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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
4
Notices advise that all business letters and orders go to the Tribunes Publishing Co. and that correspondence to the editor should be sent to NOTICE The Tribune Publishing Co. disclaims debts by employees unless signed by the manager and asks subscribers to report missed deliveries to ensure regular issues.
Marie Collier, a nurse who served in a leper colony, returned to Chicago where friends shunned her due to her past. Despite medical exams finding no leprosy, fear and social isolation are blamed for her presumed self destruction as search efforts continue.
A variety of public figures clash over women’s dress with preachers mayors and police officials alarmed by glimpsed ankles while leading women and physicians defend modern styles. The author notes critics should wear glasses to endure street fashion.
Under the heading Deer Lodge Silver State reports a banner day for mail order houses with notable demand and parcel shipments. The piece highlights rising catalog sales and strong distribution across regions, noting competition and market expansion during the period.
A Silver State story alleges one thousand dollars sent from Deer Lodge only about $600 reached its destination. It claims $400 went to a cloak and suit house in the east, never to return. The piece prompts questions of blame and how to address the condition with local merchants.
The ads in state country weeklies push localities and counter mail order houses but fail to gain business community backing. Papers rarely complain, instead they keep pushing for the towns' best interests.
Bozeman gathered a energetic group of subscription supporters to raise 65000 dollars for a YMCA building by Monday night. YMCA Secretary Peuhler, who sparked the drive, plans campaigns in Great Falls and Butte this fall to extend the effort.
General Felix Diaz fled his country and sought refuge on an American gunboat in Vera Cruz harbor after resigning from the army. He declined Huerta’s invitation to return to the capital and escaped via the rooftops to the American consul for protection.
Regulation is the order of the day with commissions set to regulate prices for many goods and services. A new movement targets theatre prices with caps or exemptions, promising relief to patrons from paying first class rates for second rate performances.
Mrs Pankhurst’s Indianapolis engagement was canceled after she demanded a collection in addition to the agreed fee. League ladies refused. She appeared more imposing to readers abroad than on an American platform.
The Montana Public Service Commission charges that electricity rates for lighting and power are excessive across the state and orders a hearing soon. Nearly all power companies in Montana are named as defendants in the probe, which will review electric rates.
The Livingston city council repealed the ordinance closing pool and billiard halls at 1 a.m. The mayor asserts the council lacked power to act and will veto the measure. Some critics warn against overstepping limits.
A three year old political figure, Woodrow Wilke, is noted for resigning from Princeton in 20th inst to pursue a bid for New Jersey governor. The memory recalls his absence from political life since then.
The text argues some claim the teon tariff will barely affect business while noting recent tightening of pure strings in the west and declines in tiv nations, wheat, and other commodities as supporting signs.
The article notes that several Montana Republican federal office holders have not yet been relieved, but the president’s thorough purge is anticipated to reach them. The tone suggests broad administrative reshaping under President Wicon.
A Chicago educator argues slang can be acceptable for school children while avoiding defining what constitutes good slang and how it should be used in classrooms.
A poem tells of a wise man who chose to advertise by purchasing space in the editor’s pages. He bypassed fences and dodges and instead focused his message on women readers, deeming it the proper place for his ad.
Mrs. Anna F P Wheat wife of G B Wheat of Twin Bridges Mont dies in Salt Lake City Utah aged 64 born Burlington Ta May 24 1854 moved to Montana 1875 married 1877 in Virginia City by Rev Hugh Duncan she leaves husband a daughter Mrs Oscar Fenner Twin Bridges a son Gilbert G Wheat of this city two sisters Miss Lizzie Steffens Miss Ida Steffens and Mrs C H Buford Virginia City and brothers Gus J Steffens Bozeman and Henry E Steffens Ennis plus surviving relatives
At a recent directors meeting in Pearl I Smiths office the Centennial Telephone company decided to raise stockholder subscribers to four dollars per month and nonsstockholders to five dollars. The firm has completed fourteen miles of four and six wire pole lines and about one hundred forty five miles of pole line connected to the central station at Lakeview. A Beach line northeast of Dillon was discussed for construction.
Advertisement claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can be cured only by constitutional remedies. Offers $100 for any catarrh deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Mentions Toledo Ohio. circulars available. pills for constipation.
The Huncate family extends thanks for kind words and assistance during their hour of grief at the death of husband son and brother Mrs Harry G Huncate Newon J Huncate Ethel Naomi and Gertrude Hungate express gratitude for support and condolences.
National SPN invites banking customers of all sizes to use foreign drafts on Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Travelers' Checks require no identification and cover hotel bills rail fares and current expenses. The bank offers safety deposit vaults with rentable boxes, some free to patrons.
Vintage advertisement promotes a versatile sewing machine available in Rotary and Vibrator styles. It claims capable lock and chain stitch, steel attachments included, and easy payment plans. Free H. T. catalogue offered upon request with name and address.
San Francisco retailer White Sewing Machine Co located at 1460 Market Street advertises sewing machines and related supplies in a historic city trade listing.
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