State Editorial Comment on Montana Christmas Editions
Montana weekly papers and their Christmas supplements receive praise for quality and variety. Specific editions highlighted include the Treasure State Helena Livingston Enterprise Valley County News Glasgow Inland Empire Moore Stevensville Register Lewistown Daily News and Roundup Record with descriptions of covers illustrations and notable articles and photographs.
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Montana
Treasure State of
Helena
Livingston Enterprise
Valley County News of
Glasgow
Inland Empire of
Moore
Stevensville Register
Daily News
T. B. Butler
Treasure State
Charles M. Russel
Great Falls
Santa Claus
Livingston
Valley County News
Indlana Empire
Bitter Root
Anthony Ravalli
Stevensville
Lewistown
Musselshell
Great Falls quarries seek Capitol plum during extra session
As the legislature convenes next Monday, quarry owners near Great Falls challenge the Columbus interests over the plum area, risking a reversal of expected outcomes in the extra session and a joke on the Columbus people who organized it.
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Kalispell Inter Lake
Columbus
Great Falls
Capitol
Christmas gift frenzy harms joy and finances
The piece argues that continual overspending to outdo others in giving gifts turns Christmas into a time of financial strain and unhappy people, instead of universal joy and goodwill. It warns that the custom of rushing into bankruptcy to outdo one another undermines the season's true happiness.
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Red Lodge
Explorer's polar claim fuels debate on Mt McKinley expedition
The Missoula Herald notes that some believe Tr. Cook’s mental state deteriorated in isolation, returning to Denmark convinced of discovery. When not for charges about the Mt McKinley expedition, the piece suggests the explorer may not have intended to mislead the public about his polar journey.
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Missoula
Tr. Cook
Lonely Wastes
Denmark
Mt. Mckinley
Dr Cook accused again over Mt McKinley fake scheme
The Great Falls Leader cites critics who call his alleged acts mental hallucinations and argues Dr Cook profited from a Mount McKinley fraud. The piece urges silence on the topic to avoid further embarrassment.
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Great Falls
Dr. Cook
Mt. McKinley
Cook polar claim rejected by Copenhagen committee
The Livingston Post notes the University of Copenhagen committee debunked Dr. Frederick Cook’s April 26 1908 pole claim. It states Cook did not reach the pole and condemns him as a monumental faker while praising his demeanor in the Cook Peary controversy.
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Livingston Post
Frederick Cook
North Pole
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Dr. Cook
Brooklyn
Explorer
Pr. Cook
Great Falls Doctor Foiled In Stage Deception
A Great Falls Tribune item reports a physician named Cook staged a convincing fake but lacked nerve for the role. He weakened at the final moment and did not complete the ruse.
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Great Falls Tribune
Cook
Early game deception cited as a weak moment
The passage notes a player weakened early, signaling a large early fake that others have executed with more skill and courage. It emphasizes comparisons to peers who have better carried out similar ruses.
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Tndeed
Hardihood
Good Roads Convention Proposal For Billings Area
The Billings chamber of commerce considers a statewide good roads convention essential for next year. Improved country roads benefit merchants and farmers and support rapid local growth. The plan could include prison labor to reduce costs, a method used in Colorado and New Mexico for a north south highway. Such a project would aid taxpayers and relieve monotony at Deer Lodge.
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Billings Journal
Chamber of Commerce
Billings
Colorado
New Mexico
Othor
Montana
Deer Lodge
Belgium’s Leopold II Remembered as Business Giant and Moral void
The piece notes little grief for Leopold II amid Belgium's mourning for the long reigning monarch. Some adherents in Brussels may lament his passing, but global leaders are unlikely to feel his loss. He amassed vast Congo wealth through harsh exploitation, lacking the moral qualities expected of a ruler while displaying strong business acumen.
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Kalispell Inter Lake
Royal Lake
Belgium
Brussels
Congo
Leopold
Billings Area Apple Boom Promises Multimillion Economy Rise
In Yellowstone county apple production could reach 1.5 to 2 million dollars in annual profits within five years as bearing orchards raise land values from 100–250 dollars per acre to 250–1000 dollars. The Huntley project and yellowstone plantings show rapid wealth gains from fruit and land improvements amid favorable climate and water.
