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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1930
Page
6
An old account notes Pennsylvania rebounded from near depletion to be called the best game state. Deer outnumber cattle on some farms and bears encroach on farmyards during jelly making. Campers report bears at camps. small game, rabbits, squirrels, and increasing ring necked pheasants bobwhite quail and wild turkeys populate areas near cities.
United States Department of Agriculture reports on how motor trucks are reshaping farm product marketing. The bureau studies truck receipts at major markets, volume versus rail and boat movement, redistribution to smaller communities, and the rise of itinerant truck merchants and direct selling from producers.
A quiz item explains keeping the car roof free of snow to avoid damage to fabric. It lists causes for lights failing as blown fuse discharged battery worn bulb or faulty switch and notes dim lights result from weak battery short circuit misconnected wires or dirty faulty switch.
An article from Popular Science Monthly describes a heavy strap iron drop extension for jacks to reach under the axle when the jack is too tall. It warns against light strap iron and stresses thick steel to avoid bending and axle slip. It notes jacks require wider bases to prevent tipping on sand or soft ground and suggests adding an extra base.
Government and industry join to conserve petroleum reserves by promoting safe driving, proper car maintenance, and efficient engines. Federal officials highlight that waste arises from incomplete combustion, excessive idling, high speeds, and mechanical faults.
The piece explains two methods to hold a car at a standstill during signal changes. One uses the hand throttle with the service brake managed by the right foot, the other uses the hand brake with normal fuel. It warns that serious accidents can occur if care is not taken.
Olympic and national swimming champion Adelaide Lambert appears at the Riverside Cascades pool in New York making her first pro appearance in the Metropolitan outdoor championships. She wins the 100 yard free style event for women as a field of East Coast standout swimmers competes.
A group of veteran fans and timers in an uptown club favor Paavo Nurmi as the greatest runner of all time. The piece notes Nurmi’s enduring reputation, even as time challenges his long distance speed and signals a shift to slower endurance events.
Gus Suhr benched by the Pirates for struggle against big league pitching. Ruth Gehrig and Meusel hit three homers in succession in 1925 and 1929. Karl Sande, prominent American jockey, earned $20 000 this season with Gallant Fox on a 10 percent share. Stella Walsh, Cleveland sprinter, aims for the 1932 Olympics. Burt Donnell to coach Duquesne freshmen football this fall.
The page mentions sod covering at the University of Washington football field for the first time and notes a javelin world record of 282 feet 11 inches by Lundquist of Sweden. It also covers recovery of Lehigh halfback Jimmy Fritts from Lafayette game injuries and references Ike Boone’s kinship to Daniel Boone. Additional bits include Ed Rommel’s knuckleball remark and Ken Nolloway’s Georgia pitcher background, plus Sammy Mandell eyeing a comeback under Ed Leng and Eddie Kane.
Stray house cats and their many kittens have become a serious menace to wild game in southern New Jersey. The state Game and Fish Commission launches an intensive campaign, using traps and daily warder patrols to capture and shoot cats that prey on ring necked pheasants quail squirrels and rabbits.
A Wellington reader recalls an Aberdonian friend who filled his petrol tank with oil claiming the car could run for 700 miles on a gallon of oil, while the visitor doubted the claim. The anecdote ends with the car designed to run on oil rather than petrol.
A debate argues the army should accept only minimal reductions as soldiers are trained to follow orders. Proponents link discipline to efficiency, while opponents warn cuts could weaken readiness and stunt leadership development.
A playful verse suggests baseball as a calming influence in arguments, offering peaceful charm without causing real harm. It frames sport as a useful outlet for conflict without escalation.
A terse, suggestive encounter unfolds as a male driver offers a ride to a solitary girl on a deserted road. The girl questions the route and the driver hints at danger with a vague warning about the ocean.
In a spirited exchange, Palmer Corntossel questions plans for Josh while asserting confidence in his own program. He hints at giving Josh a fair chance to advance, noting others’ perception of his talent.
A brief quip from The Pathfinder praising poverty as a blessing contrasts with overeducation. The speaker Weary Bill-Ma'am explains learning about poverty hindered work, illustrating a humorous take on social mobility and literacy.
The piece questions why large bakery firms amass wealth as dough making seems simple for them. It suggests scale and market power enable profits beyond small producers.
The verse hints at detectives thriving on hurried clues and pursuing a miscreant. If the culprit remains alive, concern persists but implies justice will follow.
A terse dispute emerges as a clerk named Ian clashes with management over a vise purchase. The employer’s reckoning is questioned, and a bookkeeper who errs is deemed of little use, highlighting tensions in the workplace.
An old proverb suggests a daily egg keeps danger away. A playful exchange frames poultry as a health tip, with the line an egg a day keeps the ax away attributed to Capper's Weekly.
A customer complains a dealer spoiled a suit with fresh paint while a notice about fresh paint and fresh eggs is discussed. The exchange reveals confusion over notices and what they signify.
A playful note suggests diners can choose any lunch counter along a row of shops, with a jokey caveat to avoid hardware stores as eating spots. The reference captures a casual, neighborhood dining scene.
An ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild thorough laxative. It claims poisons in the bowels cause bilious conditions and says the preparation cleanses gently with pleasant taste, suitable for all ages.
A humorous, fragmented quote compilation noting human vanity and the difficulty of filling pie with anything but chicken. The Birmingham News line mocks overthinking others’ opinions and the nuisance of constant phone rings.
The 84 by 35 foot work, titled Paradise, is cited as one of the biggest pictures ever painted and hangs in the Doges Palace in Venice.
The term Tree Masonry dates to ancient times and described masons traveling across Europe. The word free signified they operated without being bound to a single guild or jurisdiction.
The article asserts that common cabbage is the most productive vegetable, stating an acre of ground yields more green vegetable matter in cabbage than in any other vegetable.
A log structure on Beaver Island, erected in 1824 by the Northwestern Fur Trading Company, is believed to be among Michigan’s oldest. The well preserved building has been shingled and cared for by its inhabitants, currently housing an Indian family.
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