Local Dillon Briefs and Advertisements
Dillon notices report visits from Armstead and Argenta residents, shopping trips, and local services at Tattersall's. The eye specialist Dr. Scarborough appears in Dillon on October 24 at the Andrus hotel for headaches and eye defects. Counts note fall cattle roundup, Halloween reminders, and farm supply ads.
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Henry Thompson
Kidd
Dillon
Hazelbaker
George and
Anthony French
Argenta
Tattersall’s
Elmer Gordon
H. H. Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
Dr. Scarborough
Sex-service man seeks work cleaning and chores
A classified ad offers a man named Cameron Gowen with the phone 90 J for work washing windows hanging storm windows splitting kindling cleaning carpets and shining stoves. The terse notice appears under help wanted.
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J. Cameron Gowen
Demand the Best Butter from Salmon Creamery
The Salmon Creamery in Salmon, Idaho advertises Lemhi Creamery butter priced to match competitors. It is churned three times weekly from Jersey cream and shipped to Dillon stores three times weekly, with a mail-order offer to ensure prompt supply if local dealers are out of stock.
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Jersey
Dillon
Salmon Creamery
Idaho
Subscribe for Your Home Town Paper Week
A country editor promotes November 7 to 12 as Subscribe for Your Home Town Paper Week. He argues country newspapers unite communities and serve as a stable, dignified service. readers are urged to subscribe during the week to support local papers.
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Atlantic Ocean
National Editorial Association
State Colleges of Agriculture
A Few Grins and kidney advertisement tale
A humorous clipping recalls an unfortunate man led through doctors from neurologist to psychiatrist then to a con man. The piece contrasts medical misadventure with a kidney health ad claim. John F. Brooks from Omaha endorses Foley Kidney Pills for back pain relief.
Man complains of woman jury in trial
A prisoner in the dock loudly protests being tried by a female jury, arguing he cannot fool twelve women. His counsel tries to hush him as the judge presides in this Houston Post report.
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Houston Post
Mickie Says N Subscribe For Your Home Paper
The text promotes subscribing to a local home paper during week 19 November 7 to 12. It teases editors and a regular shower of new readers. It mentions a charge for the paper and an old friend who moved away will enjoy it.
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement
An old advertisement invites readers to mail a slip with 5¢ to Foley Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Readers are asked to write their name and address clearly. Sold Everywhere.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chiexo
Foley
After Effect of Scarlet Fever Remedy Booster Ad
Mrs J McCullough of 2386 Snyder St Maston Pa reports lingering throat dryness and hacking cough after scarlet fever. One bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar gave relief, stopping tickling in the throat and bronchial irritations in this advertisement.
A Kind Boss Races For A Worker Marriage Aid
A Louisville Courier-Journal note quotes a young man wishing to marry but unable to support a wife on his salary. A kind boss replies with a playful offer of a race, promising to do him a favor if he wins.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Home Town Paper Week urged to support local papers
The Sioux City Argus Leader calls for the nation to honor home town papers during the week of November 7 to 12. It notes rising costs, advertiser pressures, and the editors commitment to keep communities informed and optimistic despite hard times.
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United States
Sioux
City Argus- Leader
Weight of Tomorrow Presses on Today
A reflective line laments carrying tomorrow’s burdens today as calmer seas are questioned for ballast. The speaker questions using future weight to stiffen present resolve, suggesting restraint and measured pacing.
Letter Promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy
A 1917 Wisconsin advertisement from Mrs BE Olson of Superior urges Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and bronchial troubles for children and family. The notice mentions use by her and her grandchild and claims wide availability.
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BE. K. Olson
Ohio Ave
Superior
Wis
Foley
Shooting Star or Gun Play Quote From Film Director
A director states the leading man must perform extensive gun play in productions while an applicant, possibly Bill Hart, quips that what is needed is a shooting star. The Boston Transcript notes the exchange.
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Bill Hart
Boston Transcript
Kidney Pills Prove Helpful, Local Woman Says
Rachell Walker of Waycross Georgia reports four years of kidney trouble relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The safe remedy claims to ease kidney and bladder ailments plus backache and rheumatic pains. Sold everywhere.
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Rachell Walker
D. St
Waycross
Foley
Courtroom taunts and jurors weigh the defendant's case
The Birmingham Age Herald notes a defendant with a clever lawyer who seems to kill time in court. The judge is accused of delaying attention to testimony as jurors view the defendant's costume details.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Foley Cathartic Tablets Help Constipation Says Peter Landis
A reader from Meyersdale Pennsylvania writes that Foley Cathartic Tablets relieved long standing indigestion biliousness headache and bad breath caused by fermenting food. He says they are a great help for constipation and notes they are sold everywhere.
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Peter Landis
Meyersdale, P
Weather's Edge Shapes Risky Kickoff Strategy
The remark hints at caution with weather impact on kicking plans and potential consequences if mistimed. It frames weather as a factor that could cause regretful field outcomes.
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Kingsford
Kingsford Silver
Dillon News Briefs
Tattersall’s. Adv
Carl Hanson
Armstead
Dillon Greenhouses
Tattersall's
G. M. Melton
Butte
Jas. Kirkpatrick
Dillon, Fontana
Dixon Brown
Fred Gilbert
Home Park Ranch
Hallowe’en
Loy H. Lee
Gilmore
Edwin L. Norris
Great Falls
Reed Featherly
Mill Point
W. J. Cushing
Rebekah Lodge
Helena
Charles Burden
Upper Horse Prairie
John Mayfield
Beaverhead-Alberta
John Taylor
Grigg
Deputy
Voelker
JOS. T
Burke Auto Transfer Company
E. A. Burke
Propr
E. H. Brundages
Paper Cemnatan
Home Town Paper
Mr. W. Atwood
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Garette
John F. Brooks
S. 17Th St
Omaha
Neb
Mickie
Kyo
Charlep Stron
Twinkle, Twinkle
Madison National Forest Sheep Grower's Association
M. Paumie
Galena St
Butte, Mont
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