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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
2
The ad argues people are not swayed by ads yet suggests trying Ivory Soap after friends praise it. It emphasizes widespread use and personal preference as the reason for choosing the product. The message promotes brand enthusiasm and consumer trust.
The last week race meeting drew fair attendance and smooth running. Highlights include bicycle and running events, a 2:16 class trot and pace, multiple 1 mile and 4 mile heats, and a 3 mile cowboy race. Officials hope for another event next fall with possible races around the volunteers’ celebration.
John Wilson once Dillon's express agent ventured to the Kotzebue sound in Alaska. He endured severe scurvy and hardship, arriving back in Dillon after months away and a stay in Seattle hospital. He doubts the north country and warns the area is inhospitable. The party he joined faced year round ice with no escape until summer.
The article describes a major school reorganization led by Principal H Tyree with new features and a second assistant principal Miss Elizabeth Alexander from Syracuse. It notes lab and library plans, division of the high school into two rooms, and calls for cooperation from pupils and parents to advance material progress in the city schools.
Hannibal Missouri resident J E Lilly praised Dr Kings New Discovery for curing his severe illness from Typhoid fever which progressed to pneumonia and left him bedridden. Lilly credits one bottle with giving relief and enabling a full recovery.
The Watseka mine near Rochester Madison county has been sold to C H Hand of Butte for 40000 in cash. Once a major producer it yielded high grade ore in the Rochester district but was abandoned after water intrusion. Hand secured control, sunk a new shaft, and reopened the mine with success. It is poised to regain its former status as a leading producer in Madison county.
Mothers of children with croup or severe colds may safely give Chamberlains Cough Remedy as it contains no opiate or narcotic. Its proven success in treating colds and croup has earned approval nationwide and abroad. For sale by City Drug Store.
A partial record of instruments filed since last Friday morning lists deeds involving Martin Barrett to Big Hole Herding Association, Andrew Anderson to A P Morrison, T J Mulaney to Bielenberg and Walker, George Innes to John Innes, A W Barnett to Elijah Ames, and H J The tapeon to Js Cavet.
The report of the bank’s condition lists assets and liabilities near one million dollars. It notes no national bank in America matches its business volume and lauds community and depositor confidence. The comptroller requires such reports up to five times yearly, reflecting healthy local banking.
Henry Dengler declares on Comer Mountain that he has not been employed by Magnet Mining Co since December 1887 and rejects claims of paid affiliation. He states Magnet Mining did no representing in 1898 with one exception, the Magnet patent, and challenges anyone to prove otherwise.
A Montana man from Iowa, F. Brown, dies of consumption at A. O. Williams home on Kentucky Avenue. His funeral at Mountain View cemetery is followed by the death of the Williams infant after drinking carbolic acid. Both burials take place at Mountain View cemetery.
A promotional ad touts Catalog Cathartic as a liver and intestinal tonic that cures constipation and bilious symptoms. It promises guaranteed results, refunds, and suggests trying a box at low prices with free samples and a booklet.
The M. E. church announces a Sunday schedule including Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning preaching at 11 a.m. class meeting at noon junior league at 4 p.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. and evening preaching at 8 p.m. Pastor Bloth B.R. Surra leads services.
An old advertisement promises a two day cure for la grippe using Broyo Quinine Tas with laxative. It claims druggists refund the money if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on every box priced at 25 cents.
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