Dillon in 1889 Montana Political Turmoil and Local Scrape
From March 15 1889 the Tribune reports B F White a Dillon banker is eyed as Montana's next governor by Republicans. Subscriptions for Mountain View cemetery raise 300 dollars. A Sunday baseball game ends 39 21 with Missouri rout. A shooting on Montana street leaves W S Barbour wounding three times amid a brief melee as bystanders scatter. L E Hopkins and Wm Elford involved.
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the Tribune
B. F. White
Dillon
Montana
W. S. Barbour
L. E. Hopkins
Wm. Elford
Barbour
Montana Street
Bedrock coaching party to attend grand opera
A 14 member coaching party will travel from Bedrock on Monday to attend the grand opera. Nels Nelson sold 1000 cattle to Omaha buyers at 30 per head and some steers at 57 per head. Arthur Graeter accidentally struck the back of his hand with an axe causing a deep gash but not expected to injure the member permanently. Sid Johnson has written home an
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the Tribune
Bedrock
Nels Nelson
Omaha
Arthur Graeter
Sid Johnson
Philippine Warfare Letter Published This Week
A wartime correspondence published this week discusses combat in the Philippines. The letter reflects strategic concerns and frontline conditions, with references to troop movements and ongoing operations.
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Philippines
Electric line talk and town notes from Salmon to Dillon
Town chatter mentions a proposed electric line from Salmon to Butte via Diljon. George Lovell handles grading at the new race track. Prof Monroe cites twelve inches of snowfall last Saturday. A new daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Charles Sassman. Armstead still lacks Dillon appeal. Officials urged to promote an auto race at the county fair as a new local attraction.
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the Tribune
Salmon
Butte
Diljon
George Lovell
Charles Sassman
Real Estate Transfers in Beaverhead District Week Ending March 9 1929
Real estate transfers list patent and deed actions in Beaverhead Montana. Ella M Blair receives 320 acres in Horse Prairie. John G Miller to Carroll Brothers covers 644.85 acres Big Hole basin. John P Carroll et al to Carroll Livestock Co. same acreage. W W R Allen to Boston Montana Mines company for the Washington quartz lode claim in Elkhorn district. Decree of Distribution relates to the estate of David Jones. Ford car anecdotes appear within.
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Ella M. Blair
Horse Prairie
John G. Miller
Carroll Brothers
Big Hole Basin
John P. Carroll
W.W. R. Allen
Boston Montana Mines Company
Washington Quartz
Elkhorn
Beaverhead County
Montana
David Jones
Lupe Velez to Marry Gary Cooper in Rumored Union
Beautiful Mexican film star Lupe Velez is reported to become the bride of Gary Cooper in a union that would unite two major names from Hollywood cinema.
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Lupe Velez
Will
Gary Cooper
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Quick Relief for Kids
An older advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe remedy to soothe upset stomachs and cleanse bowels in children. It promises a pleasant taste, no narcotics, and no-overacting effects, urging mothers to ask for the genuine product with clear bottle directions.
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U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Les H. Phillips
California
Foley Pills Advertisement Claiming Kidney Health Benefit
An old advertisement by Geo. M. Gosman promotes Foley Pills as a diuretic stimulant for kidneys and bladder. It asserts long-term use for healthier kidney function and longer life, urging readers to try the product.
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Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Montana 21st Legislature Passes Broad Tax and Infrastructure Measures
Lawmakers approve bills cutting judicial districts from 20 to 17 saving about $70,000 yearly. Measures push grain marketing by protein content, state lands reform, and a five cent gasoline tax expected to raise 4 million dollars for highway funding. Other actions cover prison tannery, parks, banking taxation, airports, and construction projects at Warm Springs and the state fair.
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Helena
Montana
House of Representatives
Harry.a. Sample
Dawson
Elmer Johnson
Valley County
Ralph Dougherty
Ted E. Nelstead
Carter County
Lillis
Yellowstone
Charles M. Russell
Sid Willis
Cascade
State Library Extension Service
Bob Leavens
Montana Irrigation Commission
Byron E. Cooney
Silver Bow
Walter R. Blachsenhar
Prairie County
Warm Springs
Senate Session Totals 159 Measures. 64 Enacted Into Law
The senate logged 149 bills and 10 joint memorials a total of 159 measures averaging over three per member. Of these, 49 killed by committee report 11 in committee of the whole 2 indefinitely postponed 1 killed on third reading 10 died on the 50th day and 2 printed automatically died. The senate sent 72 to the house. 18 were killed leaving 64 laws enacted. Governor and senate presidents signed most. The body also handled 249 of 349 house bills, passing 175 and killing 70 with 4 in conference. Four constitutional amendments failed. Governor Dixon was chosen as assistant secretary of the interior. Dance halls closing bill amended to permit Saturday dances until 2 a.m. under new measure.
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Senate
Frank A. Hazelbaker
J. Frank Cone
House
Helena
Joseph M.dixon
Hoover
Legislative Assembly
Warnings on speculation and federal reserve actions
The piece critiques stock market speculation and notes the Federal Reserve Board warnings. It discusses interest rates, bank lending on call, and profits of the Federal Reserve Bank in 1928. It also mentions Lindbergh as aviation adviser and Rockefeller gifts to Yale, praising intelligent philanthropy for science and education.
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Federal Reserve Board
J. D R
Federal Reserve Bank
Isle of Pines Enjoys Continuous Summer Climate
The Isle of Pines experiences a near perpetual summer with minimal yearly temperature variation. Summer highs rarely reach 90 degrees and winter lows stay above 50, making the island notably warmer than many northern regions.
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Isle of Pines
Order to Show Cause in Estate Sale Beavershead Montana
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Josephine Tritt deceased seeks an order of sale of real estate. Annie E. Nelson administratrix asks for sale of vital property and the court sets a show cause hearing for March 18 1929 at 10 AM in Dillon. A copy of the order will be published weekly for two weeks in the Dillon Tribune.
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Right About Laxatives
The piece touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative based on herbs and senna. It claims old remedies address constipation biliousness headaches mood indigestion and sour stomach without narcotics. A free trial bottle offer is available from Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Medical College
Dr.Caldwell
Dept. BB
Monticello
Illinois
Notice of Stockholders Meeting of Western Whales Co
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of Western Whales Co will be held on the evening of April 1 1929 at Giock at the company office in Dittapy Montana to elect trustees for the ensuing year and to transact other business. Dated March 4 1929 by Co Best President Adv 10-13.
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Western Whales Co
Giock
Dittapy
Montana
Thia
Co. Best
Adv
Beav erhead Estate Sale Order Hearing
Annie E. Nelson as administratrix of Traugott Ackermann deceased seeks court approval to sell portions of the real estate. The order directs appearance on March 18, 1929, at 10 AM in Beaverhead County Court to show cause why private sale should not be granted. Publication of this order is required weekly for two weeks in the Dillon Tribune.
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Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
Josephine Tritt
Annie E. Nelson
District Court
Ae District Court
Diai
Dillon’ Tribune
Beaverhead County
Renry G. Rodgers
Traugott Ackermann
Renal
Gale
Dillon Tribune
Henry G. Rodgers
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