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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
13
Havre progresses its water project with C W Swearingen drilling test holes to locate extra supply. The city relies on 96 deep wells drawing soft clear water from gravel strata over 100 feet deep, naturally filtered and near artesian in rise to within 20 feet of the surface.
Farmers in Lewistown report elk from the Belt mountains entering oat fields in the foothills and a rider is to be assigned to deter them. In Harlowton, antelope are blamed for grain losses and another rider will be sent to curb the damage.
Several crews of prominent Lewistown business men leave each afternoon to work in the harvest fields. They volunteer as farm hands to aid farmers until the crop is in. The Boy Scouts of the city are forming harvest crews to assist this year.
A dampened flannel bound on the sore area with Chamberlain's oiniment often proves more effective than a plaster and costs far less. For sale by City Drug company. Advim
Flocks of wild geese and ducks have appeared along the Missouri river at Havre in unusually large numbers for this time of year. The sighting may reflect last week’s mountain snow or drying of small lakes and ponds the birds use during the breeding season.
The United States employment service informs Montana that several war work manufacturers with 100 plus employees must file labor needs under the labor act. The filing deadline is extended to August 15 to prevent Montana workers from being drafted out of state. Charles D Greenfield, state agriculture and publicity commissioner, is cited as the contact.
Napoleon Elbert begins threshing a heavy 40 acre rye crop two miles north of Livingston. He has already sold the yield at 2.25 dollars per bushel, sacked. Rye is praised as a strong dry land crop this season, enduring drought that damaged nearby wheat crops.
Home Martin, a prominent rancher living near here, was found dead in a field yesterday. He was killed by a bolt of lightning and had not been seen after failing to return to his home, prompting a search.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood writes of Foley Kidney Pills easing her husband’s lame back and rheumatic pains. She reports rapid relief from sore muscles stiff joints and no pain after using the pills. Sold by Potts Drug gist Adyvy-Im.
In Helena Attorney General S C Ford holds that in counties without a county school the board of county commissioners has no discretion over the county tax funds for high schools. The decision rests with the trustees of the schools themselves.
A Palm Beach reader from 626 2nd Ave endorses Foley's Honey and Compound for severe chest colds. She notes relief from summer colds hay fever asthma and croup and says Potts druggist stocks the remedy. Ad runs as a local consumer notice.
The Montana war savings stamp drive closed July 28 with pledges totaling 10,082,153 dollars, surpassing the state quota by 622,413 dollars. Cash sales by August 1 reached 3,405,296 dollars, leaving 4,493,586 dollars to be purchased by December 31.
A Turtle Lake North Dakota locomotive engineer named George McLain reports back pain and irregular bladder action improved within days after using Foley Kidney Pills. The advertisement notes the product is for sale at Potts drugstore.
Miles City hosted members of the Montana Press Association for its annual meeting August 5 6 and 7. The State Automobile and Good Roads Association also met August 7 8 and the two groups fraternized formally on the 7th.
An old advertisement describes a bilious attack where the liver fails to function, causing constipation and stomach fermentation. It recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, with City Drug company selling the product.
A Helena druggist is alleged to sell harmful food preservatives to housewives in Helena and other cities, reported by Gladys Dawson assistant home demonstration agent. The case filed with Dr. W F Cogswell secretary of the state board of health. Federal and state laws bar sale of such preserved articles. name of the druggist withheld. Dr Cogswell notes no law stops housewives from using it but sale can be stopped.
A Des Moines man reports a neighbor saved his dying daughter with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy after a physician advised against treatment. The product is offered for sale by City Drug Company.
Many prominent speakers will address Montana Bankers Association members meeting in Billings this Friday and Saturday. National figures include Capt Frank Edwards veteran of the western front, Gates W. McGarrah head of the Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York, and J. Adam Bede former congressman from Duluth Minnesota.
An advertisement touts Foley cathartic tablets for relief from indigestion biliousness and bloating. It claims cleansing of bowels sweetening of the stomach and liver benefits with sale by Potts the druggist Adv 1m.
A conference is set for August 12 in Helena with bankers the state defense council agricultural committee and farm extension service to present relief plans for farmers in dry areas. Governor Sam V. Stewart will attend after coordinating with Senators Walsh Myers and Congressman Evans to secure drought relief.
Wildblown pollen spreads hay fever across the land. An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar relieves coughing choking asthma and tormenting hay fever by coating inflamed membranes. Sold by Potts, the druggist.
Fire damage in district 1 of the United States forest service has cost the government 365000 to August 1, with 300000 spent on fire protection. Officials estimate this year’s costs will greatly exceed those of the 1917 season.
An advertising notice touts Foley Kidney Pills as relief for kidney trouble, lame back swelling joints and rheumatic pains. It urges sufferers to buy from Potts the druggist and marks the ad as Adv-1m.
Dixon, 44 miles north of Missoula, suffered a large blaze last week that wiped out nearly the entire business section. A bucket brigade formed by residents could not stop the flames. The Overland hotel three cafes a pool hall a jewelry store and the Northern Pacific construction offices were burned with no final loss total yet.
A Dillon drug advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a woman after multiple surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones. The ad touts relief from stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments and offers a money back guarantee after one dose, sold by Potts, the druggist.
The Dillon Tribune announces an October 1, 1918 price increase from $2.00 to $2.50 per year due to soaring production costs and higher postage. Subscriptions may be paid at the old rate before October 1.
Mrs. Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania reports long poor digestion until trying Chamberlains Tablets about a year ago. She says digestion is now fine and recommends the product. For sale by City Drug company Advy-1m.
Helena Aug. 7 Montana state and fuel officials begin classifying industrial plants to determine which are essential to the war effort. Metal mines gain automatic status on the preference list but must prove output serves war aims. Applications for priority coal must show real need and may be filed with county or state fuel authorities for immediate action.
The Dillon market lists a corn remedy endorsed as world beating by H. C. Burfiend, recommended for sale.
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