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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
3
The passage notes anticipate Roosevelt's visit to Missoula and Dillon seeking electric fire alarms. It mentions a five mile siren range tied to the electric lighting system and cites a Montana man sent to the penitentiary for a year for carrying a concealed weapon.
The Idaho Recorder urges unwavering enforcement of the law and notes that those who take law into their own hands should receive the fullest penalty. The emphasis is on thorough application of statutes rather than their sheer number.
Anita from Iowa criticizes European powers and Canada for trade threats and the push for world-wide free trade. She argues the United States is not ready to suspend commercial relations and grant the most favored nation treatment in the treaty.
The American Economist argues that free trade reciprocity damaged farmers as wheat prices fell after Canada's agreement bill passage and rose again on news of Senate inaction. It estimates an $8 to $10 million loss from 100 million bushels in storage and warns of ongoing risk from a planned extra session to lower wheat prices.
The Missoula Sentinel highlights James Graham near Palouse with 32 cattle, 22 giving milk at about 434 gallons daily for the herd. He sells milk in Spokane at 20 cents a gallon, earning roughly $18 a day and about $6,500 yearly to supplement farm income.
A writer notes Pa louse favors dairy less than valleys, cites tighter milk markets but strong butter prices, and argues dairying profits with smart methods. The piece urges careful headwork in business.
The essay explains James G. Blaine favored limited reciprocity with Brazil, offering coffee in exchange for better American access, while opposing free admission of Canadian farm products. It emphasizes protection for U S industry and warns against exploiting tariffs to aid foreign farmers.
A collage of snippet quotes from various newspapers praising resourcefulness, cautioning explorers, and commenting on winter behavior. Includes lines from Glendive Review, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Missoulian, Buffalo News, Butte Miner, and Big Hole Breezes about advertising, exploration, labor, and civic improvement.
Local items highlight Beaverhead Lumber Company coal in stock with a sales pitch to keep money in Dillon. Personal ads list Dr. H. F. Best dentist and W. J. Ritz Mile High cigars from Dillon. Forest ranger Will Ross hosts sister Mayme from Mountain Home Idaho ahead of a near marriage in Argenta.
A historical ad claims catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It promises blood and mucous surface action, offers a hundred dollar prize for cures, and invites circulators. The piece closes with a short note on a Berlin six day bicycle race won by the German Dutch team and the American team finishing second.
Postmaster Grace Lamont notes uncalled letters in Dillon Montana will go to the Washington D C dead letter office if not claimed within two weeks. Names listed include Stella Christie Gladys Coenen Billy Couch Lucile Douglas Geo Eckerle T. E. Poresith A Gieke Mollie Gibilion Halverson Henry Harper Kain Ep Rian Kencey Edith Malone L M Martin Alfred Morse C W McDouglas Mollie Morgan Ollie Nielson P C Price D W Porter Jack Wrighton Howard Woodworth R A Allen Bert Cox Mack Carrelli Julius Craton Earl De Atley May Flagler W G Grant Alfred H Miller Ted Schutz Nicolas Tineu Nicholas Ward and others.
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a 93 percent cure claim for dandruff and baldness and a full refund guarantee if users are not satisfied. It notes pleasant use, no greasiness, two sizes at 60c and 1.00, and is sold at The Rexall Store Potts the Druggist in Dillon. Also mentions teachers examinations on April 28-29 in Dillon, Montana and lists Margaret Ross as Co Supt.
A Rexall store advertises Rexall Orderlies as a risk free remedy for chronic constipation. The claim emphasizes nerve and muscle tone in the large intestine with candy like consumption and no other bodily purge. Two sizes priced at 10c and 25c sold only at The Rexall Store.
A short notice urges patrons to support home industry by buying Ritz W R cigars made in Dillon. The item highlights local craftsmanship and encourages community patronage.
Pageville listings include visits by Mr and Mrs Louis Dern and Albert Wilcomb to Dillon for exhibits and Easter plans. Ray Utley returns from Missoula Commercial College. W M Stewart buys a Belgian stallion. Notices on prayer meetings and social visits mix with farm buyers and school events. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy ad promotes child friendly flavors. In West Swanzey Denman Thompson, 78, is dying. a Dillon real estate ad offers home purchases with flexible payments.
Carl Mast, who recently bought the N. S. Wood delivery and kindling wood business, will continue baggage and parcel delivery citywide with promptness. Kindling, store wood, coal orders accepted. orders left at the Tribune Store and the wagon will be flagged at once.
A spring health tip overview describes common tiredness and low spirits as part of seasonal adjustment. It notes winter sapping strength and advises a remedy to carry through the changing weather and disease risks.
An old advertisement touts Duftys Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure tonic and stimulant that strengthens the body against coughs, colds, asthma, and lung troubles. It claims prevention and cure of consumption and malaria and urges readers to seek physician approval and buy only genuine products. The Dusty Malt Whiskey Co. of Rochester NY offers a medical booklet and testimonials upon request.
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