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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
5
Montana City eight miles from Helena was utterly destroyed by fire on the 13th. The blaze, likely sparked by a passing engine, left only a section house as the town was abandoned. Helena’s notable visitor Prof. John Burroughs spent a few hours there en route north.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs from any druggist and promises relief for chronic and acute coughs bronchitis asthma consumption. It notes a 25 cent price and sale at City Drug Store.
Missoula resident H A Stephens and a local rancher report locating the legendary Lost Cabin mine near Missoula. They recovered several good specimens and plan to reveal the exact location once they assess the find’s value.
I take a pleasant herb drink and wake bright with improved complexion. The remedy acts gently on the stomach liver and kidneys and is a pleasant laxative. Made from herbs like tea and sold as Lane's Medicine by City Drug Store at 25 and 50 cents.
West of Havre the storm of early week dumps three to four feet of snow over Concord to Cascade areas. The blizzard kills cattle and sheep by the hundreds on the ranges marking the worst winter peril in years.
Itching moisture and discomfort from piles are claimed to be relieved by Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy. The ad says it stops itching and bleeding and absorbs tumors, 50 cents per jar, available at City Drug Store or by mail from Dr Besanko Philadelphia. Treatise offered free. responses requested.
Theodore Fischer a local baker and known Isber man and socialist vanished last Saturday night. An agitator on the non-employment of Chinese labor he faces suspicion from some that Chinese residents harmed him, a claim rooted in the city’s tensions.
The article states that the Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. is preferred for gentle laxative effects and is enjoyed by children, noting its superior benefits over other remedies.
United States court judge Knowles declares Robert Irwin a Indian resident of the reservation not liable for cattle taxes while ruling Telesphere Demeres a white man and required to pay taxes on cattle and other property.
Central Pharmacy advertises Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets with a positive guarantee. Claims cure for heartburn and dyspepsia including distress after eating. One tablet provides immediate relief. Priced at 25 cents and 50 cents.
Edward McDermott was awarded twenty thousand dollars in district court for injuries sustained while employed by Anaconda Copper. The case details indicate a personal injury ruling against the company in Great Falls.
An advertisement touts Moki Tea as a remedy for indigestion and constipation and claims it clears skin eruptions for a perfect complexion with a money back guarantee. Central Pharmacy in Butte offers 25c and 50c sizes.
A three day storm in Montana causes the worst damage in state history with sheep and cattle losses totaling 5 million dollars. Pioneer Thomas Murray, longtime associate of the Daly family, dies at St Ann's hospital. A cave-in at the Egland mine in Lincoln gulch buries three miners last Saturday.
Butte will observe Pioneer Day on May 20 with special emphasis from schools.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles with twenty four tumors. After doctors failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly stopped inflammation and cured him. Sold at the City Drag Store for 350.
Helena residents plan to present President Roosevelt with a handsome gold and silver trowel during his visit next week. The instrument is crafted from Montana native materials.
D H Turner of Dempseytown Pa reports a two week nightly regimen with Dr Kings New Life Pills revived his youthfulness claiming they restore vigor to his liver stomach and bowels. The product is advertised as purely vegetable with no griping and priced at 25 cents at City Drug Store.
The Scandinavians of Butte gathered at Scandia hall Monday night to celebrate Norway independence with a fine music program and an overall pleasant event.
In Fort Benton an auction of state lands yielded lease offers on about 7,360 acres. The leases total $620 per year for five years. Officials Thomas D. Long and Henry Neal supervised the sale for the state land office.
An old advertisement promotes Sher mans headache cure claiming instant relief after one dose. It lists neuralgia relief, immediate results, and guarantees with prices 25 cents and 100 dollars per box, sold by City Drug Store.
A three week drought ended in Carbon county at the start of the week as a sweeping storm moved through. The rain greatly benefited the dry ranges and improved grazing conditions across the area.
In many neighborhoods deaths from colic or cholera morbus prompt call for medicine. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a dependable life saver and pain reliever. Sold by Central Pharmacy.
The Tribune Publishing Co. holds the agency for Southern Montana for the American Sales Book Co. and can provide sales books printed or plain on short notice.
An advertisement touts Grove’s Quinine Tablets claiming rapid cold cure. It notes “All the money back if it fails” with Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 250.
Helena report notes the Montana Supreme Court rules the Fair Trial bill unconstitutional as it fails to fit original appellate or supervisory jurisdiction. Justices Holloway Brantley Milburn discuss supervisory limits and possible court powers over biased judges. The history outlines venue-change efforts by Montana legislatures and Judge Harwood's measure as a response to prejudiced trials.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr. Gunn's Improved Liver Pills as a cure for sick headache caused by stomach issues. It claims relief for bilious attacks, dyspepsia, belching, and yellow eyes, selling at 25 cents per box with samples free and mailing options from Philadelphia based Dr. Bosanko Co.
A sociology writer notes in Charities that 8,000 crippled children applied for relief during Dr Lorena’s visit to New York hospitals, nearly all were sent away due to hospital inadequacy. England data show 1,000 school children with under half normal, many with ear issues and 947 deaf ears.
H P Burbage, a Greenville South Carolina student at law, suffered a four to five year cough that worried him about consumption. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, he reports a remarkable change and says two bottles cured him. Central Pharmacy sells it.
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