Fierce forest fires threaten Wallace and surrounding timber
Signals come from Idaho and Montana that large timber fires rage along the divide with walls of smoke over Wallace and near Wardner. Firefighters battle three days to save mines and timber on the Joe river and Snowstorm flame area. Railroads on the Montana side face danger as fires threaten town outskirts and surrounding hills.
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Missoula
Coeur d’Alenes
Idaho
Montana
Wallace
Lookout Mountain
Lemire
Joe River
Flagler
Wardner
Old Argentine mine to be worked again
Wallace August dispatch notes the old Argentine mine near Wallace now called the Butte and Wallace mine will resume work. Samuel I. Treloar reports survey plans by John H. Nordquist to drive a crosscut tunnel to reach the ore shoot at about 1,000 feet depth. Directors will decide on resuming operations with Bond and others referenced in prior exploitation.
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Wallace
Butte & W
Samuel I. Trelnar
Hutte
Buttemen
John H. Nordquist
Hag
Bond
Butte
Friends Show Sympathy for Bereaved Family
Missoula August 12 Funeral services for Florence Fitzgerald the five year old daughter of Dr and Mrs Thomas A Fitzgerald drew a large crowd. The child who died after a graceful accident at Mietoria lace Thursday was a general favorite with all who knew her and her loss deeply felt by many in the community.
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Missoula
Florence
Thomas A. Fitzgerald
Mietoria
Cuticura Remedies Endorsed by Physician Reader
A physician testifies to eczema cure using Cuticura Remedies noting long use of Cuticura Resolvent and Soap with success where others failed. He states sixteen years of medicine practice and grants permission to publish this endorsement dated May 24, 1905 from St Louis Missouri.
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Maryland
Fisher
Ft. Tremain
Louis
G. M. Fisher
St D
Big Poo
Cuticura THE SET Complete Treatment for Every Humor
Complete 1 dollar treatment for pimples scrofula and skin diseases. Bathe affected parts with warm water and Cuticura Soap to cleanse and soften. apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe irritation. take Cuticura Resolvent Pills to purify the blood. One set often suffices from infancy to old age.
Electric Light Company Moves Missoula Substation
Missoula Aug 13 report says the Missoula Light and Water Company will relocate its electric light substation and offices to a building south of the First National Bank block. The move includes installing a turbine from the Bonner plant and reworking wiring as power supply is shifted closer to the city during construction.
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Missoula
Inch
Bonner
Fone Nerve
Se Alee
Hes
Mendat
Death toll from sudden cholera infantum shock trip
A clarification of events describes a fatal cholera infantum on a pleasure tour. Mourning tributes appeared as testimony marked by mourners including Joyce, David Terighgon Stewart, Robert Stews, Kenneth Rosa, Prod. J. Bickley, and George Stewart, with arrangements at the Epurcos church.
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MM. Joyce
David Terighgon Stewart
Robert Stews
Fart
Kenneth Rosa
J. Bickley
Row George Stewart
Epurcos
Chirsh
Horseshoers Disagree Over Working Hours
A dispute arose between three apprentice horseshoers and master horseshoers over shift length. The journeymen demanded nine hours, seeking work from 9 am to 6 pm, while the masters wanted 7 am to 3 pm. After a noon halt, the journeymen returned to work on Wednesday following a settlement.
McGibbon Returns From Coast Visit
Miskoule Aug 12 Sherwood McGibbon prominent mining man came back yesterday from a lengthy tour in the California district. New avioresort of his time was seen Fuso counts Cal. McGibbon also shows interest in a large iron mine in Winks, bonded by local capitalists near operations for its erection.
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Miskoule
Sherwood McGibbon
California
Cal
Ste
McGibbon
Missoula Notes Report City and Regional Happenings
Misso ula notes cover a series of city and regional items including visits by Colling and Wallace, hotel registrations for J L Small and wife from Wallace, Eugene Carroll’s trip from Butte to his Stevensville ranch, and James D Corbett with Judge Hayes heading to Copper Cliff mines above Bonita. Also noted are a windstorm at Orchard Homes with fallen shade trees, timber and stone land entries by Mary Amans and Abraham Mayo, and health updates on William Schuh of Philipsburg. Sandford Buck leaves for Anaconda to head Bell Telephone office, with local friends expressing regret. Butte mentioned in passing as a vise.
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Willian Hayes
Copper Cliff
Bonita
Tce
Mary Amans
St. Regis
Abraham H. Mayo
Henderson
William Schuh
Philipsburg
Sandford Buck
Anaconda
Sill
Bell Telephone Companir
Buck
Butte
Colored man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charge in Thomport
Frank Perkins, colored, arrested at Thomport, Mississippi, was arraigned before Justice Phillips in Missoula on a grand larceny charge and pleaded not guilty. His trial was scheduled for 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon. Also note an advertisement for bakery goods at Reilly's.
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Missoula
Frank Perkins
Thomprort
Phillips
Tax Levy Fixed by Commissioners in Missoula
Tax levy set by county commissioners for Missoula announced with details on the budget and appropriations. Local officials confirm levy amount, tax rate, and affected services as part of the annual fiscal plan.
