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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
4
An advertisement note states that the paper is entered at Dillon and transmitted as second class mail. It lists Pr Fisher of San Francisco as the authorized newspaper advertising agent and notes the paper is kept on file in this office.
The Madisonian urges Beaverhead county mine owners to consider leasing to avoid gophering and boost profits. Leasers work for themselves, increasing effort and efficiency, while their royalties cover deterioration and taxes. A trend of others leasing idle mines is noted, with examples from Madison county and commentary on political figures in the region.
A New York reception for an American admiral drew the nation’s largest salute to a hero. The admiral said he was humbled by the lavish tribute and did not realize the extent of the welcome awaiting him as governors and troops from several states prepared to greet him. The Pony Sentinel expands as a testament to local enterprise with ads and editor Noyes lauded for the paper’s quality. Dillon city bonds for electric light and water works sold at par to the First National Bank of Butte for four percent, signaling strong finances.
A string of quips and observations on local life and public figures. Notes reference Billy Bryan, Farmer Woodchuck, a Beans suitor, and a mock stockyard image of Dillon. The piece jokes about cantaloupe cures, Boston cow paths, a sternum injury chart, Paris Exposition apathy, and the labor value of dimes.
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by internal use, claiming it acts on the blood and mucous surfaces to root out the disease. Proponents offer $100 for any failing case and invite testimonials, listing F. W. Duke ny & Co of Toledo Ohio as sellers with Druggists stocking the product. Hall's Family Pills are also promoted.
In a terse note the article highlights a specific event or development linked to Georgia. It emphasizes a targeted action or decision with local relevance and mentions parties connected to the matter. The piece conveys a focused, matter of fact update in period newsroom tone.
A special city council session awarded the $75,000 electric light and water works bonds to First National Bank of Butte after bids at par. State Treasurer Collins and Poindexter contested. lithographing costs $150 and legality may be tested in court. Electric bonds redeemable after two years or in ten. water bonds 10-205. Funds available October 2 with $15,000 extra water bonds.
First Baptist Church lists Sunday times for worship Bible school and youth meetings with seasonal evening schedule changes from May to October. M E Church announces Sunday school class and multiple services plus a Rom an series on Esther and Romans. A social by Epworth League is planned for Oct 6 with fancy costumes and 25 cent tickets. Also notes a ranch for sale twelve miles north of Dillon and a post office notice of uncalled letters with several names listed.
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