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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
3
Glendive reports state experimental farm results proving dry land farming success. Turkeys red wheat yields 14.03 bushels per acre and fall crops such as macaroni wheat 28.33, hulless barley 29.47, 60 day oats 51, Canadian white oats 46.13, California barley 22.58, Gold Corn fall wheat 34.60, Lofthouse fall wheat 28.80, flax 14.86.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health since using Dr Kings New Life Pills for three years. They cleanse and tone the system gently. 25c at Potts drug store. 1 m
Eli Holland was found dead in his Deer Lodge yard yesterday morning. He had complained of illness the night before and death was due to heart disease. Holland came to Montana in 1865 and located at Philipsburg, and with James Estill discovered the Granite Mountain mine.
Farmer W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Empire Ga praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing two severe sores on his hand and leg. He says it is worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to buy it. Potts' drug store sells it for two cents.
Fine weather marks the opening of the state fair in Helena on September 28. A larger than usual number of visitors arrive for the event. Most county exhibits are in place, and the displays are more complete and better than prior state fairs. Fifteen counties participate with exhibits.
Hollisters' Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as the true constipation cure that soothes from within the mouth. The tonic promises to restore the whole system to a healthy normal condition. Available in tear or tablets for 35 cents at Potts' drug store.
Anaconda September 30 The new state fish hatchery at Anaconda is nearing completion with Superintendent C F Healen directing setup and details. Operations are expected to start late October with plans to hatch about 1 000 000 Eastern brook trout this winter for stocking ponds and select lakes.
A brief notice notes OCercer promises money back on purchases that do not meet expectations. It emphasizes customer satisfaction and refunds, stating the firm will reimburse customers who are unsatisfied with the weeds or blends. The ad highlights a flexible return policy and emphasis on quality.
The text states that a supply of eyes will be assured for use in stocking the public streams of the state, indicating a planned issuance or allocation to support fishery or watershed programs.
At the college assembly President Hamilton announced Bozeman College is listed among the first 100 of 750 leading U S institutions. It is the only Montana school in the ranking.
Fayette N Y veteran David Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. He calls the tonic worth more than five hundred dollars after costly medical treatment. Potts drug store offers them for 50 cents.
Bozeman officials report Albert Yeder pleaded guilty to burglary in district court yesterday. He received a two year sentence to be served in the state prison.
William Neal son of Dr. James W. Neal editor and proprietor of the Western Horseman Indianapolis becomes owner of the James Cowan ranch in the upper Ruby country. Neal plans extensive cattle operations on the property and will enter the cattle industry.
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi recounts a near deadly cough and consumption grip but says three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her completely. The remedy is widely praised for lung and throat ailments and is sold at Pott’s drug store with trial bottles free.
The Society of Montana Pioneers held a business session in Lewistown on September 26 electing officers for next year Hel ena selected as meeting site A J Fisk Helena became president David Hilger Lewistown vice president at large A M Holter Helena treasurer J A Sanders Helena secretary H M Parden and A J Davidson Helena joined the executive committee.
A Wisconsin man reports his three year old son was severely constipated with a high fever and was near collapse. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative, the fever vanished and the boy recovered entirely the next morning.
Washington reports that for the year ended June 30 1908 Montana recorded 14 012 land entries covering 1 494 052 acres. Total receipts amounted to 703 555 dollars. Some 3 680 acres of unappropriated public lands were recently excluded from the former holdings.
Nine hundred thirty acres of unappropriated public lands within the former Kootenai national forest are restored to the public domain. Settlement begins December 21 and entry is allowed from January 20, 1909 at Kalispell land office. Helena and Fontana areas set settlement December 22, with entry not before January 21, 1909 at Helena land office.
C R Kluger The Jeweler Indianapolis writes that kidney trouble left him weak yet four bottles of Foley’s Kidney Remedy restored his health and complexion. He says it cured backache irregularities and allowed him to attend to business daily after doctors and other remedies failed. City Drug Store. I m
Bozeman reports the university will start two courses next January. A butter making course runs Jan 27 to Feb 21 designed for young men seeking creamery jobs. A farmers course runs Jan 6 to Jan 12 featuring lectures by college faculty and experiment station staff. President Hamilton offers information on either course.
