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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
1
A local advertisement promotes a leading American watch factory’s movements now in service. The dealer notes second shipment arriving and offers timepieces from 12 to 40 dollars and a general line from 2.50 dollars upward. The message invites customers to view and invest in a quality watch.
Regular reports from Beaverhead County relay local happenings including residents visiting Bannack and Dillon, town changes, new business plans, and weather. Mentions Montague arriving from England, Decker and Barrett biographies, a marriage at Upper Grasshopper, and upcoming ventures at the warm springs and Ban nack area.
The piece notes rising war talk in Washington as Spain struggles with its finances and internal strife while President McKinley negotiates through receptions. It describes the White House visitor process, the famous handshake, and the arrival of Spanish minister De Lome’s successor, with Montanan delegates and bills advancing in Congress.
Special correspondence notes Mr. Dishneau of Bigh Hole Basin bought Mr. Barrett’s herd of about 80 milch cows at roughly 25 dollars per head. T. B. Craver acquired Wilson Wadams’s ranch and Wadams plans to move to Big Hole Basin. Also mentions illnesses and a severe northeast storm with a reading of 98 below zero on Horse Prairie. Other names listed as movements or visitors across multiple towns.
Cochran and Fournier plan a general merchandise store at Jackson post office in the Big Hole country to open around May 1. W. H. Cochran manages buying while Dillon remains his base. the firm promises a complete stock and unbeatable prices.
Prices paid for wholesale produce as press time shown include Butter 25 cents per pound at 1.80. Eggs 12 per dozen at 0.20. Potatoes per bushel 0.75 to 0.85. Wheat per bushel around 1.00 to 1.10. Oats per bushel 0.95 to 1.00. Timothy baled 9.50. Blue joint baled 7.00. Wild hay baled 5.008 to 7.00. Alfalfa 6.60 to 6.00.
A vintage ad promises easy relief from constipation with Onacarets candy priced at 10 cents. It claims a guaranteed cure and offers a refund if not satisfied, appealing to druggists to stock and promote the product.
The record notes stationery and office supplies offered by Tarpunn Pusuisx company located at 6948 with details on available items and potential pricing guidance.
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