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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
6
Advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a universal sweetener that relieves acid indigestion in children and adults. It claims strong neutralizing action, promotes household use, and notes the U S registered trademark and company history with address details.
The Tribune reports a favorable reception to a finely uniformed brass band parade. Chinese New Year festivities in Chinatown feature daily worship of the brass joss god and discuss culinary delicacies. The First National Bank shipped gold dust and bars valued over $2,000. Incendiary attempts to burn Dillon buildings have spurred a surge in firearm purchases as residents vow action if the culprit is found.
Montana news notes record 37 below zero and a Beaverhead county path to riches through placer mining. Lame Deer reports a summer ice mountain of shale and ice. Montana tourism in 1928 drew about 239,668 foreign cars spending, with gas tax road funds totaling nearly 700,000 dollars. Federal aid could add 385,560 dollars for 76 miles of roads. Rowe cites highway plans from Butte to West Yellowstone and Belton to Glacier, easing transcontinental travel.
In 1909 W S Tash travels countywide to buy cattle and pays five cents top price for about 1500 head. The city council opts not to adopt a proposed ordinance forcing all saloons to close at midnight after owners argue against it. An automobile will join the Armstead Salmon stage line, speeding service as one of the region's few auto stage lines.
Real estate transfers listed in the Beaverhead Abstract Company for the week ending January 26, 1929. Property changes noted likely include parcels exchanged or titled, with parties and locations drawn from the transfer records in the title books.
Ernest F Howell transfers 620.91 acres on Dillon East beach to John H Anderson. Emma Gilbert and others deed property near Bond Station to Walter Carlson. Helen Burt transfers lot 12 block 2 Grandview addition to Lima Montana to Isabel Connor.
A pair of burglars discuss ensuring they have everything and plan to read a newspaper in the morning to confirm details, with one noting no items overlooked and the other agreeing to verify.
A vintage advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a soothing laxative for babies and children. It emphasizes a pleasant taste, natural action of the liver and bowels, and no narcotics, warning mothers to demand the genuine product with proper labeling to avoid imitations.
A Toledo Blade report notes a political speaker faced a public admonition from the crowd asking them to step away. The incident highlights tensions at a local gathering and raises questions about decorum and freedom of expression.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promoted for children's coughs croup and night coughing. The ad claims quick relief from choking phlegm and congested throats, turning a distressed child into an easy sleeper. Sold by Geo. M. Gosman, successor to Potts.
Montana legislators hear deputies demand higher salaries noting civil service pay averages 1900 dollars yearly while county workers earn under 150 dollars monthly. Measures include gas line tax refunds abuse review, prison wardens confirmed, and bills limiting fishing hours and vehicle lights. gop proposals on bonds tax office expansion and state property valuation also discussed.
Washington reports an extra congressional session will delay farm relief while tariff changes are debated. The piece cites Thinkers like Mr Hoover and Mr Lucey noting prosperity hinges on earned income and spending, and compares King Amanullah’s failed reforms to Afghan social upheaval amid modernization efforts.
Notice is given by administrator George T Banks of the estate of Chris Luck deceased to creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at The Waldorf Company Dillon Montana in Beaverhead County Montana. First Pub. Feb 1 1929 Adv 5-8.
The undersigned will on March 11 1929 apply to the County Treasurer of Beaverhead County Montana for a tax deed to the SWY NW quarter of Section 15 Township 5 South Range 9 West containing 40 acres. Nick Salvo owes $15.14 plus deed costs. Dated January 26 1929. Adv 5 8
Notice states that electors must register by 5 p m February 14 1929 for the April 1 1929 city election in Dillon Montana. Register by appearing before County Clerk John S Baker at the Court House in Dillon. Ad 2-5.
The piece recalls Dr Caldwell's 1892 prescription for constipation Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a liquid laxative marketed for women and the elderly It claims the remedy eased headaches flatulence indigestion and related discomfort while earning public confidence and longstanding use
In Beaverhead County Montana the executor Charles J Kelly publishes a notice to creditors of the estate of Zetta Landon Carter deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within ten months from first publication at the law office of J E Kelly Dillon Montana. Executed January 28 1929.
District court in Beaverhead County Montana issues notice by the administratrix Marie Gray for all creditors and claimants against George F Gray deceased to file claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication at the law office of J E Kelly Dillon Montana. Dated January 8 1929. Adv 2-5
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