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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
2
The company publishes a full statement with each package to assure purity and uniformity of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It notes genuine products come from its own manufacture using California figs for taste while medicinal principles derive from beneficial plants. Buy only the genuine article from the California Fig Syrup Co as sold by leading druggists.
In Butte on January 29, Mrs. George Thompson was arrested in Livingston jail on a charge of buying a four month old baby for twenty five dollars and later burying its body under six inches of sand on an island in the Yellowstone river opposite Livingston. The sequence began last October when she took the child from Butte to Livingston and bought clothes for it in a store before crossing to the island and returning without the infant. The child's body was found nearby buried in sand.
Miles City notes that yesterday morning three inmates assaulted Mrs Burgle in the reform school's kitchen by throwing a towel over her head and stealing her keys before fleeing. The escapees were Ray Mitchell from Bozeman Jas Vanham from Butte and Frank Rabb. They were pursued and captured by noon on the Fort Keogh reserve.
A Green Bay mother cites Foley's Honey and Tar as a safeguard for her two children aged six and eight who suffer from repeated colds and croup. She notes it never fails to prevent and cure these troubles and that her children will take it without fuss. The testimonial is echoed by many users across cities.
Montana larch seeds will be collected this fall for shipment to Germany to be sown in nurseries there. Heins Sons of Halstenbeck Holstein advertise for a reliable seed gatherer in Kalispell, promising good pay for seeds true to name.
Mel Lowry of Butte, nephew of Allen Pierce, was attacked by Frank H. Stiff at the Cascade hotel. Stiff slashed his throat three times and his wrist once while Lowry slept. Lowry is expected to recover. Stiff was captured and jailed.
Advertising copy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the greatest throat and lung remedy to cure soreness and cough and restore normal health. Stockist cited is City Drug Store. 1-m
Helena January 31 Lewis Penwell closes deals for two more ranches totaling 3 000 acres in the Prickly Pear valley. The purchases bring his holdings to 15 000 acres in a single valley tract near Helena. He is understood to plan colonization of the property.
In Missoula on January 28 John Lashell a 59 year old resident of Lothrop was shot and killed by his wife at their home after a quarrel during intoxication. Lashell forced entry with an axe when locked out and allegedly advanced on his wife before she fired a .22 rifle hitting him in the head.
Hoarse coughs and chest pain from a cold are described as quickly worsening. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised to stop the cough heal congested airways and provide fast relief. City Drug Store.
Virginia City January 29 Fred Clark an employee of Harry L Lane of Belmont Park and Jim Hall of Sage Creek in the upper Ruby Valley were arrested by Sheriff Tranffer on a warrant by John W Early the Dillon sheepman. They are charged with stealing several of his sheep from John Ball's ranch in the upper Ruby Valley.
Sheriff Trauffer seized nine head of live sheep bearing a circle mark and two sheep pelts marked the same in a barn stall. The suspects were taken to Virginia City and jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing on February 7.
Carrie Nation left Anaconda after selling her pins and books and making no disturbance. The town remained peaceful as the paper train carried her away, ending expectations of a sensational visit. Foley's Honey and Tar promoted for grippe symptoms is noted by Imi City Drug Store.
In a large Butte meeting the Bartenders union repudiated President Gallagher’s invitation to Carrie Nation to speak Sunday. Members voted to form a guard if needed to block her entrance and canceled the usual Sunday meeting to avoid ridicule.
In Helena on January 31 a local butcher advertises all the beef you can carry for 8 cents a pound. His shop reported immense business amid no formal action by any organization over high prices.
In Butte on January 30 a Costa Rican miner was struck on the head by a large rock just as he began climbing a manway on the 800 foot level at the Pittsmont. He died this morning in a local hospital from a brain concussion.
Mr. E A Kelley of Belvidere Illinois describes twenty two years as an engineer and kidney trouble for three years. He says Foley's Kidney Pills relieved pain and blurred vision and restored his health after continued use. City Drug Store advertises the product.
Helena January 29. For alleged criminal libel printed in the Treasure State reflecting on Mayor Frank J. Edwards J H Raftery is held to appear for trial in the district court. The preliminary examination produced only the complainant as witness.
Acting Census Supervisor W J Barrows predicts Montana will show about 500000 residents in the forthcoming census returns. If confirmed, Montana would gain two representatives in the next apportionment due to the population level observed statewide. Barrows bases the estimate on field observations from recent district enumerations.
The industrial and orphans' home in Macon Georgia reports the president’s aid to hundreds of orphans. An official testimonial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles. It strengthens and builds up weak individuals and is advertised at Potts' Drug Store for 50 cents.
In Butte on January 31, amid nationwide labor protests over rising food costs, attention centers on a strict Montana law prohibiting combinations. The piece notes public interest in the law and the potential to curb organized actions to raise prices.
Walker said he was familiar with the provisions of the law passed by the last legislature and believed it strong and comprehensive. He reported no current complaints of violations but pledged to prosecute any proven price-fixing or combination that raises costs for food, fuel, or other necessities.
Editor J P Sossman of Cornelius North Carolina bruised his leg badly and an ugly sore formed. After trying many salves Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it thoroughly. Also offers relief for ulcers boils burns bruises cuts corns sores pimples eczema and piles at Potts Drug Store for 25 cents.
Helena Jan 31 Governor Norris directs state land agent Henry Neill to report unsurveyed townships suitable for expedited government survey and to withhold entry until survey is completed. The move aims to protect Montana by mitigating loss of sections 16 and 36 in national forests and enabling state selection of lands outside reserves.
A short drug ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a quick cure for stomach dyspepsia indigestion biliousness constipation jaundice malaria and debility. Sold for 25 cents at Potts' Drug Store.
Mary MacLane, famed for her book on Butte, is ill with scarlet fever at her mother and stepfather H J Klenze home in Butte. She recently returned to visit relatives after doing newspaper work in the East. Her travels exposed her to many classes of people and she now contracts the disease.
Helena February 2 Dr M E Knowles state veterinarian was notified by E L Brown general superintendent of the Great Northern at Spokane that many homeseekers from that state plan to come to Montana. They will require 180 cars to move them and their belongings carrying about 1500 head of stock. Inspection of the livestock is needed and this marks the first notice of a large westward migration.
Montana Treasurer E. E. Esselstyn filed January numbers with Governor Norris. The January receipts totaled 167,592.43 and disbursements 128,371.82, leaving a December 31 balance of 986,283.61 and a January end balance of 1,025,504.22. Bond investments add 2,727,078.32 to resources, bringing total cash resources to about 3.75 million.
Governor Norris sent a letter to President Taft urging rapid public surveys in the state. He argues delays hinder emigration and bar the state from selecting lands lost to it due to forest reserve land grants.
Anaconda reports inspector E A Sherman formerly with the Montana forestry service has been promoted to district forester for district No 4 with headquarters at Ogden. The district includes Utah Nevada and part of Idaho.
Mothers who value their children should keep a box of Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds cure feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Sold by drug stores 25c. Free trial package offered by addressing Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
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