Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Dillon Tribune in Dillon, Montana

We have 3,228,115 pages in Montana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1917

Page

3

Lane Defeated in Butte Nominating Primary

In Butte on March 19 more than 7000 votes were cast in city nominating primaries. Mayor Charles H. Lane lost the Democratic nomination to W H Maloney by 2600 to 1685 amid ten Democratic contenders. L A Smith won the Republican nod over Joseph Griffin 304 to 285. Socialist nominees were unopposed, with Lewis J Duncan as the former incumbent. Large Copper Lead. Virginia City Madisonian reports B W Landon of Sheridan, Ruby Valley Mining Co fiscal agent, visiting with plans to start mine buildings April 1–10 and begin ore extraction soon after, noting ore assays at 14 percent copper.

Butte Mar Charles H. Lane W. H. Maloney L. A. Smith Joseph Griffin Lewis J. Duncan Virginia City Madisonian B. W. Landon Sheridan Ruby Valley Mining Co Williams Gulch

Fousek Renominated in Great Falls Mayoral Primary

In Great Falls on March 19, 34 percent of registered voters cast ballots. Democrat A J Fousek was renominated over Representative Adam Sumpert, while Republican A H Gray defeated George B Calvert for the mayoral nomination. Democratic votes totaled 1755 to 611 for Republicans. Aldermen contests drew little interest as Republicans showed lethargy.

Fousek Great Falls Mar A. J. Fousek Adam Sumpert George B. Calvert A. H. Gray

Nominations Set for Helena City Council Seats

In Capital City Helena on March 19 Henry Kain and C Cliie Conner were nominated in the city primary as candidates for councilmen in the April 2 election. A light vote was cast.

Helena Mar Henry Kain C. Cliie- Conner

Anaconda Primaries Nominate City Mayoral Choices

Anaconda March 19 Julius A. Has ley was nominated by the Democrats and George C. Jackson was chosen by the Republicans for mayor at today’s primaries.

Anaconda Juius A. Hasley George C. Jackson

Vest defeats Bradford for Republican mayoral nomination

At Livingston on March 19 A N Vest former mayor defeated Mayor W M Bradford for the Republican mayoralty nomination by 45 votes State Senator Dan Healy was nominated by the Democrats.

Livingston Mar A. N. Vest W. M. Bradford Dan Healy

Brechbill Wins Missoula City Commission Primary

John Brechbill and S. G. Swigert were the top two finishers in Missoula primaries for city commissioners among five candidates Brechbill led Swigert by 280 votes with 787 total votes cast in light turnout.

Missoula Mar John Brechbill S. G. Swigert Brechbill Swigert

Governor Vetoes Fingerprint Bill in St Helena

Governor Stewart vetoes House Bill 166 the fingerprint bill creating a central bureau of criminal identification. He cites the $5 400 annual cost for three new offices and believes the warden of the penitentiary can handle the work without a central bureau.

Helena Stewart

Reward Offered by Madison National Forest Sheep Growers

The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers association offers a reward of 500 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 250 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber. The notice seeks the public’s help to apprehend offenders and safeguard livestock and camp facilities.

Madison National Forrest Sheep Growers’ Association

Spokane man takes lease on Grand View mine

J. M. Jackson of Spokane has leased the Grand View mine and posted a bond. He plans to ship a car load of ore by April 1. The ore is rich wulfenite and crystalline lead ore containing about 50 percent lead and 20 percent wulfenite, the latter valued at $1 per pound, yielding roughly $15,000 per car load.

Virginia City Madisonian J. M. Jackson Spokane Waech Grand View

Pennington group mine leased for immediate operation

The Pennington group of mines in Ramshorn gulch has been leased and bonded by Virginia City and Butte parties. They will begin mining immediately amid a large ore body containing about 10 percent copper. The mine had been idle for two decades.

Pennington Group Virginia City Madisonian Ramshorn Gulch Pennington

Paymaster Mine Lease Secured Near Sheridan

George W. Knight has secured a lease and bond on the Paymaster mine near Sheridan and is preparing to begin work on the historic property.

Virginia City Madisonian George W. Knight Paymaster Sheridan

How to Prevent Croup

When a child is subject to croup attacks ensure a light evening meal to avoid triggering an episode. Watch for hoarseness as the first symptom and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the onset. For sale by City Drug Store. Adv. 1m

Chamberlain City Drug Store

Chevrolet Ad Promotes Popularity and Test Drive

An advertisement urges readers to see a Chevrolet car and experience its appeal. It promotes T. D. Moran as the local agent in Dillon Montana and invites customers to step in and ride.

T. D. Moran Dillon, Mont

Not Bothered Any More and Lewistown Country Club News

Reader letter from Homer Kentucky praises Foley Kidney Pills for relief from pains. Ad claims kidney pills strengthen kidneys and cleanse blood. Brief note reports Lewistown business men forming a 50-member country club with officers and a committee to secure grounds and a clubhouse. Also mentions Helena attorney general S C Ford filing a motion in supreme court for a hearing on a county bonds case involving 500000 dollars in state securities.

