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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
4
The item announces a weekly publication issued every Friday by Alkire and Caverly, located in Dillon Montana. It credits Alkire Tom D. and Caverly as publishers in Dillon, Montana.
Readable OCR shows a fragment about mail transmission through the Dillon Postoffice and references second class mail matter. The text is incomplete and lacks a full event or date.
The Northwest Tribune urges wider recognition of the August 8 1927 fiftieth anniversary of the Big Hole battle between Indians led by Chiefs Joseph and Looking Glass and federal troops under General Gibbons. A memorial service at Missoula and a commemorative event at the battle ground near Wisdom are proposed with regional attendance from Missoula Stevensville Hamilton Dillon and surrounding Bitter Root Madison County areas. The piece argues state involvement to elevate the observance to a status second only to the Custer battlefield.
One hundred percent of one million five hundred thousand bushels shipped in two months to Europe, aboard United States Shipping Board vessels, from southern Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. President Coolidge backs continued grain exports as farmers earlier urged.
The president directed the Shipping Board to prepare vessels and make them available. Shipments began in July, signaling a nine million dollar grain movement. Western farmers are expected to receive about sixteen million for their crops once the program completes.
The Helena Republican convention selected Senator Frank A. Hazelbaker of Dillon as state committee chairman. The platform is described as sane and sensible, with Hazelbaker expected to manage the campaign effectively. Supporters praise his capabilities and believe Coolidge’s economy program will gain broad endorsement.
Sheriff Dan Mooney runs on the republican ticket for re election while observers note his efficient administration and broad support. A leading democrat praised his performance but did not commit to voting for him, predicting Mooney will win by his usual substantial majority.
Idaho farmer and sheep grower S W McClure pens a thoughtful piece in the Tribune republish explaining common missteps and market misperceptions in livestock trading. He draws on long experience to caution readers about costly errors and offers practical advice for farmers.
A reprinted agricultural column by Idaho sheep grower S. W. McClure argues that tariff laws protect farmers more than critics admit. It challenges two assumptions about tariffs and foreign markets, noting duties on wheat corn and butter, while listing many free articles and questioning who truly benefits.
Beaverhead chapter Daughters of the Revolution hosted a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. A L Anderson's Idaho street home. A program on the Constitution followed a Governor Erickson proclamation declaring September 17 Constitution Day, urging schools and civic groups to emphasize the landmark document's significance.
A call to inspire youth with the priceless value of the constitution and to firmly imprint its importance on their minds as the nation lives freely among world powers.
George Lasich son of Mrs Kather ine Lasich of this city and Miss Marion Isabel Costell of Sheridan were quietly married last Saturday afternoon by Rev I X Leschner of St Rose Catholic church. They will reside near Sheridan where the groom is connected with Birrer and Lasich sawmill.
The Riverside club schedules its next gathering for September 29. Mrs. John R. Mayfield hosts at her west side residence.
The Ellen May guild was entertained Thursday afternoon at the ranch home of Mrs. Clark Anderson north of the city by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Clifford Ewing.
The St James guild of the Episcopal church enjoyed a pleasant Thursday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. W. H. Stephan at her residence on South Pacific street.
Mrs Theodore Brantley of Missoula visits with her daughter Mrs Frank Hazel baker. Mrs J H Gilbert hosted a charming tea on Tuesday afternoon at her home on South Pacific street.
The Dillon Parent-Teachers Association will meet Tuesday afternoon September 21 at 3 30 at the primary building. This first meeting of the group is to organize activities and discuss upcoming events.
A year opening social meeting with a musical program and tea is planned. Mrs. Wilbur Gilbert will solo, Miss Thomas will perform violin pieces, and a ladies quartet including Mrs. Stephan Mrs. Gilbert Mrs. Waldorf and Miss Bishop will sing two songs. A nurse will care for all children. Parents in the city are invited.
Mrs G T Paul and Mrs T F Luebben entertained Thursday evening at the Paul home on South Pacific street with autumn blossoms and six tables of bridge. A luncheon is planned Saturday afternoon at Mrs Paul's home.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday to James W. Dunn and Dolly Fern Betty of Pocatello Idaho. They were married by Judge Phillips at his chambers in the courthouse. Miss Rachel Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl S. Smith, who has been in Dillon for the summer, left Monday for Poughkeepsie New York to resume studies at Vassar College.
Kenneth Smith, the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Elza Smith, was taken to Barrett Hospital Wednesday morning for an appendicitis operation and is reported to be recovering well.
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