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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
A vintage day book from over forty years ago highlights that prices for staples such as flour, clothing, thread, lard, muslin, Canton flannel, shingles, and oil have shifted little by 1913 compared to 1870, aside from carriage differences and quality. The piece argues the living cost rise stems from quantity and quality rather than price alone.
The article discusses how prices for blankets corsets and other goods vary over time, noting that some items are cheaper now while others like foodstuffs have risen. It argues production and consumption have grown, and explains price changes reflect demand for more and better quality rather than only production costs. It cites gold prices after the Civil War and notes volatility until about 1880.
Dan Heyfron was elected state president of the Elks last week. He formerly ran a Dillon butcher shop and is tied to a campaign fund inquiry that Governor Sulzer used for stock speculation. Huerta and Wilson are cited as bluffers in a disputed political scene.
A boastful note claims a gentleman thief and assistants cleaned a poultry farm taking 500 fowls without the owner hearing a squeak. The piece then shifts to Secretary Bryan missing a lecture due to events in Mexico and a jab at Tuerta for money.
Montana visitors favor guided Glacier park tours over Yellowstone this year. The increased appeal may be tied to a new pleasure ground permitting automobile access.
The report notes aviators dying at a high rate in recent weeks as unstable machines endanger pilots. It adds that automobile deaths this year exceed railroad fatalities, highlighting broader transport risks.
The piece notes Presidents and partisans clash over differing attitudes and policies. It cites the United States consuming eight billion pounds of sugar in the year ending June 30 and remarks that American dentists are among the world’s most skilled operators.
A farmer plans to plow up his alfalfa field due to a neighbor’s neglect in destroying Russian thistle. The strict thistles law, referenced in a recent paper print, should be read and remembered by all interested parties.
An eastern observer reflects on Montana gaining prominence through visits by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Navy to the Treasure State. The piece highlights Montana’s perceived national significance and pride under the flag.
Helena Independent notes Sarah Bernhardt can stage farewell tours at will while Buffalo Bill encounters trouble during his attempted second farewell to the public.
A housewife disputes a 35 kilowatt bill as misread. A cashier explains electricity units from watts to kilowatt hours, showing how the charge is calculated by energy used rather than power, with examples of toasters and engines. The piece clarifies work, energy, and the kilowatt hour costing.
Fashion devotees link split skirts to next season's sandals while readers muse on P cures and roasting of Bryan. Pieces touch on Pan American Exposition participation, California climate, San Francisco earthquake fire debate, tariff reform politics, and spelling reform antics in a string of brief quotations from several papers.
The Helena newspapers mock a dry sentiment as a group storms a jail in Oklahoma to seize sheriff seized wet goods. The tale contrasts with Montana wild horse roundups and Lipton’s view on trade and exhibitions in San Francisco.
Miss Mary Johnson of Glascow and Miss Ethel Templin of Grant Montana are visiting at the home of Mrs. Chas Wilson.
Dr. Walker and his wife departed for New York City where he will enroll in a post graduate medical course at the New York Post Graduate Medical college. They will visit Niagara Falls the Thousand Islands Kingston Montreal Bar Harbor and other points of interest before returning via Boston Old Point Comfort and Washington. Dr Poindexter will handle his practice during the absence.
Mr Oliver Kurtz and family with Miss Mabel Phillips Miss Ethel O Leary James Kurtz and relatives depart Dillon for a three week overland trip through Yellowstone National Park. Also in Dillon are P J Lonergan and I A Strauss on mining matters.
Gabe Gabelson of Butte passed through Dillon last Sunday en route to Blackfoot Idaho. He plans to look at farm lands in that country and may consider a purchase opportunity.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claimed to be constitutional and effective when taken internally. Proponents offer $100 reward for any uncured case and invite testimonials, noting price and availability through F. J. Cheney & Co.
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