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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
10
Charlie A. Roberts and Winnie Fessenden were married at the Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. Edward Smith on Saturday evening. Immediate friends attended and the couple plan to reside in Dillon, receiving heartfelt wishes from many friends.
The Lutheran Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Walter Carlson on September 30. For sale items include a heating stove kitchen table with bins Victor phonograph Aeolian vacuum wall tent ice box nursery chair garden tools and more at about half price. Contact FE E Yeager at corner Glendale and Dakota Streets telephone 75- Wlt.
The piece notes that about 80 percent of East Indians are farmers but only 2 percent are debt free. Farmers borrow for tilling harvesting and marketing each season, keeping them in debt. It credits missionary supported industrial institutions as a practical solution.
Saturday noon firefighters raced to the Dillon greenhouses where a small blaze in the boiler room was quickly put out. Damage described as slight.
Anatolj the jeweler appears in town on business. Mrs Ed Gray returns from Leadore Idaho visiting friends. Mrs Clarence Seage and Mrs W Scott in town for a few hours. W Griffin former merchant now running a Twin Bridges store spent Sunday in Dillon. FA Macnab seaman Idaho sheepman stopped over en route home. Mrs L E Free and daughter Ella return from seven weeks with relatives in Washington. Dr B C Davis of the Normal College returned from Billings for college business. Robert Duff and family move to Dillon to winter so children can attend school. Kenneth Moe of the internal revenue department in town to check income taxes. Cattle wanted trade 1920 Chandler six cylinder touring car for cattle. Prof J S Wiseman of the Normal College, in charge of state fair exhibit, oversees Midland Empire fair exhibit in Billings.
The article notes Serbia has rare centenarians with about one per 2,600 reaching 100. Ireland, England Scotland and Wales, France, and Switzerland are compared, citing figures such as one in 8,180 for Ireland and one in 177,000 in England, Scotland and Wales, with France around 180,750 and Switzerland praised for healthfulness yet lacking centenarians.
In the week ending September 1, twelve counties report wheat yields split between above and on forecast. Corn outlook is excellent where sown, hay is abundant, pastures good, and strong feeding prospects for livestock. Recent rains improved fall plowing prospects. threshing is widespread, irrigation districts have early grain ready for processing.
Washington correspondent Gus J. Karger portrays Governor Cox framing his campaign with a symbolic wink toward administration supporters and a sly eye toward anti administrationists. The article notes Cox visited Washington to gauge Wilson’s hold and to pledge fidelity to promised reforms.
Republican women have an organization aimed at mobilizing 27 million women after the Susan B. Anthony amendment. The national statement notes women share power with men across national state county and precinct committees and cites eight women on the national executive committee.
A Milwaukee Sentinel report notes a campaign ditty praising Cox as “wet” and accusing him of wavering. It cites Mr Murphy of Tammany accusing Cox of sagging while Mr Bryan says Cox is undoubtedly wet and preparing to receive the deco ration cited in party rhetoric.
Detroit Free Press reports Governor Cox, the Democratic nominee, argues that justice to the dead requires no separate peace and that war should not be perpetuated after soldiers gave their lives for victory. He questions risking further deaths to preserve a separate settlement.
The text questions leadership in the Taggart matter and whether removing the tag changes control, asserting James cannot be the same as him.
threshing notice from Beaverhead county operators in Southern Montana for 1920 lists prices per bushel: oats 4 cents 40 lb, wheat 8 cents 60 lb, barley 8 cents 60 lb, rye 10 cents 66 lb, dry land wheat 10 cents 60 lb. signatories include T D Moran D Berry A Stimpson Frank Gordon A L Davis Mgr Wheatland Threshing Co Faust Res O C Weikel Spur Ranch Co C V Garland Axe s Threshing Co.
The American Red Cross announces a peace time program for youth in the Junior Red Cross. Activities center on health, service projects, and community education to foster civic responsibility among students.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7:00 p.m. with evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Pastor Rev. Edward Smith will preach both services. A political aside questions Mr. Cox’s stance post endorsement by Tammany.
L. E. Brainerd of Lima was in town Sunday for unspecified reasons, with local residents noting his brief appearance and movements around the courthouse area.
A candidate declaration from Genevieve Metlen announces intent to run for Beaverhead County Superintendent of Schools on the Democratic ticket. The notice targets Beaverhead county voters and states the candidate's party affiliation and election aim.
About 12,000,000 American youths belong to the Junior Red Cross, aiding children in Europe while supporting domestic efforts. Kalitan Chetwolf, son of an Indian guide, is the pictured Junior from near Funneau Alaska sending greetings to fellow Juniors. The piece also warns buyers to consult an Abstract of Title to avoid hidden risks in property purchases and promotes consulting a title specialist.
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