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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1890
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune reports local notices and endorsements including the McKinley tariff vote, the Butte Gallatin railroad opening, and comments on Salt Lake fire losses. It covers a school trust case decision on bond funds, Lloyd winning the Sherriff race, Senator Quay’s stance, and county hospital scrutiny with grand jury actions and a court committee report.
An long editorial argues that cities should own water and electric utilities rather than grant private franchises. It cites Paris Berlin and other towns showing increased municipal revenue, lower costs, and better service under public control, urging Dillon to consider public ownership and bond financing over private charters.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for liver and kidney diseases, skin conditions, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It claims guaranteed results with money back if unsatisfied and lists price as sixty cents to one dollar per bottle. Also notes new arrivals of parasols and sun umbrellas at Eliel's.
Prospectors gather in the Utopia Birch Creek mining district as word spreads of a flying machine sighting near Birch and Willow Creeks. C B Stanfield’s youngest son narrowly escapes drowning while a 15 horse outfit returns to Montana from Idaho. Mrs John Dresham of Glendive visits, George Helbige departs for Milk River, and a Beehrer relative arrives from Germany. May 21.
Newark Arkansas resident C H Morris credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with a cure after an incurable diagnosis He reports the medicine saved his life and kept him farming Decatur Ohio man Jesse Middiewart also credits the remedy for reversing serious lung troubles and surviving when doctors gave up Free sample bottles offered at N M Whites Drug Store The second item notes a city clerk omission in minutes listing city officials including mayor aldermen city marshal and others
A testimonial from Mrs. B. Ross of Marlin Texas praising Hood s Sarsaparilla for general debility and female ailments. The copy argues cleansing blood, strengthening nerves, and restoring vitality, claiming the medicine makes the user feel like a new creature after years of illness.
An advertisement urges every family to have Syrup of Figs for cleansing the tongue and bowels. It claims the remedy is the best and available in $1.00 bottles at leading druggists.
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