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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1897
Page
4
A long list of editorial snippets urges focus on national affairs and courage in civil matters. It notes bimetallism debates, the Lincoln and Fremont campaigns, and stresses independence, free exchange, and the value of literature in American life.
The 1890 census shows U S expenditures and literacy levels, with 87 percent able to read and write. supporters urge restoring the silver dollar to currency, arguing for American bimetalism and a return to gold and silver as money to spur national prosperity. They claim the people seek no experiment but a standard restored, pledging their honor to the cause.
Henry George’s critique appears in a character sketch by Arthur McEwen. Facing factory closures and mass unemployment, employers issued government bond backed certificates to pay wages. The New York trust company converted bonds into $1 to $20 notes. six blocks of $20,000 circulated, sustaining production and wages.
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company plans a new line from Butte to Whitehall and on to Twin Bridges, Dillon, and Sheridan connecting with Ruby Valley line, with Murray of Salt Lake visiting Madison county to push completion. Local sheep market activity includes transfers from Bannack to W M Oliver, Oliver and Morse buying Clark band, Selway and Morse selling lambs, and Nebraska buyer scouting mutton stock.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath dates December 6, 1886, before A. W. Gurason, notary. Promote testimonials and internal use outlined. Hall's Cure sold by Diaggistas for 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
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