17 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
1
A brief fragment invites readers to engage with a demonstration or display offering insight into qualities described as gall and goodness. The wording resembles Victorian promotional phrasing common in era advertising.
Pacrivitix reports from Beaverhead and Madison Counties with weekly updates. Correspondents note travels from Dillon to Horse Prairie, farm purchases, school events, a coming wedding, health, and local business activity amid early spring outlook.
Lim a reports a wrap of sun and storms with lingering grip of winter. Health notes Mrs E A Bailey and Clyde Gray ill while Dr Ford seeks throat treatment for his daughter Lucy. Social plans shift from chicken pie to ice cream social. Easter flowers for sale. Miss Carter visits schools. church events announced. Dell council approves school tax to enlarge and repair buildings. Local arrivals include Hartman daughter birth, road district supervisors debated, and St Patrick dance planned.
In a brief medical bulletin, doctors diagnosed Renick Hamilton at Weat Jefferson. The report notes an unspecified condition labeled Dx after examination.
A heated letter from Gov. Ron B. Surra accuses the Tribune of falsifying his veto reasons on gambling and prize fighting bills. The editor responds that the governor implies bias, noting clerical errors and questioning whether the governor reads newspapers or attends church. The exchange signals ongoing partisan tension in Helena Montana.
Advertises Tabler's Pile Ointment derived from buckeye principle. Claims to cure blind bleeding and protruding piles without surgery and notes bottles cost 50 cents and tubes 75 cents. Sold by L. J. Williams in town.
The Helena Herald quotes Gov. Smith stating there may be no extra legislative session as fiduciary officers work on more complete figures. The governor said further analysis could affect the decision and timing of any special meeting.
The Dillon Imple ment company manager J E Morse has finally consented to run for mayor amid persistent citizen urging. He is described as progressive and level headed and likely to make an ideal mayor. Ex Sheriff Padley is also expected to seek candidacy before the caucus Tuesday night.
Advert says Mac’s painful afflictions eased promptly by Ballard’s Snow Liniment curing rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises. A testimonial from O. W. Ford of Lyon Supply Co. claims a severe rheumatism attack ended after three applications in 24 hours. Price 50 cents. Sold by L. J. Williams.
A Saturday night program at the M E church offers selections from noted authors including songs such as My Honolulu Lady and The Belle of Honolulu. Readings and recitations by skilled performers, plus instrumental music with solos and mandolin club, will attract the public. Refreshments follow. Admission 26 cents.
The Indies of the Methodist church plan an upcoming entertainment titled Deestrict Schule a humorous nod to old fashioned school days. It promises to be more taking than last year’s Old Folks Concert with Riley’s line about everyone being “80 happy and so pore.”
Tribune Pub. Co. promotes the American Pianetta as a simple string instrument that any child can play. The ad argues it reveals musical ability in youngsters and functions with the volume of a small piano, ideal for every home.
Vermifuge claims to remove worms in children with thorough but gentle action. It warns signs of worm infection as peevishness restless breathing nose picking and disturbed sleep and promotes Cream Vermitage at 25 cents sold by L. J. Williams.
The article notes wax sealing started with nobility and gentry in early centuries and has since become common. It links wax color to meanings such as white for engagement proposals and black and brown for other sentiments, highlighting refined taste through rich stationery and a carefully cut seal.
The Tribune corrects last week's report that Miss May Poindexter fell ill in Salt Lake and was hospitalized on the way home from Los Angeles. She only stayed one day in Salt Lake, accompanied by her father and female companions. Mr. Poindexter returned to the city and did not travel to Mexico as earlier claimed.
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