Dillon Post Office Notices and Local Comment Pack
A collage of notices and satirical remarks from Dillon readers. Mentions authorized agents, nonliability for employee debts, and local opinions on politics including Mr. Townsends smelter proposal and Clark case funding. References to Chicago and Los Angeles papers critique trust and Boer issues. Predictions claim Lima election reactions.
Secret alliances talk stirs debate amid campaign rhetoric
Ex Consul Marcum’s claim of a secret Anglo American alliance sparks renewed opposition protest. Analysts note under the Constitution no secret pact exists without a Senate treaty, urging voters to ignore campaign chatter and focus on constitutional processes. Red Lodge editorials condemn itinerant peddlers and praise local merchants for supporting schools and churches and paying taxes.
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Marcum
Great Britain
Buncombe
Senate
Montana Democratic Drama Echoes Across Washington
Writings rebuke Lord Roberts tirades and Clark probe fallout as Montana politics spark a broader debate. Articles contrast treatment of surrender in modern warfare with past Spanish American war actions while praising or mocking Democratic stalwarts amid national headlines.
Dead heroes and bankrupt notices headline Montana clipping
Following is a list of the dead heroes of the First Montana brought home on the transport Hancock which arrived at San Francisco Saturday Major James Drennan Privates Michael Corrigan John A Sexton David Silver Musician L W Williams James M Rhodes receiver of the land office at Miles City and one of the witnesses at Washington was adjudged a bankrupt Saturday by Judge Knowles His liabilities amount to 4103 his assets 1726 John C Murray forged checks in Fort Benton last May gave himself up to Billings authorities Friday He said he was conscience stricken and had not had a minute's peace since he had committed the crime The forged checks amounted to 130 Frank J Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of F J Cheney Co and firm will pay 100 for each case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure Sworn before me this 6th day of December A D 1886 Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Send for testimonials Hall's Family Pills are the best Wanted honest man or woman to travel for large house salary 65 monthly plus expenses inclose self addressed stamped Chicago manager 330 Caxton building
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Montana
Hancock
San Francisco
James Drennan
Michael Corrigan
John A. Sexton
David Silver
Miasician
L. W. Williams
James M. Rhodes
Miles City
Washington
Knowles
John C. Murray
Fort Benton
Billings
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Prank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
Washington, D. C
Hood
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Man Attempts Suicide After Financial Ruin at D. I. Co
Danskin a freighter swallowed laudanum in his bed at a D I Co warehouse. Chief Anderegg found the attempt in the morning. Dr. Bond and Dr. Miller treated him, he was pumped out and believed to be recovering. He is over 50, despondent over debts from Bon Ace Card Co collapse leaving $600 owed and creditors closing in.
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Danskin
D. I.co
s. _wareauulbes
Anderegg
Dre. Bond
M. A. Miller
Bon Ace Card Company
Honest grocer’s clever price slip trick at 18 cent eggs
Emerson runs a Grand avenue grocery near the limekilns. A drummer watches an Italian family as a child steals sugar. Eggs at 18 cents a dozen lead to a slip enabling the woman to buy the next egg for 1 cent. The woman pays 2 cents and receives the slip good for half a cent.
Loom of Nancy Hanks, Lincoln’s mother, passes to Dan Smith
A family tale traces the loom used by Nancy Hanks from Larue County to Stephensport, passing from John Martin to George Bruington and Patsy Macey before ending with Dan Smith of Garfield. The white oak loom now shows decay except for an eight inch beam, eight feet long.
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Nancy Hanks
Abraham Lincoln
Dan Smith
Garfield
Larue County
Stephensport
John Martin
George Bruington
Patsy Macey
Smith
Otis Skinner Draws Debutantes To Local Matinee
Otis Skinner wowed a city audience with his matinee performance in He Liar s and was surrounded by a bevy of debutantes who praised the star though they complained they could barely hear him between scenes. The manager escorted the ladies back onstage for further chat after the curtain.
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Otis Skinner
Mr. Skinner
Sure Thing For You Remedy Ad
A claimed sure fire transaction with promise of no loss. Advertises Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant and bowel tonic to cure constipation and related ailments. Offers sample booklet free with prices 10 25 and 50 cents.
Et tu Brutus and Caesar dice at the landing
The fragment shows a dialogue on a landing with Caesar and Brutus as characters in a game of dice. A dealer offers Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and other injuries with a money back guarantee and price tags of 25 and 60 cents. The ad copy mentions Williams drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Williams Drug Store
Complete stock to be sold at cost by Morris
The seller states the entire stock will be sold at cost because the railroad company needs the ground occupied by their buildings in the spring. The notice appears opposite the post office.
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Morris
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Scrofula and Digestive Ailments
A Washington boy healed from scrofula after months of misdiagnosis and multiple doctors. Hood's Sarsaparilla credited with complete recovery and no scar, with additional testimonial of digestive relief and overall wellbeing.
Montana State News Roundup of Deaths Fires and Trials
Miner John Pooley dies at 44 in Meaderville from alcoholism. Several mine accidents occur including Sam Larson killed and Dick Penfield injured in Belt. Butte and Helena figures face fires and legal notes including a bid to council on Clark bribery, hearings with Col Sanders, and a fatal shooting in a Butte saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pooley
Meaderville
W. F. Sanders
Clark
Sam Larson
Dick Penfield
Lewis
Belt
Henry Jeffries
Moose
Butte
Blanche Stone
Philip Thuron
Missoula
Robert Rutter
South Butte
Patent remedy ad proclaims cure for constipation
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets for lasting constipation relief with claims of guaranteed results and a refund offer. The copy uses product names and price references in a terse, promotional tone.
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