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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
5
Tom Gould of Coram shot and killed his wife last Saturday after she hid his bottle of whiskey. Gould, 36, was taken into custody by the sheriff. He reportedly bought liquor, argued at the door with his wife, and fired as she protected their four children, the oldest seven. the case is before the county grand jury.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative to cleanse the system. It claims waste poisons the blood and causes dizziness and blemished skin, promising a full bowel movement by morning for 25 cents.
The railroad commission issued an order effective Oct 15 reducing Montana grain and flour shipping rates about 12 percent. It says existing charges are too high and not commensurate with the state's growth and production.
Every man should stay fit and seize opportunities. Those with kidney and bladder issues face aching backs swollen joints and rheumatic pains. Foley Kidney Pills promise health gains and pay for themselves in improvement. Potts, the druggist. Adv Im
Subscribers who donated to the fund for bringing Charles E Hughes on a special train to Billings last August received a 20 percent refund last week from the Northern Pacific railway.
Vintage advertisement offering a mail order trial package for Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. Readers must enclose 5 cents and provide name and address to receive the sample.
John Collett and Scott Duncan of Bozeman and William Battleman of Three Forks were appointed Saturday by Judge B. B. Law to fill vacancies created by the removal of Nelson Story Jr C W Overstreet and Callaghan.
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana reports severe backache and sharp pains preventing bending. Foley Kidney Pills relieved her symptoms and she praises them highly. Potts druggist endorses the remedy as safe to take with kidney and bladder trouble treatment. Adv. 1m.
Florence Meadows formerly Florence Barde, a six week bride, was thrown from a horse near her Maginnis home in Lewistown county. She gained fame as a skilled rider after entering numerous riding and bucking broncho contests at county fairs. The horse involved had previously killed one man and seriously injured another.
Changing Seasons Bring Colds. A drug advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as relief for stuffed nose sore throat and chest congestion. The ad claims the antiseptic balsams soothe irritations clear the head loosen phlegm and speed cold recovery priced at 50 cents at druggists.
The Montana branch of the Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis organized in Helena with H. R. Cunningham as president and H. A. Davee as secretary. A special agent will work in Butte under Dr. Lansen of the U S public health service, and another agent will lead the Red Cross seal campaign planned for October through December.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz of Allen Mills Pa says Foley's Honey and Tar has given her relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough for eleven years. The ad notes it quickly relieves hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing with Potts the druggist promoting the product.
State Land Register Miller reports in Valley Blaine and Hill counties the recent land sale yielded 30 037 acres for 284 674 dollars, averaging 14 21 per acre. Valley top bid 28 50 acre Blaine 26 10 Hill 30. Valley average 15 Blaine 12 13 Hill 14 94.
The ad promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as first aid to good health avoiding biliousness headache sour stomach gas bloating and constipation from undigested food. It promises gentle action without griping and is placed by Potts druggist with an advertisement note.
Helena report says Montana state school students who are members of the Montana National Guard on border duty are exempt from matriculation and registration fees as announced by Chancellor Elliott.
Thousands of children suffer worm infestations that sap vitality and cause irritability. Kickapoo Worm Killer claims to kill and remove worms and provide tonic benefit. It targets symptoms like spasmodic eating, night crying, and grinding teeth, offering a pleasant remedy for relief.
At last week's convention meeting in Lewistown officers were chosen. E C Barton of Livingston was named president Rev F O Hess of Great Falls becomes vice president and Rev R D Brittain of Glasgow serves as secretary treasurer.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for bronchial coughs. It claims to stop throat tickling, allay inflammation and irritation, restore membranes, open congested air passages, and provide relief, with Potts the druggist promoting Adv. Im.
After a year long inquiry Lewis and Clark county commissioners abandon the contract system for the poor. They will buy equipment at the county hospital appoint a superintendent and run the hospital under direct county supervision.
Helena Montana officials report Montana flax yields as the state's greatest crop on record after a flax expert completed tours of major flax districts. The assessment highlights vast harvests and strong market prospects across the state.
Helena Montana railroad commissioner Helena J. H. Hall said he voted no on the 12 percent grain freight rate reduction, arguing the cut should have been larger and more substantial according to his analysis.
Comptroller Williams receives an application to organize the Sidney National Bank of Sidney Montana with capital of 30000 dollars.
Dillon resident Paul Brown asserts Doan's Kidney Pills cured a severe kidney attack after other medicines failed. The ad urges sufferers to try the remedy priced at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sponsors and claims their efficacy.
Reserves of 218 state banks and 19 private banks in Montana on Sept 12 stood at 89,070,338.79 dollars, up about 8 million from June 30 last year. The average reserve ratio was 25.8 percent. There were increases in funds due from approved reserve agents and in loans and discounts.
The report shows $1,333,333 in bonds and warrants. Demand deposits rise by $4,483,136 from June 80 to Sept. 12 and time deposits increase $1,546,871.
Helena reports a October 9 dawn at 18 degrees, the coldest in 30 years of U S Weather Bureau records. Prickly Pear valley farmers face potato damage up to a quarter of crops and wholesale prices rise to 1 50 as frost bites three inches deep.
An audience eagerly awaited the city’s musical talent in a large cabaret production. The program featured Edward S. Duff as manager, a range of vocal and dance numbers by named cast and ensembles, and a finale asking when there has ever been a night like this. Another show is scheduled tonight at the same venue.
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