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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
7
The American Mining congress closes its twelfth session in Goldfield Nevada at noon after adopting a resolution urging the federal government to bar perpetual franchising for water or power rights in western states and urging immediate state laws to curb such grants without waiting for Congress action.
Orville Wright soared to more than 1600 feet in Potsdam marking a new record for high flying. He carried Crown Prince Frederick as a passenger during a day that also saw him surpass his own previous marks in aviation.
The crown prince congratulated Wright on his recent altitude record over the same field and presented a diamond and ruby W and crown pin as a souvenir of the occasion.
Wilbur Wright defied air water and land in a 33 minute 33 second flight that covered about fifteen miles. He started at 9 56 am flying into the wind over ferries yachts steamers and then along the North river past the fleet at harbor and Grant's tomb before returning to the start.
Do not discard old umbrellas use the cloth to craft neckties for your husband twist and weave ribs into a rat trap and polish the stick to present to the clergyman at Christmas color freckles with pink paint to match complexion greet husbands with a smile to avert irritation substitute lamp wicks with lace wound round wick holder a knitted necktie can work but may burn and smell harshly.
The piece recounts Henry I linking central and local courts by sending justices on circuit in 1124, their harsh early record of forty four thieves, and Henry II establishing six circuits—home, midland, eastern, western, northeastern, and northern—forming the basis of the modern system.
A couple married a month seeks country board but is told to sleep with the chickens. After ten miles in a rattling cart they flee back to the station rather than stay at the farm. The Chicago News notes the absurd rural welcome.
A girl remarks that she does not mind Jack's slang and praises his cleverness. She recalls he sent her three dozen photographs of famous beauties with a card reading You're another, highlighting the flirtatious tone of the exchange.
A Baltimore American item notes Julia, once sweet, has become jealous and quarrelsome after joining a church choir last year. The brief reflects on a shift in temperament linked to her singing role.
A fragment from London Tit Bits notes a quirky exchange about music and singing. The playful line references Mr W Music as a fascinating study and Miss Blent reacting to the notion of singing, capturing a light moment in period gossip.
The new 12-cent U S postage stamp set for staff use will depict a Henry Clay bust with a William Washington style layout. It carries the words U S Postage and Twelve Cents above and below the bust and the denomination shown as 72 in Arabic numerals.
In August 1812 hunters near Rabun County Georgia described a nearly eight foot tall being with bluish hair and a human face with large ears. The creature was deaf and reportedly seen in subsequent years as Virginia adventurers sought to capture it. A 1815 land circular mocked tales of half beast half man dangers along Georgia’s mild climate and productive soil.
An involved quotation from the New York Sun describes engineers in a field facing constant scrutiny from locals. A young man privately explains a discovery about earth geometry and an imminent operation to prepare a site before joining two elements, after which the engineers proceed in peace.
A discussion of wills and disinheritance noting the old rule that a bequest of a mere shilling implied no loss of reason. It cites Blackstone on legacies and records a humorous domestic tale from the St James' Gazette about a father cutting his daughter a shilling and the son preferring it now.
An obstinate mule balks at entering a train car as passengers watch. An aged African guides the animal with a cajoling remark about past misdeeds, the mule then steps onto the inclined plank with a refined air.
A Georgia telephone paper advises ladies writers to confine intended correspondence to one side of the page while noting that nonpublished notes may be written on all four sides if desired. The item reflects early editorial guidance on manuscript etiquette.
A test run of 31 tons of ore at Pioneer Gold Mining and Milling shows 117 pennyweights valued at about $100 cleaned from plates and troughs. Amalgam under rolls was not disturbed. cyanide plant soon needed to avoid waste. Stockholders reside in the basin and investors are elated over the mill’s progress, indicating long production ahead.
The proprietor of a quick deliver express and drag wagon thanks patrons for liberal support over the past eight years and pledges to continue earning their trust. He clarifies no coal sales, emphasizes clean wagons, prompt parcel and baggage handling, and special service to the dormitory and Normal College. Drag office is opposite the passenger depot on Montana street with residence phone 29L.
Taxes are now due and will be delinquent on the 80th day of November next thereafter at 6 o clock p m unless paid prior thereto 10 percent will be added to the amount thereof W F Casamore County Treasurer 41 8t i
A clipped exchange from the Chicago News captures a wise man who says his success with a woman came from saying nothing and simply listening. The line emphasizes restraint over bravado as a social tactic.
The weekly market letter notes heavy cattle receipts last week with strong demand and a 10 to 15 cent rise for stockers and feeders and butcher stock. Scarcity of choice cornfed beef keeps prices high while hogs ease about a quarter from last week. Sheep values fall 15 to 40 cents as receipts set a new high and are expected to remain high.
Dillon Montana October 7 1909 post master Lamont lists uncalled letters at the Dillon office with 30 day deadline before transfer to Washington DC dead letter office. Names include Maude Barnes Burt Milda Bruce D A Clark P I Coyne Chas Crasser Robi Eichwald Edith Halstead Jeanette Haws Jessie Heinze Holt Allie Howell Jacobson Enos Jensen Ino McKay Efans Nielson Asa Pennington Luke Provenska Ino Raweraz Lena Schafer May Sheldon Francis Taylor May Thomas Ira Urra Fred Wools Harriet White Sid Wood John Zufall Will Graces and others.
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