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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
8
The piece argues against paying high prices for tinted toilet soap and urges buying Ivory Soap instead. It notes a shopper throws away three quarters of a new cake and compares costs per use, asserting Ivory is purer and cheaper, even if the scented version would cost fifteen cents for a tiny cake.
J A O Freund oil expert from Salt Lake City reports favorable prospects for oil in the Smallhorn area Beaverhead County Montana. He identifies cretaceous sandstone limestone and oil shale layers and notes potential drill sites including Gallacher Basin and Lovell Basin with an expected oil horizon in upper carboniferous. He estimates possible oil at 2000 to 2500 feet and predicts a bright future for the field.
The Midsummer Term District Court for the Fifth Judicial district begins next Monday with a civil docket of numerous cases and only two criminal matters. Trials include larceny and burglary for the State, with a long list of civil actions such as debts, water rights, foreclosures, and claims and deliveries involving multiple firms and individuals. Continuous sessions are expected as juries are not called in this short term.
Last Friday afternoon the ladies of St James church held a rectory tea for eight missionaries. Mesdames Stolle Hawley and Miss Lille Peterson performed instrumental duets and solos. Mrs C W Scott and Miss Susie Peterson sang several times in popular style. The informal affair was greatly enjoyed by all, with sherbet and cake served.
A veteran recalls Boston Bob aka “ninety-days” in the 6th Massachusetts U.S. Vols. The clock winder built a nationwide business from Boston to Portland then lost work to electric timekeeping. He wanders Montana selling goods while reflecting on industrial change and unemployment.
The column records a Sunday horseback party led by J. W. Scott visiting the mountains, visits by Miss Josephine Holt and Mrs. W. L. McIntosh, and several local residents in Dillon. It notes Rev Burton not returning, haymen active, and announces a Dillon related travel deal with a One and One Third Fare Oregon Short Line round trip from Montana stations selling only Fridays for return Sundays through August 31.
An old advertisement promotes Acker's English Remedy with testimonials and a free illustrated book on Consumption. It claims bottles sold for 25c, 50c and 1.60, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied and returns to the druggist. W H Hooker & Co, Buffalo New York.
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