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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
2
Anaconda merchants adapt to the Washoe smelters closing by cutting hours and expenses. Copper City Commercial will close at 4 PM and reopen at 9 AM, reducing employee salaries by one third and saving on lighting costs. Other stores consider similar measures.
R M James of Louellen claims Electric Bitters cure malaria misery and related ailments. The tonic blood purifier is sold at Riley's drug store in 50 cent bottles and supposedly relieves chills bilious attacks jaundice stomach liver and kidney complaints and back pain.
The State Savings bank in Butte receives a new lease of life with no receiver appointed until March 2. A hearing before Judge Bourquin continued the receiver appointment to January 16 conditionally. It is reported that F August Heinze will place 250,000 dollars in cash and ALS Largey 875,000 in cash to the bank.
C Q Eldridge of Empire Georgia endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles He says it cures every attack quickly for his children with croup Also sold under guarantee at R L Rileys drug store with 50c and 1 trial bottle free.
James Gibson of Taft was shot and killed last night by Weimer White who had been employed by Gibson as a teamster. White says Gibson attacked his wife after kicking in the door, prompting White to draw his pistol and fire four times. White, formerly a teamster at Gibbonsville Idaho, was staying at Gibson's house with his wife and baby nearby.
An old advertisement claims Foley’s Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It emphasizes the product does not nauseate or gripe, is mild and pleasant, and urges readers to refuse substitutes at City Drug Store.
Helena December reports mining men planning a state association to contest new tariffs at the East Helena plant of the American Smelting and Refining company. Tariffs rose to 15 to 22 dollars a ton from 8 to 12, prompting widespread ore shipments shutdowns and mine closures across southern Montana.
Marketing text claims Foley's Kidney Remedy makes the kidneys healthy by filtering blood impurities. Advises starting at first signs of danger and cites City Drug Store as the outlet.
A promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female ailments including prolapse and nerves. It urges free letter consultations, claims safety and secrecy, and markets All Healing Salve and pellets as companions, asserting strong benefits for tired workers and women with gynecological issues.
The Montana State Teachers association morning session in Missoula featured Dr J. Craig of the state university presenting What the Community Should Do for the Teacher. He urged the community to better recognize teachers and provide for their retirement, favoring a retiring fund or direct pension.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to prevent pneumonia and other serious outcomes from a cold. It claims the product stops coughing heals the lungs and expels the cold, urging purchase only from the genuine yellow package at City Drug Store.
Pony December 31 reports severe freezing has cut power to the Garnet mill, forcing a suspension of operations until spring.
A drug ad notes La Grippe and Pneumonia cause many deaths this season and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia, urging readers not to take chances with colds. City Drug
Helena December 30 The sixteen hour law case at Livingston brought by Attorney General Galen against the Northern Pacific railway company will be fought on its merits. The demurrer by the defendant has been overruled. The law seeks to ensure at least eight hours sleep in a twenty four hour period for trainmen. The railroad argues Congress passed a similar law that becomes effective May 1, and the legislature had no right to enact an earlier rule.
An old promotional note urges remedies for coughs and colds with Foley’s Honey and Tar sold in a yellow package at City Drug Store. It stresses using genuine products for health safety.
Dr Willis H Haviland won a divorce from Mary E Haviland in Butte on incompatibility. Judge Donlan granted the decree after Haviland testified the couple could not live together. Haviland, a state senator for Silver Bow county, faced alleged extreme cruelty in the complaint.
It does the business says E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for chapped hands and an old sore, which healed without scarring. Sold at Riley’s Drug Store for 25 cents.
Misses Julia Eleanor and Louise Horgan received Saturday letters signed by a Black Hand society demanding $100 under a bridge near their home. Police watched but suspects did not appear, no payment was made.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills saying they improve his stomach liver and bowels. A money back guarantee is offered at Riley's Drug Store if the trial disappointment occurs.
A rumor from Butte dated December 30 claims Nick Bierenberg of Deer Lodge, who went to New York for a meeting with Amalgamated Company controllers, telegraphed that a settlement of the smoke suits has been made. Negotiations toward a settlement are reportedly under way between ranchers and the company.
Helena Pec 28 The boilermakers strike on all the railroads in the northwest involving three thousand men has been settled and workers returned to duty this week. The settlement came at a St Paul conference where an agreement was reached. It is said to be a virtual defeat for the boilermakers.
Butte December 20 telephone strike talks collapse as Bell officials blame union leaders for attempting to impose a new condition the discharge of non union workers now employed by the Bell Telephone Company is cited as the stumbling block.
The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for la grippe coughs that can lead to pneumonia. It claims the product stops the cough and heals the lungs, warns against substitutes, and notes the genuine formula comes in a yellow package from City Drug Store.
A list of warranty deeds, quit claims, and patents transferring properties in Lima, Wisdom, Dillon, and surrounding districts. Transactions cover multiple lots, acres, lodes in Vipond and Bloody Dick districts, water rights, and mining claims with prices noted. Names include Laura McLain Jones Fairbanks Noyes Lossl Stahl Ryan Scovill Smith Noble Rudy Reeves Gottan Aldredge Stone Zurkirschen Selway OLeary Spearan Norris Hall Jacobs Jewell Tutchborn Dohman Benson Edwards Stanfield Morton Jewell and others.
An unnamed narrator critiques rigid child rearing guided by printed charts. The excerpt mocks a society that uses machines and governesses to raise infants, praising control and predictability over parenting and spontaneity.
Instructions for folding a man's coat for packing. Lay it flat right side up and smooth sleeves. Fold sleeves back to the elbow so cuffs align with the collar. Fold revers and double on the center seam, then smooth and place in the trunk.
In Harper's Weekly a dialogue about joining the Audubon Society as a smart move. Marjorie notes dues are five dollars while a feathered hat costs at least twenty, implying practical value in membership.
In a vivid social vignette from Harper's Bazaar a young man named Jack is promoted to secretary and treasurer of the company. He now copies letters and handles deposits at the bank as his proud partner Mary expresses excitement.
The Dillon post office publishes a list of uncalled letters including Ackerman W, Boone Ralph Foota J, Gordon W D Huffman A P Kavanaugh R H Melvin Lee Moore A M Quayle Stanley Triplett R P Anderson Kristen Bever Jesse Dunstan Fred Gallager Thos Heath Bertha Jones QC Lightcap W A Rhodes John Willey Mrs S B Grace Lament, to be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within 30 days. Post Master signed.
The Dillon Public Library will be open for distribution of books in the evenings from 7 to 9 30 on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Friday afternoon hours are 4 to 6 and Saturday 3 to 6. The library is also open to readers on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
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