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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
1
A compact portable lamp model with two and three light configurations is showcased. The device features multi bulb housing for adjustable illumination and is presented as a versatile utility item for domestic and workspaces.
Argenta reports a successful school benefit ball and a masquerade planned for Feb 14. Dillon residents attended. local engine house rebuilt after a February fire. Dell notes bridge completion across Red Rock river and various trips to Dillon. Bannack sees social gatherings, flu and grip updates, and mining district boosters. Melrose and nearby towns share moves, visits, and family events.
Breezes of Southern California aid Mrs. Robbins health while cruelty darkens the city as poisonings strike dogs, killing five and injuring others. Townsfolk remain troubled as acts recur amid unknown motives. Report notes staged acts on Picket's and Maddux's Rochester stages and a quiet social at the Pair sisters home with dancing and a late supper.
Special Correspondence reports Mrs. F. E. Foote of Dillon visiting Mrs. Geo. B. Conway. News notes Ruth and Jacob miss updates on Red Rock. stage times shift. post office moves to Keppler’s former site. mining prospects on Idaho side cited with hope for a lively season and placer work plans.
A Pennsylvania dairy food commissioner report lists 80 adulterated products including allspice, cloves, coffee, codfish substitutes, fruit butters, lard, maple sirup, mustard, vanilla extract, and teas. Artificial colors and dangerous metals are noted, with milk colorings common. The piece cites indigo and anatto as deceptive color agents.
Michael H. De Young of the San Francisco Chronicle, in New York, argues Republicans may win if Democrats push free silver. He cites Crisp and other leaders, notes solid south and 15 silver states, and claims a Republican anti silver stance could doom Democratic hopes and boost bimetallism and protection.
A foxy applicant confronts a magnate about hiring a boy. The magnate dismisses him, then admits they do want a boy, and the applicant is told he is about what they want. The exchange ends with the magnate collapsing in surrender.
A London Globe anecdote about a wealthy stockbroker joking on aspirates at a lunch, followed by Senator Milas proposing a bill to mint all silver, issue noninterest bearing notes to cover deficits, and redeem gold reserves above 100 million with gold or silver. The measure also repeals authority for interest bearing bonds.
Charles A. Clayton, pardoned January 2 after a 1887 murder sentence, sues William H. Stumbaugh in two district court actions. One seeks $1,000 plus interest on a note tied to a ranch sale near Camp Creek Melrose. the other seeks possession and damages for $680 value of potatoes tools and household goods allegedly taken by Stumbaugh. Political note and ads follow.
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