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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
4
Dillon Montana issue notes weekly publication by Tribune Publishing Co. with subscription rates and advertising charges for church notices funerals obituaries and notices. Mentions rates for notices cards of thanks obituaries and manuscript submissions and directs mail to the Tribune Publishing Co in Dillon Montana dated August 19 1898.
A commentary praising the Spanish-American War as unifying the United States. It extols sectional reconciliation, loyalty to the flag, and national purpose, noting the war's cost, perceived humanity, and support from Democratic conventions and figures like McKinley.
The piece surveys Emile Zola born Paris 1840. Herbert Spencer on cod liver oil vs reading. Mrs. Humphry Ward on letters. Alfred Austin the poet laureate rising early. Henry James buying a Rye Sussex country house near the sea at age over 60.
Brief clippings show glib political and social quips from Indianapolis and Cincinnati papers. Items reference Nansen demanding refunds, Spain's troubles tied to Alfonso XIII’s age, Chicago aldermanic ambitions for Captain Anson, and a sharp jab at American character. Also notes George Gould's new Lakewood residence with gold features.
Private F A Johnston writes from Honolulu July 29 1898 describing the city as the garden of Eden with palm trees shade, a three story Queen Liliuokalani palace, Red Cross hospitality, and sights like coffee trees rice fields and native life. He notes climate similar to Montana and mentions Hawaiian and American flags, a Honolulu badge, and local crafts.
Government received notice last night that the U S dispatch boat Zafiro arrived in port at Hong Kong with official dispatches but no messages had been received by 1 AM. The report is part of a special Tribune dispatch from Washington dated August 16.
One bindable two volume edition de Luxe dictionary set in Morrocco leather with gold tooling. Offered at the publishers eastern price. Call Tribune Post Co. to inspect the item.
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