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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
9
The Dillon Montana Tribune lists subscription rates and notices for church festivals dances and ads. It states charges for admission based events and obituary poetry and reminds readers to report missed deliveries and to address payments to the Tribune Publishing Co.
The slate lists Charles E. Hughes for president and Charles W. Fairbanks for vice president. Electors are Thomas A. Cummings, J. W. Johnson, W. D. Symmes, R. G. Wiggenhorn. State posts include Charles N. Pray for U. S. Senate and G. W. Farr for Congress with Jeannette Rankin mentioned as a Helena candidate.
Sheriff K Wyman Clerk Jay S Baker Treasurer Guy E Gray Assessor John W Ewing Auditor Judson P Best County Attorney W G Gilbert Clerk of District Court C W Conger Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Sutherland Administrator Geo Banks Surveyor O A Ruffner Coroner L C Ford
Readers complain the governor speaks well but omits key issues. They demand explanations on state contracts, bonds, the Northwestern Trustee Company, the State Savings Bank insolvency, militia funding, and dealings with liquor vendors and gamblers. They urge disclosures on Madison county, Seth Maxwell, and who received the money.
The passage argues prosperity under Republican tariffs from 1897 to 1913, counters Democratic claims in 1912, and notes 1914 tariff changes harming producers. It describes rising unemployment, worried farmers, and the government considering stamp taxes and a wartime tax to cover deficits amid Europe’s war.
Illinois Democrat Gorman says shoddy wool, made from nails and plant fibers, enters as pure wool under a prohibitive tariff. He cites a Republican duty of 25 cents a pound that blocked shoddy, while Democrats added it to the free list by December 1, 1913, allowing imports worth one million dollars by June 30, 1914, undermining U S wool industry with foreign sweatshop competition.
Representative Warren Worth Bailey of Pennsylvania notes the tariff boosted trade as Redfield reports imports competing with American products rose by 145 million dollars in the first nine months of operation.
The article compares current export declines to a Republican era and notes Bryan’s 1908 Wilson tour mirrors his 1904 Parker campaign. It recalls Parker’s state votes when Bryan supported him and argues business groups warn of postwar foreign competition, urging a protective tariff as the safe path. It also contrasts promises to improve workers’ livelihoods with perceived failures.
The question asks who Mr. Wilson intended to shed blood by his remark about Mexicans. It probes whether he meant Mexicans’ blood or Americans’ blood, seeking clarification of the implied victims in his statement.
The notice argues Miss May Trumper is the best qualified candidate for state superintendent of public instruction and warns that Tenney running as an independent will drain Republican votes. It states Tenney lacks party backing and would harm Trumper, with O Donnell as the rival.
The article reviews a week of instructional sessions led by Dr Garver Miss Carson Miss Covington Prof Clark and Miss Miller with talks on civics English gymnasium psychology penmanship and methods. Events include daily morning and afternoon programs and teacher examinations by Miss French.
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure failure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed by local National Bank of Commerce. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists testimonials free.
The Rev H G Humphrey united in marriage Mr Taylor Bradley and Miss Leola Dell Hunsaker Wednesday afternoon at the Hun Saker ranch near Bond A bridesmaid was Miss Zetta Gilbert and Mr George M Gosman was best man A wedding dinner followed and the couple left for a honeymoon before settling on North Pacific Street in Dillon The couple are longtime residents of Dillon and well regarded by friends
Mizpah Chapter No 13 O E S held a Halloween party on Wednesday with members in fancy dress and a stunt format. The event featured tight rope walking and racing acts, a black cat trio, and a candle lit banquet hall decorated with witches pumpkins and black cats.
Albert Featherly and Miss Sarah Hastings wed at the Presbyterian church with Rev. R. W. Burton officiating. Attending were Mrs. Fred Critz and Henry C. Burfiend. The couple will reside in Dillon where Mr. Featherly works for Montana Auto Supply.
Mrs George B Dygert entertained the Dillon and College of Montana football teams at a dance at the Women s clubhouse and a luncheon at her home The decorations were in red and black Montana college colors
Mrs Frank J Ed wards of Helena attended a reception at the E O Solway home on Washington street Monday afternoon. A large number of republican ladies gathered to pay respects to the guest and her hostess.
Mrs Jos C Smith gave a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday for Miss Helen Rife of Medicine Lodge. Seventeen guests attended with cheerful conversation and Mrs Smith was assisted by the Misses White.
The new aid society organized by the Danish ladies of Dillon and Beaverhead valley will meet at Mrs. Hans Mickelson's home a few miles from town on November 9.
Mrs. A. J. Wedum hosted a Needle club meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Roscoe Cornell and Mrs. John Collins.
Mrs Elza Smith Mrs William G Roberts and Mrs Morrison will entertain the Methodist ladies next Thursday November 2 in the church parlors.
Mrs H S Gimble and Mrs John Taylor entertained St James guild members and friends yesterday afternoon at the Gimble residence continuing the club’s social gathering tradition in the parish.
Mesdames Roberts Kessee and Sweet entertained members of the Baptist aid society at the parsonage yesterday afternoon.
The Westminister guild enjoyed a pleasant afternoon yesterday with Mrs. C. T. Blake.
A dance on the 16th at the Stricker Miller ranch drew many local drylanders for an enjoyable evening in their new house. Mr and Mrs W J Pickett returned from St Paul where she stayed after her sister’s death. Roy Given and family plan spending winter in Butte as the Gibsons tend their property. Mrs Lick and son Ed left for Butte to join her husband.
Miss Helen Clark attends teachers institute and dines with Agnes Lowney. Y W C A hosts an afternoon party for Miss Eleanor Hopkins with 35 attendees. Hopkins later talks on Y W C A work on the Mexican border. Faculty and students participate in Halloween rehearsals. Alumni club hosts informal tea for visiting Normal college alumni. Separate transactions list deed and land transfers in the Dillon area including Farmland and mining claims with names such as Clemens Haley Ober Jaques Mauz Lapham and others.
A small group of members were invited to meet for a friendly gathering described as a pleasant and enjoyable "get together" time. Attendees appreciated the chance to socialize and share in the moment.
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