Post Office Notice Appears as Mailable Matter
An item filed at the Dillon Postoffice indicates transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1926
Page
3
An item filed at the Dillon Postoffice indicates transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
Attorney Charles R. Leonard of Butte praised protective tariffs and quoted James W. Gerard in a Sept. 16 Post article. Leonard, a longtime Republican, backed McKinley and Hobart in 1896 amid the gold standard versus free silver debate. His peers once protected his McKinley-Hobart display despite hostile actions.
A Helena to Great Falls report discusses Colonel Sheridan’s crackdown on Canadian wheat smuggling near the border and suggests tariff protections help Montana growers. The piece urges Republican turnout, arguing a decisive victory is needed to sustain the current administration and its policies.
Observations from Col. Carmi Thompson's Philippine trip highlight looming decisions on Filipino independence. The Wood administration faces a deadlock between General Wood and the legislature, with American business urging suppression of nationalist agitation. The piece cites Roosevelt and Taft promises of independence and argues for a reform to align executive and legislative powers.
Reports say Ronald M. Higgins of Missoula is likely to defeat longtime Congressman Evans in the coming election. The young lawyer would support President Coolidge and, regardless of outcome, could give Evans a decisive contest in their shared city.
A. A. Elliott, the Republican nominee for county treasurer, is well known in Beaverhead County. He has lived here many years, is loyal to his party and deemed honest and competent to handle county funds. He is the safe man and merits undivided party support.
The country shares sorrow for Florida and its people after the hurricane. Loss of life is tragic and property damage is severe. Aid is flowing to the stricken area as Americans rally to help the living cope with the disaster.
The article proclaims Germany’s admission to full League of Nations membership and French German reconciliation while noting unrest in Mexico with a prophecy that fighting may resume there when Gabriel blows his trumpet.
In a partisan tone the piece notes Governor McDowell riding the mule and Senator Hazelbaker the elephant in Montana as the November race looms. It questions Wheeler's absence at a Helena convention and mocks the Wet Wing of Walsh's army as key moments are described and derided.
A fragment discusses electric chair procedures and executions, noting shaving the head and leg restraints. It mentions two 19 year olds fatally harming relatives or a merchant during blackmail, and argues that state action cannot curb personal violence.
Corliss Fairchild and family visited Missoula last week. On returning their car broke down near Helena. Mrs. Fairchild and the daughter rode the train home, while Mr. Fairchild arrived later with the car.
The Good Roads Bill No 81 seeks a one cent gasoline tax to be decided at the November 2 election. It promises 20 million in gas tax revenue over ten years plus 16 million from Federal Aid to finish and maintain Montana's 8100 miles of roads. The plan limits costs to eight percent and directs the State Highway Commission to prioritize unfinished mileage. It does not affect motor license funds or school revenues. The average owner would pay under five dollars annually, with potential savings from reduced wear.
Four point five million pounds of the state's wool clip is sold by four hundred sixty five growers under a cooperative storage and marketing plan.
County plans to straighten and resurface the Red Lodge Bear Creek road. The project includes snow fences for winter use and the county will purchase steel for the work.
Rowan local creamery may be organized here. Shelby reports construction begins on a Methodist church with cost 31 793 dollars. Belt county rebuilds 10 bridges damaged by the freshet. Forty four oil wells are now being drilled in the Kevin Sunburst district. Cascade and Yellowstone counties each have seven creameries. Gal latin four. The state totals 75 creameries.
An old advertisement claims Foley Pills, a kidney diuretic, help back pain and irregular flow. It features Wm F Lagle of Anderson Indiana praising the medicine as reliable, effective for over 25 years, cheap, and available everywhere through Potts the Druggist.
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