Social seating fever in Washington and Washington’s social rivals
The piece critiques Washington social rivalries among Mrs. Longworth and Mrs. Gans and others, noting the public’s indifference to where wives are seated at formal dinners. It praises Vice President Curtis for fairness, Secretary of State Stimson for hosting a stag party, and urges a more natural, less competitive social scene.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Gans
Legge
Farm Board
Longworth
Curtis
Lady Howard
Stimson
Reckless auto joy riders plague Washington street traffic
A late night incident described as a bug car parade on Washington street left the area hazardous for several minutes. No injuries or deaths occurred, but the piece urges police lectures on auto driving and warns of possible sorrow from future recklessness.
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Washington Street
Pranks Prompt Police Like Halloween Mischief
An old Messenger issue recounts a porch prank where a pair of hunting boots were left unattended and stolen by a roaming group. One boot remained with Doc Bimrose, highlighting petty vandalism and the need to curb such acts before Halloween.
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Hallowe’en
The
Messenger
Doc Bimrose
Rotary club backs lighted streets in city
The Rotary Club at its Wednesday meeting endorses speeding up proper city lighting as a step in the right direction. The group commends the enterprising effort to brighten long dark areas and wishes them success.
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Rotary Club
Rotarians
Enrollment at State Normal School Surges This Autumn
More than 3850 students register for the Montana State Normal College autumn quarter as Acting President Lee R. Light notes a strong start. Saturday and Sunday registrations exceed last year while total enrollment appears to surpass 375, with ample dormitory space and housing. Football and basketball outlooks improve with about 30 men in grid practice as sabbatical leaves shift leadership and two faculty changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Lee R. Light
S. E. Davis
Margaret Hyde
Myrtle Savidge
Rotary Takes Action on City Improvements
Rotary in Dillon plans a thorough survey of local conditions this week. Lieut Governor F A Hazelbaker heads the lighting committee with Charles Niblack J E Kelly C E Blinn and Dr W H Stephan. A street committee was appointed with J C Whitham as chairman and D A Galt W B Hartwig O A Bergeson and T E Gilbert as members. J H Gilbert was named to the board to replace A T Peterson who resigned after moving to Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Charles Niblack
J. E. Kelly
C. E. Blinn
W. H. Stephan
J. C. Whitham
D. A. Galt
W. B. Hartwig
O. A. Bergeson
T. E. Gilbert
Dillon Rotary Club
J. H. Gilbert
A. T. Peterson
Peterson
Billings
Bridge on S Curve Scene of Accident
Art Halls chief mechanic at Bergeson Motors garage suffered severe facial cuts when the Ford sedan plunged from a bridge at a sharp S curve north of Point of Rocks. He was treated at Barrett hospital after being brought to Dillon by Ernest Opie of Intermountain Transportation. He had been returning from Twin Bridges with a heavily loaded car. windshield held, mud and damage minimal aside from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Halls
Bergeson
Point of Rocks
Dillon
Ernest Opie
Intermountain Transportation
Barrett “Hospital
Halls
Barry & Hopkins
Choice 54 Acres For Sale Near Town
Alfalfa rich land two miles out with ample water. 82 dollars total or 65 per acre. Very desirable. Also 200 acres equipped with productive water rights and favorable location at 50 dollars per acre with terms. 240 acres good soil near town with water right at 44 dollars per acre easy terms. 305 acres equipped plus 320 acres state leased adjoining. Big Hole River water right near town and school ideal dairy cattle layout at 42.50 per acre with terms. 250 cattle wanted at market price with last place.
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Big Hole
Newman
Adlerika Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Gas
Jno. B. Hardy reports relief after one Adlerika bottle after twenty years of stomach gas and indigestion. Ad claims Adlerika cleans both upper and lower bowels, removing unseen poisons and delivering real cleaning and better feeling. Geo. M. Gosman, druggist, endorses the product.
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Adlerika
Jno
B. Hardy
Geo. M. Gosman
Adv
Mirror Writing in Children Fades with Age
Children often start writing from right to left, a form called mirror writing. When viewed in a mirror it appears correct, but the skill holds no special significance and typically disappears as children grow older.
New Church of St Rose is Dedicated in Dillon
In Dillon the New Church of St Rose dedicated today with Bishop presiding. Father Venus and Father Leitham praised for travel to attend. The brick church blends Roman Mission Byzantine styles, cost 45000 dollars, built by Harry J Hamill. J C Link of Billings architect. Italian marble altars stations of the cross and rail. Organ donated by Mrs J Kenny in memory of her husband.
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Venus
Butte
Father Leitham
Anaconda
Dillon
Helena
St. Rose’s
Harry J. Hamill
Montana
J. C. Link
Billings
J. Kenny
Federation to Meet at Wisdom on Oct 6
Beaverhead County Federation of women's clubs will hold its semi annual session at Wisdom next Saturday Oct 5. Members of Dillon Shakespeare club and Dillon Literary club are invited and luncheon reservations are requested promptly.
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Beaverhead
Eileen Grimes Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Eileen Grimes daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter V Grimes celebrated her sixth birthday Monday afternoon with 35 friends. The party featured games and a feast around a large birthday cake.
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Eileen Grimes
Walter V. Grimes
Dillon Literary Club Opens Season with Six Mrs Greens
The Dillon Literary club meets on Monday Oct 7 at the public library to discuss the novel Six Mrs Greenes by Lorna Rea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Literary Club
Public
Mrs. Greenes
Lorna Rea
Debenture Defined as Duty Drawback Certificate
The word debenture means a customhouse certificate given to an importer or an exporter of goods to the effect that he is entitled to a drawback on the duty assessed.
