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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
5
An editorial argues Rankin fits Montana’s needs as a progressive independent leader. It criticizes Erickson as ineffective and cites higher spending with stagnant debt. Rankin’s election is presented as a pledge for a firm, economical, and constructive administration.
F. E. Williams, Republican candidate for state treasurer, is a former Yellowstone county clerk and recorder. He has six years as assistant state examiner and four annual examinations of the treasurer’s office. He pledges a modern accounting system and a record of efficiency and economy.
The text suggests Hoover pressured brick manufacturers to cut standard sizes from sixty six to five and dropped large numbers of bed sizes. It implies a sweeping revision of statutes could alarm a lawyer due to the breadth of changes implied.
The quote compares Herbert Hoover to his earlier self, noting he has grown in power with deeper roots and a taller trunk. It asserts he remains the same man yet gains experience and breadth of influence.
Mrs Frank Bassett returned Tuesday from Butte where she had hospital treatment. Mrs J E Shaw attended a guild hall reception after traveling from Big Hole basin. Rev R O Shannan preached in Kalispell and returned Monday. A hunting party including Reamy Curry Paddock Hawkins Metlen Jones Meladen joined by McCollum left for Hebgen dam district for a week. Senator Charles Williams visited from Deer Lodge during a hunting trip at Bedrock lakes and predicted Montana will back Dixon and Hoover.
The First Presbyterian says next Sunday’s sermon will cover Grace and Its Strength. The choir has inspired hearts with last Sunday’s music and will perform again. The church notes a rise in School attendance and the start of a Christian Endeavor society with a six thirty meeting.
The family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and expressions of sympathy after the death and funeral of their wife and mother. They thank pallbearers the minister and those who sent floral offerings.
Formerly with Orton Bros. for 25 years. Best references. All work guaranteed. Phone A. N. Ward at Tribune Office. Adv. 42-43.
A succinct aphorism from American Magazine states morale is the sum of qualities that make a good workman, implying that character and spirit drive skilled effort.
The Dillon Parent Teacher Association held its October meeting at the high school with Mrs. John T. Orr presiding. Supt. Charles Henry and Principal A. T. Peterson spoke on cooperation to reduce tardiness, and notes on preschool habits were presented. Music and readings by local students followed, with attendance prizes awarded to two rooms and a social tea concluding the event.
Mrs J E Erickson and Mrs B K Wheeler were honored guests at St James guild hall last Friday in a well attended Dillon social. Tea was served and programs featured piano solo by Mrs Mary Hester Bond Betty Hall recitation and dance Mrs O K Moe vocal solo with Mrs Haysel Baxter on piano and Elizabeth Ballard dance with Mrs Ballard. Hostesses included numerous local women and Misses Genevieve Metlen Gin Matthews Dillon and Mrs D Scott Armstead.
Beaverhead county Federation of Women’s Clubs changes venue for its semi annual gathering from Wise River to the home of Mrs GCJ Wood at the Butte Water Company pumping station two miles west of Divide. Speaker Miss Jeanette Rankin of Missoula will discuss the Multi Lateral Treaty.
The Ellen May Guild will be entertained Thursday afternoon October 25 at 3 o'clock by Mrs. T. Lee McCracken and Miss Marypravet Huntington at the home of Mrs. McCracken 82 North Pacific Street.
Advertisement lists multiple farm properties for sale in Dillon Montana. 400 acres equipped with 18 cattle and 80 irrigated acres with forest permit, priced at 5600 dollars half cash. 1126 acres improved irrigated hay and water range at eight dollars per acre with terms. 79 acres dairy farm well improved all irrigated productive at 12500 dollars with terms. Signed C. C. Newman.
A £1000 reward is offered for evidence leading to the conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Black Tail ranges. Reports should go to Sheriff W. C. Orr or Stock Inspector D. V. Erwin.
In a remark attributed to Will Irwin, a European source estimates the Hoover organization saved at least ten million lives since the armistice, with twenty million seen as plausible by some. The exchange ponders the scope of relief work.
Coughs and colds worsen at night. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quickly stops irritation driven coughing. Hold dose in throat as a gargle then swallow for immediate relief, effective for children and adults, sold by Geo. M. Gosman.
Col E M House spoke of Hoover with admiration and affection calling him a truly great figure from the World War. The remarks appeared in the New York World in 1920.
Mrs. Nancy Mather of Richwood Ohio praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for stopping coughs and colds after all family members fell ill. She keeps a reserve bottle on hand for emergencies and notes it contains no opiates and is safe and effective.
A Washington Star quote has Uncle Eben asserting banjo players deserve respect, claiming art overcomes stigma of humble trades. The remark highlights pride in music and the value of artistic craft over social judgment.
In Beaverhead County Montana the Fifth Judicial District District Court issues notice of probate for the will of Jasper Nelson deceased. A proving of the will and hearing on letters testamentary to J William Nelson is set for October 22, 1928 at 10:00 AM in the court room at the Beaverhead County Courthouse. Any interested party may appear and contest.
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