Postmaster General report outlines costs and reforms
The report details the 1905 postal year showing receipts of 31,983 and expenditures of 167,103, yielding a deficit of 116,672. It notes losses from cremageage and argues for conservative rural delivery expansion, reform of free matter handling, wage concerns for inspectors and clerks, and potential postal system modernization including foreign mail service and rail/fast freight improvements. It cites traffic growth, safety incidents, and calls for legislative support to protect veterans and adapt pay structures.
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Washington
Incec
Gen
Lotander
Service at large report shows 250000 with 1160 in Washington
The figure notes total service at large at 250000, with 1160 personnel assigned to the department in Washington. Expenditures listed reach 18,999,165 for the year.
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Washington
Farmers Institute Convened For Five Day Meeting In City
A state farmers institute begins a five day session at the city’s ball with programs by Prof E G Littlefield and Prof W W Wyde on Clover and Sugar Beets. Other talks cover household economies ethics of farming good roads and agricultural industries of western Indians with discussions led by J T Graham F Whiteside P B Moss and others.
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Park City
Ecores
Monnay
Altrese
E.G. Littefeid
The
Agricultural College
W. W. Wyle
Hozermmon
W. O. Ark
Miss Harkins
the Agricultural College
Fred Whiteside
Kalispell
J. T. Graham
Mérmand Simmons
Fu Mi Shaw
Uhr Orchard
Fred Whiter
P. B. Moss
Agricutiral Industries
Prof
Vol. Chestnut
W. W. Wytle
Kindness of Years Ago Amply Paid in Time
Denver, Dec 10. O Neill, long connected with the sheriff office, grew 732000 richer due to a man’s death and a will. George Garrity, once a ward of the county jail, died in Springfield, Massachusetts last spring. O Neill had cared for him after he was orphaned and poorly dressed. Garrity left Denver soon after, never loyal as a friend.
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Denver
Cola
Sheriff Office
Eile O'Neill
George Garrity
O'Neill
Garrity
Springfeld
Maes
Nla
Wistiiot
Nevada
Coun
Mat Ar
Gartily
Nott
O'Neil
Vi nal promotes health by a modern cod liver oil form
Vi nal claims to extract the medicinal essence of cod liver oil into a highly concentrated, grease free liquid. It asserts easy digestion for weak stomachs and strengthens the body to fight coughs colds and digestive issues, promising to cure ailments and restore appetite.
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Teava
Simith Drug Company
California Prune Wafers Claim Rapid Digestive Relief
An advert promotes California Prune Wafers as a gentle dissolvent and laxative to treat indigestion and stomach irritation. Claims promise relief from overeating, drug or alek-tees effects, and associated symptoms with a quick, painless process. Available as 100 wafers for 25 cents from listed drug firms in Montana and nearby towns.
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California
Smith Drug Co
Ansconda, Mont
Christie & Leys Co
Bulte, Mont
Death of David Scott in Butte hospital
David Scott, a longtime Deer Lodge County resident and prominent rancher, died yesterday at St James Hospital in Butte from complications tied to stomach trouble. He will be buried in Deer Lodge Tuesday noon, with Masons conducting the funeral. he was about 69, unmarried, with no known relatives in Anaconda, and a trusted neighbor and pioneer in the region.
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David Scott
Geer Lodge Valley
St. James’ Hospital
Butte
Scott
Deer Lodge
Masons
David Scott Wan Au
Deer Lodge County
Dempsey Creek
Krown
Anaconda
Muelther
Lee
Anacostia
Stage
The
Maconie Order
Motion Picture Battles Set New Photographic Standard
The article reviews improving boxing match films from Grifto to Reid-Nelson era, praising Ash- Daeleon reels as superior and epoch making in the history of motion photography. It notes earlier bouts by Meher-Choynski Jeffries-Sharkey Root-Gardner with lingering flaws, and reports the Reid-Nelson footage as flawless and superb. It adds production details and a theater showing at Margaret theater on Friday Dec 15, and ends with local notices about improvement district warrants and a city treasurer seal.
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Shawn
Grifto
Walter Campbell
Meher-Choynski
Carson
Cayners
Jack Root
George Gardner
Port Fiie
Reid-Nelson
Ube
J. W. Coffrath
Calma (Cal
Keppler Jewelry Co dominates city scene and events
Keppler Jewelry Co dominates local notices with sales and promotions for watches diamonds and optical services. Mentions meetings at Eastern Star and skating events at Coy's and Roach & Smith's with other small business notes and a social visit by Frank Carton in Butte.
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Eeatern Star
Keppler Jewelry Co
Barney & Barry Akates
Coy's
Flotat @eoigns
Roach & Smith's
Fine Watches
Anaconda Hod and Gun club hosts trap shooting and local notices
Readable fragments describe the Anaconda Hod and Gun club trap shooting day with attendance by E H McGivern and Constable Bacharach, local business listings, a birth notice for Mr and Mrs E H Hamilton, and upcoming community events including a Baptist church sale and Norwegian Lutheran dinner. Mentions of Washes beer popularity and local personalities like F Contarr and Judge Neal appear amid miscellaneous ads and notices.
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Hartley
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Price
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Yarley
Canelor
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Munte
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Stagg’s
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Yeater
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Gabriel Terkla
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Barney & Derry
Fae & Snydee
Roard & Sentth
Mickey
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ABC
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Santa Claus
Kip
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Verherekmoes
East Park
E. H. Hamilton
E. H. McGivern
Constable Bacharach
Swan Anderton
Winston
F. Contarr
Livingston Merné
W. Ri Aden
Alten Golf Mining Company
Misa Mulhern
Scranton
Miss Hay
This City
P. J. Parker
D. J. Delaney
Montana Tel
H. Smith
State Sportsmens' Association
Anaconda Hod and Gun Club
Peter McTesque
Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Park and
Cherry
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Norwegian Lutheran Church
Deweynal
Dudisk
Sylte
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Nadbrod
Wale
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James W. Coffroth
Fresenta
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Britt-Nelson
Colma
City Drug Co
Fee
Empire Theater
Charles M'Kenzid
Daly Bank and
BG & Kons Matetane
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E. Fark
Resporehiie Seapital
Agen
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Minneapolis
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Chicago
A. M Fenton
Helena, Mont
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Portland
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St. Louis
Colorado
BUITE
Aloeger
Worth Alam Street
Wilson
North Coast Limited
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Pacific Fo
Alder
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Porly Lees Iy
Cook Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
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Fiplenas Butte
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