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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
6
Dillon shoppers read about gas lamps flour and coal suppliers, millinery displays, clothing store openings, and daily visits by merchants from Butte and Helena. Notices mention livery services, car rentals, auction and real estate ads, and upcoming payrolls as businessmen and residents travel through Dillon this week.
Dillon readers are urged to detect kidney disease early with Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad cites Paul Brown of Idaho Street Dillon reporting a severe kidney attack cured after other medicines failed, claiming the product as the best remedy. Price is 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
A leaflet from First and Security National Bank of Minneapolis to H. S. Magraw and forwarded to a Butte banker reports Montana has a strong deposits record, second only to Minnesota in 1915 and well ahead of the Dakotas. It notes 300 Montana banks with $339 140 average deposits per bank versus Minnesota $475 598, North Dakota $173 450, and South Dakota $151 272.
An old ad claims simple buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-ika relieve or prevent appendicitis and other stomach troubles. It asserts a spoonful cures constipation sour stomach or gas and touts Adler-ika as the easiest most thorough remedy from A Potts druggist with Adv. G-5.
Real estate transfers listed for the week ending February 20 1916 recorded in the Title Books of Pearl I Smith. The notice notes transfers of properties between multiple parties and dates within the period.
Deeds record multiple land transfers including 96.08 acres on Bloody Dick to Yo Otto Paul Handke and 77.48 acres on Grasshopper to James C. Harrison. Transfers include 320 acres near Nicholia to Maggie E. Andrus and 320 acres in Big Hole basin to Abbie Cecil Behrns. Turk and Dillon area deeds list 160 acres east of Dillon from William E. Sawyer to J. Robert Morton for 10 dollars, plus others for one acre north of Dillon, 200 acres east of Dillon for 1 dollar, and 360 acres east of Dillon for 10 dollars. A bargain and sale deed covers two Montana street lots from A. L. Stone to State Bank of Dillon for 10 dollars. Mining and referee deeds involve J. S. Miller, C. H. Mayo, and C. W. Conger with Big Hole area claims and transfers.</S:
A Missouri mother from Boseley endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best croup and cough medicine after using it for years. She claims it wards off attacks, eases hoarseness, and helps children sleep peacefully, advising prompt use at first signs of croup.
Washington report notes no declared candidates or campaign HQs yet as a wave of possible leaders emerges. The piece highlights reduced mudslinging, tariff debate focus, and Weeks migratory birds law being cited by supporters despite sensational headlines.
Orders confirm sales of properties 40 acres south of Dillon and 404 acres in the A D Young estate for sums of 200 and 12120 dollars respectively. Leases cover 212 acres east of Dillon and ~250 acres between Worth and partners. Notices announce water appropriation by Anna Guenther for eight cubic feet per second from Guenther springs east of Dillon and John Swafford for one cubic foot from Mud Springs.
A home remedy combines Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water to darken gray hair. Apply twice weekly until desired shade, with druggist preparation available or DIY at low cost. Claims include dandruff removal, improved hair softness and gloss, no scalp coloring, and non staining formula.
An old account recounts the removal of 120 bushels of snails from the Clos de Vougeot in France. The labor cost was over a hundred francs less than the snail sale proceeds, and the snails were valued as saving the vines from damage worth fifteen to twenty pipes of wine.
March weather variability causes coughs colds and croup with grippe. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe family medicine to heal inflamed air passages stop coughs and ease breathing from Potts the druggist. Adv. 1m.
The article advises that outdoor thermometers exposed to sun or direct radiation give distorted readings. It recommends placing the device in a shelter allowing free air flow or rapidly whirling the thermometer in a shaded outdoor area to obtain accurate air temperature.
An impoverished coboler turned self styled doctor deceived townsfolk with a bogus antidote and grand claims. He fell ill and the governor staged a water poison test, forcing him to drink. He confessed he knew nothing of medicine and owed his fame to crowd noise.
For a long time Miss Lula Skelton of Churchville New York suffered bilious spells headaches and dizziness. Chamberlains Tablets provided permanent relief and are advertised as obtainable everywhere.
The quote contrasts enthusiasm with serene virtue. It argues true virtue rests on steady mind and deliberate resolve to follow laws, while enthusiasm, though bright, is feverish and ends in exhaustion and languor.
Mrs. Mock of Dayton Wyoming credits Mayr s Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief from long standing stomach trouble after one dose she bought full treatment and plans continued use doctors had considered operation she says she no longer has painful attacks and can eat freely Adv lists Potts druggist Dillon Montana and other druggists selling the product with guarantee money back.
In Beaverhead County Montana the Court of the Fifth Judicial District appoints Saturday March 11 1916 at 10 oclock a.m. as the time to prove the will of Hannah Jane Smith deceased and hear the application of Edward C Smith John B Smith and Elza Smith for letters testamentary at the court house Dillon Montana. The notice is dated February 23 1916 and issued by Clerk C W Concer.
Notice that registration for Dillon Montana city election closes March third at 5 p.m. Eligible electors must register if they did not vote at the last general election or have moved precincts. Registration may be done at the Beaverhead county clerk’s office in the courthouse or before a justice of the peace or notary public. Jay S. Baker is the county clerk and ex officio county registrar.
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers' Association offers a $500 reward for the conviction of any sheep thief and a $250 reward for the conviction of any camp robber.
Notice states the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursday evenings of each month. A three taps three times alarm will be given from the courthouse bell. 41-tf.
The Curtis Hospital on South Washington Street at the Kingsbury residence reports Helena E. Curtis RN listed as R N 42 with a street address.
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