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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1907
Page
4
All business letters notices and advertisements for publication or job printing and remittances should be addressed to the Tribune Publishing Co. Entered at the Dillon post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
An editorial criticizes the pressmen strike in Butte and Anaconda as unnecessary and harmful. It argues wages were high, the strike eliminates hundreds of jobs, and warns unions dominate the town. The piece predicts a likely miner's pay raise vote will fail and laments rising costs and potential broader strikes.
The Montana senate approved a railway commission bill pledged by both parties. The Helena Record hails the passage as good news likely to bring significant benefit to the state, noting the Republican party earned credit for delivering the measure.
The minority opposed the measure but the majority carefully reviewed it in committee and passed it through both houses. The bill retains its rate making power and the commissioners section, fulfilling the pledge to provide relief from railroad exactions. Railroads opposed and sought amending changes but failed to waver the Republican majority.
Citizens miss newspapers as businesses and public notices go unseen. Street crowds discuss rumors of strikes while carriers, banners, and dodgers flood Butte and Anaconda with alerts. Cryers ring bells outside stores as confusion grows from the absence of printed news.
The TripuNE reports a reader’s strong opposition to selling water to the railroad for 40 dollars per month. The water question discussed in these columns is deemed a past issue and the letter will not be published at this time.
A merchant defends his right to source printing supplies and argues that both printing houses and mail order dealers serve customers. The piece notes he does not offer embossing or lithograph work, but can obtain needed items for clients and emphasizes equal access to services.
Citizens commend Senator B F White Representatives Alf Decker and E O Selway for their push on the Normal college appropriation bill. They gathered data and presented it in Helena, securing funding. Lieut Gov Norris and Dr H H Swain assisted, with Dillon expressing gratitude for a new or improved educational building in the state.
Governor Toole allows three new laws to take effect without his signature. He states he does not care and permits the bills to become law this week, maintaining their enforceability despite the lack of endorsement.
The Tripune will publish a seventy page brief of the minutes of the Woman’s Relief Corps of Montana this week. The shop has produced fine brief work recently and excels in pamphlet and book production with its Monotype machine.
Dillon calls for a park to be provided and argues the Tribune should not support an unreasonable price. Public spirited citizens are encouraged to keep working on the proposition to ensure success and avoid bankrupting anyone.
A reader notes townsfolk turned to old magazines and Bibles as papers paused. The letter mocks Uncle Phil Lovell’s “craw-fishing” remark and questions his fit for the nickname Phil as the community reassesses him.
The Salmon City Recorder’s hint about two railways and an electric line suggests a hop joint operating nearby, pointing to evolving infrastructure in Salmon City. Local watchers note possible new transport ties and business activity as construction draws near.
The Dillon Examiner criticizes the railway commission bill more than Gov. Toole yet its objections remain unclear, unlike the governor’s.
A provocative editorial ponders the fate of a town if residents abandoned local merchants for mail order houses and asks how such a shift would affect community life and economy.
The Conrad Observer notes a spring mood with casual town chatter. Mentioned are a Bozeman poultry show with cats dogs and rabbits, a mail order catalog quip, water plans for Dillon size towns, and residents discussing parks and finances.
On next Tuesday February 26 a Dillon club meeting at the Public school house will feature guest Mrs. W J Christie of Butte who will speak on club work in Montana. A park question will be discussed and civic improvements for Dillon urged with strong member support requested.
A vintage advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonial support from Toledo wholesalers Watopine Kinnan & Marvin and notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle with free testimonials and a pill product for constipation.
The Beaverhead county farm hospital faces sterility and equipment shortages that threaten patient care. Plans by County Physician Dr Walker to push upgrades at the March board meeting aim to provide aseptic surroundings and better wound treatment. The piece commends county charity but criticizes Republican rail commission pledges as political fallout.
A committee of Short-Line officials toured the proposed Dillon depot site and smoked ten cigars apiece as they reviewed the location, per the Salmon City Herald.
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