Helena September 29 annual reunion of Confederate veterans northwest division held with good attendance Paul Fusz of Philipsburg re elected division commander
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as restoring vitality for those with kidney trouble. It promises healthy kidneys and renewed strength, urging readers to refuse any other product. City Drug Store. 1-m
Fire at 5 o clock this morning destroyed the large coal docks of the Northern Pacific railway at Livingston along with several hundred tons of coal. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 15000 dollars.
Northern Pacific officials reported an attempt to wreck eastbound train No. 13 near Victor 35 miles west of Missoula. A railroad iron spoke between rail joints. the engineer saw it and used the emergency brake to prevent disaster.
A well dressed woman repeatedly coughed during a political speaker’s remarks. The ad urges Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for cough and cold, noting it contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package from City Drug Store.
Missoula on Sept 30 reports F E Gardner and E E Enghdahl of Spokane Sash and Door company spent time here returning from the upper Blackfoot country where they closed a 26 000 acre deal for timber and agricultural land in that district.
Missoula Sept 30 Ernest Harold Baynes secretary of the American Bison society will observe the roundup of 275 head of buffaloes on the Flathead reservation. Elaborate preparations have been made by those in charge of the event.
Buffaloes from the Allard Pablo herd, escaped in prior roundups, are sold to the Canadian government and will be driven to Banff National Park. The corralling operation for about 300 animals could take up to three weeks.
The body of an Indian man was found on a railroad track near the cod house at Garrison. He had been struck on the head with a rock and placed on the rail to simulate a train fatality. The corpse was discovered before a train could pass.
A married man faces neglect charges for allowing family members to use items other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles. The ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy and contains no opiates, in a yellow package from City Drug Store.
Dell R. Wills of Hardin Yellowstone county was found guilty at midnight of selling whiskey to Crow Indians. Judge Hunt sentenced him to 70 days in county jail and a $100 fine.
At a mass meeting in Corvallis, the Prohibition party announced candidates for county offices. The event highlighted party slate and community support ahead of elections.
An advertisement claims immediate relief for piles with Man Zan Pile Remedy, priced at 50 cents. It states Potts the Druggist sells the product and notes a guarantee with the first application. September is implied.
J. M. Lindley plans a cement factory in Bozeman to produce cement building blocks for homes and offices. The main building nears completion and machinery from Chicago will be installed this week.
The piece notes a woman named Ma shows better health and brighter temper after using Hollister’s Rocky Mountains Tea nightly. It mentions sales at Potts’ drug store and signals a local advertisement for the product.
Miles City Sept 30 Under instructions from State Veterinarian M E Kibwles the importation of miscellaneous animals from the Caldbeas of Wycitliig will be absolutely prohibited until the danger of anthrax is removed. Federal veterinarians have urged caution and the measure was decided after thorough investigation with all necessary precautions taken. All railroads have been notified of the interdiction.
Miles City Sept 30 After 77 ballots with delegates from Dawson and Custer counties all standing the republican judicial convention adjourned without a nominee for Seventh District judges. A four year judicial committee was named with members Donald Campbell Sharpless Walker H J Haskell and E P Lieper.
In a strongly Republican district the Democrats believe they have a favorable chance to elect a judge, viewing the political landscape as a splendid opportunity despite GOP strength.
Walter Long found guilty of murder in the second degree for the July killings of John Hayes and his 16 year old daughter at a Culbertson area ranch. Milo Long, his brother, faces trial for a related alleged offense as jurors debate whether to impose a harsher sentence.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes a woman in a wagon advising self reflection on voice and tone. She urges listeners to hear themselves as others do and to keep ears open, noting self conceit fades when habits of listening are practiced for a day or two. John remains laid back, with two regrets: rising to eat and quitting eating to sleep.
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