Eight hour day for Great Falls bartender movement grows
The Great Falls Leader notes a campaign led by weary bartenders and supporters to shorten bar shifts to eight hours. It cites long twelve hour days, calls for solidarity, and hints at political backdrop as Charley Clark and Will travel amid Montana political speculation for next year’s term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Bill Martin
Horiato
James
Charley Russell
Yvessir
Fallach
Johnny
Clark
Charley Clark
Young Will
Montana
Treasure State
Railroad President Hunted For Lodging In Ditch Tale
Kalispell Inter Lake recounts L W Hill of Great Northern joking about his misadventure after his car stalled en route from Helena to Great Falls. He sought food and shelter at a farmhouse, mistaken for a tramp, and was later found by his brother Walter. The anecdote ends with a nudge that he try waiting at a railroad siding without telegraph offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell Inter Lake
L. W. Hill
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
Helena
Great Falls
Walter
Montana Climate Praised Over Eastern Summers
The Madison County Monitor extols Montana’s winter climate as superior to eastern heat and pneumonia risks. It contrasts eastern summers that kill many with Montana residents sleeping soundly, praising the state for its mild, healthful conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Monitor
East
Montana
Energy and citizen drive shape city growth in the Northwest
A New York man touring the Northwest says prosperous cities rise from citizen energy and capital rather than natural resources. He argues that interior Pacific Northwest towns often lack resources, yet energy from residents fuels growth and advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg Mail
New York
Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Immigrant tension in Melstone shooting incident
In Forsyth Journal, a deputy sheriff was shot during a clash with individuals described as European dregs opposing American workers. The piece argues such violence is common in large centers, condemns this immigrant grouping, and asserts that only the right kind of immigrants are desired in Eastern Montana, warning employers they may face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth Journal
Europe
Melstone
Montana
Clark plans to seek US Senate seat again
Reports from several weeks suggest W. A. Clark is preparing to return to the United States Senate to fill the term of Thomas H. Carter, with newspapers intermittently hinting at the possible move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pony Express
W. A. Clark
United States Senate
Thomas H. Carter
the News
Washington farmers warned by smooth swindler fish tale
The Billings Gazette quotes Federal Judge Lewis of Colorado noting courts can’t always protect fools from losing money to swindlers offering cheap loans with a one percent application fee. The piece warns farmers that trusting strangers over local bankers is folly, branding the scheme a clear fish tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings Gazette
Washington
Lewis
Colorado
Curtis backs commission plan for Yellowstone management
William F. Curtis touring Yellowstone advocates placing the park under a congressional commission. He notes current Interior Department control leads to recurring ideas, confusion, and wasteful expense. Court’s idea is seen as favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Columbus
William F. Curtis
Yellowstone Park
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Helena merchants co operative delivery system opens
The Missoula Herald reports Helena launches a merchants cooperative delivery system. It claims economy and four daily deliveries to homes, instead of the former once or twice. All but two Helena merchants have taken stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Helena
Woman Hosts Dinner Party for Her Pet Monkey
A Massachusetts woman announces a dinner party to honor her pet monkey. The write up notes that the event will likely be enjoyed, humorously remarking on the evolution gap between the guest of honor and his guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings Journal
Massachusetts
Virginia City Notes Reflect Regional Business and Social Movements
Special correspondence reports H Dr Mills new Harrison Milling manager plans to start a mill in Harrison as wheat harvest nears. Also notes Rev Paul Adams, Montana Wesleyan vice president, at Helena, and other locals including mining, land sale, and a bear hunting anecdote from Meadow Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Virginia City
H. Dr. Mills
Harrison Milling Company
Harrison
Mills
Foley, Minn
Paul M. Adams
Nev
John Reed
Canada
Mr. Reed
Goldfield
We.l
Laurin
the Adams
Madison State Bank
J. F. Thomas
Dupuis Ranch
W. H. A. Johnson
Sheridan Real Estate
Thomas
J. F. Beardsley
William T. Parkison
Apex
Granite Mountain Mining Company
St. Louis
W. 8. Duncan
Julian A. Knight
Twin Bridges
Frank Smith
Ed Hoffman
Ss. J. Gainan, Jr
Maple Creek
Marvin Abbott
Butte
Mr. Abbott
Eva Trenerry
Boulder Notes Aged Mrs Rogers Visits, Family News
Boulder Iowa notes report Mrs Amelia Thompson and daughter Alberta returned from Kansas City after a visit begun last June. Mrs John Linn of Elkhorn spends the week in Boulder with relatives. Miss Mabel Foster from Iowa City leaves for Tacoma Washington to join city schools for the coming year. Mrs J K Rogers of Ketchum Idaho arrives to handle business matters. She is 72 and joined her husband at a hay ranch two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Boulder
Amelia Thompson
Alberta
Kansas City
John Linn
Elkhorn
Mabel Foster
Iowa City
Iowa
Marcella Hoopes
Coast
Tacoma
Wash
J. K. Rogers
Ketchum
Idaho
Classified Want Ad Rates and Instructions
Want ads in the Standard priced by word per insertion. No ad under one line. Six ordinary words equal one line, ten lines per inch. Replies sent to the Standard and must present a card at the Standard office to receive responses. Light-faced display type used on Want Page at regular rates.
Employment ads mix in Montana and Idaho area
Classified notices from Butte Missoula Spokane and Anaconda seek workers and professionals. Listings include cooks washers bookkeepers coatmakers solicitors miners and a four percent front avenue motor school ad with high graduate placement but limited supply. Wages offered and contract terms vary by job. Short notices urge inquiries at local addresses and offices.
