6 1925 and witnesses listed.
William Stahl of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a Homestead Entry claim for multiple sections in township 10 south range 8 west principal Montana meridian before Fred Rife on November 12 1925. Witnesses are Earl L Wheat Hubert S Flynn Voorhees D Paddock and Henry M Meine all of Dillon Montana. Register W E Bennett.
Notice records two land claims in Dillon Montana with dates 1925 and 1923. Hiski Luoma from Dillon filed for three year proof on November 12 1925. Edward E Corn from Dillon filed to establish his land claim with a three year proof. Applicants appear with local officials and witnesses.
Department of the Interior notices Nathan J Tallent of Dillon Montana filed an Additional Homestead Entry for multiple lots and sections in townships 11 South range 8 and 9 West with witness names Patrick J Flynn John Rebich and Clay Perry. the entry was recorded by W E Rennette Register in Dillon Montana on November 6 1925.
George R. Baker of Dillon Montana seeks three year proof on a July 11 1924 Additional Homestead Entry under Act 12 29 716 G F No 062546 Helena No 022934 for NE% NEYSE% S%SE% section 9 S4ANW% N SW% section 10 township 8 south range 10 west proving up November 11 1925 in Dillon Montana witnesses Edward Saunders Joseph Stefanie James O Melton Albert S Baker all residents of Dillon Montana
Mary M Purdy of Polaris Montana filed intention to make three year Baker act under Homestead Entry Act 12 29 16 G F No 062264 Helena No 022236 for multiple parcels in section 6 township 6 south range 12 west principal Montana meridian. U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana set for November 10 1925 with locals William Pahnish George Pyle J H Judge and E P Marchesseau listed.
Forest J. Edwards filed on June 20 1925 in Great Falls Montana a contest to cancel a land entry. The notice names John C Krout of Red Rock Montana as contestee and cites Helena and Great Falls case numbers with August 26 1925 as the office date.
The notice details contest of homestead claims Helena and Great Falls entries filed by John C Krout. It alleges abandonment since 1922, lack of residence and improvements, missed final proof deadlines, and stock-raising requirements. Respondent must answer under oath and show service of the answer. Dates shown include first publication Sept 11 1925 and fourth publication Oct 2 1925.
In Bea verhead County Montana Ruby Smith sues Gerald Smith for divorce on grounds of non support and desertion. Defendant must answer within twenty days or default judgment will be entered. Court notice dated September 1, 1925. Attorney C. W. Robison filed for plaintiff.
August 31 1925 notice states Joseph Y Lyon of Dillon Montana claims land under Homestead Entry G F No 061934 Helena No 021043 for W half of section 26 township 8 south range 6 west, with claim established before U Commissioner at Dillon on October 23 1925 and lists Frank Bird Lawrence L Price F Glenn Lyon John W Lyon all of Dillon as associates. Non coal land 36 40. W F Bennett.
Notice reveals Frederick Glenn Lyon of Dillon Montana made Homestead Entry G F 061936 on September 21 1920 with details read incomplete in this fragment. Further action or filing specifics are not shown in the accessible text.
Readable text lists land ownership claims in Helena Montana with names Frank Bird Lawrence Price John Lyon Roy Lyon all of Dillon and mentions coal Jand in October. no clear event date beyond the October 23 date.
Notice is hereby given Roy Lyon of Dillon Montana filed for a homestead entry G F No 061983 Helena No 021042 for S 1/2 section 35 township 8 south range 6 west principal meridian. The notice lists witnesses Frank Bird Lawrence Pride John W Lyon and F Glenn Lyon all of Norcoalland.
Notice is hereby given that John W. Lyon of Dillon Montana who on September 21 1920 made Homestead entry GFF No 001850 Helena No Q15078 for N4S%4 Lots 1 2 3 4 section 34 township south range 6 not notice of intention to make three land above described before FF A Hazelbaker US Commissioner at Dillon Montana on the 28rd day of October 1925 Frank Bird Lawrence L Price Roy Lyon and I Glenn Lyon all of Dillon Non coal.
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