Missoula merchants report bumper Christmas trade
Merchants in Missoula report an exceptionally high closing of trade for the holiday season. The Missoula Mercantile Company and others note buyers spent more on diverse goods, with week-long early shopping boosting volumes. Managers cite prosperity, extended hours, and demand for top-notch items, shoes, and overshoes, while weather is less a factor than overall economic vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Evers
Missoula Mercantile Company
Mele
Tr Fisher
Donohue
Micewan
Vaual
Enong
Bee Hive
Fitteonou
Railway Service Plans Amid Turmoil Reported
Fragmentary notes describe railroaders facing uncertain schedules and disrupted service. The incomplete text hints at delays, potential strikes or reorganizations affecting routes and personnel, with references to timing and patron expectations.
Christmas Week Wrecks Highlight West End Travel Strain
Widespread wrecks during Christmas week left travelers stranded and hungry as weather held steady and timetables slowed service. Passengers faced long delays near Horas and Tanowalide after a derailment near the line, with many unable to reach home or obtain food while trains crawled through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Assiem
Coeni Ber
Tanowalide
Fragmented Note on Local Claims and Names
A garbled report mentions Granite Arma and Phillipstaars with scattered references to social stealth, Curran, Reilly's groceries, the county clerk, and various alleged claim names. It lists Posey names like John H. Cracietough and Missoula, with stray phrases about prices and a shy youth at play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H
Fragmentary obituary note with scattered names
The text provides a fragmentary obituary notice with garbled names and phrases about pallbearers and undertakers. It is largely unreadable, with references to Toombs Underwood and a few unclear associations. No coherent event or date emerges from the damaged scan.
Missoula Notes Weaving Local Bits Of Family News
Mre Milla wife of Dr John Mile remains on a trip to Portland and Bank Itdi Se aia Haven. Mrs CW D cares for her mother Mrs Mary Murtshorn who has been quite sick for sey with her sister. Mre M. W Molride supplied a pie during a gathering. G F Wentw Town visits. Miss Mary Mee a. tee Ha.sanenger Hamolel spent Sunday in the fall and will explain politely how these come by pummies on Chul gol wale and chain. They had two canvas coats for sale, which were stored and then recovered after arrest. The Teter found ay in te wane fr i . Miteoite, Dee. arm tee tant o sats. Lents Romendort enters a desert and rage on a head ew Reilly wel.
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Milla
Tee
Sanenger
Polte
Fernand Henrotin
Fannie McIntyre
Mrs May
Dolice
Carter Arrigon
Sican
Miss Walsh
Chicago
Grasham Dufeld
Henry M
Mise Walsh
Julia‘Kison Manierre
Rot
Kison
Tite
Mary Dani
Re. Dudge
Kohisant
Henrotin
Wilton
McIntyre
Fme
Horatorie No May
Lao
New York
North
Sid
Sears
Sein
Hamilton Happenings and Joyous Christmas Wedding
A long Hamilton gathering celebrated Christmas night at a home with a lavish wedding toast to 187% era. Guests included many local names such as W. J. Petersen, Me Watterson, Rowe, Chambers, Tilton, and others. The piece also notes travel plans for winter benevolence to California and a marriage of Miss Jes tou to Lawrie sse C, Gever of Victor at the bride's parents’ home.
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Hon
Dees
Mee
Rover
W. J. Petteran Iwihatt
Sasserrad
Iverresent
Meadanes
Messrs
Watterson
Rowe
Chambers Moule Mettatton
Tilton
de Smith
Yoron
Hbabby
Patterson Sand
Battercon
Mixes Penel Wing
Hite Sing
Raith Bush
Tatterson
Maite Matterson
Sbugae
Mefiattan
Annie Mee
Hirtigen
Ah Atom
Muted Newell
Be Forest
Agnes Tickwend
Vere
Ella Biden
Avia
No Teessinger
Kato Brown
Mestre
Wonly Chambers
Fal Reisinger
Dea Jones
Wieliam Evans
Oscar Wastated
Conne Ainrew Coleman
Dh Coleman
Roy Tilton
Kawin Titan
Walter “Piton
Wathh Allen
Baker
John Hughes
Rawanda
Bot
Thottwimati
Wakehui
Vanee
Hele Relainger
Be Builan Mi
Alk
Cole
Shannon
Hyray
Menara
Nichole
Daly
Fiaia Tey
Port Whiteie
Goons
A. Milter
Meg Charles Avery
Amle
Efts
Mrs. Avery
Mire JR. Weber
Mise Jes ‘Tou
Lawriesse C
Carey
Victor
Perentatise
Miles Worthwent
Hamilton
Christina
Martian climate and space travel fears in 19th century speculation
A sweeping discussion weighs Mars and Jupiter against Earth's climate, size, and moons with vivid contrasts. The essay argues Martian nights, thin atmosphere, and extreme cold would imperil humans, while Jupiter’s vast winds and vapor cover pose other barriers to exploration and survival.
Blaming Women and Police Letters Stir Court Debate
Mrs May questions proof in a case as Chief ONeill cites rare instances of women’s letters reflecting neurasthenia. Authorities stress evidence on the per son to catch offenders, noting motives of public accusations and damaged reputations.
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O'Neill
Moat Movtest
Alvarado the Mexican Philanthropist Seeks Government Offer
A sprawling filigree narrative follows Alvarado, a wealthy Mexican philanthropist, as he contemplates leveraging his moonlit fortune in Parral for government purchase or concession. He promises large sums of wealth to Mexico, plans a public mission, and eyes travel to New York and major cities, while discussing a potential offer to the Mexican minister Limantour. The piece notes his willingness to fund projects and the politics surrounding his generosity, including reactions in the United States and Mexico.
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Amersom
Pero
Alvarads
Eax
Anton
Toller
Iite
Sagedty Caight
Notier Fe
Alvarado
Phila Theopist
Tibet
Senor Alvarade
United States
Tong
New York
Limantour
Parral
Brooklyn Eagle Reflection On Politics And Personal Encounters
A fragmented Brooklyn Eagle quote laments political change and public decorum as a newly elected figure inconsistently shakes hands. The speaker contrasts prior courtesy with current distant conduct, poking at the social dynamics between voters and leaders in a brisk, ironic tone.
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