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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
9
In advance prices listed as $2.50 for twelve pages and $1.25 for single pages. Paper is entered at Dillon Post Office for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
A column dismisses Wheeler and Walsh as old political figures, noting past praise for Cox and Wilsonian ideas, and argues the public supports Harding. It accuses the pair of distorted claims and warns that their tactics fail as voters remain unimpressed by hearsay and fearmongering.
The piece argues agriculture remains the state’s main industry aside from Butte and mining camps. It urges voters to choose an honest, competent local representative over an unproven Butte lawyer. It opposes aiding Senator Walsh in his senate fight against state interests.
Beaverhead reports all is well with the Harding administration and the Republican ticket and extends greetings and best wishes for success and prosperity to the other fifty three counties of the state.
Rural Montana speaks of renewed credit and confidence after the Emergency Tariff Act. Supporters praise a Trumped re alignment, foresee prosperity as Beaverhead votes roll in. Riddick leads with the Republican ticket, projecting a large majority.
The piece argues wage earners, homeowners, and investors favor the Republican ticket led by Carl Riddick. It claims silent workers with mortgages prefer stability and the Harding path over change, praising past improvement and employment prospects. It notes farmers, stockmen, bankers, and professionals share this sentiment.
The piece ridicules Wheeler and Walsh for perpetual campaign instincts and their alleged evasive conduct in a case. It accuses them of running for office at every provocation and of using trained lawyer tricks, delivering only partial truths while concealing the core facts.
The piece portrays Wheeler and Walsh as weak trap starters with stale bait while Carl Riddick and Republicans push fresh achievements. The author notes the Harding flavor is palatable to attract voters and suggests the rivalry focuses on what has been accomplished recently.
Strong language accuses the Siamese Pashas of Wheeler Walsh faction of dictatorial policy within the party. The piece argues Republicans see the autocratic rule as a farce and old-line Jeffersonian and Jacksonian adherents find it unbearable. Tensions rise, warnings of potential conflict.
The writer praises B. K. Wheeler as a grasshopper statesman of Montana who can jump between parties and pastors with rapidity, arguing the act defines him across ages.
Congressman W J McCormick is deeply engaged in the campaign and will stay in the fight through the election. He is described as an active and able representative needed to protect Montana’s interests and support the Harding administration in restoring the nation to normal conditions.
Coated tongue signals digestive issues and can lead to nervousness headaches bad breath biliousness gas and constipation if untreated. Correct these disorders with Foley Cathartic Tablets. Miss A Walker of Dublin reports feeling fine with no more trouble after taking Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold for one month.
A list of names and amounts appears as a financial summary with numerous individuals and entities including Stocker, Poindexter, Selway, Ray Shaw, Metlen Hotel, State Bank of Wisdom, Poindexter, Selway Alice, and others. The page records numerous credits or debits alongside balances, totaling 380000.00 in one year. The entries reference livestock firms, trusts, banks, ranches, and merchants.
Mrs Clarence Dittmer died Saturday evening at Bannack. The funeral was held at Grace Methodist church in Dillon with Rev Edward Smith officiating. She was born Avis Sandmeyer Dittmer in Chenoa Illinois 26 years ago and taught Montana schools before marrying three years ago. She is survived by her husband and their two young daughters her Illinois mother four Montana sisters and three brothers in other states. The community offers condolences to the bereaved family.
Woolgrowers in Beaverhead county will see expert wool grading in Dillon on October 24. J H Gilbert leads local arrangements for a Montana Extension Service program with a Chicago grading expert. The event includes live grading, explanations, and a post demonstration discussion addressing current woolgrower questions.
Dr H H Scarborough will make his regular professional visit to Dillon at the Andrus Hotel on Monday October 23. He will fit glasses to relieve headaches and eye strain, improving general health.
A rugged 1859 cave inscription near Daly's Spur and Mooney ranch records a fugitive hiding from Indians. The terse note “Hid here from Indians one night Feb 18 1859” hints at frontier danger and lone outlaws in a sparsely settled canyon rim amid railroad expansion decades later.
A tired New Yorker asks for a drink in a Kentucky town. A lean gent points toward a church saying no liquor is sold there, and notes it is the only place in town where you cannot buy alcohol.
The Baptist church ladies announce a basket lunch at the home of Mrs Ed Lloyd next Thursday afternoon. Participants are asked to bring lunch for one.
Notice to creditors of Louisiana C. Lewis executrix Kate R Lewis to file claims within four months at Dillon Montana residence. Also notice of hearing on Nellie Boone administratrix return of sale of Daisy McNinch real estate on November 1, 1922 at Dillon courthouse with objections and witnesses. Describes sold land in Beaverhead Montana Township 14 South Range 9 West. Price sixteen hundred dollars. Court clerk and deputy names.
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