Billings Memorial Library Nears Dedication
A free public library funded by Freederick Billings Jr. in Billings Montana is nearly complete with furniture to be installed. The Romanesque building uses local sandstone, Spanish tile roof, and copper cornice. 60 by 44 feet with 15 foot ceilings. A 1 mill city tax and private donations will fund books, and a dedication is planned next month with Billings and relatives expected from New York.
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Standard
Billings
Freederick Billings, Jr
New York
Frederick Billings
Northern Pacific Railway
Congregational Society
B& G. Bailey
T. D. O'Donnell
Hesper Farm
Parmly Billings
Yellowstone
Montana
Northern Pacific
Railway Company
Mabel Collins
Wedding to be held in Benton this September
Miss Johanna Lewis of 1513 Bryant Ave Minneapolis writes that Peruna restored her health after general debility from a cold. She describes dragging pains and nervous insomnia, says Peruna cured the cold, calmed nerves, renewed vigor, and led her to advise others to try it.
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Johanna Lewis
Bryant Ave
Minneapolis
Mion
Peruna
Peruna Asserted as Best Catarrh Remedy in Ads
Advertisers claim Peruna has no real rivals for catarrh and warn against substitutes. A Virginia fruit grower testifies his wife’s appetite and nerves improved after taking Peruna, while noting medical disbelief in competing remedies. Claims list hospitals doctors and numerous supporters.
Jack Kane Mixed Drinks for Kings and Royals
Jack Kane recalls twenty years as a refreshment broker and bartender at the Southern hotel bar. He served European sovereigns and met the Prince of Wales, later King Edward, while Buffalo Bill’s Wild West showed in London and Paris. The Royal visit included Queen Victoria’s era and a Paris fete for Carnot with notable guests including the shah of Persia.
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Jack Kane
Southern Hotel
Europe
Prince of Wales
Buffalo Bill
London
King Edward
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert F
Edward
Mr. Kane
Paris
Buffalo Hill
Victoria
Oscar
Sweden
George
Greece
Leopold
Belgium
William I
Germany
America
Champs Elysees
Carnot
Herr Oppenheimer
Baron Rothschild
Persia
Marshal MacMahon
Helena Social: Walker-Duer Wedding Planned Early September
Helena to Fort Benton event of social note as Harry L. Walker of Helena marries Miss Elizabeth Duer of Fort Benton in Episcopal ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. Robbins to perform. guests from across the state expected. After the ceremony the couple will tour and reside in Helena on return.
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The
Standard
Helena
Montana
Harry L. Walker
Elizabeth Duer
Fort Benton
Episcopal Church
Mr. Robbins
Fort. Benton
Helena Power & Light Company
Miss Duer
Charles E. Duer
It Required Nerve. Umbrella Theft in a Cafe
A New York Evening Post piece describes two men seeking an umbrella on a rainy night. The native boasts he could replicate cafe umbrella retrievals anywhere, while the other relies on chance, noting many cafes keep umbrellas by the bar rail.
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The
New York Evening Post
New Yorker
Twu
Testimonial Praises Effective Treatment Cure
A patient praises a remedy, saying it has done great good and provided more benefit than any other source. He recommends the treatment to others afflicted as he was, calling it a remedy to cure widespread suffering. The letter is signed by J. B. Colgan of 42 East Broadway, Butte, Montana.
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W. E. Birch
Peruna
J. B. Colgan
East Broadway
Butte, Mont
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Billings Memorial Library
Power OF the Library
Benton
Minneapolis, Minn
Afton
United States
Harry
M, A, McLaughlin
Colanie Sts
McLaughlin
Siecian
Cautio
Williams Mpa. CO
Bose Agents
Cleveland
Finlen-Media Drug Co
Butte, and Martin Drug Co
Anaconda
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