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Billings Gazette
Billings
Yellowstone County
Huntley
Montana
John G. Clark
Fromberg
Zelaya Helps Install Muadriz as Nicaragua President
The article notes Zelaya maneuvered a presidential election in Nicaragua by forcing Muadriz into the post. It warns the move could constrain the United States if the new leader delays actions, leaving the government largely unarmed. The piece frames this as a strategic diplomatic chess game to watch.
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Zelaya
Muadriz
Nicaragua
Uncle Sam
Garland Urges Reform of the West in New York Lecture
Hamiin Garland, author of things Western, told the Civic Alliance in New York that the West needs reforming. He argued the western citizen will welcome change to correct misrepresentation of western conditions.
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Great Falls
Hamiin Garland
Civic Alliance
New York
Garland
Call for State Printing Exclusivity
The text urges the legislature to record support for a plan favoring state printing done within the state. It then asks the regular session to require state and county governments to patronize home printeries to the exclusion of outside firms, with a strong penalty to enforce the law.
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Red Lodge
Governor Norris Calls Special Session for Columbus Stone Stunt
The Bozeman Republican notes surprise at Governor Norris calling a special legislature session to allow the Columbus stone stunt. The opening date is set for next Monday.
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Bozeman
Ourier
Norris
Olumbus Stone
Dr Madriz Faces Challenge to Legitimacy in Nicaragua
The Helena Record notes Dr. Madriz has captured the Nicaraguan congress and been elected president, but he now must persuade General Estrada that he is the head of the republic.
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Helena
Dr. Madriz
General Estrada
Republic
Pony Aims for Stronger Mining Season Next Year
Experts visit Pony camp to assess mining properties as locals like Charlie Morris discuss Mineral Hill with potential investors. Montana attracts growing attention as the state leads in mining interest nationwide.
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Pony
Charlie Morris
Mineral Hill
Montana
Mineral Hill gold prospects spark investor interest
The report notes rising interest in mining properties linked to lands, with capital poised for profitable investments. It states world demand centers on gold, and Mineral Hill abounds with ore including low grade and rich streaks, suggesting systematic, full-capacity work could yield strong returns, akin to Butte copper operations.
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Mineral Hill
Butte
Billings Journal Highlights State's Progressive Pages
The article notes Montana's newspapers reflect strides toward leadership with prosperous appearances and Christmas editions from every county delighting readers and easing business tensions.
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Billings
Montana
Credibility at stake for explorers amid discrediting claims
The speaker argues that if Dr. Cook is discredited, Peary and other explorers will suffer loss of public confidence. Gold medals and official recognition cannot restore trust, and a single fakir among explorers undermines credibility for all claims made on trust.
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Billings Gazette
Dr. Cook
Peary
King Leopold's Cruel Legacy Hailed By Critics
The article condemns King Leopold II for his rule and Congo atrocities. It cites brutal killings, mutilations, and rights violations, arguing his private life and governance represented greed and cruelty. The piece laments his demise and questions any moral mourning.
Profanity in Print Provokes Debate On Literacy Levels
A commentary notes profanity in conversation adds force to claims yet print usage like "damn beastly style" signals illiteracy and limited vocabulary. The piece argues for careful balance between emphasis and clarity in written narration.
Judith Basin Land Prices Rise Amid Growth Demand
The Judith Basin Star notes Montana land values climbing rapidly with prices per acre rising from four to eight six to thirty nine and higher. Scarcity of land foreshadows government lands and cheap parcels vanishing, urging ambitious youths to invest savings in Judith basin land.
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Judith Basin
Montana
Nicaragua Protectorate Debate Sparks Washington Mexico City Spat
A fragment argues a US protectorate over Nicaragua could trigger a clash between Mexico City and Washington over a peace pact signed in Washington years ago with Central American states as key signatories. The text cites Algeciras Geneva Portsmouth and The Hague as context.
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Red Lodge
Nicaragua
Uncle Sam
Mexico
Washington
Algeciras
Geneva
Portsmouth
Hague
Pudge
The Christmas Standard Lauded by Sanders County Democrat
The Christmas Standard is praised as a credit to the newspaper, advertising and writeup teams and to all connected with the daily. It runs 76 pages with state resources and industry coverage and fine color work but omits any mention of the fertile valley, due to local representative inactivity.
