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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
7
A compact entry lists indelible ink products including fountain pen fluid and stamping pad materials. It notes colors such as white black blue violet and green, with mentions of gold and Higgins’ brand. The item appears as a catalog line for writing and copying tools.
War savings stamps sales in Montana state offices totaled 31027.50 for September led by Silver Bow county with 13025.75. Lewis and Clark 3687.20 and Flathead 1955.80 followed. county-by-county figures list Deer Lodge through Wibaux with smaller sums.
The report says 100 government officials with deputy US marshal authority have begun a state wide crusade to suppress liquor traffic. Homes will not be searched for private storage but moonshine stills will be located and eliminated across Montana including the mountains around Butte and known liquor outlets.
F W Carson sues Northern Pacific in federal court at Butte for 35000 alleging right foot amputation and three ribs broken when handcuffed to the state penitentiary on April 30 1899 during a railroad collision. Defendant seeks dismissal claiming eight year limit. Carson imprisoned May 1 1899 released September 7 1917 on suspended sentence. Case under advisement by Judge George M Bourquin.
Senator C B Roberts state chairman for the Red Cross roll call announces that every county in Montana has completed its organization for the upcoming membership campaign. County chairmen were appointed by chapter committees and prominent state leaders will direct the drive locally. Montana claims first 100 percent completion in its division.
Norman Winchell of Tri dent was mistaken for an elk and killed by rancher E. L. Ruesamer near Porcupine creek on West Gallatin. A three man party chased a herd. Winchell cared for horses while others flanked. In the excitement, Ruesamer shot at Winchell’s fur coat and the bullet pierced his breast, killing him almost instantly.
A compact, reflective note on prudence in dealing with risks and tempers. It suggests restraint in discussing sensitive topics and the difficulty some face in facing hard realities. The text hints at cautious behavior amid changing conditions and borrowed trouble.
The Geological Survey water resources laboratory conducts nationwide tests under C. H. Kidwell who has led the program for two years. The current project marks poison wells and sanitary drinking places in national parks and tourist travel lanes.
Vienna visitors linger at a park named for Beethoven with a living remembrance of the composer. A tree stump bears an inscription of his daily composing, nearby bench, life size statue, and a fountain frame a scenic area described as the park’s finest section.
A female tourist on a boat night watches the breakwater lighthouse endure strong northeast winds. She remarks that lighthouse men are patient, noting the light has gone out ten times and been relit each time, a testament to their steadiness.
President Wilson urges a generous response to the third Red Cross Roll Call opening November 2 and closing November 11, emphasizing continued domestic welfare work, peace-time membership growth, and strategic aid to Europe while completing war relief duties.
A colored man driving a mule tied to a junk wagon on Mission road cannot move the mule as it roots its feet. He tries persuasion with a shovel handle and cruelty for about half an hour. A police officer jokes about buying an auto, but the man insists he will stay until the mule moves.
The Foochow branch of the American Association of China is formed to protect American commercial interests expanding in the Foochow consular district. It will replace a chamber of commerce due to too few local Americans to sustain one.
A rough auditor asks if a speaker would receive a tomato throw. The grocer replies no, unless the speaker paid in advance. The quip reflects a sharp exchange and streetwise humor.
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