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No. 8 south bound mail and express No. 7 north bound mail Latterneee No. 29 local freight north No. 26 local freight south No. 8 L A R Time Card shows schedules for local and through rail service.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
3
No. 8 south bound mail and express No. 7 north bound mail Latterneee No. 29 local freight north No. 26 local freight south No. 8 L A R Time Card shows schedules for local and through rail service.
Butter per pound price Eggs per dozen 25 to 35 cents Potatoes per cwt 75 cents to $1 Wheat per cwt $1 00 to $1 10 Oats per cwt 90 cents to $1 10 Timothy baled 9.60 to 10.50 Blue joint baled 7.00 to 8.00 Wild hay baled 6.00 to 7.00 Alfalfa baled 5.50 to 6.00
An advertisement touts Karley's Clover Root Tea as a cure for sick headaches caused by overwork in women. It claims the product purifies blood and builds tissue. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Priced at 25 and 50 cents. Sold by The Central Pharmacy.
Report notes Brussels and Madrid had demonstrations but most European cities saw no work stoppages or disturbances on Labor Day. The piece observes Labor Day losing significance with few celebrations amid public indifference.
In Apia Samoa April 22 via Auckland May 2 rebels have retired from Va iti ma fortifications they demolished other forts along the coast. No major fighting since but skirmishes with friendly natives near Apia. The British armed sloop Torch has arrived with ammunition from Sydney.
An advertisement touts Shiloh Cough and Consumption Cure as a magical remedy for croup and related respiratory illnesses. It claims immediate relief for the worst cases and offers bottles at 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar, sold by The Central Pharmacy under L. J. Williams.
In the Manila Police Court a witness explains the deceased as a tenderfoot from Frisco. The killer’s defense cites the victim as the sixteenth idiot who tired him with a Luzon insurgents gag. The judge discharges.
Bella tells of an odd wedding proposal when Mr. Groosum suggested a future burial beside his family grave. Stella recalls the moment during a cemetery walk near the family lot. The Catholic Standard and Times reports the couple’s anecdote with amusement.
An advertisement touts the American Pianett as an easy instrument for children, noting its compact size and potential to develop musical ability. Tribune store agents promote its playability and value for households with young learners.
Chicago May 1 wheat markets edged lower despite coverage by chinch bug damage reports. Bearish stats and strong foreign demand pressured prices. July wheat at 73 to 74 cents, corn and oats mixed, pork and lard decline, cash quotes show various grain bids.
Chicago live stock market today shows heavy receipts across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle receipts reached 22 000 with prices 10 15c lower. hogs 42 000 with declines. sheep 22 000 with steady to firm demand though Colorado lambs softer due to oversupply.
South Omaha cattle receipts reached 1800 with steady to lower prices for native beef steers about 4.10 to 4.70 per cwt. western steers 4.70. Texas steers around 1.50. cows and heifers 3.76 to 4.40. calves to 7.00. bulls and stags 2.57 to 0.70. Hog receipts about 4500, prices heavy 3.00 to 7.00. mixed 0.22 to 0.24. light 3.65 to 4.21. pigs 3.25. Sheep receipts 5000 steady to lower with yearlings 4.70 to 5.00. western mutton 4.26 to 5.00. ewes 0.78 to 4.40. lambs 4.50 to 8.75.
Proponents of Dr King’s New Discovery announce more than ten million trial bottles donated to the needy. The tonic claims to cure consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases with a guarantee or refund. Callon L J Williams offers a free trial bottle with 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
In a humorous scene a guest notes a peculiar taste in the soup while the host explains his wife paints at the kitchen range and sometimes confuses utensils with brushes, accidentally dipping brushes into the food or daubing the soup ladle with paint.
A historical overview of how Children's Day began in Merchantville New Jersey in 1866 under Rev Robert S Harris a Methodist minister. It outlines his dedication to children his role in shaping church services and the spread of the observance to other denominations and states. It notes Harris birth in Philadelphia 1816 death Camden New Jersey 1898 and his burial in Mount Vernon Philadelphia.
A fragmented line evokes slang usage and gang language with a quip about wishing to be a bird. The readable text hints at street jargon and cultural slang without providing a complete narrative.
The speaker notes trees endure storms and time with quiet wisdom. They speak of mother’s knees and graves waiting, but trees rise each spring with green arms raised in praise. The verse ends praising the trees for their longevity and strength. Arthur J Stringer
The passage extols trees as the basis of national wealth and climate moderation. It urges planting along highways, conserving forests, and using seeds sown in fertile, well drained land. It notes trees provide materials, shelter wildlife, and purify air, with guidance on seed collection and post planting care.
Co owner Henry Jacobs notifies John Manogue and heirs that under section 2824 of the U S Revised Statutes he has spent 100 dollars on the Stevenson Joda mining claim in the Binge Wing district Beaverhead Montana. If Manogue does not contribute 25 dollars within 90 days, his rights will transfer to Jacobs. First published February 10, 1899.
United States Land Office at Missoula Montana publishes notice that Nancy J Adams of Fox Montana filed intention to prove desert land claim No 71 in Nig section 19 T58S R13W before L J Price on May 6 1908 with witnesses Sam Peterson Sam P Nelson John O Berg and N J Drake all of Fox Montana to prove irrigation and reclamation. In Beaverhead County Justice Court in Spring Hill township Nelson Porter sues T H Shields for thirty two dollars and fifty cents for board. summons sets Lima Montana office for appearance on April 27 at 10 am with judgment for plaintiff if not answered.
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J Sterling Morton of Nebraska is commended for protesting the cutting of Christmas trees. He denounces slaughtering the trees on the anniversary and notes last year over 20 million trees were cut and sold. He argues celebrating the birth of the Saviour by waste endangers the welfare of unborn humans.
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court orders Josephus Rich as administrator to sell part of the James Howard estate to pay debts and administration costs. A hearing is set for May 18 at 10 a m in Dillon to show cause why the sale should not be authorized. Publication to run four weeks in the Dillon Tribune. Judge M H Parker signed April 12 1890.
United States Land Office Missoula Montana issues final proof notice for William J Adame of Fox Beaverhead County Montana to prove desert land claim 63 SW 34 section 3 township 1 16 west before Lt Price U S Commissioner at Dillon on May 22 188? The witnesses are Karen P Nelson Drake John C Berg and James Tissett all of Fox Montana. Hershey Register
The text notes Ohio yields about 591 43 gallons of maple sirup and 1 807 70 pounds of sugar worth 617 760 dollars annually. Vermont produces in total over 12 000 000 pounds of maple sugar and sirup each year, or about 86 pounds per resident.
Minnesota faces nearly 8 million acres of waste land with no tax revenue as trees have been cut. Lawmakers and interested parties propose gradual reforestation and state ownership to timber as needed, hoping to sustain the industry and earn millions. European forested lands yield 27 cents to dollars per acre annually.
In District Court Beaverhead County Montana Maggie Baie seeks to lease realty owned by the estate of James Eaie. The court sets April 22 displayed year to show cause why the north halves of section 18 township 8 range 8 should not be leased as prayed. Judge M H Parker presiding.
Land Office notice from Helena announces Francis Carroll filing for final proof to support his claim H. EK. No 80 on section 20 township 58 west range 12 west. Proof to be made before U. S. Commissioner L. J. Price at Dillon on May 6 1899 with witnesses Nagle Kahne Judge Courtney all of Montana. Grange D. Greeve 1861 Register
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