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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
17
A light exchange features a judge and a defendant trading lines about mercy and liquor. The defendant admits blind tiger whisky led to his downfall and vows not to drink, joking he will buy a railroad ticket to a wet town. The column mirrors old humor and prohibition era manners.
A child asks what an epicure is and the father replies that an epicure is an extinct food waster, a dry humorous aside from the Washington Star.
Persons subject to periodic bilious attacks may avoid an attack by eating only a light meal and no meat. Take two Cranberlain's Table Io during the attack may be avoided. For sale by City Drive Company.
A vintage ad touts a corn remover called Gotokt and Gets-It promising easy removal. The copy urges tiny doses of drops and a brief rest to loosen corns before peeling them away, claiming the products are world leading and fail safe.
An old ad warns against ignoring backache rheumatic pains stiff joints or sore muscles as possible kidney trouble. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief and safety, stating it is better to be safe than sorry and mentions Pott's druggist as the seller.
An old Courier Journal item mockingly features a household exchange about leftovers. A Foley Honey and Tar advertisement touts the remedy as top for colds and coughs with a testimonial from W L Anglin of Antioch Louisiana, available via Potts druggist.
A brief humorous exchange quotes a diner and spouse about afternoon naps after dinner. The Boston Transcript notes the scene on a quiet Sunday, highlighting a playful contrast between perception of napping and actual rest.
The note promotes keeping bowels open as a core health rule and advertises Foley Cathartic tablets described as cleansing the bowels sweetening the stomach and aiding the liver. It claims suitability for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas and constipation and notes availability by Potts the druggist.
Mrs Wombat asks her husband about a lady candidate and he confirms approval. They reconsider and decide to vote the other way. The brief exchange appears in the Louisville Courier Journal.
Drive out constipation promote appetite improve digestion induce refreshing sleep get renewed strength and health. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea nature's gift of wondrous herbs. Results guaranteed or money back 35c. A Potts. Adv.
A Birmingham Age Herald note suggests the town’s anti prohibition movement is not dead, citing Mr. Jagsby’s prolonged illness as a setback. The quip frames the debate as ongoing despite his confinement.
The human ostrich in the sideshow explains the doctor forbids solid food for at least a week. The remark comes as the manager continues the discussion about dieting.
A brief Birmingham Age-Herald quote comments on "absolute zero in values" and sarcasm about valor in wartime. The fragment suggests a critical tone toward empty honor symbols like an iron cross. No clear event or person is identified.
In a New Haven Register excerpt a man is charged with carrying congealed weapons after allegedly soaking Murphy in the eye with a chunk of ice. The judge questions the specifics of the weapon.
A fragment from Pearsons Weekly notes the saying It s generally the way and questions a marriage to wealth with concern over a woman attached, implying commentary on social ties and money.
In a terse Detroit Free Press note a judge agrees with a defendant’s blarney, fining him ten dollars for his offense on a day of least formal ceremony.
An ad promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a mild laxative tonic for those reliant on cathartics and mineral waters. It claims gentle, almost unnoticeable bowel movements and less risk of subsequent constipation, with City Drug company listed for sale.
A snippet from the Birmingham Age Herald notes a book titled Recollections of a Dry Town with subtitle Some Bootleggers I Have Met. The quip suggests teens humor and local color in a column or reader exchange.
A reader is told that a cold costs money and time to cure, but Ten days is typical unless treated with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad praises the product as a wise winter and spring investment and notes it is sold by City Drug Company Adv-1m.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript quotes Archie asking for a doctor after claiming he is breathing fog on a cold morning, indicating a health concern or medical curiosity reflecting winter conditions.
A. H. McDaniel of Lindside West Virginia praises Foley s Honey and Tar as the best medicine in this world for coughs colds croup and whooping cough after a severe cough improved after half a bottle. Potts the druggist sells it. Adv-1lm
Stray two year old roan steer with left hip brand and left ear split found at a ranch around December 10. Wattle on left flank. Owner asked to claim steer and pay charges. Contact P. M. Sweeney Dell Montana.
A Washington Star quip ponders companionship between people and dogs. A man with an idle disposition notes he would feel friendlier if someone paid his taxes and provided board and lodging.
Mrs D L Smith of 185 S Atlantic St Dillon says Doans Kidney Pills cured her constant backache and kept her productive. The ad promotes Doans Kidney Pills as a tested kidney remedy priced at 60 cents and distributed by Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
A Detroit Free Press brief features a humorous exchange about marriage and clubbing. A husband claims to have changed his wife rather than her changing views, highlighting a light social quip on marital dynamics.
For safe effective relief of coughs and colds in children, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as pleasant tasting and drug-free. Long experience shows it meets these conditions. Sold by City Drug company. Adv-1m
A fragment from Sioux City News notes a squaw returning home as a growling bear figure appears, captioned with a playful inquiry about where she has been and what she means to the scene.
A comic coinage scene features Copperface and Mrs Growling as Bear questions a luncheon hosted by Mrs Bone-in-the-Head and wonders how the dog dish was prepared, in a Buffalo Express style chatter.
A brief humorous exchange contrasts aging and gardening ambition. Charles-John jokes about growing a hecter geranium while John-Aye concedes aging, reflecting small community banter.
A Browning's Magazine line jokes about a household wage dispute with a playful exchange between a father and son. The line notes a cook’s potential raise and the household’s banter over a $15 monthly increase.
A reader from Otsego Ohio recommends Foley Kidney Pills citing relief from back ache sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and bladder ailments. The ad notes Potts druggist carries the product.
A humorous note from Louisville Courier‑Journal describing a man who buys a dog claiming any intelligent animal will suit his wife, and the seller jokes that the canine can do everything except talk. The line highlights a playful quip about value and perception.
France has sacrificed blood and treasure to defend democracy and America owes gratitude. Chicago chemist Geo H Mayr imports and sells Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy claimed to remove mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines. One dose proves money refunded sold by Potts druggist and others.
A hotel manager admonishes a bellhop for whistling on duty while the staffer insists he is paging Mrs. Jones’ dog Argonaut. The humorous exchange centers on hotel rules and mistaken intent.
Dillon readers stunned by instant Adler-i-ka remedy claiming to flush the entire bowel tract in one spoonful. Advertisement by A Potts druggist cites relief from sour stomach gas and constipation and prevention of appendicitis with dramatic patient and doctor astonishment.
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