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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
4
A Dillon letter-writer rebukes a Tribune piece for misquoting the Christmas refrain and arguing social conditions are worse now. The author defends modern Methodist teaching on social reform, urging unselfishness and gospel-driven action as the path to universal benevolence and better hospitals, orphanages, and schools.
The parcels post becomes effective after January 1 and will replace fourth class mail with three classes. Items that may be shipped include eggs butter dried meats and foodstuffs while many farm and factory products move to parcels post with weight limits up to 11 pounds and size limits of 72 inches length and girth. Rules cover addressed packages packing labeling restrictions and allowances for perishable and fragile items with insurance options and complaint timelines.
An advertisement claims John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan cured his heartburn indigestion and liver complaint using Chamberlain s Tablets. The copy asserts permanent relief and urges readers to try the product sold by all dealers.
State Veterinarian M E Knowles and the Montana state livestock sanitary board urge the legislature to establish a hog cholera serum laboratory to combat rising disease. They seek funds for slaughter compensation for diseases like tuberculosis dourine and glanders, noting declines in cattle and horse destructions from 1911 to 1912. Beaverhead County notes no cattle slaughter for disease in both years.
Great Falls reports that dam work on the Missouri River will start immediately. Chief hydraulic engineer from the Far East and nine assistants will supervise preliminary work. The project aims to become the largest of its kind in the United States and will cost 4 million dollars. The same engineer will also supervise another power dam on Clark's Fork at Thompson's Falls on the Columbia River.
W. P. Broyles announces a long battle with kidney and bladder trouble ended by Foley's Kidney Pills. He reports relief from backache and painful bladder irregularities and endorses the product, urging others to refuse substitutes. Advert suggests Potts the Druggist.
The Elks lodge in Bozeman is dedicated with a 75 thousand dollar cost including site buildings and furnishings. Judge Lew L. Callaway was announced as orator but could not attend. About 350 members from Montana cities participated. Subscriptions were urged for the Tribune for 1913.
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