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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
4
A historical overview traces the growth of the American Navy from its 1775 founding to Roosevelt era policy. It links Navy Day to October 27 and highlights battles, ships, and leaders shaping US maritime strength. The article also includes a Dillon social column with local banter about politics and the NRA era.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Senior Forest and Field Clerk positions with salaries from 1800 to 2500 annually. Applications must be filed with the Eleventh U S Civil Service District Manager in Seattle by November 15, 1933. Salaries may be reduced by up to 15 percent for economy and 3 percent for a retirement annuity. Full details and blanks available from the Secretary, Board of U S Civil Service Examiners, or the Seattle district office.
The piece mixes local anecdotes and questions about public life in Dillon, referencing lodge activity led by Grand Master Jacob Leeb, a new high school opening with about one hundred students, and various 40 and 30 year old items from The Tribune including a mock Q&A on NRA rules, a gambling ban, and regional mischief. It also notes a false rumor about a public dance and a sleighing scene after a snowstorm.
A 92 year old Japanese woman reportedly jumped from her coffin and began eating rice rakes placed beside her, in line with Japanese burial practice. In Avon Dale Indiana, Mrs John Moore listed marital strife as a reason for divorce claiming her husband smeared butter on the floor and danced on it after a family quarrel.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior and the Fifth Judicial District of Montana details a land claim filing by Patrick Desmond of Grant Montana and a foreclosure action in Beaverhead County against W J Paul and heirs. It lists land descriptions in multiple sections and seeks mortgage foreclosure with a 5 percent interest rate and attorney fees.
Subscription notice informs county farmers that the Modified County Average Plan will set farm allotments. It requires applicants to notify within seven days if they want base-period production used for their individual allotment calculations. The notice is dated October 26 1933 and signed by the county allotment committee. Also included is a separate Interior Department public notice from Great Falls Montana dated October 16 1933 announcing John Krueger of Bannack Montana filing for stock raising homestead proof due November 27 1933 with witnesses listed.
The State of Montana summons Ralph Goforth to appear before Justice George Opp in Beaverhead County at the Dillon office on the 8th of November 1983 at 10:00 AM to answer a civil action by Margarett Carter for seventy four dollars and 15 cents for labor and services as housekeeper for two months starting March 20 1933 plus eighty nine cents per cent interest and one Bergeson Motors accessory value of 14 16 dollars.
Beaverhead County for Wheat Production Control Association reports production and planted acreages of farmers who applied for farm allotments. The notice explains the need for accurate figures to balance official records, invites confidential reports of inaccuracies within seven days, and requires evidence of production or sale. Signed by Peter V. Jackson, Chairman.
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