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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
3
A lengthy critique of Mr. Long’s speech portrays him as ineffectual and evasive on tariff policy. The columnist accuses him of ignoring key issues, overstating labor and farmer welfare, and praising the “peerless one” while avoiding substance.
Sugar beets are rising in the Beaverhead valley as expert farmer Mr. Taylor predicts strong growth in two to three weeks and urges locals to adopt beet culture. He claims beets can yield high profits, with factory prices better than Idaho or Utah, potentially doubling land value. Payette report adds detail with 50,000 tons expected, $250,000 revenue, 12–30 ton yields, and $32.50 net per acre on $35 costs across 3,500 acres.
Silas C. Dishno of Jackson was in the county seat this week handling business matters.
The excerpt reads as a whimsical promotional snippet about tea and a grocer’s money-back guarantee, noting a product Branded as Schilling’s Best and a promise of compensation to a grocer. It lacks identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or a clear event.
The irrigation project prompts talk of a local water company to build canals and supply beach lands. VanBuskirk notes the Lima dams boost county prospects by increasing irrigation water, boosting production and population, and enabling large ranches to be subdivided.
The family of WM Smith expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the illness and death of their husband and father.
James Friend a pioneer of Montana and more than 60 years old sustained frightful injuries in a Saturday runaway near Divide. His left clavicle arm and three ribs were fractured and his head badly cut. Dr. T. C. Witherspoon aims for recovery, citing Friend s strong constitution. He drove from the Montana Power sub station near Big Hole dam to his home when the wagon struck a rock. He was taken home and the doctor reached him after a rapid 31 mile trip despite tire punctures. Friend has lived in Montana 30 years and is well known statewide.
Pageville and Twin Bridges social rounds include Miss Etta Thompson from Custer County visiting Alder, John Morgan heading to Butte, and Miss Ethel Oliver visiting Butte. Local news mentions visitors from Waterloo and Decatur, school plans in Bozeman, and various calls on business and family events.
Special to TRibune from Redrock dated Oct 15 details visits social calls in Dillon and Salmon. Ladies Edith Noyes and I Syrstadt shopped in Dillon while Mrs Pope and her mother viewed the area en route to Redrock. A Metlen ranch outing near He te Prairie Creek drew a large party.
The article explains kidney function and symptoms of kidney trouble, noting the kidneys filter all blood in three minutes and remove impurities daily. It cites Mrs. Wm. Kent of Dillon Montana praising Doan's Kidney Pills and recommends the product, with price and agents listed.
Special to TriBUNE reports the tennis tournament began on Thursday October 14 with contestants Beyschlein Cleveland Storey Taylor Griffin Ketchum Larson Powers Grace Johnson Emma Johnson Mettie Slocum Capps Schmidt. Singles format, losers drop after two sets. Finals planned Saturday if weather allows. prize a silk umbrella from Mr Stamm. Prof Monroe spoke at Gen Ex Tuesday and Thursday as teachers begin work at public schools. The first issue of the Monunal will be issued October 17.
Byron Friend was called home due to a serious accident involving his father at Divide. Selah Graves has returned to school and Herbert Stewart and Ray Callen enrolled in the commercial department this week. The first month closes today with report cards to be distributed Tuesday. Domestic Science texts received include Textiles and Clothing by Watson and Home Care of the Sick by Pope.
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