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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1910
Page
2
An advertisement extols a laxative syrup as a helper to nature rather than a substitute. It urges proper nourishment and living, and claims the genuine California Syrup of Senna is manufactured for regular use and sold by leading druggists at standard price.
T B Miller reports December receipts at 183633.38 and total annual receipts of 2037436.49 for Montana, with 1992276.93 from Montana counties led by Fergus Madison and Chouteau. Gold predominates. lists county totals from Beaverhead to Ravalli.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for LaGrippe coughs and a healer of lungs to prevent pneumonia. It claims the genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package available at City Drug Store.
J B McDermott state coal mine inspector filed his 1909 report with Governor Norris calling the year highly successful. Montana coal output for the year ending November 30 1909 is estimated at 2 541 679 tons, up from 2 030 564 in 1907 and 1 978 347 in 1908.
A laborer, unidentified, was found frozen to death in the road two miles south of Billings early this morning. He wore a workman’s clothing outfit and lacked an overcoat. no papers or money were discovered on him.
A warning notes that pneumonia can follow a cold and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar from l m City Drug Store as a remedy claimed to stop coughing heal lungs and expel the cold.
Fort Benton January 8 Coroner's jury rules W S Stocking died from a gunshot wound by an unknown shooter rejecting the son's theory of death by his own action. John Stocking testified he was in bed nearby and heard the gun report but did not see the shooting. An unrelated ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine.
Judge William H. Hunt will depart Helena with his family the last week of January to become associate justice on the new court of customs appeals in Washington D C.
Letters sent to the Montana congressional delegation urge action for an appropriation to dredge Polson harbor and the Flathead river. The season's Flathead lake traffic totaled 329277 dollars, with figures compiled to support the request.
Huntington West Virginia reverend I W Williams testifies he used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and reports it did all that is claimed. City Drug Store advertises the product as available.
Judge Hunt rules Montana law prevents a mechanics’ lien against a municipality in the Des Moines Bridge and Iron Co. versus Forsyth case. The firm sought $3,867.52 for installing a municipal water works plant but failed to present the claim to the city council first as required.
State Land Agent Henry Neill and State Forester Charles Jungberg, who qualified yesterday, will make lieu selections on about 10,000 acres on the Flathead Indian reservation. The land switch from timber lands within national forests must be reported to the interior department by April 10.
H F Beers of Peoria Illinois reports severe kidney trouble but after one bottle of Foley's Kidney Pills was entirely relieved and he recommends them. The ad claims the pills are healing and antiseptic and will restore health and strength with 1 m City Drug Store.
Reports from Yellowstone National Park in January describe severe storms causing heavy snowfall that prevents elk deer and antelope from finding food. Large herds descend toward park valleys for sustenance but face similar deep snow and scarce forage.
A Billings ordinance bans playing pea pool and betting on billiards or pool and prohibits minors under 18 from pool halls. The measure stems from parent complaints about boys wasting money at the game amid city action led by the mayor.
Ancient advertorial copy extols Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for grip and related respiratory illnesses. Testimonial notes A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi claiming one bottle cured three weeks of illness, with guarantees offered by Potts druggist for 50 cents to one dollar.
Helena January 8 The supreme court issued several opinions this week led by the Helena police issue upholding the constitutionality of the metropolitan police law.
Mrs. Carrie Nation will arrive in Butte toward the end of January and deliver two lectures, possibly more, without bringing her axe.
Missoula January 8 John J Webster arrested yesterday on complaint of deserting his family and filed by several neighbors was sentenced today to four months in the county jail by Justice H M Small.
Murray W. Ayers of Transit Bridge New York credits Electric Bitters with saving his life after virulent liver trouble left him yellowed and emaciated. He says he regained 40 pounds and now is well. The remedy is advertised for stomach liver and kidney issues and costs 50 cents at Pott's drug store.
Helena January 12. Montana law bans marriage of any girl under 16 or boy under 18 even with parental consent. Parental consent only needed when girl is under 18 and boy under 21. Dining cars are not saloons so sheriffs need not inspect them during license checks.
A long term local resident, identified as Virginia Yi Parke, is described as having suffered debility. She has lived in the vicinity for 80 years and is survived by her husband, aged 80 years.
Archie Moore charged with stealing a horse from Os car Burger of Silver Star was held yesterday in 1000 dollar bonds for the district court. He could not furnish bail.
Will A. Marsh of Siler City North Carolina reports severe itching from piles until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve provided a cure. The salve also heals burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts and chapped hands and is sold for 25 cents at Potts Drug Store.
Chief Charlot, one of the Flathead Nation’s oldest and best known leaders, died at his private home near St. Ignatius Mission after being surrounded by supporters. He served for many years as an adviser and director shaping Flathead destinies and earned wide respect for his wisdom and leadership.
Kalispell January 11 contracts for twin screw heavy duty engines to equip two more boats to be placed on Flathead lake as navigation opens in the spring.
Dr King s New Life Pills promote safer living by addressing constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver and kidney disorders. Simple to use and claimed to improve health, the product is advertised at Potts the Druggist for 25 cents.
Kalispell January 12 Four thousand three hundred acres in the Tobacco plains region of Lincoln county are to be irrigated under a new law that allows farmers to organize and petition for an irrigation district. A law firm in the city is preparing the petition for 25 or 30 farmers after a preliminary survey.
Helena Jan 10 There was thrown open to entry today at Helena land office 15 townships in Jefferson Lewis and Clark Deer Lodge Gallatin Meagher and Broadwater counties Nine entries were made and the next few days will see nearly the whole area entered.
The Montana State Fair board of directors met in Helena and elected officers for the year. T. E. Hammond of Rosebud was chosen president, C. W. Cook of Meagher vice president, Martin Martin secretary, and A. L. Smith treasurer.
At 10 o clock last night Cyrus Spangler a prominent stockman shot and killed Lawrence Boland at Grass Range in Lewistown following a quarrel. There were no witnesses and facts remain unclear.
Saloonmen in Idaho counties argue the local option law is ambiguous and uncertain and will be tested this week before the state supreme court. The cases come on appeal from Canyon and Idaho counties challenging registration periods and registrar discretion as contrary to Knight vs. Trigg.
An advertisement urges teaching children to save by using a penny bank and counting savings. Scott & Bowne of New York offer to mail a small banks with a Luck Penny for 10 cents to any address.
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