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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
8
Proprieties unveil Ely's Liquid Cream Balm to ease catarrh and nasal troubles. Liquid form preserves medicine properties of the solid, available with spraying tube for five cents, from druggists or by mail.
A grandfather tells how a cat and dog feud began when Dr. Fido prescribed a pill for Mrs. Puss. The pill, allegedly twenty five feet long, leads Mr. Puss to refuse payment and sparks a long running quarrel that supposedly started the animosity.
Practical home remedies for common ailments including sore throats coughs and dental care. Advice covers plaster use for coins linseed poultices salt water gargles for throat health cooking soda for tooth tenderness and camphor applications for sore throats. Aimed at simple self care with readily available materials.
In the Colorado desert water wells up from springs with such high gas content that corks blow in bottles. It seems odd to find natural soda water fountains in the desert, yet the supply cannot be ordered for children or sold by drugstores.
A collection of whimsical vignettes from a past era starts with children’s chatter about gender roles and biblical tales. It shifts to a granddaughter asking if her grandpa was in the ark, then to a London Zoo note about a lantern fly whose jumping power springs from a nose-like projection on its head.
In the New Orleans Wilmes-Detecrat description a dining room uses bright yellow wallpaper with a single sprig flower, yellow silk curtains, and neat yellow shelves. Primrose watercolors and yellow pottery, vases, and jugs decorate the walls and floor, with narcissuses and Chrysathermianus in the windows to evoke a fresh dainty look.
A society woman advises on how to wear gowns properly. Do not yank or tug at dresses, as rough handling ruins fabric. Invest in good material and a skilled dressmaker, then wear the garment with measured, respectful steps for best effect.
Lourbroso of Vialy argues that most children are born criminals in a moral sense and prone to cruelty and selfish acts. He contends punishment worsens behavior while calm patient teaching with firmness and kindness helps direct natural impulses.
A simple two inch stitch creates a large bag from Ieavy canton flannel to enclose a broom. The bag has a loose end and a drawstring hem to seal around the handle, improving wall cleanliness and dust control during sweeping. Multiple bags ensure maids stay dust free.
The text advises careful inspection of linen before laundry, washing and ironing after repair, and setting aside until repairs are fully completed. It warns that a linen break doubles in size if not treated properly, noting steps like air drying, wind drying, and final starching and ironing to ensure neat mending.
Advice for preserving books on a mantel by using a curtain. If the mantel fills the entire space, hang a curtain to the floor in front of the shelves. If only the fireplace space is used, attach the curtain to the top shelf for protection.
A simple old time remedy boils a kid boot top or kid gloves to form a jelly that revives worn boots or gloves, said to rival commercial kid revivers in quality and effectiveness.
The text surveys old sumptuary laws regulating dress and food under successive kings. It notes frequent changes in men's attire, long hair bans under Henry I, dining limits under Edward II, and oversized sleeves under Richard III, ending with a ban on sleeves by banneret level men.
The article discusses carbuncles as valuable stones with legends from ancient civilizations and medicine. It then recounts Virginia history mentioning a slave named Ben at the University of Virginia, describing his personality, role, and death in Albemarle Poorhouse.
The Montana United States Land Office publishes notice that Montana Gold Dredging Company represented by Edwina Norman seeks a patent for 1.44 acres of the Starve Out placer mine in White's Bar mining district Beaverhead County. Description includes survey numbers 2780 6437 with bounds and past legal references. first publication February 27 1903.
Montana Gold Dredging Company applies for patent on Adams Bar and Cowan Bar placer claims in Beaverhead County. Location in White's Bar district with detailed parcel boundaries and acreages provided.Patent papers filed with U S Land Office Helena Montana dated Jan 31 1908. First publication Feb 18 1908.
Public notice from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated February 7 103 announces Richard Haines of Polaris Montana filed intent to prove desert-land claim No 4537 for multiple surveyed parcels. The hearing before L J Price US commissioner at Dillon Montana is set for March 26 with witnesses J Scott Cozard David Hood Jr Louis Krueger Thomas Worthington and Frank D MInAcuty.
Department of Interior lands office Helena Montana issues notice that James Harrison seeks final proof on his claim for HK 8028 NE4 Sec 1 1, with witnesses Lewis Boldwine William Jones John Worton and John Williams all of Dillon andPolarie. March 9 103 is set before L J Price U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana.
Desert Land Office Helena Montana Feb 16 1903 notice of intention to prove desert land claim No ohat for the southwest quarter and witness list includes Charles Davidson William Spearie Benjamin Bond Charles Sassman all in Dillon Montana before George W French Clerk of District Court on April 3 1903.
Hurley Leach of Dillon Montana files intention to prove on desert land claim No 5014 for the BY Si NW Sita Boe and Wh HW Sec 33 Tp 108 R 6 W before Lt J Price A B Commissioner at Ritual Montana on March 190 complete irrigation and reclamation of paid land. Ernest O Selway Delos D Selway John H Hoffman George Baker all of Dillon Mont Frank D Minacis Register.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Helena Montana dated January 28 1903 gives notice that Albert Wakefield has filed for final proof on his claim H E No 11884 for the west half of section 23 township 8 range Be. Final proof will be made before L J Price United States Commissioner at Dillon Montana on March 3 1903. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are William S Tash William N V Lenkersdorfer John Lenkersdorfer and Ben E O Nea. Dillon Montana May 6 1903 Frank D Mracek Register.
Flora J. Craver files for HB No. 9052 to prove paid claim on Nts Nida Bec. 27 and Ng NW4 Bec. 26 in Tp. 108 H. W. She lists witnesses William M. Stewart James W. Scott Martin Ruki Janac Hite and Redrock Montana. Proof set before L. J. Price U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on December 2012. Frank D. Miracle, Register.
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