Dillon Teletype Notes Earthquake Links to Election Talk
Editorial dated November 5 1897 from Dittonx Montana discusses a recent earthquake and public perception tied to New York election results. It notes robust local commerce, impressive Dillon shipments, and a forecast of spring water works with fire safety concerns. Other items cover Paul Lawrence Dunbar joining the Library of Congress, a new weekly literary magazine to be launched by Harper and Times, the Teton Chronicle at Chateau, and 1897 potato crop yields nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Messrs. Harper
the Times
London
H. D. Traill
Literature
The
Teton
Fame and moral integrity as the true path to immortality
The piece argues enduring fame rests on moral integrity, not wealth or power. It cites Brigham Young and Washington and Lincoln as examples, noting public reverence requires inner virtue and noble character beyond material achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham Young
Utah
Humanity
Washington
Lincoln
America
Diet Debates and a Later Public Notice from Toledo
The piece contrasts Greely and vegetarian ideals with a pork and meat advocacy from the Western Hog Packers association noting that meat leads to domestic harmony. It also mentions Ingalls and general dietary advice urging a mixed diet. A legal-notice style affidavit from Toledo, Lucas County, Sworn December 6, 1886, seeks a hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured only by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greely
Western Hog Packers’ Association
Ingalls
Senate
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Chenry
A. D
British rejection ends hopes for international bimetallism
A U S Senate committee led by Senator Walcott, sent to Europe for talks on a world bimetallic agreement, has received England's refusal. The McKinley administration now faces a simplified choice between gold standard forces led by Republicans and a pro bimetallism coalition under Bryan and Towne, framed as a struggle between London plutocracy and the people's cause. The public is urged to stay loyal and resolute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walcott
Europe
Great Britain
England
McKinley
Epy
Wall Street
Partizan
Gold Standard
Republican Party
Bryan
Towne
London
Ambitious Souls Seek Recognition and Wealth Wishes
A fragment reflects on common aims in life. It notes universal desire for recognition and wealth as a devout wish, mentioning health and mental vigor as connected hopes and seeking a fortuitous future. The text captures a late 19th or early 20th century moral tone.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon: Tribune
Tribune Publishing
COMFY
Beaverhead County
Aor Pibattioss Lottore
Wbricks
Tribune Publishing Co
Manu
Tribune
Dittonx
Montana
Delton
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Ohio
W. D. Howells
Library of Congress
United States
A. W. Guzasoy
Hood
Ee Hood
Union Meat Market
Staudaher
Proprietors
Eliel Brothers
the Fair Store
Postoffice
H.W. Earl
St Hn Furniture
O. Ei
MORSE
Dillon, Mont
Rockers
M. L. Davidson
D. T. Chapman
W. A. Jones
O. M. Best
Montana Mercantile CO
Burfeind Bros. & Co
Montana Street
Dillon Cash Grocery Company
Dillon Furniture Co
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