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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
7
A vintage DIY note explains making a set of blotters as a holiday gift. Use gray blotting paper calendar fragments, a half inch holly red ribbon, and craft a numbered month sequence. Assemble twelve 3 by 6 inch blotters, bond with ribbon, and present as an envelope style holder.
A home craft suggestion describes finishing blotters and placing them in a decorated envelope with glit letters in the upper left corner to create a charming and practical present. The piece emphasizes a simple, attractive project suitable for gifting.
A simple gift idea described as a waist protector to slip over the closet hanger for decorative waists. Use a square of light fabric with a center hole for the collar, lace edging, and rosettes of satin ribbon on corners. Do not line to keep it light for fragile waists.
Quaint ornamental nickel bread trays feature fluted beaded borders and a polished finish. Boat shaped with pierced work detailing, these trays embody colonial styling for table use.
Local notes indicate motto cards for Metts have become prominent. The item reads as a social or cultural snippet reflecting growing attention to motto card use.
A nervous tenant sued a young neighbor over noise from daily singing. The judge allowed the neighbor to sing an aria from Wagner to prove the issue. After a few bars, the judge reversed the judgment, deeming the complaint unwarranted.
Ella H Stratton recalls a bobolink captured young who learned to sing like a canary after watching a singing partner. The bird imitated the canary for weeks, finally nearly reproducing the tune and singing constantly, even adopting the canary's temperament.
Royal painter Workemer Smeargent clashes over a commission with Lady Anstruther Anstruthers who pays 300 guineas and later 600 more for the portrait. He complains the subject's face strains his eyes and she asks for plain justice while he calls for mercy.
A man recalls anaemia leading to cod liver oil misuse in his house. He set a trap and stayed awake with coffee to catch the thief. The culprit was a large rat that drank and licked the oil from the bottle, causing a notable loss.
A Philadelphia Bulletin note explains that lightning causes trees to explode rather than burn or split. It argues overcharged trunks channel the current into damp hollows where moisture turns to steam, causing immediate internal pressure and the tree to blow apart.
Dialogue from a London humor piece where a traveler commands the steward to bring him a continent or island if possible and warns to sink the ship if not. The exchange highlights comic impatience and nautical setting in a late 19th to early 20th style.
A reflective line quotes Henry Ward Beecher on how some men spread delight as music travels along a street. It frames life as a public expression of joy and social energy.
A Fragmentary catalog style note mentions an unattractive spinster seeking a novel titled A Man to Love while a bashful clerk suggests asking the gentleman at the next counter alongside Uncle Remus’ Magazine.
A historical note echoes Webster on liberty granted to those who love it and are ready to guard and defend it, underscoring civic duty and vigilance.
An advertisement claims a lingering throat tickle calls for a doctor's medicine and promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a healing, quieting remedy. It asserts no alcohol content and urges consulting a physician. Ayer Co. of Lowell Massachusetts is cited.
In New York on October 14, Edward N. Barrill of Darby Montana swore in an affidavit that he is the man Cook calls Barrill and that he accompanied Cook on the Mount McKinley trip. He claims Cook was not within 20 miles of the summit and says Cook had promised to bring him to New York to verify the Mount McKinley ascent.
Leavenworth Kansas October 13 the Cudahy Packing Company settled a case for violating international revenue laws by not stamping packages correctly. The company was fined 5000 dollars and agreed to pay 82777 dollars 50 cents for back stamps plus 10000 dollars in special agency tax totaling 97777 dollars 50 cents to the government.
The text recalls Verdi refusing a noble title from Victor Emmanuel and Bismarck receiving a dukedom with a witty remark. Verdi argued that Verdi was somebody while Marquis de Busseto would be nobody. Bismarck later joked about the duchess title and a playful quip at Varzin.
Key West Florida reports a hurricane devastates the southern coast causing $2,000,000 in property damage. Martial law is in force as Key West guards control the city. Hundreds of houses are wrecked and most harbor vessels have left or been washed ashore. The storm peaked at 1 PM with winds near 100 miles per hour.
In College Park Maryland Wilbur Wright set a world speed record for a 500 metre flight including a turn, completing the course in 5.35 seconds. He achieved about 46 miles per hour, beating De La Grange’s French mark by 20 seconds.
At Topeka Kansas a Santa Fe construction train collided with a regular freight on the Atchison branch shortly after noon injuring ten severely. Seventeen people were killed including ten Mexican laborers.
Taxes are now due and will be delinquent on the 30th day of November at 6 p m unless paid prior thereto 10 percent will be added to the amount Casumore W F county treasurer
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