County commissioners set 1008 tax levy in Missoula
Missoula August 13 county commissioners met to finalize the 1008 levy. The plan calls for 2 mills for state taxes, 1.5 mills for bounty taxes, 1.5 mills for stock inspector and detective, 4 mills for school inspector and detective, 4.5 mills for stock preservation indemnity, and 1.5 mills for the general fund. County funds include 8 mills for poor relief, 1.5 mills for sinking, 4.0 mills for contingent, 2.0 mills for general fund, and 1.0 mill for county free high school. The total levy for the city is 32 mills.
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Missoula
Rego
Equaliaath
Sheen
Disease as Crime Editorial Sparks Controversy
An editorial argues disease should be criminalized, countered by emphasis on compassion for overworked housewives. It notes medical warnings about pelvic disorders and stresses treatment access, urging readers to consider the social toll of illness and the need for care rather than punishment.
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Putas Maxaciin
Wodersie
Pier Maiel Adener
Sampe
Dre
Phere Buftale
Pierce
S.S.S
Western Lamber Company Petition Items Missing
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a petition from Western Lamber Company and related sections. Key entities include Miswocke Leah and NenK with mentions of postal or corporate acts. The text is unclear but indicates an exception and a portion pertaining to xumne scrip hints without full context.
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Stern Lamber Postal Voleraph
Campatty Toon
Western Lamber Company
Sanac Mhl
Receiver Coleman Seeks Twelve Thousand Dollars
In Missoula district court a suit by Peck & Con, former partners of a now closed firm, seeks 12000 from the Ana dor Ralinas company for federal merchandise and supplies. The complaint cites two bills totaling 120000? and 60 daily for Wardle men on a railway construction contract, plus an attachment writ and $10000 bond, with service planned in Avindor.
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Missoula
Ans
Peck & Con
Antedor
Ana Dor Ralinas Company
Shila
Wardle
Dune
Azalase
Avindor
Municipal Ownership Alive in City Campaign
The article reports active municipal ownership sentiment in Missoula, noting aldermen’ s support for a Light and Water company purchase of the city’s plant and water supply. It covers ordinances, district improvements, a new street project on Huggins Avenue, and actions by the mayor, city clerk, and committees on contracts, sprinkling districts, and park land conveyances.
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Mienouty
Foulare
Peter
Campanytin
Terraular
Ila
Charles Webster Dead in Seattle
Charles Webster son of Mr and Mrs George Webster of Seattle died early this morning in Seattle after recent illnesses. He spent his youth in Missoula and began life in local public schools. The Webster family is well known and mourners include Emily relatives and many friends.
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Missouta
Charles Webster
George Webster
Seattle
Charlee Webster
Missoula
Beatles
Guinter
Alt. Webster
Hey
Emily
Missouri man arrested after disturbance on West Front street
Avery Wittham Cave was arrested this evening by police on disturbance of the peace charges after an alleged drunken altercation on Mun street. He reportedly resisted officers and struck a policeman, with friends causing a scene before the arrest.
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Missouri
Avery Wittham Cave
Tee
Front
Mun Street
Derby of 1841 Fraud Exposed as Running Rein Fraud
A London tale recounts the 1841 Derby dispute where Running Rein defeated by trainer Fraud. the case against Mr Wood and Colonel Peel leads to an inquiry. The court clash centers on whether Maccabbenus or Running Rein legitimately won, with horse hiding and accusations of horse stealing.
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London
Ise
Saddler
Quer
Mant
Colonel Peel
Orland
Wood
Weatherby
Mr. Wood
Maccabbenus
Charles Tichetson
Lord George Bentinck
Peel
Baron Alderaan
Westminster
Mab
Duncan
Howe
Haron Alderson
Central Criminal Court
Ood
Orlando
Golden trout of Volcano Creek Named World’s Finest
National Geographic notes the Volcano Creek golden trout in California’s Sierra region is unmatched in flavor and rarity. Dr. Evermann warns of extermination risk and Roosevelt urges California to protect it, with artificial propagation and transplanting proposed to save the species. Baker City reports a masked robbery at a saloon netting about 200 dollars, while Missoula notes Lige Whaten and Waller arrested in a West Front Street incident with Waller released on recognizance.
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National Geographic
Barton W. Evermann
Aeherles
High Sierras
California
Volcano Creek
Roosevelt
Exermann
Baker City
Ore
Xaloon
Missoula
Lige Whaten
Col Ored
Bil Waller
West Front Street
Waller
Davis
Neighbors at Bonner Face Serious Trouble
Missoula reports a complaint sworn before the county attorney charging Steven Churchill with second degree assault. The complaint will be filed with Justice Phillips by morning. The accused and complainant live at Romer, where the incident left the witnessing party with a badly bruised face. Also mentions Victor Curlew mine inspection and shaft development of about 200 feet.
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Missoula
Aus
Corn
Murphy
Steven.urchill
Justice Phillips
Romer
Prday
William Walsh
Neae
Victor
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Booster Ad
An old style booster ad for Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy touts its reliability for colic and diarrhea, claims thousands of testimonials, physician use, and life-saving potential, and asks readers to buy now for a quarter.
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Chamberlain’s
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