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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
3
Public notice announces higher shoeing prices starting October 1 due to increased stock and labor costs. Tracks and special shoes will be 3 to 4 dollars per horse, rubber pads 1 to 1.25, resetting 0.04 per span, new plain shoes 4 dollars per span, various ranges 4.50 to 4 dollars per span, pads and packing 12 to 14 cents, with a complete price list to be posted in each shop.
Public Roads chief announces an essay contest for children on earth road repair with a gold medal for the top essay and silver medals for the next two. Entry rules specify age ten to fifteen, farm residence, school attendance, handwritten work not exceeding 800 words, and mailed by March 2, 1914 to the Office of Public Roads in Washington.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Tablets claiming a pleasant purgative effect and overall healthful feeling of body and mind. The copy notes availability through all dealers and ends with an encouragement to buy.
Dean Calvin of the Domestic Science and Art department at Oregon Agricultural college explains jelly making. He advises using fruit that is slightly under ripe but mature, cooking juice quickly in small batches, then straining and measuring before boiling. Add three fourths to an equal amount of sugar and a touch of lemon juice or vinegar to aid setting.
P F Bastiams of Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope describes a midnight croup attack on his son. A large bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was in the house and after following directions for an hour and twenty minutes the child was out of danger. Sold by all dealers.
The United States Civil Service commission announces a two day examination in December 1913 across U S cities for eligibility to attend the 1914 vacation assembly in Baguio Philippines. Successful candidates will gain spring appointments for the Philippine Islands started with next school year. Women are sought for home economics and men for agriculture manual training high school science mathematics English history and district supervisor roles. For details contact Bureau of Insular Affairs Washington DC.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve suffering from weak inactive kidneys and bladder discomforts. It asserts the medicine aids nature in building up kidney tissue and restoring normal function with prompt relief. Wotts Drugstore promoted with the line adv. Im.
Department of Agriculture notes 1912 losses from May beetle grubs in Iowa Wisconsin Illinois totaling at least 12 million dollars for corn timothy potatoes and related crops. Advises deep fall plowing hogs and poultry for grub control and rotation of crops to reduce future harm.
An advert warns against cough medicines with codeine morphine or sedatives and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the safer expectorant. It claims the remedy cleans out germs and prevents pneumonia from colds, notes it contains no morphine, and lists Tribune Office legal blanks and dealer availability.
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