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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
2
In Missoula on Feb 17, a smallpox outbreak sparked a city meeting at City Physician Pease's office. Attendees included City Health Officer May and state board secretary Tuttle. Action is expected within days and schools may close if spread continues.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as correcting irregularities and curing kidney or bladder disorders. It warns that use prevents Bright's disease and diabetes and cites City Drug Store as the outlet.
At a Helena Commercial Club meeting Rev Dr R P Smith head of Wesleyan University asked local businessmen to raise 50000 for a new administration building and girls dormitory. Smith would match half the amount and the club directors plan to assist. About 12000 is already pledged.
Ad copy promoting Dr King's New Life Pills claim to regulate stomach liver and bowels for a feeling of well being. Urges readers to buy at Potts the Druggist for 25 cents.
Louis Fowler of Madison valley narrowly escaped when an ice gorge above the Twin Bridges old Varney ranch backed Madison River and cut away the bridge approach leaving a deep channel. Fowler was dislodged from his horse during the ford but avoided injury.
A horse was swept into a river and carried away. After three days the animal was discovered alive on a small island, defying expectations and sparking relief.
State Savings bank reopened in its new quarters in Butte this morning at 10 o clock. The day saw no bank run and officers report more deposits than withdrawals for the day.
The product is praised for treating severe coughs and colds that resisted other treatments. It reportedly stops coughing heals the lungs and expels the cold from the system with no harmful drugs. City Drug Store sells Foley's Honey and Tar.
The Butte Anglers association on Feb 18 discussed forming a Montana state organization to systematically stock streams with game fish and protect propagated stocks.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, non opiate remedy that not only stops coughs but expels colds from the system. City Drug Store markets this lung remedy claiming high safety and effectiveness.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway extended its Pacific coast line to Terry Montana. The new line crosses the Yellowstone river for the first time at Terry. Daily train service now runs between Aberdeen North Dakota and this city via the extended route.
Sunday prayer meeting 7 a.m. holiness meeting 11 a.m. Sunday school 1 p.m. praise meeting 3 p.m. Young People’s Legion 6 p.m. Evening services at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Helena February 15 The state board of furnishers acting on Dr Tuttle health secretary suggestion ordered thirty two square feet of ventilation improvements for the house wing of the capitol building.
A lengthy advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for women's health. It claims proven cures over forty years, full formula disclosure, and safety across conditions from bearing down to nervous disorders. The piece critiques alcoholic tonics and offers free consultation by letter from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
The dome of the house previously had its glass smashed by a recent windstorm. Installing rotary glasses is believed to fix the ventilation issue and improve air flow.
Butte February 15 Pat Gordon self confessed train wrecker was bound over to the district court today by Justice Doran. His bond was fixed at ten thousand dollars.
A warning about croup at night stresses the danger to families and urges mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad claims it is the only safe children's remedy with no harmful drugs and notes City Drug Store as a source.
County Attorney J. W. Speer informs local theatre managers that Sunday performances will be barred after March 1. The move follows a ministers association crusade against Sunday openings in Great Falls.
Geo Moore of Grimesland NC says consumption nearly slew him until he used Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports improvement after one bottle and full recovery after a dozen bottles. The remedy treats coughs colds and weak lungs and can prevent pneumonia. Potts the Druggist sells 50c and 1.00 bottles with a trial bottle free.
It was charter day at the university in Missoula on February 14 marking the institution's fifteenth anniversary. A large crowd attended with visitors showing keen interest in the exercises. Dinner for about 150 guests was served at noon in women's hall.
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and urges its use as a spring medicine. The tonic purifies the blood and aids dyspepsia liver kidney nerves weakness and debility. Sold by Potts the Druggist for 50 cents with guarantee.
Bozeman February 14 Supervisor D T Conklin of the Gallatin national forest has $10,000 to spend on permanent improvements in his reserve by grant from Congress. Planned projects include road and trail construction, building telephone lines, and preparing rangers quarters within the reserve.
Suffering and dollars saved by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve says E. F. Lopez of Manilla New York a carpenter who calls it the best healing salve he has found It heals cuts burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles Available at Potts the Druggist for 25 cents.
James Sherman was sentenced by Judge Stewart to 15 years in the penitentiary for first degree burglary at the Lewistown post office about a month after the murder of Studzinski. He is already serving five years for killing Studzinski, with the terms running concurrently, resulting in a total of 15 years.
A whimsical note compares feats of a crack baseball pitcher and a circus man. The baseball star dazzles with pitching a ball, while the circus performer impresses by pitching a tent, highlighting contrasting talents across two professions.
A sea weather note explains that a dolphin seen riding high waves signals danger in a gale or storm and is used by mariners as a warning of worsening conditions at sea.
A famous chemist notes a composite ink made from prussian blue with nitric and hydrochloric acids. The writing fades when exposed to light and regains its color in shade or total darkness, highlighting a remarkable reversible property.
Dillon public library expands its collection with popular new titles and authors across fiction history and biography. Additions include Mr Pratt Suburban Whirl Pembroke Santa Fe's Partner The Lion's Share Susan Clegg and a Man in the House and more showing the library's push to stay current for the town's readers.
Early week receipts in Chicago and South Omaha totaled 41 500 cattle 65 000 hogs and 40 000 sheep and 10 000 cattle 16 800 hogs 16 000 sheep respectively. Cattle year to date show a 15 000 head drop while hogs rise about 72 300. beef steers and common grades ease a dime with cows 5 to 10 cents softer on common types. Veal calves 2 75 to 5 25. hogs mostly 4 00 to 4 10 with tops to 4 25. sheep 5 to 15 cents lower.
Tales of Cities notes Battle Creek set aside coast ing for boys and lists per person city maintenance costs in several cities. It compares New York skyscraper height to the Tower of Babel, suggesting a towering smash of imagination alongside urban figures.
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