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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
4
Carbon County man G W McKay reports net profit of forty dollars per acre from sugar beets this year with yields over fifteen tons per acre at four dollars eighty cents per ton. The Beaverhead valley is urged to expect similar gains as experiments show higher quality beets possible.
Harry L. Goodies of Astabula Ohio writes to Dillon readers claiming five years of dyspepsia relief after using Mi o na from R. W. Knowlton's drug store. He says the 50 cent box improved his appetite and sleep, recounting prior limited diet and urging others to give the remedy a fair trial.
The Dillon Public Library lists evening hours for book distribution and reader access. Open 7 to 9:30 Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Friday 4 to 6. Saturday 3 to 6. Tuesday and Friday evenings also available for readers.
Chief of Police Stone received a telegram from Constable J S Ely of Idaho Falls Idaho to arrest W F Parsons who would pass through Dillon on the afternoon train for jumping a board bill. Parsons was captured on the train after a demand for at least 25 to send to the defrauded lady. He paid the money and continued to Butte leaving Idaho Falls. Parsons worked as a truck man in the Oregon Short Line baggage rooms at Idaho Falls.
Harrison's second hand store burglary suspect known as Fred Holmes or Fritz Combs or Fritz Foster appeared before Justice Rich. Chief Stone showed a cloth fragment that matched Holmes coat leading to confession. Holmes admitted burglary and described weapon use and sale of revolvers. He referenced Judge Callaway and warned of possible leniency if not tried, noting prior gun theft and recovery.
A Dillon Montana citizen describes kidney pain and related symptoms from winter jarring and credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid improvement. He bought the remedy at Riley's Drug Store and notes nationwide distribution by FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Dean's.
A large building at a mining city site hosts a current show drawing packed houses with a 25 cent admission. The venture needs 2000 dollars and offers further info via Capable Box 674 Dillon Montana.
Dr Swain discusses an annual report idea to require professional training for all teachers. He suggests phasing out third grade, then second grade certificate exams over successive years, with full county examinations abolished within five years. The plan would grant current teachers permanent credentials and allow two more years for new entrants to gain training.
The State Board of Education discusses allowing experienced out of state teachers to obtain Montana credentials, with substitution options for normal school or university training after four years. It notes Dillon public schools practice teaching has improved with gradual adjustment and suggests joint salary support from the Normal college to strengthen teacher training integration.
The Duplicate Whist club hosted husbands at Mr. and Mrs. Morse home then moved to Dr. and Mrs. Swain residence for luncheon. Members listed include Mrs. Best Morse Selway Swain Chapman Paul Olmsted and others with substitutes for absentees. Mrs. Selway gave a stag dinner for her husband State Senator Selway. Fourteen covers for dinner.
Mrs. Etta Thompson advertises the best lodging house in Dillon located over Haines Harness Store at 99 Montana Street with rates of 25 and 50 cents.
Paul Brown merchant tailor at 31 Bannack Street offers up-to-date styles with work guaranteed.
An advertisement notes a fine assortment of books and stationery available at the Tribune Book Store for readers and students seeking quality writing supplies and reading material.
Dr E Doty, veterinary surgeon and dentist and Detroit graduate, announces headquarters at Anderson's Livery Barn on North Idaho Street.
Typewriter ribbons for all machines carbon paper in colors and paper in all weights and prices offered by The Tribune Book Store.
Lorin T. Jones filed notice of appeal to the state supreme court in the district court clerkship contest won by Nat G. Carwile. A recount followed irregularities and ballot exclusions including four ballots ruled illegal for lack of one year in state. Jones claims legal ballots would give him a majority.
Director F B Linfield of Bozemi a Experiment Station will address Dillon residents on Dry Land Farming next Thursday evening December 17 and students on Farming as an Occupation Friday December 18 He may discuss establishing a sub experimental station in the Beaverhead valley. John Nyhart bought the Sullivan ranch north of the old fair grounds totaling about 960 acres planning to parcel and sell to settlers while keeping 160 acres. Charles Bennington, owner of the road house between Dillon and Bannack, visited town this week for supplies.
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