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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
5
Tom Cloyd of Dry Creek ranch told Belgrade he finished threshing a twelve acre oats field and harvested 96 bushels per acre as a dry land proposition. Also a local drug ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for colds.
Four silk cars worth about 700000 dollars and two cars of salmon and cod were shipped by the Great Northern from Seattle to St. Paul in 45 hours. The cargo is bound for New York.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect cure for cuts corns burns bruises sores boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and sprains. It claims unrivaled relief and prices the salve at 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
Twin Bridges reports again that the Ruby Valley Land Co. may sell to a colonization company. Past talks faded, but this time observers say the deal could go through with more favorable terms and a larger tract involved.
An old ad claims the product aids liver kidneys and bowels when they “strike” and promises natural action. The copy urges purchase for health improvement, noting a price of 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
Libby resident George Blackwell Jr reports his cherry tree yielded two crops this year. After the first harvest, many blossoms appeared and a second, smaller crop formed, with several dozen cherries picked recently.
Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing her long stomach and kidney troubles after other medicines failed. She praises the tonic as the best for liver and kidney health and urges others to try it, available for 50 cents at Potts drugstore.
Montana state college will send its first stock judging team to national contests in St Paul and Chicago. Five students, led by Professor H P Griffin, depart about November 20 to compete at the northwestern livestock show judging contest in St Paul before the national fat stock show in Chicago in early December.
Mrs C Willoughby of Marengo Wisconsin credits timely advice and Dr King’s New Discovery with halting a severe cough deemed consumption and saving two lives. Her aunt urged use after other remedies failed. The medicine priced 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free and druggist Potts guaranteeing it.
Bozeman shows giant Gallatin potatoes brought by farmer Charles White from near Manhattan. Two sacks from a 70 foot row display tubers with weights from one pound to as much as three pounds each.
Advertisement notes kidney pills to build strength and restore kidney and bladder function. Claims relieve back ache headache nervousness rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Available from all druggists for sale.
Herbert Dunbar and neighbors suffered calf and livestock losses from a four foot bob cat in The Forks area. The trapped animal signals increasing wildlife in the lower valley along with more bear deer and porcupine sightings.
Take Your Common Colds Seriously mentions Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a prompt remedy for coughs and colds in children and adults. It warns that frequent colds can lead to bronchitis pneumonia and consumption and promotes the product as for sale by all druggists.
A party of 19 land buyers from Wisconsin cities, brought to the valley by Sunset Land & Orchard, purchased tracts from the company. They traveled by special car to Darby and by automobile to Victor. J. B. Currie said all members were greatly impressed with the valley and the Sunset proposition.
Hon. Ark. J. E. Freeman testifies a severe kidney trouble left him unable to work but a single large bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him. He says he has never been bothered since and recommends it. For sale by all druggists. 1-m.
A fund of nearly 26000 has been raised in Billings to exploit Montana resources and the Yellowstone valley. In two days the committee formed at the Richardson meeting has organized a publicity drive. Invitations have gone to all Montana chamber of commerce officers to attend Richardson meetings in Billings Friday and Saturday for guidance on statewide development.
The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder as a cure for painful smarting and nervous feet. It promises instant relief from sting in coins and bunions and helps new shoes feel easy. Sold everywhere with a 25 cent mail option and a free trial offer.
The Melrose Livestock company and others sue B G Swafford over Camp creek water rights along the Madison and Silver Bow county line. Testimony spanned three days with veteran attendees including Gen Charles Warren and Capt John Brannigan. All testimony and documentary evidence were completed and parties returned home.
Dillon Montana cattle brand records list J Moree branding cattle with a quarter circle 0 on the left shoulder and a bar on the left hip in the Big Hole Basin range. The entry notes the brand initials and location.
A poem extols the hardest heroism of facing defeat with a smile. It contrasts easy laughter in comfort with the true test of courage when hope fades and storms rage. The speaker credits the superior resilience of a person who can laugh in adversity and predicts eventual victory.
A Tuesday Pocatello dispatch reports the first strike incident at the Federated Shopmen base when a gate watchman at the railroad stockade was struck on the head by a thrown spike. About 125 men remain at work in local shops, down from 600. Oregon Short Line says trains run normally.
A liberal offer guarantees Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets will relieve indigestion or the medicine is free. The formula blends Bismuth Subnitrate, Pepsin, carminatives, and other agents, with Pepsin carefully prepared for maximum effect. Rexall Remedies are sold only at Potts the Druggist, 15 Bannack St.
Montana attracts broad national attention as J H Hall reports about 202 inquiries in a week to Montana's agriculture bureau. Most inquires come from Iowa Illinois Indiana Pennsylvania Minnesota with farmers comprising over half the respondents and others from professions seeking to emigrate to help develop Montana.
Mothers should keep a box for their sickly children to ease colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Powder claims to never fail and is sold by drug stores for 25 cents with a free trial package available by writing Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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