Money on a strike says a Butte man
An old time mining operator in Butte says capital will stay tight until tariff and currency measures pass. William H. Graham, a veteran Montana Idaho Arizona miner, explains money is held back while Congress delays and voters favored reform, with Graham citing past projects and regional holdings.
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Congress
Wilson
Senate
Butte
City
Idaho
William H. Graham
Mr. Graham
Montana
Arizona
Colfax
Wash
Graham
Daye
Anaconda
Marcus Daly
Wise Investments
Some Observations by the Wanderer
A Wanderer notes a chance social invite on a fine day. He asks a lady friend to ride to the gardens, learning she has no engagement and agreeing after she goes home to dress. The exchange showcases casual gallantry and social pacing.
Miner pay a sure shot at Ana conda mine
A conversation notes the Ana conda mine employs around a thousand men while contrasting their wages with bookies at the track. The miners’ pay is described as a “sure shot,” implying steady earnings compared with gambling winnings.
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Anaconda
Women at pawn shops spark bets at Montana tracks
Open season for women in pawn shops thrives as Butte races draw 30 day action and Anaconda meeting boosts business. A woman pawned a diamond ring, received cash and a redeemable slip, while wives and husbands clash over money rights amid upbeat betting scenes at the track.
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Butte
Anaconda
Groeneveld Prepares Summer Trip to Table Bays Flathead Lake
Rev E J Groeneveld plans a two to three week summer stay at Table Bays on Flathead lake's west shore about 20 miles from Polson. He travels with modest goods including 2 dollar pants and a dustless shirt, bringing a motor boat auto and 65 acres with 2000 feet lake frontage.
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E. J. Groeneveld
Table Bays
Flathead Lake
Polson
Groeneveld
Marshall Wells seeks balance from Schatzlein Paint for $322.53
The Marshall Wells Hardware Co of St. Louis filed suit against the Charles Schatzlein Paint Co to recover a balance of $322.53 on merchandise sold in May 1913. The original bill was nearly double the claimed amount.
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Marshall Wells Hardware Company
St. Louis
Charles Schatzlein Paint Company
Trains Leave B A P Depot on Morning Trips
Trains depart the B A P depot at 9 40 am and 2 pm returning from Anaconda at 6 35 pm. Round trip fare is 1 dollar. Tickets are valid on all trains.
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Raves Anaconda
Adyvy
Unique Tailoring Ad Offers Weekly Suit Pressing
One suit pressed weekly for 2 dollars per month plus delivery to Butte and suburbs. Unique Tailoring at 128 West Granite advertises home service. Also offers men shirts at 1.85 to 3.00 value and Boucher's semi annual cleanup sale at 87-39 West Park Street.
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Butte
Unique Tailoring Company
West Granite
Ady
Suits for Boys and Young Men Drastically Reduced
For Every Boy and Young Man offers suits originally priced from 4.00 to 15.00 now selling at 1.95 to 7.50. Sizes range from 21 percent to 17 years.
Boys Knickerbocker Pants and Accessories Sale Prices
Boys knickerbocker pants in navy serge, corduroy, and mixtures sized 5 to 16 years now 69c from 1.00. Keystone rompers and regular Dress wear items offered. Tie grades cut to 69c and 1.00 items to 79c. Fine blouse waists 75c. Hats drop to 95c and canvas styles from 75c to 36c. Savings of a dime today at sale prices.
Women's knitwear sale includes vests and umbrella pants
Feature item today presents long sleeve vests and lace trimmed umbrella knee pants in sizes 4 to 6 at 25c per garment. Black cotton petticoats priced 98c to 3.00, offered in sateen or cotton taffeta, well made and neatly finished.
Enjoyable outing by Trinity Sunday School picnic at Warm Springs
Trinity Sunday school held its annual picnic on Thursday with a large crowd traveling by morning train to Warm Springs. The event featured a perfect day of field sports, including a boys victory over the elders 4 to 1 in baseball, and a long list of running and novelty events with multiple winners across age groups and genders.
