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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
9
A Montana farmer delivered a load of clover seed weighing under two tons to the Kalispell Mercantile company for shipment to a major seed house in the east. The exceptional clover sold for fifteen cents per pound.
A vintage ad extols aging as dignified yet often troubled by digestion and mood. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets improve digestion liver function and bowel movement after supper aiding health and cheer. For sale by dealers.
Dr Carl A Benson aged 94 died in Great Falls after a brief illness from pneumonia. A native of Denmark he studied in Heidelberg and once served on the staff of Denmark’s queen. He lived in Montana 27 years, practiced in Butte White Sulphur Springs and Helena, and his cremation will take place in Minneapolis per his wish. he is survived by a wife.
An old advertisement warns of chills and wet feet causing internal organ congestion and kidney and bladder inflammation with back pain. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a non habit forming tonic remedy for kidney disorders, bladder irregularities, backache and rheumatism, presented by Potts the druggist.
Fred H Hathhorn a leading Montana attorney and political figure died at his home in Billings today from acute stomach trouble after an illness of under a week. He was about 40, born near Livingston, and leaves a wife and one daughter.
A Floydada Texas testimonial claims Dr King s New Discovery cures coughs colds and throat and lung ailments with the first dose and even gains weight. The ad urges readers to buy at Potts druggist with a money back guarantee.
In Kalispell, Jacob Roth reported a payment of five hundred eighty five dollars and sixty five cents for clover seed, marking a notably high price for the region and signaling strong demand as buyers push for premium lots.
Four weeks of use promises to stimulate the liver improve digestion and remove blood impurities. Pimples and eruptions are said to disappear from face and body and the user will feel better. Begin at once buy at Potts the druggist.
About 25 men interested in sheep raising met yesterday in Bozeman and organized the Gallatin County Sheep Breeders association electing officers. The group aims to promote the sheep industry in Gallatin county and cooperate in buying and selling wool and lambs to best advantage.
L C Hames of Marbury Alabama says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is one of the best, curing colds and whooping cough and loved by his family. He notes all his children have used it and it works like a charm. For sale by all dealers.
Governor Stewart appoints John E. Patterson to fill the Fourth Judicial District judgeship based in Thompson Falls, with the position headquartered there.
An old advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Tablets to cure chronic constipation with a testimonial tone. It urges readers to try the remedy, noting a price of a quarter and availability from all dealers.
A banker offers cautious optimism for 1913 with expected favorable year for Democrats since 1900 and easy money conditions that will still be hard to obtain. The piece notes bankers remain liberal yet stingy, fears of a panic are misdirected, and administration change may dampen mood.
A Schenectady New York family faced a prolonged skunk odor until an electric ozone producing device was used. In hours the odor vanished at minimal cost. Also a Beaverhead National Forest notice requires grazing permit applications for cattle horses and sheep due by March 20 1913 with details and blank permits available from supervisor C K Wyman.
General Electric Co of Schenectady has won the entire direct current high voltage equipment and control apparatus contract for Melbourne suburban railroad electrification. The city plans to spend about twelve million dollars, with roughly one third going to GE for rolling stock equipment in one of the world’s largest electrical undertakings. The project parallels New York Central standards with overhead trolley, signaling a landmark American industrial achievement.
Helena Montana February 20 Special report notes the legislative assembly is near end with 14 days left. Democrats are blamed for wrangling and delaying pledges while Republicans push laws aiding settlers and farmers. Highlights include Larson discrimination bills Stevens railroad platforms Edwards irrigation bonds.
T. T. Maroney of Helena tested his 75 horsepower aircraft on a sunny afternoon. He flew twice covering about 15 miles each time and reaching 1500 feet. The first flight included a 700 foot spiral over city buildings and a turn around the capitol. He returned home and planned further flights this summer in the state and Dakota.
An editorial argues that water rights prove only a right to beneficial use and that state supervision through court officers or mas ters should extend to all streams. It urges a statewide regulatory system, records, and appurtenance of water to irrigated land to maximize public wealth and reduce costly court battles.
D H Leeper attempted to hold up and rob 16 men near Union Station in Kansas City. After firing at those who fled he fled, pursued by the crowd. A 16 year old boy, Francis Fitzgerald, was likely fatally wounded. Leeper was captured after a brief chase and narrowly escaped lynching.
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursdays each month. A three-tap three-times meeting alert will ring on the courthouse bell.
Indianapolis February 20 Lieutenant Governor ONeill interrupted Rev E R Henry during the opening prayer to stop a political speech the minister urged separation of the rum traffic and Indiana sale bans The officer rapped the marble slab and Rev Henry left the chamber Also reports: Chicago February 15 eggs sell at 19 cents marking a 3 cent drop from recent highs retailing up to 23 cents wholesale 12 to 13 cents storage eggs prevalent due to warm weather
The article notes Gannett Peak in Fremont County at 13 785 feet, the state's highest point. It cites the Belle Fourche river as the lowest point at 3 100 feet above sea level. Wyoming averages 6 700 feet, ranking as the second highest state after Colorado.
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