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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for fatigue menstrual and childbirth related issues claiming it restores strength regulates regularity and heals inflammation. It includes testimonial praise from Mrs L B Henderson of Milwaukee and notes the product pairs with Pleasant Pellets for laxative needs.
In 1902 J E Morse's ranch between town and Apex yielded 70 391 bushels of oats from 1 180 acres and 2 956 016 pounds gross, plus over 2 000 tons of alfalfa hay sold to Montgomery Co and Anaconda butchers. Nine cars were shipped to Alabama for seed. Plans include 900–1300 more acres in alfalfa and four to five hundred more acres sown next spring. Morse completed two new reservoirs and will add two more next year. The claim cites Beaverhead county as second to none for such yields on beach lands now developed from sage.
A summary of annual events in Dillon during 1902 including school openings and changes, elections, marriages, business purchases, and community events. Notable items include the county high school opening, a humane society formation, Miss Edith Graeter’s death, and speeches by Joseph M. Dixon and Lee Mantle at the Dillon Theatre.
Election results show an overwhelming Republican victory across four state and county races. The report notes a strong party performance influencing local and regional governance.
Engineer Kelsey reports on Dillon water supply to the city council. Oat thieves receive 250 days in jail. Death of Tommy Brundage due to appendicitis. Dr and Mrs W V Kingsbury celebrate their wooden wedding. The People’s Dancing Club hosts a New Year Eve dance at Dillon Theatre with ladies’ choice for half the evening.
Butte resident Butte Jarvis F. McComber a miner aged about 36 died Sunday by taking a large quantity of morphine in his residence. He was a single man.
Listing of household furniture including book cases desks sideboards music cabinets buffets and china closets from Daouwon Forxtivige Co with unspecified quantities and availability. No further details on pricing dimensions or showroom location are provided.
Ben Barr delivers an itinerant sermon urging honesty to children and parents during Christmas. He argues Santa Claus fabrication sows distrust, recounts personal experiences, and laments mythical tales in religious life, urging truthfulness as a perpetual moral to avoid disillusionment and harm.
A Dillon Tribune notice highlights Solliday attractions including pictures easels screens and baskets as good wall decor values and designs. It notes the "Chicago" typewriter as a best low-price option and invites readers to call and see it.
A crowded Dillon Theatre witnessed the Warm Baby company deliver a top notch show last night. Musical director BE Hughes impressed on piano as nine performers showcased singing and dancing acts including Wilson and Mallen at their famed statue dog routine. L. E. Lund impressed with quick character makeups while Richard A. Wild and Harry Woodrope added carnival novelty. The crowd praised the performance as one of Dillon’s best with a grand finale en route to a repeat show tonight.
Reading rooms operate daily with specific hour blocks for all and children under 14. Book distribution and access vary by day and age, with adult evenings allowed when electricity is available. No smoking and no loud talking enforced. night hours depend on electric light company power.
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