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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1890
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune issue outlines advertising rates and formats for local notices, includes editorial notes on legal notices and county news, mentions Deer Lodge court cattle case implications, warns about gambling in a log house, and discusses the Davis will case and Pine Ridge Ghost Dance coverage with critique of Indian affairs and government rations.
A letter argues Congress should repeal gun laws for Indians to curb troubles and promote equal game rights for whites. It also questions voter education, urging civil government be taught in schools, noting Montana’s lack of such instruction and calling for long term civic knowledge over party grip.
Rumors of blood in Lima spread fear in Beaverhead and nearby towns. The Lima Indians reportedly danced to celebrate game money and incidentals, then quietly ate at a restaurant before paying. Local Co E members note sensational reports but describe the events as peaceful and misrepresented.
A Lima reader reports that money buys whisky despite a contrary law and that local ladies traveled two miles to view an Indians dance. The note reassures readers that there is no real danger and railroad workers often away from home would not leave families unprotected if danger were present.
A Beaverhead county editorial argues about school taxation and a $2000 bond issue raised without a district vote. It notes the court’s ruling that funds for a specific purpose must be used accordingly and that one half of the special fund could be used if not needed for interest. The piece details December bond interest, bank advances, side effects on current-year funds, and a proposed three-mill extra levy to cover arrears. It calls for legal testing and prudent public finance, ending with a note on merchants gearing up for the holiday season.
In this catalog style note a shop promotes a good assortment of French and imitation marble mantle clocks as elegant gifts for those not yet owning such timepieces.
The ad touts a broad line of Gorham sterling silver forks spoons and fancy pieces and a full range of silver plated hollow ware. It promotes tea and water sets, cake and berry dishes, cups and saucers, napkin rings, bon bon dishes, rose jars, vases, and carving sets with large stock and a goal to reduce inventory.
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