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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
5
A historic ad urges readers to let a cold run its course but promotes Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed remedy. It claims quick effects after the first dose and notes a price of 25 cents with a trial size free, sold by Central Pharmacy.
Bozeman professor R A Dooley of the Agricultural College departed for Forsyth to study the recently reported grasshopper peat and assess the pest situation.
The twenty third annual Montana Christian Endeavor Society convention will be held in Missoula on June 10 and 13 inclusive.
Dr J H Hanaford urges early cough care in the Western Plowman claiming proper treatment stops consumption. Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs offered as the proper remedy with large bottles sold by Central Pharmacy.
Reported oil strike on a ranch above the Yellowstone canyon south of Livingston sparked chatter. Discovery said to have been made a month ago and kept secret while locals seek land options.
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy as a cure for itching moisture and various pile forms including Blind Bleeding and Protruding. It claims to stop itching and bleeding absorb tumors and retails at 500 a jar with mail options and a free treatise.
The eighth legislative assembly, in an extraordinary session, passed three bills with 60 House members and 24 senators present. The measures authorize $50,000 for a St Louis fair exhibit, $10,000 for a Portland fair, and $16,581.98 for hospital grounds maintenance.
The passage notes that children enjoy the pleasant Syrup of Figs and that the remedy improves their needs with gentle laxative effects. It asserts the true Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Helena witnesses describe the defendant as insane in the Keerl murder trial with testimony about his odd behavior before the fatal shooting and alleged family insanity. An advertisement for Acker's English Remedy and Central Pharmacy claims a money back guarantee for relief from coughs colds or croup.
Billinga ranchers say weather and storms last week were beneficial overall. They dismiss reports of large sheep losses as exaggerated, arguing the storm's gains outweighed the damage.
A herbal drink claim from Central Pharmacy promises permanent cure using Mokites for constipation indigestion and digestion issues. It says the product improves appetite sleep energy and happiness with satisfaction or money back. Also advertises pricing in ots.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles with twenty four tumors. After doctors and remedies failed Bucklen’s Arnica Salve reduced inflammation and cured him. The product claims to conquer aches and kill pain and costs 35 cents at the City Drug Store.
During a severe storm near Plains on Monday, rancher Hugh Monaghan was struck by lightning and killed instantly. The tragedy highlights dangerous weather as crews investigated the incident and local authorities prepared reports.
Judge J M Clementa in department two holds portion of the textbook law unconstitutional that requires contracts only with houses employing the union label. News notes a ruling in Snell vs text book commission. Also a Canadian tobacco ad promotes New Life Pills.
The tenth annual Shooting Tournament of the Montana State Sportsmen's Association will be held in Helena next Friday through Sunday, drawing competitors from across the state to the city range and adjacent grounds.
A 1903 piece by W. L. Vail discusses Memorial Day music as a double function, recalling dead heroes as comrades and inspiring sober, earnest reflection. It notes that stirring tunes like The Star Spangled Banner lift lofty sentiments, guiding a festival mood rather than mournfulness.
The piece reflects on Memorial Day ceremonies with marching tunes and patriotic songs. It notes veterans, averaging sixty two in Civil War survivor ranks, rallying to favorites like Marching Through Georgia and Auld Lang Syne. The article praises the role of fife and drum in evokes, and highlights social reunions and tributes after ceremonies.
An advertisement promotes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming immediate relief or a money refund. Sold in handsome tin boxes at 25 pts by Central Pharmacy.
Missoula lawyer W. M. Draffen died Saturday morning from congestion of the lungs. He was a well known figure in the city. Remains were shipped to Booneville, Missouri, for interment.
A nostril whitening herbal remedy called Love's Tea is advertised to improve digestion and cleanse breath, sold in 250 and 50 cent packages. Central Pharmacy is the selling outlet in this notice.
Anaconda gave President Roosevelt a copper, silver and gold vase set with Montana sapphires during his visit to the city, which he did not make. The tribute occurred in Butte where the presents were presented to the executive.
In neighborhoods deaths from colic or cholera morbus occur before medical help. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is presented as a dependable lifesaver and pain reliever, urged for home use and for sale by the Central.
Helena Henry Anderson, a fourteen year old colored boy, confessed to setting the Montana Club building on fire. He was employed as elevator boy there and had started several other city fires, not from malice but to see the fire horses run and the department at work.
The Tribune Publishing Co. announces it holds the agency for Southern Montana for the American Sales Book Co. and can supply sales books printed or plain on short notice.
Advertisement claims laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. All druggists refund money if it fails. Signature of E. W. Grove appears on each bottle. End of text references Zo.
Local newspaper promotes subscription to the Dillon Tribune, promising access to all news and print-worthy stories. The notice emphasizes ongoing coverage and value of subscribing for residents seeking comprehensive reporting.
An advertisement touts Dr Gunns Blood and Nerve Tonic promising improved health for women and weak nervous individuals. It claims rapid flesh gain of 1 to 3 lbs weekly, recommends 1 or 2 tablets after meals, and lists price 75 cents per box or 3 for $2 with city drug store availability in Philadelphia. It invites inquiries to Dr Bosanko Co and addresses selling details.
A compilation notes Brazil’s ipecac quality, iron rust rate, London saloon density, Germany rail mileage, Italian locomotive fuel, New York nurse schools, Ohio license revenue from saloons, Canadian population equal to Ohio, Belgian temperance groups among schoolchildren, North Carolina and Mississippi textile studies.
Greenville D C student at law H P Burbage suffered years of coughing he feared consumption. After using Chamberlains Dough Remedy he reports a remarkable change and says two bottles at twenty five cents each permanently cured him. Central Pharmacy sells it.
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