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Sanders County
Call For Resignation Of Chester Justice Of The Peace
The Chester Signal reports a Havre magistrate swore out a warrant charging Chester’s justice of the peace with assault. The paper urges residents to demand resignation or seek impeachment by county commissioners, arguing an elected official should set a good example and not carry a gun over a dispute.
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Chester
Havre
Justice of the Peace
Cioec
Law
Leopold Alive and Dead: A Morality Note in Europe
The remark juxtaposes Leopold alive as a reprobate with Leopold dead as admirable, suggesting a paradox about virtue and visibility. It implies that people’s reputation grows more favorable after death, prompting a reflection on moral perception.
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Billings Gazette
Leopold
Europe
Local Christmas Notes and Weddings in Montana
Special Correspondence from Bozeman reports Miss Amy Cooke visiting Miles City for holidays. Bertha McLeod of Bozeman and Kis Hall of Gardiner wed at the Baptist parsonage in Bozeman with Rev. Bishop officiating. The newlyweds' families include Gardiner merchant W. A. Hall and a Bozeman clan. Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis and daughter from Columbus visit Mrs Freeman in Lisle Henderson’s holiday schedule noted.
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Standard
Bozeman
Amy Cooke
Miles City
W. & Cooke
Kar Hi. Hall
Gardiner
Bertha McLeod
Baptist Parsonage
O. P. Bishop
W. A. Hall
Thomas Davis
Columbus
Bozeman Week Reads Socials and Academic News
The note list details visitors and events in Bozeman including Mrs. W. J. Elliott's farewell party with autograph recipe book favors, a December 23 license granted for Peter Prissier Jr and Jose Longevin, and visits by J J McCurley and Prof J M M Kay. Admiral Anderson plans Annapolis departure with a farewell party. Tom Norton tours via Milwaukee to Bitterroot. Mrs. Dean aids Montana fruit inspections. agricultural college holds a Christmas tree event. Sarah E K Hollister visits County Superintendent Clara Kremer.
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Canyon Ferry
Helena
Bozeman
Dearborn
W. J. Elliott
Elliott
Peter Prissier, Jr
Jose Longevin
Fort Yellowstone
J. J. McCurley
Idaho Falls
Idaho
W. J. McCulley
Republican Courier
J. MM. Kay
Townsend
State Teachers’ Association
Lee Anderson
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Tom Norton
Milwaukee
Bitterroot Valley
Twin Bridges Notes Special Dispatch to the Standard
Twin Bridges reports Harvey Jackson departing for Kansas City to finalize a contract making him sales manager for a large land investment company operating in old Mexico. Daisy chapter of the Order of Eastern Star elects officers for the coming year. A large funeral gathering honors the late Aimes Mastman with relatives from Missoula Plains and Elliston. Other items note immigrant car plans, ore findings at Stella mine, family visits, and local residents' movements.
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Standard
Twin Bridges
Harvey Jackson
Kansas City
Old Mexico
Jackson
Mexico City
Gulf
Daisy Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Marie Comfort
J. M. Page
Olive Virden
Francis Comfort
Anna Wheat
Clae Heller
Katie Rowse
Adah
Gold Jackson
Uth
Lena Page
Esther
Annie White
Martha
Norma Cornforth
Electa
Amelia Wiant
Grace Yerkes
Phoebe Williams
G. B. Wheat
Aimes Kmastman
Newton Orr
Burns
Missoula
I. Ft. Blaisdell
Plains
Dwight Tushinell
Trelena
Lewis T. Holt
Elliston
J. PM Edgehill
Grant's Pass
James O'Connor
Silver Star Dey Lease
Frank Crawford
Laverne
Lyerne
Hugh Morrow
Butte
Barshaw
Edna Hush
Pony
Oto Feads
Rochester
Lydia Brown
Mamie Mills
Bozeman
Miss Batterton
Rich Amazon Basin Trade Routes Set to Unlock Inlands
The text outlines Bolivia east of the Andes as rich in timber rubber and minerals with no Pacific outlet, relying on the Amazon Para route through Brazil. It describes Mato Grosso and a planned canal to connect Amazon tributaries with La Plata for a Para to Buenos Aires inland waterway. It notes rubber trees in Para Amazonas Acre and potential cotton growth, stressing vast wealth from Amazon valley development.