After Honeymoon a Talking Picture Wife Says It All
A Hudson Star humorous quip notes that many men marry for beauty only to discover after the honeymoon that their brides are like talking pictures, witty commentary on marital illusions.
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Hudson
Sheriff Sale of Ditch Interest in Beaverhead County
Sheriff Orr of Beaverhead County advertises a sale on a ditch interest belonging to Hans Pedersen. The sale proceeds cash, October 1929 at 2 PM at the court house front door in Dillon. Sheriff C. H. Hartwig signs the notice with adv. 87-40.
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Melvin Wessinger
Hans Pedersen
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Dunlap Creek
S. R
Orr
W. CG
Beaverhead County
C. H. Hartwig
True to Life Image Hiding Behind Success
Path finder Magazine notes a coy view on marriage where a wife aids her husband to success then relocates to pursue a better fit, a commentary on relationships and ambition in modern life.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Phrase That Counts It a Small Comfort Quote
A pithy reflection on the value of soothing phrases, noting how a common utterance can comfort those facing death and yet lose meaning through frequent use. The lines emphasize the impact of spoken solace on a listener near final moments.
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Talfourd
Deciduous Teeth: First Teeth in Early Childhood
Deciduous teeth are the first set of teeth in children. They typically erupt between four months and two years of age and are shed between ages six and twelve.
Statesman Admired by Uncle Eben in Washington Star Quote
Uncle Eben praises a great statesman saying he earns honor and applause more than any musician in the band without needing to learn an instrument. The Washington Star quote highlights admiration for public service over music.
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Eben
Washington Star
First Alarm Clock From 1420 Linked to Milan Councillor
The first alarm clock reportedly appeared in 1420 and was owned by a Milan councillor. It rang a bell at a set hour and lit a wax candle automatically at the same moment.
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Milan
Golf Balls Used Estimated At Fifteen Million Yearly
A sports statistic notes that about 15 million golf balls are used annually excluding misused balls. The figure reflects overall play volume and equipment consumption in the golf community.
Riches Within Reach by L Quinton
Quotation on riches describing abundance in mental moral and spiritual wealth that enriches all without causing others to lose. The author emphasizes non material prosperity and shared growth through virtue andeducation.
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0Qo
L, Quinton
Notice of Private Sale of Beaverhead Realty
Ad ministratrix of Henry C. Burfield estate will sell at private sale for cash a one fifth undivided interest in premises in Dillon Beaverhead County Montana subject to a life estate in Kate Burfield. Bids in writing may be deposited at John Collins law offices Dillon after first publication. Sale on or after October 21 1929. Dated October 2 1929. Shee Burfiend instratrix of said estate. First Pub Oct 4 1929.
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District Court of
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Henry C. Burfield
Kate Burfield
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Center Street
Center
John Collins
Poindexter
Montane
Sarid
Shee Burfiend
Alligators Linked to Amazon River Abundance
In the Amazon river region of South America an unusually high population of alligators is noted. The article states their numbers are greater there than in any other stream world wide and notes a grim average killing age of about fifty for their hides.
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Amazon River
South America
Fools Hard to Teach Quote Error and Wisdom Irony
The passage presents a proverb about fools and wisdom, noting that even lifelong association with a wise man does not sharpen understanding. It analogizes to a spoon tasting soup, suggesting limited receptivity to truth. The tone is reflective and didactic in nature.
Gaelic Corr A Corrie Meaning Circular Hollow
A corr ie derived from Gaelic corr meaning caldron describes a circular hollow on a hillside or mountain side. The term explains the origin of the word corrie in Scottish Gaelic geography.
Great Musician Mendelssohn Life Described As Sunlit Road
The life of Felix Mendelssohn is recalled as a bright path with occasional rain for balance. He died in 1847, leaving a legacy of honors and enduring influence in music.
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Mendelssohn
No road too long to the patient man at La Brayere
A concise quotation notes that progress and honors come to those who move steadily and patiently, preparing themselves for future opportunities at La Brayere.
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la Brayere
Bank essay on fake news lingo and slang terms
A writer surveys slang words like hooey hokum pink baloney applesauce and banana oil to tease distinctions in meaning and tone for describing deceitful or nonsensical talk. The piece contrasts casual slang with more formal language.
Sky Writing Founder G C Savage Pioneered 1922 Run
The Sky Writer founder Maj G C Savage an Englishman introduced the method. The first word written in this technique was eqstrol in June 1922.
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Sky
Maj. G. C. Savage
Friendship Qualities and Core Virtues
A reflective note cites Cardinal Gibbons on true friendship, listing self sacrifice disinterestedness truth virtue and constancy as essential qualities defining worthy companionship.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Riding the Market and the Stock Ride Analogy
The piece contrasts a hitchhiker with an amateur market participant noting the latter is prone to being misled by market moves. It uses a light cautionary tone about judgment and risk in investing.
Ribbon for Typewriter Ribbons Made of Sea Island Cotton
Typewriter ribbons are described as high quality and closely woven from Sea Island cotton. They are inked by machinery so each fiber soaks thoroughly.
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Typewriter
Sea Island
Four States Adopt Commonwealth Title in Official Usage
A clipping notes that four states Massachusetts Pennsylvania Virginia and Kentucky have officially adopted the title commonwealth. The report highlights the political and historical emphasis of using Commonwealths as a designation for their governments.
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Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Keno
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Dillon: Tribune
F. E. Foote
Dillon Postoffice
State Normal School
Rotary
H. H. Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
Federation
Wisdom
Sheriff's Sale
Persevere
J. W. Walters Garage
Whippet Sales and Service
Hupmobile, Graham-Paige Willys-Knight
Dillon, Montana
Tribune Book Store
Guild Hall
ST. James Guild
Baxter-Tonrey Orchestra
Beaverhead Lumber Co
Commonwealths
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