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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
7
The piece traces St Valentine’s Day origins from ancient rites to medieval customs. It notes legends of Valentine, shifts from pagan luck to saintly veneration, and the day’s role in matchmaking, marriage lore, and enduring romance across eras and nations.
The article traces St. Valentine rituals from holly on pillows and salted egg remedies to the later fad of sending lurid prints and poetry. It notes that early Valentine poetry was more refined in England during the Napoleonic era before tastes shifted toward sensational cards.
A poetic dedication from James Arthur Edgerton to a beloved, claiming destiny guided their meeting and love. The speaker blends mythic fate with celestial imagery, asserting that true love was ordained before birth and the stars align for their union.
Jackson city brief notes a Tuesday night break in at Archie Gray’s saloon on Jacks Street. burglars forced entry via a rear window, smashed the cash register with an ax, and stole about eight to nine dollars in silver. A whiskey demijohn was taken and the register, valued around one hundred fifty dollars, was ruined. The account blames a rough gang of local youths and hopes they are captured.
George H. Lamb of Virginia City claims ownership of the world’s champion egg producing hen valued at 100 dollars but offers her for 50. The hen laid 287 eggs in 11 months, 183 in six months, began at eight months, laying daily for several months. She is a cross of quarter Black Spanish quarter Brown Leghorn and half Plymouth Rock.
The Good dramatization of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Dillon theatre last Saturday evening drew praise. Theodore Lerch the young Russian actor gave an intensely interesting interpretation of the title role, with strong support from the entire company. The production was first class in every respect and likely the season’s best in Dillon.
A quoted claim extols magnetism as a universal cure for all pain and disease, stating it dissipates every form of pain and relieves all ailments with healing power. The fragment presents a bold medical assertion without corroborating evidence.
A man with a microscope and an investigating turn of mind discovers a new variety of mosquito. He pursues this in a mighty small business.
An old Washington editor promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a flippant remark about a woman who talks well and looks good. The ad uses social satire and a sensational claim about a woman who burned $15,000 due to a husband’s coldness to lure readers.
If you know someone troubled by this distressing ailment tell him to try Chamberlain's Salve. It gives instant relief. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Riley, the Druggist. Kingdon Gould was blackballed by a college society for refusing to be hazed but he is alive now, which is some compensation.
Physicians warn that colds can trigger pneumonia and tuberculosis and worsen throat and lung problems. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as a safe, non addictive cure with decades of reputation, available from Riley the Druggist.
Residents face a one month bath prohibition as a publicity stunt cited in local notices. The unusual measure stems from a promotional campaign provoking discussion about advertising tactics.
Nasal catarrh relief offered with Ely's Cream Balm a pleasant aromatic ointment. Sold in 50 cent size with mail trial 10 cents. Liquids version Ely's Liquid Cream Balm includes spraying tube priced 75 cents available from druggists or by mail. Liquid preserves the same medicinal properties as the solid preparation.
A vivid recounting of a hunter seemingly saved by a deer stirs unusual public sympathy for the animal. The tale frames the encounter as a grace note in a rugged pursuit and hints at shifting views on wildlife.
Belching and fullness after meals stem from gas formation as the stomach fails to function. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised to correct the disorder by aiding digestion and strengthening the stomach and bowels. Sold by Riley the druggist.
The captains and the kings question what Spain intends with the recently purchased rapid fire weapons. Officials note potential military or defensive applications, with speculation over deployment and strategic goals.
A vintage ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for stomach upset at 35 cents from R. L. Riley. The text then quips about a groom trapped by his bride's trunk, joking he cannot sever their ties.
Advertisement urging readers to visit Riley's Drug Store for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Claims include cleansing and invigorating the bowels, improving appetite, and regulating bowels. Regular size priced at 2 cents per box.
Reports describe a shortage of small denomination currency as well as a lack of large bills like the dollar, impacting everyday transactions and cash flow.
The ad claims the syrup provides gentler laxative relief and is preferred by children. It states the true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A witty comparison weighs which fades faster from use the battleship or the new bonnet, reflecting trends in technology and fashion with light humor.
An old advertisement touts Moki tea as a permanent cure for headache, constipation and indigestion. It promises happiness and improved appetite and sleep, with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Sold by Riley's Drug Store for 25 and 50 cents. A line mentions a girl who weighs 200 pounds yet sees herself as a sunshine in someone’s life.
H L Stanley of Bruno proclaims the restoration of his wife's health after five years of coughing and lung bleeding, crediting Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He notes improvement after one bottle and full cure after twelve. Available at R L Riley druggist with 50 cent and one dollar sizes. trial bottle free.
A London man argues that disease can be a blessing, reflecting a physician’s controversial view amid public health debates. The remark highlights tensions between medical expertise and popular opinion in the era.
The Rev. J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Georgia declares Electric Bitters a Godsend to mankind praising its cure for lame back stiff joints and physical collapse. He credits two bottles with restoring strength enabling a three mile walk in fifty minutes and plans to walk more. Sold under guarantee at Riley's Drug Store price five cents
A wry aphorism notes that the pessimist clings to the rights to life liberty and the pursuit of misery, framing a darker view of human motivation.
A brief note explains lame back pain arising from rheumatic muscle strain can be eased by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two to three times daily and rubbing the area vigorously. If needed, a dampened flannel wrap may speed relief. Riley the Druggist sells the balm.
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