Furnishings wanted and rooms sought in Butte notice
Classified items show requests for furniture buyers and sellers in Butte plus rental needs. Listings include two unfurnished housekeeping rooms or small flat, five room modern houses, ranch eggs, and eggs in quantity. Also land notice listing a homestead entry preference in Montana with dates and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M
Standard
Butte
West Slide
Chequamegon
Loans and jobs in Butte advertise wide range
A clipped classified page offers loans from Smith & Shewe Co and other lenders at 8 percent or higher on real estate or personal sums. Also listings seek a local cook, a stenographer, a man to sell trees, and energetic nursery salesmen with wages and territory details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Shewe Co
Edwy
Butte
McRae & Solveson
W. Park
Slemons & Booth
Silver Bow Block
Oreston Nursery Co
Salem
Ore
Private hospital and local services listed in Butte
Mrs Walmer midwife 427 S Main Butte Dr Leese chiropodist 2 Pennsylvania block Butte Ind phone 5692 For sale three room and six room houses and lot 1314 Gallatin Butte Lost elk tooth between Broadway and Granite on Main Finder return to Hat Box 10 North Wyoming Butte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin
Harbour Block
Butte
Ladies’ Private
Walmer
S. Main
Leese
Pennsylvania Block
Ind
Broadway
Granite On Main
North
Wyoming
Notice to Creditors Estate of James Healy
Notice is given by the administratrix Maggie Healy of the estate of James Healy deceased to creditors and all who have claims. Claims must be shown within four months after the first publication and filed at 1001 East Third Street Anaconda Deer Lodge Montana. Dated August 4 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge National Forest
Montana
United States
United States Land Office
Melena
Mont
Ney
M. M
A. Deslauriers
Anaconda
R. Proudfit
General Land Office
Jesse RB. Wilson
Secretary of the Interior
James Healy
East Third Street
Deer Lodge
Maggie Healy
Losses Hit J B Reynolds as San Pedro Fire Destroys Furniture Store
Friends of J B Reynolds, once owner of Boulder hot springs, report a heavy loss from the San Pedro California fire that destroyed his large furniture store. Loss totals reach 15000 with about 5400 insured. Reynolds left Boulder five years ago after making money in real estate. Col William Trotter and wife of Lewiston, visiting their daughter Mrs Hattie Holmes, have been ill but hope for recovery. Want ads offered as real estate brokers with very low fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvriends
J. B. Reynolds
Boulder Hot Springs
San Pedro
Cal
Reynolds
Boulder
Col
William Trotter
Lewistown
Hattie Holmes
Also Mentioned on This Page
the State Press
Cake OF the Park
Co-Operative Delivery
Virginia City Notes
George S. Watkins
Madison Valley
John Watkins
Lawson, Mo
James S. Gordon
Meadow Creek
Mr. Gordon
Bruin
Boulder Notes
Motor System Colleges
Front Ave
Spokane
Fort Missoula
Arizona St
Bell
N. Excelsior
Parson's
Paul Brown
Tatlor
Dillon
M. J. Housman
Trans-Missouri
Mranehman
KR. A. Johnstone
Cheyenne
Wyo
Buffalo Whim
Moler Barber College
Commercial St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Fir Street
Pittsmont
State Savings Building
Wellcome & Peckover Co
East Broadway
the Bailey L.& R.co
Granite Street
Bell Tvx
K. of
Hall
James Tallack
Walkerville, Mont
National Forest
Penwell Commission Co
Harlowton
Penwell
PEN Well Commission CO
Tolman
Simon Bank
JS W. Park
Bailey L. & R. Co
E. Granite
Wilson & Smith CO
Owsley Block
R. A. Johnstone
W. H
Dillon Steam Laundry
W. Broadway
Gin
West Park St
D. K
East Park
Energevic
Albany Nurseries
Albany
Choice Liberty
James Hughes
West Granite
Salt Lake
South Main St
W. V. Lawlor
Case & CO
West Broadway
Murray Hotel
Wisdom, Mont
T. J. Murray
Belgrade Hotel
Belgrade
Park St
Southwest Corner
Main and
Galena Sts
Jerry Mullins
North Main St
Geo. W. Peterson
Mitchell
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Arizona
Orchar
Julian Smith
Fred Burgmann
Butte Machinery Company
Feldman
Camp 1
Tham
N. Emmet
Butte Fur. Exchange
Fremont
P. O
S. Jackson
West Silver
U. S
Conrad-Valier Project
W. M. Wayman
Walier
Security Bank
Minneapolis
Minn
Mercury
Call Bell Phone
Jacques
Deer Lodge Valley
Smoke District
Need & Molby
N. Main
A. B., Standard
East Second Street
Reed & Molby
Bitter Root Valley
George W. Peterson
Rombauer CO
Granite St
Good Street
Standard, Butte
M. E. Mayer
N. Montana
Idaho St
Saecond
Albemarle
Granite
Columbia Block
Lexington Block
W. Galena
West Side
A. X., Standard
M. & B. Block
Lynch Block
Rogers
Park
W. Quarts
W. Main
Cherry
Copper
Bath
Galena
Platinum
Rrunner Aern
Chestnut St
Farrell St
Buffalo St
Clear Grit Terrace
N. Jackson St
North Jackson St
J. W. Marshall
N. Washington
Phoenix Block
C. Herman
Ostrich Feather Works
Big Rock Creek
Daigle’s
Bonita
Park, Butte
Butte Stove Repair Co
Lind & Murray
KE. Park
Psaaa Ene
Mattie “Calder Rutledge
Colorado St
Butte. S
Parisian
Clark Block
Lawlor
W. Lawlor
Estey
Butte Account Health
Wyoming Street
S. Jackman Co
Butte, Mont
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