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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
2
In Billings, Montana, July 25, a bustling building boom marks ongoing progress since the city’s founding about 25 years ago. Development activity remains strong as new structures rise amid a growing economy and expanding real estate market.
Constipation relief with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offering a pleasant bowel movement without discomfort. Price 25 cents samples free for trial. For sale by R. L. Riley.
A young ranch hand in the employ of John D. Holliday was killed by a lightning bolt while driving a herd of sheep into a shed near Great Falls on July 20. The victim's name was not released.
A nostalgic note praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as painless purifiers that cure headaches and biliousness, helping bowels stay right. The pills cost 25 cents at Riley's Drug Store.
Work starts on the St. Peter's parish parochial school in Anaconda with basement excavation underway. When complete the building will be among the finest in the northwest.
Amos A. King of Port Byron New York aged eighty five reports a leg sore healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product is praised as a world healer of sores burns cuts wounds and piles with a 25 cent price and druggist guarantee.
This ad promotes Urine Laxative Fruit syrup as a non irritant bowel cleanser and stimulant. It urges summer kidney irregularities from excess drink or heat be treated with Foley's Kidney Cure at City Drug Store.
The seven female nurses including head nurse Miss Tate resigned last night over management conflicts. Chief surgeon Dr Spottswood said the dispute was over running the institution versus the nurses leaving.
A city drug store advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, guaranteed remedy for coughs, colds, and consumption prevention. It emphasizes avoid unknown preparations and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package at City Drug Store.
In Missoula on July 23 four prisoners in charge of Policeman Faber refused to lift a shovel when ordered to work on the streets claiming the officer spoke unkindly to them. They were returned to jail while the rest of the gang continued work as usual.
The Huntley project land drawing held June 26 in Billings drew little interest with only eleven of fifty eligibles appearing to file for prizes, surprising officials and the public.
In Missoula on July 21 laborers and residents in Finn Town near Bonner rioted while intoxicated and armed with knives. Sheriff Campbell Under-sheriff Kelley and Deputy McDonald rushed to the scene and, after drawing guns, captured three ringleaders and broke up the mob.
Edward Conolly was killed at the furnace site when he fell and his body was sucked into the flume and carried through a slag dump near Falls in Furnace Anaconda around three this afternoon. The incident is reported from the blast furnaces area with no further details available.
Ira W. Kelley writes he suffered two years with kidney and bladder trouble and spent much on doctors before using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says it cured him and urges others to avoid substitutes, citing City Drug Store.
Billings July 24 a leading official of the Northern Pacific Railway company states a new passenger depot will be erected soon. The plan follows ongoing discussions about improving facilities in the city.
On June 18 19 and 20 the Oregon Short Line will sell regular summer teachers excursion tickets to points east at one regular fare plus 9 50. Tickets limit ten days from sale for travel and final return until September 30. For territory rates and routes see 5 S Carruthers agent.
Helena July 20 Judge Hunt sentences Daniel W. Slayton of Billings to twelve hours in jail and a $200 fine after he pled guilty to fencing government land. The fine was paid and he began serving the sentence immediately.
William Wilson, co owner of Rankin laundry, was shot in the left arm in Missoula just before midnight. The assailant, described as a colored man named William Brown, is identified as the shooter. Wilson was reportedly an innocent party in the incident.
A text extols charm beyond perfection noting plain women can possess admired qualities like neatness clear eyes smooth skin and springy step. It claims Electric Bitters restore weak women grant strong nerves brighten eyes smooth skin and beauty with a 50 cent guarantee at Riley the Druggist.
Billings July 25 The work of erecting an additional school building will be commenced at once and completed as soon as possible to relieve crowded conditions anticipated at the start of the September term.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York states after four years that Foley's Kidney Cure cured his severe kidney trouble. He notes cessation of brick dust sediment and pain with no symptom return and recommends the medicine for kidney or bladder issues.
July 24 Bozeman The new school law raising the general levy for schools and trimming the need for special levies may boost teachers pay in about one third of Gallatin County districts. County Superintendent Pearl Dickson says lower paid schools will gain, easing the hunt for experienced staff.
Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Turo Massachusetts touts New Discovery as an immediate relief for coughs and colds and claims it cures weak lungs and sore throats after other remedies fail. The product is guaranteed by Riley the druggist with trial bottle free and prices 50 cents and 1.00.
In Helena on July 23 the state railroad commission adjourned its session after considering the Northern Pacific lumber tariff. The commission will reconvene tomorrow morning to allow Western Montana manufacturers to enter protests against the tariff.
In Butte on July 21 returns show the proposition to issue bonds totaling $750,000 for a new county court house carried by a small majority. Several precincts were not yet heard from and final tallies could shift slightly, though early totals show fewer than 2,000 votes cast from a 14,600 registration using the general election roll.
A storm near Butte from 6 to 7 PM caused extensive damage to the Great Northern railroad, Elk Canyon road, and Columbia Gardens streetcar line. The Northern Pacific railroad and Pittsmont properties were also affected while Meaderville faced major flooding and near drownings. A garden car with passengers narrowly escaped the rising flood.
Local ad quotes Mr. C. L. Carter of Skirum Alabama praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as the best cure. He details prior severe attacks, relief after taking a half bottle, and renewed health this morning. Product sold by R. L. Riley.
Oliver Wendell Holmes sent two poetical letters to an Episcopal fair in Pittsfield Massachusetts. The first stanza invites a fair lady to turn a leaf and hush her heart while hinting the beloved will be there. A hidden dollar bill revealed verses claiming the payee loves the writer above all.
An advertising pitch for Profit and Loss mining investment magazine promises free samples and clubbing offers. It touts independent, profitable guidance with 200 plus pages monthly and appeals to mining stock buyers worldwide.
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