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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1924
Page
3
The article profiles Doctor R V Pierce a famed physician and student of natural remedies. It credits his Favorite Prescription with women's ailments and claims its purity and his Buffalo, New York reputation as guarantees. A trial package is offered for 10 cents.
A dense listing of regional classifieds includes requests for teachers in Spokane, farm and land deals in Idaho Montana Washington and North Dakota, poultry and livestock for sale, investments, and personal ads. It mentions Cozy Nook and Golden Melon Farm, Hereford bulls, poultry stock, land liquidations, and rental and sale options across multiple western states.
Striking wells in the Foster-Sweeney and Van Meer targets push northern Montana field activity. L. C. Stevenson of Sunburst says Foster-Sweeney 5-34-2 now flows 800 to 825 barrels daily, up from 276 earlier, while Van Meer 4-34-2 remains unconfirmed until full connection and testing can be done.</s>
A cluttered page advertises infant care in Marys Home Montana, Fur repairs and relining by Hoencks Fur House, assay services by Lewis Walker, and tax record systems for farmers. Also mentions rebuilt typewriters from Corona and Glasgow Montana distributor, plus a newspaper production note and printing plant pricing.
Mat Dunham known as the oldman of the mountains is a 72 year old night watchman at Glacier Park’s mammoth log hotel. Born in northeastern Indiana, he served 12 years as a U.S. government scout attached to General Custer’s army. He was on detached duty 80 miles away during the Little Big Horn battle while scouting Tongue River to locate Sioux main forces.
The Yogo sapphire mines in the Little Belt mountains yield an estimated retail value of 8 to 10 million dollars. An English syndicate operates the mines with rough stones exported to London for cutting in France and Switzerland. Montana benefits mainly from labor and excise duties on finished goods. The Yogo sapphire is praised as the world's finest, attracting eastern fashion buyers for jewelry supply.
Officials announce the Northern National bank of Great Falls is renamed Labor National Bank effective June 1 after a labor takeover last March. Deposits rose from $120,579.06 at reorganization to $174,384.95 by the end of last week, up about $54,000.
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed for clear complexion. Italso claims scalp cleanliness and soft white hands. The trio includes Cuticura Talcum, marketed as a fragrant addition to daily use.
Helena church officials announce that four archbishops and about a score of bishops will attend the formal consecration of St Helena Cathedral on June 3. The cathedral, dedicated almost ten years ago, stands as a premier ecclesiastical edifice in the northwest.
Governor proclamation and Montana Livestock Sanitary Board Regulation No 50 require all sheep shearers and farm laborers entering Montana from California to show affidavit proving no exposure to foot and mouth disease. Discard wash or fumigate clothing, and disinfect shoes and shearing equipment for thirty minutes. five percent Cresol compound soak five minutes deemed safe. Executive Officer W. J. Butler urges cooperation.
The Rocky Mountain Husbandman cites 1885 Montana cattle total at 606 657 and 1924 stock at 1 114 086 valued at 30 839 852, noting horses, sheep, and population shifts. Jordan County farmers prosper with diversified farming, Wheat corn and flax rise while bank deposits climb.
Burglars at Belt break into a safe in the Great Northern station room by prying a window and using a sledge hammer to remove the safe dial. Explosives possibly nitroglycerine were used to blast the door. only 53 cents in pennies were recovered. Also notes 1,798,827 sheep in the state with assessment value of 12,052,383 dollars.
Fletcher's Castoria has served as a safe substitute for castor oil and other soothing syrups for over 30 years. It contains no narcotics and carries proven directions on every package. Mothers are urged to choose this trusted remedy for teething discomfort.
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