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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
4
Dun's Review notes rising commercial and industrial activity with widespread business optimism. It cites stronger demand in iron and steel, pig iron, copper, and dry goods markets, plus renewed Fall River mill work and lean leather movement, signaling improving conditions and lower prices for certain raw materials.
Firm dimensions and prices, strong footwear orders, and busy factories signal general business growth. Declining idle freight cars and rail earnings on pace with last year, plus bank clearings rising by 0.4 and 10.6 percent over prior years, corroborate improved economic activity.
The fall semester started this week at both institutions with gratifying enrollment. Officials expect student numbers to surpass last year as both schools enjoy top reputations and rising attendance.
A Philadelphia banker, noted for his daily newspaper ads, explains his philosophy. He compares rail street propulsion to banking, arguing that continuous steady publicity yields faster progress and lower costs than intermittent bursts.
Beaverhead residents attending the War Bonnet Roundup in Idaho Falls say the event was interesting and worthwhile. They note the committee did its best to help visitors have a good time, though hotel rooms were scarce. Plans for improved facilities next year are anticipated.
The Burley Advocate questions where parents stand as schools face recurring child gatherings during school months and advocates for greater control or removal of such events by authorities.
Supervisor Wyman and J E David climbed Mount Torrey at 11500 feet to mark the summit for Salmon City rangers and plan a ten mile telephone link from Phillips ranch to Idinto station. They report a dry spell raises fire risk and note only a few neglected camp fires.
Washington reports a bill by Representative Levy to compel railroads to install automatic train stops tested by the Interstate Commerce Commission at inventor expense and require installation within 15 years. Representative Britton of Illinois urges immediate IC investigation into the New Haven wrecks and 428 deaths or injuries in the last two years, blaming traffic managers or dividend goals for endangering travelers.
The county champions in the Boys' and Girls' Industrial Contests will be housed at the Helena Children's Home and the school gymnasium. Mrs. H. M. Jennison of Bozeman will chaperone the girls, while Prof. J. H. Holst will oversee the boys. Training sessions begin Tuesday at nine at the fair grounds with instructors from the agriculture school. On Thursday Gov. S. W. Stewart will award prizes at the state house.
Patrons enjoyed high class vaudeville with De wolde and Edwards Apache dancers and Melvin and Kent with blackface numbers. A three reel feature The Unbeaten Path played Monday. This week features Hop O My Thumb and Uncle Tom’s Cabin three reels. The Better Father two reels closes Sunday. Mrs. William Smith returns from Stevensville and Missoula meetings with Lena Porch. meets Elza Smith in Butte.
J. W. McLean resigns from the Montana Auto Supply office and moves to Butte. Howard E. Warner of Ogden Utah succeeds him bringing automobile expertise and a genial manner expected to win friends in Dillon.
D M Dyer, formerly manager of the Metlen hotel, has severed ties and accepted a similar post at the Butte hotel. He departed last Saturday to begin his new duties.
W S Tash of the Tash and Lenkers dormer ranch was a Dillon visitor Saturday posing for local residents and sharing news of farm operations during the weekend stay.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a September 27 1913 examination in Dillon Montana for the Monida Montana fourth class postmaster vacancy and other offices. Applicants must reside within applicable territory and be U S citizens 18 or older. forms are available from Monida postmaster Dillon local secretary or the Commission in Washington.
A collage of editorial snippets critiques suffrage coverage, argues for dream desire as a moral driver, mocks critics who overestimate state knowledge, praises Montana county fairs, notes coal exports and price tensions, and mentions U S policy on Huerta. The tone blends humorous satire with regional civic concerns and national affairs.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Cure taken internally. claims testimonials available. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also recommended for constipation.
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