E. L. Turner Homer, Ky Potts Country Club Lewistown Helena S. C. Ford Monday Supreme Court

North Dakota Governor Refuses Montana University Head Salary

Word arrived that Dr. E B Craighead has lost his job as North Dakota education commissioner. The governor refused to sign the bill authorizing the salary for the former Montana University president.

Craighead Missoula E. B. Craighead North Dakota Montana University

Detroit firm to start cyaniding plant at Lake Shore mines

J Cy Carpenter of Detroit representing a cyaniding company arrived in Sheridan to complete installation at the Lake Shore group of mines at the head of Wisconsin creek. The plant is expected to be in operation about April 1.

Virginia City Madisonian J. Cy Carpenter Detroit Mich Sheridan Lake Shore

Elks Plan August Convention With Sweatpea Carnival

Final arrangements are in place for the annual Elks convention in Bozeman on August 30 in conjunction with the sweatpea carnival. The organizing committee aims to match the big festivities held in Butte last year.

Bozeman Butte

Rea Brothers File Bankruptcy Petition in Federal Court

James Rea and William Rae sheepmen of Billings filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court Monday. The Rea brothers have long operated across Montana and once handled more sheep than any shipping firm in a season.

Great Falls Rea James Rea William Rae Billings United States

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad by Potts Drugstore

An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome physic to cleanse the bowels tone the liver and relieve indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas or constipation. It promises no griping or nausea and suggests giving stout persons a light free feeling. Adv. 1m.

Foley Potts

Elk Released to Hills West of Anaconda

Game War den Doc Treece moved a carload of elk including 26 cows and 4 bulls to the hills west of the city Saturday afternoon. They were released on a stack of hay to feed until they acclimate to the new range and habitat.

Anaconda Doc Treece

Sign of Good Digestion Ad Card

An old lady’s cheer signals good digestion and Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised to aid digestion strengthen the stomach and promote bowel movement. Sold at City Drug Store. Ad from a historical publication notes one month.

City Drug Store

Bell Telephone completes Missoula system consolidation

The Missoula Bell Telephone branch finished work begun July 1 last year, costing about 45000 to merge the Bell and Independent networks. An Honest Letter From an Honest Man features Enos Halbert Paoli Ind praising Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a severe fall cough after trying other remedies.

Missoula Bell Telephone Company Bell and Independent Systems Enos Halbert Paoli Ind Foley Potts

Bozeman Considers Bond Issue for New School

Bozeman school board plans to submit a bond proposition around 95000 dollars for a new public school. Voters may decide on the measure in the spring.

Bozeman

Croup Relief Reported From Foley's Honey and Tar

Mrs R M Raney of Stanford Kentucky reports her young daughter suffered repeated croup until Foley's Honey and Tar was given. She states the night of use the child slept without coughing and the next day her cold disappeared. The advertisement notes it contains no opiates and names Potts the druggist.

R. M. Raney Stanford Foley Potts

Missoula Creamery Doubles Butter Output Outlook

Missoula creamery manager Butler reports last year’s butter production at 100000 dollars and the plant’s capacity increase aims to double output within the next year.

Missoula Butler

When To Take Chamberlains Tablet

Advice on taking Chamberlains Tablet for dullness after meals and various digestive complaints. Mentions constipation biliousness sour stomach belching indigestion nervousness and liver torpor with sale at City Drug Store. Adv 1m.

City Drug Store

Norris Isolated by Snow Drifts and Flood Fears

Norris was cut off from rail service for the fifth time this winter as snow drifts near the Norwegian bridge halted trains. Officials fear spring floods will cause further travel troubles.

Norris Norwegian Bridge

Kidney health tips and a Foley Kidney Pills plug

A Reading Pennsylvania reader notes March extra work and indirect health concerns as seasons change. The letter cites kidney strain from reduced perspiration and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy, with a Pettaugh Cruggist endorsement.

B. H. Stone Reading

Montana's Share In National Guard Call

The adjutant general's office reports Washington requests an estimate of Montana guardsmen, especially officers, with a first call requirement of 2166 men.

Helena Adjutant General Gward Washington National Guard Montana

Cut This Out To Mail For Foley Health Samples

An old advertisement promises return mail in exchange for a cut-out slip with five cents. Enclosed name and address at Foley & Co. 2635 Sheffield Ave Chicago NL, trial sample pack includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Potts the druggist.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Potts

Reminiscence Of Postwar Shootout In Southern Town

A crowd at a village store recalls brutal first postwar election violence in a southern town. A boaster boasts of firing many times with his revolver while another man claims a single shot, then a shot from a corner into a cellar.

Boaster Jim

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ega Ao A. L. Stone W. A. Graeter Cashier Vontana Lane At. Livingston Chevrolet Ford Elk's Elk Klein Motor CO Mont. St., Dillon, Mont the Tribune Round Oak Willard H. Smith Dillon
Search Courier

Search the Dillon Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Dillon Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication