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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
5
An exploration of direct primary laws notes two ballot listing methods alphabetical or petition order. Both favor certain surnames like Aldriches and Allens, giving them undue visibility. History shows fixed order skews nominations for statewide administrative posts.
A Montana discussion favors rotating candidate order on ballots to prevent top-of-ticket advantage and alphabetical bias. Proposals from previous sessions and current bills are noted, with calls for amendments to ensure fair nomination timing. Also mentions newsroom hire Richard Kilroy returning to Missoula Sentinel and local family settlement plans near Twin Bridges.
The piece notes advantages of mountain living with melting snows swelling rivers and mentions Missouri river valley residents needing to swim for safety. It cites an advertising merchant who claims ads do not pay, contrasting with competitors who earn from advertisements.
A Montana spring arrives quickly with snow melting to bright green grass and widespread birds. Arbor Day planting tips are linked to rapid growth, recalling the Dillon hospital fund news frequently mentioned in past reports.
The saying notes that poor advertising reflects poor service and that failing in one area implies failure in all. It emphasizes consistency in business quality and customer experience across aspects.
The paper notes that important information for shoppers appears in the advertising columns. It urges readers to check the ads as a source of real news and business notices.
Plow shares undergo their yearly polishing in Beaverhead County amid harvest season. farmers emphasize the county as a center for oat crop activity and farming readiness.
A cheery smile lifts spirits and steadies resolve after failure. Its dimples spark encouragement for both you and me, offering priceless value at no cost.
The piece argues Progressive Republicans dominate Montana county organizings and predict a Taft-aligned minority. It claims 75 percent of voters favor reform, denounces party machines, and urges a broad primary process to realize real GOP renewal through progressive principles.
The piece argues Indians in the United States are growing in number, with the official census placing their population at 322,000 compared with 270,000 ten years earlier. It contends they are not dying or vanishing and have a future ahead.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and wholesale druggists WaLpine Ki xnan & Marvin. Claims cure via internal action and includes testimonials and price of 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
R J White of Missoula a member of White Bros contractors filed a federal bankruptcy petition in Helena and was adjudged bankrupt. Liabilities total 970,053.08 with 94,875.20 unsecured and 229 secured. Assets total 50,330 including 49,950 for a half interest in 997 shares of White Bros stock assigned to J H T Ryman as security. Major creditors include Western National Bank Missoula 38,000 First National Bank Dillon 10,000 Peter McVeagh Great Falls 10,000 Wallace National Bank Idaho 15,275.
Friends of H. A. Davee, superintendent of the Lewistown city schools, launch a boom for his Democratic nomination for State superintendent. No other Democratic aspirants are noted. Davee is well regarded from his years as Lewistown schools chief and has broad state ties with school men.
C L Parsons of the GC H Ward Drug Co in Pasadena reports long standing sale and recommendation of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He praises its efficiency as an expectorant, notes it contains no opiates, can be given to children, relieves colds without nausea, and does not disturb digestion.
The Nicholia schoolhouse is in bad shape and a new building is needed. H. E. Andrus visited Dillon on Tuesday to discuss arrangements.
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