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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
2
Mrs Slater a widow and her four children were killed at the Bottoms ranch on the Musselshell ten miles from Mosby. Neighbors saw the house burning but found no one home. A search party recovered five bodies. the mother and oldest child were less burned while younger children were unrecognizable.
It does the business says E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for chapped hands and for an old sore which healed without a scar. Potts’ Drug Store sells it for 25 cents.
Bozeman January 22 reports the first semester exams closing with 400 students enrolled the largest figure in the college history.
Gov. Toole pardons Joseph Compton who served time for violating the state anti gambling law after friends urged clemency. The state board of pardons will hear the case January 25. Compton, from Reno Nevada, ran a poker game in the Blue Grass saloon briefly in Billings.
R M James of Louellen South Carolina proclaims Electric Bitters a cure for malaria poison misery. The tonic claims to quickly relieve chills bilious attacks jaundice and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Available at Potts drug store under guarantee.
Peter Pasdale a well known rancher was shot through a window while reading in an upstairs room. He apparently never moved after the shot and was found by a neighbor on an errand. Officials believe the death stemmed from land dispute with neighbors. Pasdale was a bachelor.
Empire Georgia resident C O Eldridge urges that during coughs colds sore throat it is foolish to use any medicine but Dr King’s New Discovery He says he has used it seven years and it cures croup throat and lung troubles His children are prone to croup and the remedy quickly helps It is sold at A Potts drug store with a 50 cent and one dollar price and a free trial bottle offered.
Anaconda January 17. Bessie Geraldine Conroy aged 11 months was found on Birch street near Park. Investigators determine she died from carbolic acid poisoning after a morning quarrel with a sister and a reprimand from her mother.
Dickinson from Dickinson ranch in North Dakota was found dead in Great Northern railway yards. He had been drugged and robbed. police have no clues about the killer.
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Remedy as essential for kidney health and blood purification. It urges starting use at the first signs of danger and lists City Drug Store as the outlet.
The Ruby Valley Irrigated Farms company with several thousand acres is reported to hold a large tract on Wisconsin land as of January 18, with details on ownership and development plans pending further confirmation.
Publicity on ingredients marks a bold step for Dr Pierce medicines and pledges open listing of components on bottle wrappers. The notes claim endorsements by medical teachers, plant origins, and safety for all users including children. Dr Pierce offers Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription with guidance for women and private correspondence with Buffalo support.
A creek area farmer plans to plant 400 acres of potatoes next season with seed potatoes already being contracted. The operation will need about 4,000 sacks to plant the entire harvest.
Twin Bridges reports miners keep at work despite a sharp rise in ore processing costs at the American Smelting and Refining plant in East Helena. Some ore is piled on dumps and development continues as producers brace for adjustments, with only the top grades likely to ship for now.
An advice note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia and heal lungs by stopping cough and expelling the cold. It warns to refuse imitation products and urges purchasing at City Drug Store.
Bozeman supporters dispute Dillon's claim to the state baseball title. A Bozeman figure asserts Bozeman is the real champion, noting Dillon won only three of nine games in two series. A statement of all season scores is expected to be published.
Jan 20 report announces another wage reduction for laborers in railroad construction camps. The current cut lowers pay from 221 1/2 cents per hour to 20 cents per hour, reflecting sharp wage declines during the project.
An advertisement from City Drug touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. It warns against taking chances with a cold and promotes the product as a fast remedy tonight.
Walcot W. B., a 40 year old railway engineer, was beaten and robbed by an unknown mulatto in the red light district last night and died today from his wounds. The incident occurred in Butte and police seek the assailant.
Reports say the American Smelting and Refining Company reduced its ore treatment rates at the East Helena plant and seeks long term contracts with shippers.
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold at City Drug Store.
The Northwestern Improvement Co owners of Red Lodge coal mines paid out $83,000 in a monthly payroll the largest in the city. The firm raised the best coal price to residents from $3.50 to $3.75 per ton to offset higher wages agreed in Helena last summer.
A unique stage line in Carbon county replaces horses with automobiles. Daily round trips link Bear Creek Bridger and Joliet with connections to Yellowstone Park railroad trains and Northern Pacific branches at Bridger and Joliet.
Advisory notes that most cases stem from constipation and promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild remedy. It claims the product stimulates liver and bowels without nausea or griping and warns to refuse substitutes. City 2
Malcolm Gillis is named postmaster of Butte for four years with effect retroactive to December. Senator Joseph M. Dixon introduces a senate bill to reimburse Gillis for losses tied to the disappearance of Nicholas J. Kent, the post office financial clerk who was short 8,552 dollars in his accounts.
Gillis repays remaining shortage after bond of 6000 dollars secured by a guaranty company. Kent's earlier operations predating Gillis' tenure. The bill is expected to pass and Gillis may be reimbursed.
The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for la grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. It claims the product stops the cough and heals the lungs, preventing serious results, and warns to refuse substitutes. The genuine product is in a yellow package and is sold at City Drug Store.
A January wind damaged the state capitol in Helena with eight large skylight panes displacing and falling onto seats. The House of Representatives area suffered shattered art glass and furniture damage. Repairs are estimated at $1000 with plans for smaller glass plates to reduce risk. This marks the capitol’s third such accident in its history.
Despite shutdowns and broader industrial strain in Anaconda a fair sized payroll remains. Over 200 men continue to be employed at the Washoe smelters performing ongoing maintenance and repair work as outsiders worry about the city’s condition.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the pills give a higher health level by keeping stomach liver and bowels working well. If the product disappoints during trial a refund is offered at Potts Drug Store with a 25 cent price.
City Attorney Russel argues that fire department chiefs assistant chiefs and police chiefs in cities have lifelong tenure unless incapacitated. He notes the fire law passed eight years ago and the police law adopted last winter. The issue was raised at last night’s city council meeting.
Professor Craig of the University of Montana has been notified by Washington state that the university is on the accredited list. Graduates may teach in Washington without exams beyond school law and state constitution.
A servant girl Maggie, once mistreated, faces cross examination after a new engagement. Her mistress asks if the prior mistress helped with cooking. Maggie replies she did so by stepping out of the kitchen, prompting the mistress to retire gracefully.
A child named Wilfred sees a lake entirely frozen and asks his mother who put the lid on the lake. The scene captures a quiet family moment as winter reveals a glittering ice surface under sunlight.
Returning at 8 am from his club a man finds his wife in mourning attire. She replies tearfully that she mourns for her late husband, prompting a puzzled retort about the mourning.
An elderly gentleman asks a newspaper carrier if the boy is tired from carrying papers. The boy replies he does not read them, highlighting a humorous exchange from the Canadian Courier.
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