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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
2
Henry Overturf eight, oldest child of David Overturf, died at the W R Waugh home in Hamilton after diphtheria treatment. The physician had instructed no water but Henry drank, causing heart paralysis and death. The incident occurred on Sev enth street last evening.
Thomas Grimes of Mitchell reports a striking rise in grass growth after returning from Cascade. In his 34 years in Montana he has never seen such luxuriant pasture with blue joint hay three feet tall and three crops of alfalfa assured across Cascade and Lewis and Clark counties.
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Me praises Electric Bitters for transforming her mother who, past 70, grew younger after 20 years of dyspepsia. The tonic supposedly improves digestion sleep and appetite and is sold by Potts for 50 cents.
Lieutenant Governor W R Allen and a syndicate of eastern railroad men have bought the McKee group of three claims on Meadow Creek Madison county Virginia City cash from Charles and Paul Simon P A Morrison and J M McCullom. The deal foresees improvements including a tramway enlarged fire stamp mill and cyanide tanks to boost output toward one hundred thousand dollars. Foley's Kidney Remedy promotion appears in the same item with a note to consult City Drug Store.
Fragmented local notice reports on land, public mind, and district activity with medical ad copy for Foley’s Liver Laxative claiming stomach relief. Mentions City Drug Store and 1-m.
Anaconda July 20 forest reserve officials were alerted to a newly discovered fire near Gregson Springs. Supervisor Hall and a small office crew rushed to the scene and found a strong start. It would require about an hour and a half to extinguish the blaze.
A customer in Reasner Iowa reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured a stubborn cough and stopped lung hemorrhages after other treatments failed. The testimonial notes doctors had labeled bad consumption and praises relief found with the remedy at City Drug Store.
Helena July 20 Dr Knowles state veterinarian predicts Montana will yield about 45 million pounds of wool this year. The highest price recorded so far is 25 14 cents per pound, attributed to Hunter and Anderson of Miles City.
Helena July 19 railroad commission members finish daylight inspection of the Northern Pacific main line and branches and plan Monday’s tour of the Milwaukee line to gain personal knowledge of state physical conditions.
The Montana state railroad board brokered a deal between Northern Pacific and Yellowstone Park railroad to set a joint coal rate at 3.50 dollars per ton from Bear Creek to Spokane, replacing 4.20 dollars. The new rate takes effect September 1, enabling Montana coal operators access to a large consuming field.
Rugless Kentucky resident L. S. Napier recalls ten years of torture from piles until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. The ad claims infallible relief for piles burns cuts boils fever sores eczema and salt rheum with a 25 cent price and Potts the Druggist guarantee.
Helena July 21 Governor Edwin L Norris tells a Record representative he favors the income tax amendment for federal institutions and believes Montana would ratify it if submitted in either permissible form. He sees no reason for calling an extra legislative session.
Bozeman, July 21. A special Bozeman city council meeting last evening examined the water shortage troubling the city. Irrigation demand has drained the reservoir, reducing pressure at night and hindering fire protection. The plan calls for temporary water supply cutoffs on each side of the city during certain daily periods.
An advertisement warns of harsh laxatives calomel croton oil and aloes pills as night riders robbing sleep. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle cleanser curing Colds Headache Constipation Malaria. Sold for 25c at Potts the druggist.
The Butte Ministerial Association passed a resolution denouncing boxing matches as unlawful and vowed to oppose future events. The group criticized prosecutions of past bouts and pledged continued action within Butte.
Bix Las from Locos Weed Helena adv 2 reports 500 sheep died in the Pena national forest after grazing on poison weed. Toca, the city overseer, ordered the band imprisoned and several others are in critical condition. Rain yesterday fueled weed growth and morning grazing led to the fatalities. The sheep belonged to a Helena doctor dentist.
An advertisement warns that delaying Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache or kidney bladder trouble worsens disease and hampers cure. It urges readers to act now and visit City Drug Store for treatment.
Washington dispatch reports the interior secretary approved Montana list No 14 for 704 acres in Great Falls district on July 10. He freed 115000 acres in Glasgow district from withdrawal on July 12 and released 117000 more acres in Glasgow and 1518 in Bozeman district from withdrawal by the reclamation service.
The district court today heard that the grand jury returned three new indictments, raising total true bills to 48 after three weeks of deliberation. All but one accuse individuals of violating anti gambling laws. the remaining case is for grand larceny.
E L Jewell once from Dillon now serves with Uncle Sam overseas in Agana Guanas Island. He writes the Dillon Tribune to request letters from friends and plans to share stories on local native habits and a description of Guan Island. He signs as a private with the U S M C Guan M I and Naval Station, Guan.
A Swiss cave yielded bones of men who lived 100 000 years ago. Modern danger comes from deadly disease, says A W Brown of Alexander Maine. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing his severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. It cures sore lungs colds and pneumonia prevention. 50c and 1 00 guaranteed by Potts druggist trial bottle free 1 m
A compact account traces cricket from Elizabethan times and Rounders with early influences from stool ball. It notes Lord Chesterfield as a pioneer, public schools, and tally sticks, cross seams, curved bats, and dense fielding. Early laws formed at the Star and Garter inn, Pall Mall, with wagers in Kent versus England in 1711.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Toner and Tar stops chronic coughs that weaken the constitution and develop into consumption. It promises healing and strengthened lungs and offers stafford's comfort for chronic bronchitis asthma hay fever and lung trouble via City Drug Store.
The Baltimore American advises making first floor doorways unusually wide to create a sense of space. Portieres can block drafts and provide privacy, but in warm weather or when hosting many guests they can be drawn back to open the ground floor into one large room.
G A R convention set for Salt Lake City August 9 to 14 with excursions from Montana August 7 and 8. Return limit August 23. Agents asked for rates and further particulars.
Visitors touring Kew Lunatic asylum in Victoria are corrected by a patient when one asks if the clock is right. The reply, sharp and pointed, implies the clock would not be correct inside the asylum, revealing the setting’s ironic humor.
A humorous quip notes an al fresco lunch described as served with caterpillars instead of fires. The exchange captures a playful take on outdoor dining terms from the era.
London Answers explains how to color a meerschaum pipe using wax and slow smoking. Start with a waxed surface, maintain low heat, and introduce tobacco gradually to darken the hue. Preserve wax near the bowl by smoking slowly and avoid outdoor cold use for best results.
A Broadway clerk in the black goods department admits stealing a box of safety matches to test cloth fibers for customers. He explains women examine threads by lighting a match to see if the fabric burns, dismissing it as an old trick, while noting shoppers rely on burn tests to judge cotton versus wool.
A quotation from the Philadelphia Ledger reflects on chivalry and caution in social seating. The speaker questions sacrificing his own seat for an elderly woman, noting he values prudence over ostentatious gallantry.
A thoughtful maxim from Plutarch asserts that true value lies not in gold or silver or public acclaim but in wisdom and inner virtue rather than outward health or beauty. The quote contrasts material riches with enduring character.
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