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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
8
An advertisement proclaims Ely's Cream daily to treat nasal catarrh. It claims rapid relief through cleansing and healing the nasal surface and notes a 500 size mailed for 10 cents. Druggists endorse and recommend continued use. Announcement.
The article presents Abram S. Hewitt’s 1870 views on steel rails and tariffs. It cites a memorial urging a 2 cent per pound duty and Hewitt’s agreement with protecting domestic production to keep capital and wages in the U S. It contrasts protectionism with free trade arguments and notes Hewitt’s later shift.
The article argues against removing the tariff from politics via a permanent commission. It contends such a body would be inherently partisan, as Congress and party majorities control tariff policy. Until protectionist policy becomes permanent, talks of a nonpartisan commission are impractical, though desired for lasting protection.
The Yellow Jacket circular from Moravian Falls North Carolina argues Democrats should be backed to repeal the tariff. It contrasts Dem proposals with three counterpoints naming the Coxey army idle factories and free souther houses as outcomes of Democratic rule.
The Buffalo News argues that electing a Democratic president on a free trade platform would restore Grover Cleveland era policies, bringing back souphouses and removing work restrictions for workingmen, ending trusts and combinations of capital.
A Moravian Falls Patriot editorial argues prosperity endures only while protection remains, warning against complacency and urging continued defense of national and local safeguards.
The Buffalo News argues that foreign iron and steel enter the United States easily, undercut wages, and harm American mills. It notes high U.S. wages and full employment yet insufficient domestic supply, claiming tariff removal would ruin the home market for workers.
The author argues that free trade cannot curb trusts. Citing Britain’s trust proliferation and certain American combines with free trade, the piece says competition would be harmed by free trade. It urges Idaho Republicans to rethink tariff policy along with currency issues.
The Boston Journal notes a shift in economic views as western states and the South increasingly favor protectionism. It contrasts Eastern free trade advocates with rising tariff support in Michigan, Nebraska, and even historically free trade Maine.
Quote from Schenectady unsigned dispatch arguing Democrats shield trusts by preserving protection tariffs. The note frames the Democrats as the same protection tariff enemies as before, asserting a cynical method in political strategy.
Fr Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of indigestion and nervous debility and says his wife also remains in excellent health. The ad touts it as a grand tonic for female troubles and offers City Drug Store satisfaction guaranteed. The piece contrasts literacy rates across states and promotes subscribing to the Dillon Tribune for news.
An advertisement page touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets from Central Pharmacy with claims of stomach cleansing appetite improvement and bowel regulation. Also promoted are Herbine Ballards Snow Liniment White's Dream Vermifuge Ballards Horem Hound Syrup and sales books from The Tribune Publishing Co including miscellaneous health and household tips.
Montana Gold Dredging Company applies for patents on Adams Bar and Cowan Bar placer claims in Beaverhead County Montana. Filing notes location survey numbers 6435 6436 describe boundaries and area totaling 201.09 acres with adjacent claims Edgerton and Cope placers. First publication Feb 13 1903.
Richard Hainen of Polaris Montana files intent to prove desert land claim No. 4537 for several sections in Township 5 Range 12 West before U.S. Commissioner L J Price at Dillon Montana on March 28 1903. Witnesses listed include J Scott Cozard David Hood Jr Louie Krueger Thos Worthington and Frank D Minucin as registrar.
Department of Interior Land Office Helena Montana February 1908 notice that James C Harrison has filed for final proof on his homestead H K E No 8024 in the H% Ni Sec B1 8% SEM Heo 30 Tpés8 R12W MM. Proof to be made before L J Price U S Commissioner Dillon Montana March 12 2003. Witnesses Lewis J Baldwine William A Jones John W Morton all of Dillon Montana and John J Williams Polaris Montana. Frank D Mirage Register.
Hurley Leach of Dillon Montana filed intent to prove desert land claim No. 5014 for the NW Sec 2 and other tracts in Tp 108 N Ro 6 W before L J Price Dillon on March 21. He names Ernest Selway DeLos Selway John Hoffman George Baker and Frank D. Mrnacxr all of Dillon to prove complete irrigation and reclamation of the land.
Final proof of occupation and reclamation filed by John Davis of Dewey Montana for a 450 acre desert land claim in Gen J Price A B Coteine at Dillon Montana with a public hearing on March 14 1003. Beth Halbert Albert Clin George Dadgson Albert Brobsker Frank D Mimacta Register handle notice and completion.
Laure A. Phi of Dillon Montana files notice of intention to prove desert land claim No. 4551 for the SE NE and Nw SE sections in township 75 range 10 west before U S Commissioner L J Price at Dillon on March 6. Named witnesses include can Vie Fanon nee Philips and others.
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