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Trinity Sunday School
Warm Springs
Doble
Alfred Staples
Charles Staples
Pengilley
Byron Davies
Johnny Trevithie
Kennett Harris
Running high jump winners named for two age groups
In boys track meet for field events Melvin Johnson wins the under 14 running high jump while James Harris takes the over 14 division. Both performances highlighted the day's events with Johnson and Harris earning top marks in their age categories.
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Florence Hocking
Marfeld Hester
Nella Martin
Emma Ralph
Carrie Hocking
Milton Brown
Lamar Doull
Melvin Johnson
Edward Stevens
Hazel Davey
Myrtle Harris
Garfield Harris
Willie Bawden
Pearl Davey
Bessie Warren
Willie Gilbert
James Harris
Chrissy Laven
Minnie Ralph
Staples
M. H. Brown
Sarah Gilbert
Lauretta Staples
W. H. Johns
Ida Warren
Bessie Laven
Charles Staples
Three Years to Learn the Unison Dance Romance
Daniel Morris and George Moon practiced a famed unison dance for three years in London pantomime mines. They locked in a room and trained for hours before premiering the piece to the public. The routine, performed in perfect unison, drew instant acclaim and a public furore.
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Daniel Morris
George Moon
London
Drury Lane
Train Route and Sale Advertisement in One Notice
Train leaves B and A depot at 7. Leaves Georgetown at 5 p m. Arrives Butte at 7 35 p m round trip price two dollars. Adv. 2toc for men's linen finish full size handkerchiefs one cent values Boucher's twenty sixth semi annual cleanup sale 37 39 West Park street Adv.
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Georgetown
Butte
Boucher
West Park Street
Fashion ribbon and accessory sale at bargain prices
A catalog of discounted items including ribbons, silk bands, dress shields, dust caps, hosiery, hair nets, linen handkerchiefs with initials, white crochet bags, chamoisette gloves, children's hose supporters, pearl buttons, and Shamrock thread. Prices range from 5 to 19 cents, with many items offered at bulk or bulk-like deals.
Dainty white lingeries in many styles on sale
A display of delicate lingerie in white and softly colored styles is offered at prices up to 3.50 each. The collection emphasizes dainty fabrics and refined details for daily wear or special occasions.
Spokane committee approves Butte ornamental lighting system
A Spokane delegation including Arthur D. Jones and John W. Graham toured Butte’s Main Street and the court house lights and praised the ornamental system as attractive and safe. They plan to recommend it on returning to Spokane and expect contract bids for 200 lights before the holiday rush, after also viewing Montana Power lighting plants.
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Spokane
Wash
Butte
Arthur D. Jones
John W. Graham
Waldo G. Paine
M. C. Osborn
W. ©. Pierce
Washington Power Company
State of Washington
Montana
Main
Montana Power Company
Sons of Hermann Picnic at Glen This Sunday
Sons of Hermann hold a picnic at Glen on Sunday August 20 with a special train departing Butte at 7 00 a m and returning Glen at 7 30 p m All welcome events include sports and a round trip rate of one dollar Adv
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Glen
Butte
Narrow motorcycle crash on Third street ends without injuries
John Yerrin rode east on Third street when he failed to slow for Utah avenue. He collided with a southbound street car near the corner, leapt clear just before impact, and escaped unharmed. He refused to give his name, blaming his own speed. He rooms in the Mantle Clock.
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John Yerrin
Third Street
Utah Avenue
B. A. Vaughn
Verrin
Feet feel better with shoes at West Park street Ady
An advertisement urges readers to buy shoes or Oxfords at a shop on 130 West Park Street. The tease promises better fit and comfort, attributed to Ady, the shopkeeper.
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Everybody's
West Park Street
Ady
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Springs New
Korncesy
Hennessy
Merly
Kayser
Trinity
Russia
All Oxfords
Sons of Hermann
Chashes
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