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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
2
Anaconda February 17 The executive board of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Montana refused to endorse Carrie A Nation’s proposal for a Montana automobile campaign and declined an official endorsement sought by some board members.
Fort Benton February 18 Judge Tatten sentenced Paul Freeze to thirty five years for the murder of Frank Gilmore and for attempting to hide the body in a well.
John W. Modders of Moddersville Michigan suffered fifteen years of distress from a stomach ailment that ruined his health and work. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his appetite and allowing him to eat again. The medicine is framed as a grand remedy for stomach trouble liver and kidneys, 50 cents a bottle at Potts the Druggist.
Yellowstone Park Transportation Co announces a daily special stage trip from Mammoth Hot Springs to Grand Canyon and back for the 1911 season from June 15 to September 15. Stage departs Mammoth at 7 a.m. and reaches Grand Canyon at 2 p.m. Visitors can view park points of interest on both sides before dark.
Wellington Tex man recounts near death from lung trouble and consumption. After two years and family loss, Dr Kings New Discovery cured him. Now 187 pounds and healthy. Promoted as remedy for coughs colds influenza asthma croup. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by Potts Druggist.
Anaconda February 19 J H Barnes who vanished from his family and home a few days ago and was suspected of suicide or getting lost returned today. He had been staying in Dillon during his absence.
A Stroud Oklahoma man credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a family boil after his wife urged medical treatment. The ad touts it as a quick healer for burns, cuts, sprains and more, priced at 25 cents at Potts, the Druggist.
The text promotes a healthful laxative routine using Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to cleanse the system gently and effectively. It claims physician approval and decades of use by well informed families, urging purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product for reliable benefits.
Barney Oldfield holder of the world automobile speed record will race in Butte in June with three teammates. He will appear at the local race track in an exhibition against time driving a 250 horsepower Blitzen Benz car.
Frederick J Freeman of Butte claims Anaconda Copper Mining Co must pay 15000 for the loss of four fingers of his left hand. He says the accident happened January 12 in the engine room of the Mountain View mine where he worked as an oiler.
An ad states a heavy lung cold can lead to fatal disease if unchecked and urges frequent doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup to halt progression. It notes prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and that Potts the Druggist sells it.
Homer Leek of Livingston has filed a district court suit against the Northern Pacific Railway for 40000 in damages. Leek, a locomotive fireman, lost a leg in a railroad accident in Helena.
Bray Blaine was convicted last week of assault and robbery in the redlight district and was sentenced by Judge Donlan to three years in the state prison.
An advertisement touts Herb ine as a quick remedy for gas from a torpid liver. It claims to stimulate the liver and purify the bowels and lists a price of 50 cents sold by Potts the Druggist.
Dwight Bushnell expects a carload of stock cattle horses and stallions from Sioux City Iowa to arrive soon for the Mule Shoe ranch owned by Mr Bushnell and Helena parties. Four full blood draft stallions have already been brought into the valley from the east recently.
Mrs. W. G. Conrad wife of the Democratic U S Senate candidate died at 11 30 this morning at the Conrad mansion on Madison avenue after several weeks of illness. The family has been summoned.
Billings report details 50 top beet crops for the Billings Sugar company in 1910. The 1,488.30 acre sample averaged 16.74 tons per acre with an average value of 100.30 dollars per acre. Yellowstone valley and Carbon county plots averaged 19.9 tons per acre, Huntley project stations 10.5 tons per acre on about 1,400 acres raised by over 100 growers.
Foley Kidney Pills described as a reliable remedy for backache rheumatism and urinary irregularities with tonic action and quick results. Claims prompt relief from kidney disorders and notes sale by all druggists. 7-2.
Advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup bronchitis hoarseness and lagrippe coughs with no opiates and no substitutes sold by all druggists. Dated 7-2.
James Yonker Burns and James Driscoll were named by Micky Ryan and John Cronin as assailants who entered Cronin Cronin's saloon on East Granite street last Sunday night. Cronin was shot in the leg and $300 was taken from Ryan's poker game. Burns allegedly fired the bullet.
Missoula reports chairman D. T. Curran and commissioner Frank Nelson along with a former board member are indicted for interest in county contracts and selling to the county while in office.
Falls Victim to Thelves S W Bends of Coal City Alabama suffers a long illness stolen by a liver and kidney trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills ended the ailment and left him well. They claim to relieve constipation malaria headaches dyspepsia and more. Potts the Druggist sells them at 25 cents.
Reports from eastern Montana wheat districts indicate the crop is in excellent condition and all signs point to a harvest potentially the greatest in state history. Local officials note strong growing conditions and favorable weather across Billings.
