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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
6
The Tribune Puptish ING Co. states it will not be responsible for debts contracted by employees except when orders signed by the manager authorize them.
A U S Department of Agriculture weekly letter outlines a western water rights standard. At Salt Lake City in mid November a conference of Reclamation Service managers and Agriculture officials adopted a definition: a water user is entitled to the amount that yields a reasonable maximum of good with economical handling, protected by the state.
The text states the state may require reasonable care in using water for crops and outlines an “economic use” standard. It notes western water is limited and the standard should be financial results per acre foot rather than per acre yield. Beneficial use shifts toward public welfare and water charges and rules should align individual interests with public goals.
The state press denounces free publicity requests from advertisers and educational institutions. It argues newspapers incur costs for each inch of space and calls for a united stand against complimentary inserts. The paper declares it will refuse free reading notices going forward.
Reliable sources say the Gilmore and Pittsburg line and the Armstead to Twin Bridges segment will be built soon. The Great Northern cutoff from Rockford via Dawson and Fergus counties could enable St. Paul to Boise trains by year end, with a San Francisco reach planned for early 1915 to capture exposition traffic. The Panama Canal opening further fuels the Pacific coast project.
The Montana Bulletin quotes state Board of Health regulations on meat slaughter and sale by farmers. Regulation 46 prohibits slaughter in barns or outdoor areas except in rural districts for private consumption, with an exception allowing ranchers to kill cattle on their premises and sell carcass portions of at least fifteen pounds to customers.
An ordinance in Cincinnati would require lights on horse drawn vehicles and baby buggies to reduce accidents on public thoroughfares. If passed the law would make lights a safety standard for all such vehicles.
Dillon newsies face new restrictions restricting access to the depot platform and banning attempts to solicit customers with balloons, ending their street sales of wares in the area.
Dillon unveils a towering new elevator that dominates the west side horizon altering the town’s landscape. Residents note the structure’s height and reflective surfaces, sparking mixed reactions about growth and aesthetics.
The agricultural department argues the skunk, long despised for odor and chicken disruption, should be protected as it eats vast numbers of garden pests. Field and lab data show skunks destroy white grubs, grasshoppers, crickets, cutworms and other noxious insects, and their extermination worsens grub outbreaks.
Dr Kellogg of Battle Creek Michigan proposes a eugenics office to register humans like animals in a human stud book. He claims four generations are enough to create a thoroughbred when eugenics principles have a fair chance to operate.
The Montana railroad commission slashed freight rates by an average of 26 percent drawing protests from railroad workers who say the move is ill timed and too radical. Railroads plan to seek another hearing and may pursue court action if relief is not granted.
The exposition at San Francisco is set to occur next year. If you plan to attend, start arranging now to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
A diverse group of wealthy patrons has gathered in Berne to form a society aimed at protecting wild animals amid concerns about child welfare and hunger. The observation follows broader debates on national resources and moral duty across cities and provinces.
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills ensure kidneys remain sound and active at all times to support an 8 hour workday. The copy emphasizes continuous remedy for weak or inactive kidneys and promises good results, attributed to Potts the Druggist.
Washington debate centers on whether Colorado or Georgia marble should fund the Lincoln memorial statue after a $2,000,000 appropriation. Georgia lawmakers accuse Colorado marble of cost and seek Georgia stone, while a war secretary contract veto clashes with a commission ruling. The dispute reflects partisan blame and regional power shifts.
Dun's Review reports three weeks of December railroad earnings totaling 27,071,018, down 5.0 percent from last year. Most lines show contraction with few exceptions including Texas & Pacific, Mobile & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Southern. Some western and southern systems show signs of improved performance as the month progresses.
The piece argues tariff reduction has failed to lower living costs and could keep food prices high. It warns of economic distress, investor livelihoods, and widespread alarm at voters' wrath as the etc.
The piece claims the Underwood Tariff harms American workers and mocks tariff supporters. It notes imported Underwood ginghams priced near ten cents, predicts high sales, and accuses an influential importer of tariff influence. It likens potential labels to Roosevelt and Wilson as a further criticism.
The Agitator notes prices for beef climb despite the absence of duties. It cites the law of supply and demand shaping the market with or without tariffs. The piece portrays inflation pressure in the meat sector as a persistent issue.
Customs receipts continue to fall as the tariff law takes effect. The piece suggests that government deficits will force pressure to raise income tax despite concerns about the economy and revenue.
In a discussion led by Roy E. Murray of the Montana Auto Supply Co. the United States Rubber Company of California emphasizes strong leadership and unified effort across its factories and sales force. The firm creditably notes past gains, customer trust, and plans for 1914 built on quality materials and long experience.
Gilbert predicts a great revival of business across industries led by the motor car and allied trades as the hundred million dollars worth of tires reflects broader demand and trends.
A Dillon Montana testimonial touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as relief for kidney trouble. Paul Brown of Reeader and Dakota streets credits the remedy with curing a severe kidney attack after other medicines failed. The ad notes the product costs fifty cents and recommends trying the same remedy Mr. Brown used. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The White Sewing Machine Co offers a family sewing machine in rotary and vibrator styles with steel attachments. It promotes easy payments and a free H. T. catalogue by sending name and address to 1460 Market St San Francisco Cal.
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