Forger Reed Sentenced to One Year Hard Labor in Deer Lodge
Aled alias F G Reed pleaded guilty to forging and issuing false checks in Butte. Judge Donlan ordered one year at hard labor in Deer Lodge. Reed, noted for a bold scam involving a Tacoma clerk and a Portland hotel, showed no remorse and claimed rich relatives could settle his past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Reed
Reed
Donlan
Deer Lodge
Tacoma
Butte
Hogan
Dwyer
The Quickest Simplest Cough Remedy Plan
An advertisement touts a home cough syrup mixing granulated sugar, warm water, and Pine extract. It claims fast relief for coughs, croup, and bronchitis, using Pinex as the key ingredient with guaiacol richness. The plan promises satisfaction or money back and offers Pinex through The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childres
United States
Canada
The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Accomplice of Reed Named Burkenshaw Suspect
An unnamed accomplice linked to Reed is thought to be Burkenshaw, with authorities continuing to investigate his identity and role in the case. Further details remain undisclosed as inquiries proceed.
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Reed
Burkenshaw
Program of Features at Ansonia Theater
Manager Phil Levy presents a continuation of a first class program at Ansonia Theater for the week. The Two Specks head the bill with refined singing and dancing. The Brand of Evil, a two reel Beeaway feature, is set in India. Z La Feverie and St John perform a novelty sketch titled Hetty in the Lion's Den. Friday afternoon offers a ladies matinee and Saturday children receive new candy from Sweets candy factory in Salt Lake.
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Phil Levy
India
St. John
Hetty
Lion's den
Sweets Candy Factory
Salt Lake
Silver Bow county shows smallest land sale in state report
The annual land agent report notes Silver Bow county had the only state land sale of forty one hundredths of an acre for 16 dollars. At that pace an acre would cost 89 dollars. The county’s land, mainly mineral, is regarded as high class despite the tiny sale from 103,508.45 acres statewide, with an average price of 314.89 per acre.
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Silver Bow County
Silver Bow
Mayer’s free souvenir plate offer at Butte jeweler
Mayer’s, a leading Butte jeweler at 29 West Park, advertises free hand-painted plates to each customer. The plates are described as beautiful and highly sought after, previously shown in a department store window with a sale price of $1. The ad emphasizes the plate as a desirable gift for women and notes Riddell’s big picture sale is mentioned.
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Mayer
Mayer's
Butte
West Park
Riddell
Barnes King Finishes Payments on North Moccasin Mine
A report shows Barnes King Develop ment Company has cured indebtedness and expects a small profit from November. October production may drop as more ground opens, with work focused on raising from Norman tunnel level toward the surface and awaiting ore extraction and ventilation improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes-King
Barnes-King Development Company
Aite
North Moccasin
Barnes King Company
Wen
Norman
Iie Ie
Answers and Tax Figures From County and Panama Canal Questions
Question and answer record noting Silver Bow County tax intake about 1.12 million dollars for the fiscal year and inquiries into Montana counties taxes. Also details on 1900 Butt population 99 165 and Panama Canal cost estimates around 75 million dollars exclusive of French contract payment, with traffic readiness hoped for in 1915 and canal tolls quoted per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Montana
Butt
Panama Canal
Charity sewing event to aid Christmas distribution
The Marian works and crafts club plans a charity sewing session in the club rooms on Wednesday afternoon December 10. Garments to be distributed before Christmas. Ladies with old garments to donate or alter are urged to bring or send them. All members and friends invited. Thanks extended to neighbors who aided during illness and burial of a baby boy. Harry Perkins and family. John P. Gray, Idaho attorney, visited Butte as a private guest. not a business trip. Dr. Cowperthwaite listed at 7 and Little block, N W car, Park and Main, Ind., 2013. Res. 4154.
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Harry Perkins
Dr. Cowperthwaite
Little Block
N. W
Main
Ind
Uric Acid Poisoning and Kidney Weakness Warned
An old warning article warns that uric acid poisoning and Bright's disease begin with kidney weakness and can be fatal. It cites headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, and dull heaviness as early signs, then painful gravel, neuralgia, gout, and dropsy as progression. Dean's Kidney Pills are recommended as the proven remedy.
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Bright
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mrs Richardson Say Relief Found
Mrs J R Richardson of 217 Virginia Street Butte Montana reports longstanding kidney and back pain and fatigue. After trying many remedies she used Doan's Kidney Pills and says they did all she could ask, leading her to recommend them to others.
