County printing contract questioned by Attorney General opinion
The Attorney General Galen issues again an opinion on the county printing contract. He says the old board cannot bind the incoming board by a contract, and bids may not be required by law. The article also lauds the Silver Fissure Mining company's work at Polaris and Elkhorn, noting its self funded development and impact on Beaverhead county’s mining prospects.
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Ford
Meagher County
Attorney General's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Silver Fissure Mining Company
Harry H. Armstead, Jr
Polaris
Elkhorn
Armstead
Beaverhead County
the Tribune
Silver Fissure
Save the Deacon cabin in Dillon County, Tribune urges
The Tribune advocates preserving the Deacon cabin amid park plans, stressing no ulterior motive beyond honoring pioneers and their handiwork. The piece argues the cabin has historical value and deserves saving, urging civic action without pressuring the city or Dillon Club.
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the Tribune
Dillon Club
Dillon
Deacon
New Mining Location Law Simplifies Prospecting Rules
The issue reprints Senator Albright’s location law praised as clear and easily read by prospectors. It warns the old, complex rules may cost claims and urges readers to keep a copy for reference. The page also comments on sheepherder status, wages, and a Chaney quote about dancing, ending with light civic notes.
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Albright
the Tribune
Save the Deacon cabin as Dillon’s pioneer relic
The Tribune defends preserving the Deacon cabin arguing it is the original pioneer dwelling built by Richard Deacon. Local residents such as Craig Cornell attest it is one of Deacon’s cabins, the only one remaining, on the pre townsite site. They urge city acquisition for a park display.
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the Tribune
Examiner
Dillon
Craig Cornell
Mr. Reeder
Richard Deacon
Deacon
County Farm Surgery Ward Urged by Public
A favorable note on last week’s Tri BUNE article argues for a surgical ward at the county farm. It cites serious operations performed at city hall due to lack of facilities and urges the county board of commissioners to provide proper operating space for county charges and patients.
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Tri Bune
Board of County Commissioners
The Sheepherder Misunderstood as Drunk and Pan-Handler
The article argues against classifying the sheepherder with drunkards and saloon attendants, saying he is often wrongly judged. It notes some heepherders stay in hills for months, receive pay, then head to town and spend until funds are gone.
Missouri Lawmakers and the Smallpox Scare on the Floor
The Missouri legislature faced unusual attention as plans to replace state seal bears with mules were rejected. Veteran Rep Tubbs pushed anti tipping bills, but were killed. A floor smallpox case involving Rep Salts caused city panic and prompted fumigation of the chambers before adjournment.
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Missouri
Solon
Tubbs
Representative Salts
Red Lodge Picket Industrial Edition Packs 36 Pages
The Red Lodge Picket, a leading Montana weekly, arrives this week with thirty six pages. It is an illustrated industrial edition featuring exhaustive writeups of Carbon county industries and towns, richly illustrated with superb half tone engravings.
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Red Lodge
Montana
Carbon County
Evelyn Thaws Testimony Hints at Mission Work Shift
The statement claims Evelyn Thaw, at eighteen, was convinced by Harry Thaw that her relations with Stanford White were sinful. It suggests starting foreign missions and home missionary care, while noting political debates over Montana passenger fares and Idaho flouring mill news about Lemhi County Breakfast Food.
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Evelyn Thaw
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Salmon City
Idaho
Lemhi County
Butte City Hall Clock Fails To Strike For Years
Citizens report the city hall clock in Butte has not struck for over two years though it remains in place. Officials warn it could start striking again at any time if maintenance issues are resolved.
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Butte
Railroad quotes and vows amid Montana coverage
A montage of editorials reflects on emotional insanity remarks and rail ads, with Great Falls Leader decrying high rates, Red Lodge Republican criticizing ad rates, Forsyth Times dismissing rail time cards, and misoulians hinting at irrigation water disputes as Montana papers brace for strikes and rumors of labor action.
Grocery shelves abandoned by local firm plan
Dil lon Implement company announced a grocery department opening with big stock and interior rework at Idaho and Center streets. Carloads arrived and shelving was prepared, but unforeseen conditions early this week forced abandonment of the plan. Montana Mercantile company took over the on hand groceries.
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Dillon Implement Company
D. I. Company
Idaho and
Center Streets
A. F. Waldorf
Montana Mercantile Company
Perfect Pill Endorsed for Torpid Liver and Constipation
J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises Dr Kings New Life Pills calling them the perfect pill for torpid liver and chronic constipation. Guaranteed satisfactory. 25c at R L Riley Druggist.
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J. A. Harmon
Sizemore
West Va
Dr. King
R. L. Riley
Five Miners from Park Mine Report Progress on Site
Frank Williams David Davies Bert Dunbar Dan Grant and Sam Moore arrived from the Park mine reporting smooth progress. A 60 horsepower boiler is to be installed at the mine as soon as it can be transported there.
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Frank Williams
David Davies
Bert Dunbar
Dan Grant
Sam Moore
Park Mine
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Services March 3
Notice of Grace M E church services for Sunday March 3. Morning service focuses on the personal religious life. Evening sermon topic is Dillon's Greatest Need.
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Grace M. E. Church
Dillon
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Hughes at Rise and Reeder
Mrs. George H. Hughes hosted a pleasant surprise party for her husband on Rise and Reeder streets last Friday night. Guests included Marmaduke Gist, John Cox, Will Staudaker, Lorenzo Cushing, Dr. R. R. Rathbone, W. T. Hayward, and Will W. Simpson.
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Hughes
Revery
George. H. Hughes
Rise
Reeder Streets
Mr. Hughes
Miss Oliver
Washington
George W
George H
Marmaduke Gist
John Cox
Will Staudaker
Lorenzo Cushing
R. R. Rathbone
W. T. Hayward
Will W. Simpson
Mrs. Goldie Seway Travels to Visit Relatives
Mrs. Goldie Seway left Dillon yesterday for Anaconda to visit her niece Mrs. O D Houle. She will then go to Twin Bridges to visit her sister Mrs. Max Lauterbach and plans to be away from Dillon for several weeks.
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Goldie Seway
Dillon
Anaconda
O. D. Houle
Twin Bridges
Max Lauterbach
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for Constitutional Disease
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures the disease in all stages. The note offers $100 if it fails and urges readers to request testimonials from F J Curary & Co of Toledo Ohio, with pills for constipation also recommended.
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Hall
F. J. Curary & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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