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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
6
A Boston tale of ambergris worth three dollars an ounce spreads across papers, then proves a $56,000 error in value. The piece notes how exchange editors credit, copy, and miscredit stories, with repeats and long circulation of odd tales.
The London Times notes forged Bank of England notes are rare, contrasting with frequent forgeries of French and Russian banknotes due to their larger circulation and smaller denominations. Over five years the average forged BoE notes detected fell from 17.6 to 10.1 per year.
Toasted marshmallows are described as a pretty and odd sweet for lunch or dessert. When held over coals they puff up and brown, staying hot longer than expected. The piece warns against chafing dish cooking and notes its impact on equipment finishes.
In Galway Ireland St Patrick's church finally opens after a 35 year feud over a plotted ground owned by a man with a bitter dislike for the church's form of worship. Bishop Savibe aided efforts to resolve the dispute and secure a reopening.
A long ago tale from the United States Tobacco Journal recounts Tamagno receiving a lavish diamond encrusted gold cigarette case from a Chilean heiress. The case, with emerald initials and ruby initials, remained with him despite years and travels, ending years later in a Rome carnival scene where a dramatic confrontation occurred.
At a cabinet dinner last week the president displayed a box of unusually long cigars from Havana. Guests including Mr. Gage Mr. Bliss Mr. Hanna and Colonel Herrick found the flavor fine but could only smoke half before being called away. The cigars were made for the emperor of Austria at $20 per box of ten, with Cuba’s best tobacco and equal tobacco content to boxes of ordinary cigars. The president received them through a friend visiting Cuba who delivered them from the manufacturer.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt reports a London paper claiming British sportsmen plan to hunt wild horses in the Rockies. The piece argues there are over two million wild horses in the region, a nuisance, and notes misperceptions about big game in Africa and India.
Nat Goodwin, famed for reckless generosity, disputes a $50 bill with a German host at a shared inn. He burns the check in front of the host to settle the matter, joking it was a principle dispute. The host signs the bill in response, remarking on actors never getting ahead.
Near silk replaces silk dress lining with silky fabric options. The sunray dress skirts gain popularity for summer wear. Empire sasha waist and plaited lace trims redefine dressy toilets. Norfolk waist returns with square yoke and applied plaits. Art linens from Donegal appear in tailored outfits with white lace facings and duck vest. Frilly neck decorations rise with narrow neckbands and flowing frills.
Ex President Harrison in Ladies' Home Journal recalls the fatigue of greeting 40 000 to 60 000 people in the first weeks of office. He cites Hayes method to prevent injury and notes how genuine public warmth revives a president's spirit and purpose. Lincoln called such receptions public opinion baths.
A collection of brief items notes theater age limits in Heligoland 16 and older. It cites the Sylvester house in Meine as 160 years old. A Bank of England note rope trick suspends up to 20 pounds. Names for a sixpence, and counts of monuments in France. Philadelphia births marriages and deaths figures. Paris police buys a wooden horse for cabmen tests. Scottish beliefs on wandering and land rights. Pope territory expansion near Vatican gardens with Italian government accord on extraterritoriality.
Don't wear sea beans or alligator teeth and avoid watch bracelets except for cycling, viding or shopping. Build ornaments as a study in design or historical suggestion and avoid cruel imagery. Emphasize eye color with gemstones, such as sapphires for dark blue and turquoises for light blue.
In the passage from Yoke of the Empire by R B Brett, Gladstone is praised as the sole living man with longer political reach than the queen. The queen is described as unmatched in knowledge, experience, and influence, while other advisers are shown to be guided by her.
The Great Chemist T A Slocum offers to send three free bottles of his remedies to any reader who writes for them. He claims the treatment cures consumption and all bronchial throat and lung diseases and other wasting conditions. Include the reader's express and post office address and mention the paper.
Notice is given that settler Eliza A Buxton has filed for final proof on her land claim H K 4842 for the E half of section 2 in township and range. The proof will be before W A Francis U S circuit court commissioner at Wiedom Montana on July 10 1897. Witnesses: James Gurg J W Moran Nela Johnson Frank Dixon.
Dresden's Dresdener Anzeiger, owned by the city under a late proprietor's condition, directs all profits to public parks. This year a nearly eight acre playground from Prince George will be ready this summer. The paper remains respected for its nonpartisan policy and civic service.
A collage of notes reports disputes over transit, city expansion, and regional ambition. Fantastical swaps include Fatima the hippo swapping for an elephant in Central Park, while a New York Chicago tie grows closer and Greater City plans spark mixed reactions.
A drowsy man comments on a senator’s speeches noting the show of oratory without enthusiasm. The scene hints at political theater with a tired observer acknowledging the senator’s presence on stage.
Forty four wealthy English Catholics pledge £1000 each for Westminster Cathedral. The Catholic church reports 59 cardinals with nationality mix including Italians Germans French Spaniards Austrians Portuguese and others. London paper cites 1896 ordinations at 904, near record lows.
Complaint filed by Josaph F. Schindler against Benjamin F. Haimby over desert land entry No 10 in township 5 south range 15 west verhead county Montana. Parties must appear July 28 1897 in Dillon to respond to abandonment testimony for final hearing before the U S land office in Missoula August 6 1807. Joan M Evans Register. First publication June 18 1507.
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