In Butte on February 21 many women stood in doorways of their cribs and parlor houses resumed activity after Mayor Nevin closed the area on February 1. Dance halls offered limited entertainment with a piano replacing the usual orchestra.
Helena February 16 Governor signs H. B. 99 authorizing county boards to buy 160 acres for fair grounds and to appropriate 2500 annually for fairs. Funds may not be spent on horse races or speed contests. Bill introduced by Representative Grubb of Flathead county.
M Stockwell of Hannibal Missouri reports a severe cold and cough led to pneumonia but one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. The advertisement claims no opiates and promotes the product as a reliable household medicine sold by all druggists.
Seventeen Walsh supporters in Helena vowed last night to back their candidate until he concedes. Seven pledged to stay loyal even if Walsh releases them, signaling a firm, unresolved stalemate for the campaign.
Butte February 18 A stonemasons and bricklayers union demand challenges county commissioners over jail project oversight. The original courthouse plan required the architect to approve the selection of a clerk to supervise work, but the union now requires that clerk be a union member.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable family remedy for coughs colds and croup warning that untreated influenza can weaken the system and lead to pneumonia. It urges refusing substitutes and notes a sale date or time with 7-2t.
John Judge a pioneer rancher of Madison county died today at the home of his daughter in Butte. He was 83 years old.
The Montana item discusses the Walker-Nelson construe designed to boost the state's natural resources through alfalfa cultivation. It notes this invention as a significant addition to long-standing efforts to increase agricultural capacity.
A new corporation, formed to build a chain of mills for alfalfa feed, filed articles of incorporation yesterday and plans further filing in Helena today. The project aims to market a perfected alfalfa product developed after years of experiments in Oklahoma.
Bozeman households will see five cent streetcar fares replacing ten cents. A city council committee's investigation led to the unanimous approval in a special session last night.
Mrs J B Miller of Syracuse New York reports kidney trouble and rheumatism improved after two bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills. She says backache vanished and sleeplessness disappeared, and she now sleeps in comfort. For sale by all druggists. 72
Five of fifteen striking drivers for the Merchants' Delivery association were arrested in Helena on a charge of assault. The complaint accuses the men of beating Charles J. Jezick, who had scabbed.
In Butte on February 22 William Sail pleaded guilty in Judge Donlan's court to grand larceny. The former bookkeeper at the Butte Carriage Works was sentenced to two years in the state prison for embezzling 2500 dollars.
A Helena city council campaign against dangerous street driving led to three chauffeur arrests today. The action follows last night's council session and aims to curb speeding and unsafe vehicle use in the city.
Mrs. Cora Thorp of Jackson Michigan recounts an acute Brights disease attack with kidney and bladder inflammation and dizziness. A bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy stopped the attack reduced inflammation eased the pain and restored bladder action. Sold by all druggists.
Butte February 22. School board votes to cultivate nine acres of tillable soil owned by the district at the Industrial school with inmate labor. Steps will be taken to carry out the decision.
Helena Feb 22 Representative Roberts gave notice of a bill changing state game laws to vest authority in the state game warden to fix the opening of the game season for game birds. The aim is to align the season with weather conditions.
Bozeman February 22 A temporary order excludes children under 12 from theatres and other public places to check a measles outbreak among the city s youngest residents.
After consultation with President Taft, Senator McCall, author of the Canadian reciprocity bill, announced that an extra session of Congress would be called if the Senate fails to act on the measure.
Dr Henry S Tanner an advocate of prolonged fasting marks his 81st birthday by starting an 80 day fast with aims to not eat for the full period.
New York notes Charles G. Gates arrived after a rapid, 2989 mile journey from Yuma Afiz to the city. He traveled on special trains and maintained an average speed of about 38 miles per hour while rushing to hospital care for blood poisoning.
The Supreme Court interprets the Hepburn rate law of 1906 to allow interstate railroads to accept only money for transportation charges and bar any advertising or non monetary payments. The ruling narrows permissible compensation to cash, excluding other forms of value.
Charles A Morek, a professional aviator, plunged 1000 feet when his engine failed over New York City. He sank with his aircraft to the river bottom but was rescued, unharmed, after surfacing and being saved.
Washington February 20 The president signs a bill extending until May 15 the period for homesteaders in Montana and western states to establish residence on their lands. The measure, introduced by Representative Pray, aims to allow homesteaders winter absence from their lands.
In Corona California on March 1 a quarry blast will unleash twenty five tons of dynamite the largest charge fired in the west. The explosion is expected to crack 300000 yards of rock enough to supply the quarry owner for years at a cost of five thousand dollars.
Critics question a phrase describing Henderson’s heartbeat as Mabel enters the room in a Harpers Weekly debate. Scribbley defends the line as deliberate, arguing it nudges readers to infer a call to arms without overstatement.
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