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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1895
Page
8
Dillon area items report weather hopes for fair crops, a baby’s death, council quorum absence, railroad traffic, and ag activities. Ads tout De Witts remedies and Newbro’s Witch Hazel, with notes on St Mary’s Academy, local finds on a placer claim, and a newcomer from Lemhi valley planning to reside in Dillon.
The article reports Mrs. F B Blinn of Bonita killed herself with rat poison containing corrosive sublimate at her father's home in this city. She left behind a husband and two children. Her sister, Drs McCullough and Mills attended, and she died after two hours of suffering. The piece notes a recent surgical operation and a larger context of her health.
A collection of brief observations cites German regiment psychology French aluminium armor proposals for cavalry and early Turkish military education. It notes English orders to rearm cavalry with Lee Metford carbines and comments on trade activity fueling charity for unemployed workers and the enduring effect of free trade tariffs.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura for immediate relief of itching burning and crusted skin and scalp diseases after other methods fail. It claims families worldwide use the products and promises a permanent cure with economical, tested results.
Beaverhead County's 1895 assessment is complete. Assessor Noyes turned the books over to County Clerk Murray. Total valuation reaches about 3 074 507 including real estate and personal property, with railroad property to be added. The assessor estimates a gain of roughly 366 000 from 1894, nearing last year’s post equalization level. The report lists real estate value and improvements, city lots, mining claims, telegraph and telephone lines, and mining ditches, plus cattle, horses, and other stock counts showing increases. A diamond ring was found at a schoolhouse step with a $20 reward offered by A Luntenthal.
Plans call for a military encampment at Fort Ellis starting August 8 for ten days. Members face travel excuses, with strict rules limiting absences and no leniency for non-serious reasons. Training and guard duty preparations accompany the schedule.
The Sheridan bicycle craze spreads through Lesterville with Dillon Implement Co. exhibition of new Crescent bikes. Riders like 101 Renz Cushing and Ray Conger travel 22 miles to the sheds in three hours, while others like Dick Kirkham and Dr. Southmayd push new four wheelers. Local ads promote bikes from $50 up, accessories, repairs, and a citywide rise in riders amid blossoms of evening activity.
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