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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
2
A workman renovating a house formerly owned by J. C. English and bought by W. J. James found a box of gold coins hidden within the structure. The honest finder reported the discovery to owner W. J. James, who is seeking the rightful owner. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for cough relief with claims of swift relief.
Benjamin B. Thayer, president of Anaconda Copper Mining, reports the Butte district mines never looked more promising during his semi annual inspection of the company properties.
Louis Chamblin of Manchester Ohio and others praise Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and lung troubles. The ad claims the remedy cures coughs colds and asthma and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a trial bottle free.
The Drumluminion mine, long famous and now owned by St. Louis Mining and Milling, will resume work at Marysville. A crew is preparing the mine and expects six months to a year to dewater and restart operations under the new ownership.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as neutralizing poisons causing backache nervousness and kidney and bladder irregularities. It claims to restore natural organ action and is advertised as available at all druggists.
Reports from three land offices in Eastern Montana show 659 filings in Rosebud county during 1910. Crow sales desert and homestead filings account for these, averaging 160 acres per filing totaling about 102000 acres. Assessor Henry Grierson reports many new settlers at Sweeney Creek, with an estimated 400 newcomers in the country last year.
An ad promises relief from side or back pain by rubbing on Ballard's Snow Liniment It claims to relax contracted muscles and restore comfortable motion Prices are 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle Sold by Potts the Druggist.
Samuel A. Hall, a known local real estate broker and former Hall Bros banking figure, faces trial in Judge Donlan's department on a grand larceny charge in Butte on March 30. The case involves allegations tied to his city activities and prior business roles.
An old advertisement promoting Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism in the foot or instep promising quick relief. It claims the price is a quarter and notes availability at all druggists.
Gallatin county reports the Holland settlement in the western area near Bozeman as a model farming district. About 80 Holland families formed a tight community with nearly perfect roads schools and homes. Their recently dedicated church cost 25000 and was funded by local subscriptions with much labor by residents.
A vivid ad claims New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It promises relief from constipation headache biliousness and chills and notes 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
It is learned that William Edward Stanley Moodie who died at the county poor farm on March 27 1905 was the heir to $10 000 from a trust fund left by his mother who died in England.
An ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment applied to the throat with a cotton cloth bandage overnight to ease soreness. It lists prices 26e 50c and 1.00 and notes Potts the Druggist as seller.
L Loren ger, holder of a mining lease and bond in Beargulch, has returned from Duluth and plans to erect a mill on the property. Timber and machinery were delivered last fall and construction will start within days.
A special medicine for kidney ailments claims quick relief and lasting benefit for kidney and bladder issues and age related urinary irregularities. Isaac N. Regan of Missouri testifies to a complete cure and urges others to try Foley's Kidney Remedy sold by all druggists.
Frank Hoopes son of Mr and Mrs W P Hoopes of Missoula was found dead in the Cascades near Laconia Washington frozen to death. He was employed by the Postal Telegraph Company and the local office was notified late last night. the body will be brought to Missoula.
A cold remedy notice promotes HERRICK S RED PEP POROUS PLASTER for chest inflammation and BALLARD S HOREHOUND SYRUP to ease tightness. The dollar size Horehound Syrup includes a free porous plaster, sold by Potts the Druggist.
Archie Barshaw, a rancher near Twin Bridges, shows a week old pig with five legs and six feet. The fifth leg protrudes on the left side behind the foreleg and bears two well developed feet. He considers contacting a museum to dispose of the anomaly.
A Cold LaGrippe then Pneumonia are described as common fatal outcomes. Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine is claimed to expel the cold check lagrippe and prevent pneumonia. It is advertised as prompt and reliable with no narcotics and safe for children and adults. sold by all druggists.
Cascade March 30 Mrs. Martha Bickett one of Montana’s pioneer women and widow of W J Bickett died Sunday at Cascade aged 84 after long illness. Her husband, an early Montana settler who arrived in 1864, died in Cascade in 1869.
Advertising claims a forty year history of cures with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores eczema burns boils cuts sprains and more. Describes it as the best salve in the world and mentions a 25 cent price at local outlets.
Ewin Bridges reports sheep in southern Montana wintered in first class condition with minimal losses. One flockmaster saw losses under one percent of 6 000 head. With normal weather next season profits should rise as ewes are strong and able to care for their young.
Chas B Allen of Sylvania Georgia recounts a three year struggle with rheumatism liver and stomach trouble and diseased kidneys. He credits Electric Bitters with complete cure after four bottles. The druggist Potts advertises the remedy for 50 cents claiming it cures stomach trouble female complaints kidney disorders biliousness and restores vigor.
The Better Farming Special train, traveling through Montana, drew over 2,000 visitors in Bozeman after a weeklong tour that began in Wibaux. Run jointly by the Northern Pacific railroad and the state college, the exhibit aims to educate farmers in improved agricultural methods. the previous week’s attendance reached 15,000.
Fort Wayne man and former Nickle Plate conductor Geo. E. Bell warns railroad workers about kidney and bladder issues from years of service. He cites lasting back and hip pain and frequent painful urination, claiming Foley Kidney Pills cured him after four bottles. Sold by all druggists.
In Bozeman on March 27 officials announce the annual fall sweet pea carnival will host a bag masked carnival after the parade and coronation of the carnival queen. Main streets may be filled with sweetpeas confetti and flowers as part of the festivities and a Lewis and Clark exposition replica is planned.
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the best and safest remedy for children’s coughs colds whooping cough and bronchitis. It contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.
The Dillon Public Library lists evening hours from 7 to 9 30 on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Friday afternoon hours are 4 to 6 and Saturday afternoon 3 to 6. On Tuesday and Friday evenings the library is open to readers.
Billings March 30 Master of chancery O T Crane presided as testimony began on the Montana railway suit challenging the Montana railroad commission authority to fix coal rates. The railroad company Montana Wyoming & Southern Railway filed against the commission arguing Bear Creek to Bridger coal rate reductions were confiscatory.
The Ryegate Weekly Reporter emerges as a new Montana newspaper published in Ryegate by Chas Ha Allen. The note extends well wishes to the siblings and signals the paper’s launch in Musselshell County.
An American correspondent tied to a Latin American revolution describes troops looting towns and taking unfastened goods. He reports informing the division commander who dismisses the conduct and offers the correspondent the first pick in the next town. The writer then limits himself to writing copy.
A London postal official recalls a case where a mother sent trousers to her son by book post. The guide forbids clothes by book post, prompting a reply noting a trousers conundrum about open ends and posting rules.
Dillon resident W. R. Kent endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for backache caused by kidney trouble after an operation. He recalls relief after using five boxes bought at Potts' Drug Store and a later minor recurrence again relieved. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Deans. 13 2¢
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