Associated Charities Work in Butte 1918 Report
The Associated Charities of Silver Bow county released a public record detailing aid to 986 people in 1918. It lists families helped, clothing and groceries distributed, shoes purchased, meals provided, and employment found, with total donations and expenditures. The appeal asks for citizen and organizational support, naming William Lutey as treasurer and outlining current funds and needs.
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Associated Charities
Butte
Ttes
Futte
Annions
William Lutey
Associated Charities of
Silver Bow County
Clinton H. Moore
J. R Wharton
Dorothy B. Johnston
William Jordan
J. R. Wharton
C. Jackman
Will James Kane
J. B. Savage
Christmas Gift Offer For Adoption Of A 22 Month Old Boy
Humane Defender P. J. Gilligan promotes a rosy cheeked blue eyed 22 month old boy for adoption as a practical Christmas gift. The child has lived with his grandmother but cannot be cared for properly and seeks a loving family. He is American born with a Sunny affectionate disposition and a good family record. Gilligan will provide further information to interested parties.
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P. J. Gilligan
Mttle
Gilligan
Governor proposes militia to close city lodge buffets
Portland Oregon December 9 Governor West offered to call out the militia to force the Elk and Moose lodges in the capital to close their clubroom buffets where admission is limited to members. Officials claimed Salem breweries delivered beer to residences and the lodges served liquor without licenses as saloon licenses are barred by a recent charter amendment awaiting court adjudication.
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Portland
Ore
West
Elk and Moose
Steves
Page
Salem
Wednesday Special at The Clothery Suit or Overcoat Sale
The Clothery at 31 North Main advertises an Wednesday special offering any 85 suit or overcoat for 27.50. Also notes attendance at the funeral of A D Alterton at Richards undertaking parlour in Newark and reports on Armand Megaro case with bond reduced and release.
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North Main
Newark
N. J
Rec
Armand Megaro
Marjorie Graff
Megaro
Resignation Requested in Spokane Case
Spokane report states United States District Attorney Oscar Cain received a request from Attorney General James H. McReynolds to resign. Cain, a Republican, will comply. The Interstate Commerce Commission inspected 74,000 locomotives last year, finding more than 48,090 defective.
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Spokane
Wash
United States District Attorney
Oscar Cain
James HB. McReynolds
Cain
Interstate Commerce Commission
Butte Shriners Plan Big Day with Officers Election
Butte Shriners schedule Wednesday events at Bagdad temple including an afternoon business session to elect officers for the year and an evening Shrine degree conferral on about 40 candidates from across the state. A banquet follows at o'clock with local talent and planned entertainment after.
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Bagdad Temple
Butte
Cr. Henderson
J. Emory’ Rheim
8. H. Greenwood
Malcolm Gillis
Dublin Dock Workers Agree to Resume Work
Dublin dockers end a temporary shutdown with a statement from the companies promising a reopening tomorrow. The Trades Union Council in London endorsed the settlement, averting a potential general sympathy strike across the British Isles. James Larkin’s followers, jailed for sedition then released, opposed the settlement. Glassy details of a Pittsfield, Massachusetts obituary fragment follow.
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Dublin
Trish Channel
Trades Union Council
London
Ac Mon
James Larkin
London Council
British Isles
Emphatic Tribute by Pioneer Miner
A Sacramento resident, A L Livingston, a veteran miner with California and Nevada interests, praises Plant Juice for stomach trouble and nervousness. He claims two years younger after using it, extolling the remedy and urging others to try it. Sold by Smith Dells Co in Anaconda and Newbro Drug Co in Butte.
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California
A. L. Livingston
Sacramento
Cal
Livingston
West
Nevada
Danderine Promise for Lustrous Hair and Hair Growth
An advertisement claims applying a moist cloth with Danderine through the hair cleanses the scalp and removes dust and oil. It promises light, wavy, abundant hair that looks young and soft, with potential hair growth after weeks of use and reduced dandruff, urging readers to buy a 23 cent bottle from drug stores.
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Knowleton
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Head Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for stuffed head and nasal congestion. It claims the product eases sneezing feverish symptoms and discharge, with a price of 35 cents, urging readers to quit nasal blowing and seek prompt relief only from Pape's.
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West Teas
Thornton Reed
Emer Frederickson
Justice
Curt
Victor Hat
Glen Smith
Hi College
Middle Western University
N Smith
Ansonia Theater
Nowrh
Questions
AHO Attorney
John P. Gray
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Gem State
Gray
Heyburn
Wallace
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Lizzie Block
N. W. Cor. Park and Main
Ern Woodine
A.D. Alterton
Richards
J.C. Freeman
Wrigley’s
Ayer
Butte Shriners
Sto Son
Pioneer
Cleveland
Ohio
Basra
Wys
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