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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
5
A Billings citizen argues Montana roads through agricultural districts should shrink from 60 to 40 feet and be graded to improve upkeep and weed control. He says irrigation laterals belong off highways and the extra width should stay with farmers as land values rise.
The Billings Chamber of Commerce plans a large Midland Fair and Exposition for the third week of September. It aims to showcase exhibits from every community within 150 miles and is expected to cost at least $10,000, funded by Billings business leaders.
Plans to launch a flax fiber mill at Fromberg Montana are underway with a fund to guarantee the enterprise. Farmers are enthusiastic and expect to secure the necessary area. Reports from Toronto experts indicate Montana can grow excellent flax, with a five year outlook for industry leadership.
Governor Norris left Helena to join Governor Hay in Portland and a Washington delegation to San Francisco to choose Montana and Washington sites for their states at the Panama-Pacific exposition of 1915. Norris said no Montana appropriation yet, and delaying selection until next winter would leave only poor sites available.
Bucklen Arnica Salve is advertised as safe for children’s eczema rashes tetter chafings and injuries including cuts burns and bruises. It claims rapid healing with no equal for boils ulcers piles and other sores priced 25 cents at Potts the druggist.
Billings reports hay shipments to the Little Horn territory of Northern Wye to save several thousand cattle in starving condition. Cattle were gathered from a snow covered range and driven toward the railroad line. officials hope forage can reach them before winter ends and most will survive.
A medical ad advises that a cold can lead to la grippe and pneumonia, noting lingering coughs weaken the system. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable remedy that stops coughs promptly, soothes air passages, and checks the cold, urging readers to keep it on hand and refuse substitutes.
Twin Bridges adopts the plan to electrify street lighting and expects a contract with Madison River Power Company soon, ending the delay on the project.
The Child's Welfare movement calls attention to mothers as natural supporters and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a valuable aid for coughs and colds. Unchecked illnesses like croup bronchi tis and pneumonia may be soothed and healed by its healing properties, according to Potts the druggist.
Helena Republicans arrange a state convention to elect delegates, with the central committee planning the meeting and outlining delegate selection procedures. The event signals the party’s efforts to organize and mobilize support ahead of key ballots.
Local dealer C A McCann returns from St Paul after organizing a company to retail 300000 acres of Montana land valued at 5 million dollars. Lewis Penwell of Helena aided the formation and joins as incorporator with H G Giltinan and W Wormack. Capital set at 100000 with McCann as general manager and offices to be opened in St Paul and in this state.
The Montana end of the land show and governors train tour faces a funding shortfall of 1650 dollars. Officials blame several counties for failing to meet state assessments set by Governor Norris's appointed commission, leaving the committee to cover the deficit.
The Silver Bow county Ministerial Association adopts resolutions seeking to abolish all Sunday funerals. Led by Rev. Geo D Wolfe the measure argues undertakers and cabmen deserve a Sabbath rest. As the largest Montana ministers group, it could end Sunday funerals statewide.
How Colds Cause Kidney Disease and Foley Kidney Pills claim to strengthen kidneys and restore bladder action. The ad asserts colds drive blood from surface to kidneys and overload them, while Foley Pills are tonic and quick-acting. Potts druggist notes availability.
The Montana Supreme Court rules property used for public school purposes is not exempt from assessments for special improvements. In City of Kalispell vs School District No. 5, Flathead County, Associate Justice W L Holloway reverses the lower court and remands to enter judgment for the plaintiff.
D Toomey of 808 E Olive St Bloomington Illinois suffered backache and kidney pains until trying Foley Kidney Pills. He reports they did wonders and helps him work a full day without discomfort. Potts the local druggist endorses the product.
Llewellyn Luce of Bozeman wins the second annual extemporaneous speaking contest finals linked to the Montana high school basketball tournament. The top prize includes a four year state college scholarship and a gold medal. Percy Stone of Missoula takes second. Miss Mary Stevens of Butte finishes third as the only female entrant.
Madison county will get another bank at Jefferson Island with capital of 30000 dollars. All stock is subscribed mainly by local farmers. Outside investors include Carl B. Campbell and B. W. Wilson of Butte and W. T. Ticker of Michigan.
An ad claims earth moves swiftly through space at nineteen miles per second and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills for health and comfort with no griping. Potts the druggist offers them for 25 cents.
Secretary Collins of the Miles City chamber reports receipt of a request from the Automobile Club of America seeking the route for automobiles traveling between the Twin Cities and Miles City.
Many sufferers from rheumatism are surprised and delighted by prompt relief from Chamberlains Liniment. Not one case in ten requires any internal treatment at all. The liniment is for sale by all dealers.
In Hillsville Virginia on March 14 a mass shooting interrupted the Carroll County circuit court. Judge Massie was killed after sentencing Floyd Allen for aiding an escape. Commonwealth's Attorney William Foster and Sheriff Lewis Webb were shot, jurors wounded, and Allen and his allies fled on horseback with a pursuing posse in hot pursuit.
Roanoke reports from Hillville that Juror Douglas has been killed and Floyd Allen a mountaineer is mortally wounded and under arrest in connection with the incident.
A Bristol Tennessee special reports 17 Hillsville escapees have hidden in an old mountain barn. They are said to be well armed and await posses while holding a strong defensive position against a larger force.
Warden James Delahunty Deputy Warden Charles Wagoner and Guard A G Heilman were fatally shot by convicts during a riot at the Nebraska state penitentiary in Lincoln. Keeper Doody slightly wounded. Rioters seized a guard’s revolver and escaped as authorities mobilized police and National Guard units.
An ad warns against ordinary cathartics for children and promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe, gentle solution with a money back guarantee. It claims quick, candy like consumption, no diarrhea or nausea, and suggests three package sizes 10 25 and 50 cents at The Reliable Potts the Druggist in Bannack Street.
Bids due by 12 o clock Saturday April 6 in Grant Montana for a District 7 school building. Plans viewable at the county superintendent of schools Dillon office. Bid must include a 100 dollar certified check and 50 percent bond within ten days after award. board may reject any or all bids. W C Templin clerk District 7 Beaverhead Co.
Bids will be received by Junius Hartwic up to 4 p m April 8 in Willis for a schoolhouse in district No 26. Plans are at the county superintendent in Dillon. A 25 percent certified check accompanies each bid as a good faith guaranty. The board may reject all bids.
A Monday evening study class begins promptly at 8 p m and ends at 9 30 pm at 225 North Washington Street. Textbook The Ancient by Annie Besant. All are welcome to attend.
Reports say three state prison escapees were surrounded by a posse near Gretna and Chalco. Taylor is killed, Dowd killed himself, Morley wounded and surrendered, and Roy Blunt a farmer in the escape party was killed by a stray bullet.
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