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Bolivia
Andes
Pacific
Amazon
Para
Brazil
Republic
Matto Grosso
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
la Plata
Buenos Ayres
Peru
Ecuador
Colombia
Iquitos
Brasil
Amazon Valley
Amazonas
Acre
Thumb mark system used to identify foreign signatures in Cheyenne bank
Martin and Steel of Cheyenne report that the First National Bank now uses thumb impressions to identify signatures for foreign depositors. The method, in use nearly two years, has reduced problems and suits diverse nationalities drawn by mines and railroads around Cheyenne.
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Washington Herald
Martin &. Steel
Cheyenne
Wyo
First National Bank of
Mr. Steele
Classified ads instructions for the Standard want page
The notice explains a word at a time insertion rule for ads, six ordinary words form a line, ten lines per inch, replies sent to care of the Standard, a card required to collect replies, and light-faced display type on the Want Page at regular rates.
For Sale or Rent after January 1 Six room house on 8S Arizona St
Multiple classified items extend through January with real estate, rental, and service offers. Includes a six room house on 8S Arizona St suitable for large family or boarding house, a brick house at 809 W Broadway with terms via J E Oppenheimer, a gold proposition ad, real estate loan offers by McRae and Solveson, a homemaker seeking work at Furst block Anaconda, a furniture buyer by Butte Furniture Exchange, and ranch eggs wanted at Chequamegon Butte priced per dozen.
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Arizona St
A. B
Standard
Butte
Notice of Stockholders Meeting of Allen Company Montana
Notice of stockholders meeting to dispose of all mining claims and water rights in Heber mining district Deer Lodge Montana. Meeting set January 27 1910 at 2 pm in Anaconda office. Also court order fixing 1910 terms of Third Judicial District Deer Lodge County beginning first Mondays in January April July and October.
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Allen Company
Durston
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Montana
Heber
A. D
W. H. Mahoney
The
Third Judicial District
State of
George B. Winston
Barney Hogan
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Echo
Bozeman Notes
Sarah EK. Hollister
Clara Kremer
W. Broadway
J. E. Oppenheimer
Symons Dry Goods Company
Cobban Investment Co
Mont
West Side
K. T
Standard Office
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Broadway
Arizona Butte
Hand Butte Machinery Company
Arthur Cutting
Bozeman, Mont
Tor Salse
J. D. Vacchieri
Walkerville
Feldman
W. E'dway
Towle-Winterhalter-Hannifin
Standard Attica
E. Broadway
Butte Furniture Exchange
Main St
HUM Yow CO
South Main, Suttle
Quartz St
Thomas Buggy
N. Main St
Box Ag
Rombauer CO
Granite St
M. E. Mayer
N. Montana
Great Northern Railway
P. O
BE. Broadway
McRae & Solveson
W. Park
Slemons & Booth
Simon Bank
Park
Bailey
t.Co
Wilson & Smith CO
Owsley Block
Ind
Bell
P. Hall
Main
Butte Fur
Chequamegon
Naia Pnp Irl
Lexington Block
W. Galena
Phoenix Block
Steele Block
Wyoming
Aln Bemarle Blk
Granite
Baltimore
Lepest
Rogers
E. Park
Krent
Main, Butte
Lexington
Crystal
S. Arizona
Ee * Park
Caledonia St
Enone
J. B
S. Excelsior
Walnut Street
Utah Ave
M. M
Peking Noodles
West
Meinhart
Butte Stove Repair CO
Lind & Murray
Bell 294
Oechsii
Mattie Calder Rutledge
Colorado St
Madam Guy
Walmer
Moler System College
Front Ave
Spokane
Wash
Parson's
Moser Barber College
Salt Lake City
Utah
East Park Ave
Eastern Manufacturers’ Co
Fifth St
Portland
Ore
Legals
Madison Street
Walker Avenue
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