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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
3
Havre being aided by C W Swearingen who built the present system conducts drilling test holes to locate extra water supply. The city relies on 96 deep gravel wells yielding soft clear cool water at about fifty degrees with natural filtration and near surface rise in an artesian-like flow.
Farmers complain of elk from the Belt mountains entering oat fields near the foothills and a rider being assigned by Deputy Game Warden James Weaver to deter them. In Harlo lton area antelope are said to be wandering onto grain fields, with Mr. Weavr planning a rider there.
Lewistown reports several prominent businessmen volunteer as farm hands to aid farmers through harvest. The city Boy Scouts are forming additional harvest crews to assist with gathering the crops this year.
A damp flannel bound over the pain site with Chamberlain's Ointment proves more effective than a plaster and costs much less. Sold by City Drug company. Advim
In Havre large flocks of wild geese and ducks have appeared on the Missouri river earlier than usual. The unusual early migration may stem from last week's mountain snow or drying up of local lakes and ponds where they breed. The birds are full grown and travel in the familiar autumnal flocks.
The United States Employment Service in Washington informs Charles D. Greenfield that several Montana war construction plants employing over 100 men each have not notified the service of their labor needs. Filing time is extended to August 15 to avoid Montana draft shipments exiting the state.
Napoleon Elbert, two miles north of Livingston, has begun threshing a heavy rye crop on 40 acres. He has already sold the harvest at 2.25 dollars per bushel, sacked. Rye proves one of the best dry land crops this season, enduring drought that damaged wheat in nearby districts.
Home Martin, a well known local rancher, was found dead in a field yesterday after being struck by a bolt of lightning. He did not return home, prompting a search that led to the discovery.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine writes that Foley Kidney Pills helped her and her husband who was lame and could not stoop but now feels no pain. She mentions relief from lame back sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains and notes the pills are for sale by Potts Druggist.
In Helena Attorney General S C Ford rules that in counties without a county school the board of county commissioners has no discretion over the county tax for high school support. the decision rests with the school trustees.
A Palm Beach reader reports relief from a severe summer cold on the chest using Foley's Honey and Compound. The advertisement notes hay fever asthma and croup relief and lists Potts drugstore as the local seller with Ady-1m.
The Montana war savings stamp drive closed July 28 showing pledges of 10,082,153 dollars, 622,413 over the state quota. On August 1 cash sales were 3,405,296 dollars, leaving 4,493,586 to be purchased by December 31.
Locomotive engineer George McLain of Turtle Lake North Dakota reports relief from back pain and irregular bladder action after using Foley Kidney Pills. He states the pills, available at Potts drugstore, relieved symptoms within a couple of days.
Members of the Montana Press Association gathered in Miles City for the annual meeting August 5 to 7. The State Automobile and Good Roads Association met August 7 and 8 and the two groups fraternized formally on the 7th.
A bilious attack impairs liver function causing constipation and digestive distress with nausea vomiting and a terrible headache. Take three Chamberlain's Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach for quick relief. Sold by City Drug company. Adv-1m.
A Helena druggist is accused of selling harmful food preservatives to housewives in Helena and other cities. Miss Gladys Dawson reports to Dr. W F Cogswell, secretary of the state board of health. Federal and state laws forbid such sales. the druggist’s name is withheld. Cogswell notes no law bans housewives from using the product, but sale to customers can be stopped.
In Ashland Kansas a man tells how his daughter nearly died from dysentery until Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. He credits the remedy with saving her life and notes his own positive results. Sold by City Drug Company. Ady-1m.
Prominent speakers will address the Montana Bankers Association when it meets in Billings on Friday and Saturday this week. National figures include Captain Frank Edwards a veteran of the Western Front, Gates W. McGarrah president of Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York, and J Adam Bede former congressman from Minnesota.
An old advertisement promoting Foley Cathartic Tablets for digestion relief. It claims to cleanse bowels, sweeten stomach, benefit liver, and aid indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas. Sold by Potts the Druggist Adv 1m.
A conference in Helena for August 12 will bring together bankers the state defense council agricultural committee the farm extension service and others. Governor Sam V. Stewart aims to present drought relief efforts made with Senators Walsh Myers and Congressman Evans to aid farmers in dry areas.
Wild pollen spreads across the land with hay fever symptoms. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a relief for choking asthma and coughs by coating inflamed membranes. Available for sale by Potts, the druggist.
Fire damage in district 1 of the United States forest service has cost the government $365,000 to August 1, with $300,000 spent on fire protection. Officials estimate that this year’s fire costs will far exceed those of the 1917 season.
An advertising notice promotes Foley Kidney Pills as relief for kidney trouble and related pains. It asserts kidneys' importance and claims the product banishes bladder irregularities, selling through Potts druggist.
A large fire in Dixon on the Flathead reservation wiped out most of the business section including the Overland hotel three cafes a pool hall a jewelry store and the Northern Pacific Railroad construction offices. Citizens formed a bucket brigade but could not contain the flames. The loss amount is not yet computed.
A Dillon woman recounts failed surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones before praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The advertisement promises relief from stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments, claims one dose proves efficacy, and offers a money back guarantee via Potts, the local druggist.
The Dillon Tribune announces a price increase from $2.00 to $2.50 per year starting October 1 1918 due to rising production and postage costs driven by wartime inflation. Subscriptions paid at the old rate will be accepted before October 1.
Mrs. Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa reports long poor digestion until trying Chamberlains Tablets about a year ago. She credits them with restoring normal digestion and recommends the product available at City Drug Company Advy 1m.
Helena Aug 7 All industrial plants in Montana are to be classified by the fuel administration to determine which are essential to the war. State Fuel Administrator M H Gerry Jr urges plants to seek priority coal rights, with metal mines automatically listed if outputs serve war needs.
Dillon vendors report H C Burfiend's beat corn remedy sold widely and recommended as an effective treatment, reflecting strong local demand and endorsements from buyers.
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