Madison County Year Acknowledges Prosperity and Potatoes
The 1912 year brought strong farming income to Madison County with high grain and oat prices and a thriving potato industry. Farmers shipped mutton, cattle, and lambs to markets like Chicago, Portland, and Seattle, while new buildings and plans for town expansion appeared in Twin Bridges. Patrick Carney is credited as a key booster of Madison’s growing agricultural reputation.
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Standars
Madison County
Chicago
Portland
Seattle
Atols
Madison
Patrick Carney
Agriculture
Four Montana Postmasters Appointed in January Dispatch
Dispatch lists fourth class postmaster appointments in Montana with changes. J K Erickson takes Ashmoor in Chouteau County succeeding T C Shields. Charles T Foster becomes postmaster at Plathe nd County replacing Tineon. Vera Powell appointed at Canada Rosebud County. Lee Ve G Smith wed. Samuel Moore named at Warland Lincoln County succeeding Mrs Sutt who resigned.
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Standara Kington
Montana
J. K. Erickson
Ashmoor
Chouteass
Charles TH. Foster ¥Esex
Plathend
T. C. Shield
Joseph Pritch
Ural
Tineon
C.H. Lawrence
Vera Powell
Canada
Rosebud
Lee Ve G. Smith
Samuel ' Moore
Warland
Lincoln County
Sutt
Romance Enters House of Hapsburg with Archducal Matching
Announcement from Vienna confirms Archduchess Eleonore, elder daughter of Duke Karl Stephen, engaged to Lieutenant Alpha Kloss of the Austrian navy. The couple met on Eleonore’s yacht, the Archduke Karl’s domains, and plan a wedding in coming months. Kloss, 21, rises from plain origins to allied nobility through marriage, becoming nephew to Spain’s Queen Christine and Archduke Eugene. The engagement follows amicable arrangements between the families.
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Vienna
Jan
Hus
Ain
Hapabure
Pram Joseph
Cinberar Ellimax
Eleonore
Karl Stephen
Alpha Klows
Wirth
Wniell
Wiener
Karl
von Kloss
Adriatic
Mary Therese
Leonore
Busch
Cupid
Axper
Archduke Karl
Big Timber Social Season At Local Ranches And Homes
Special Correspondence notes Mr and Mrs fd Adams hosting a house party at their Melville ranch with guests from Billings Glasston Big Con country Jarretts and Melville. Activities include feasts, horseback and auto rides, basketball games and dances. Whitney hosts Whist club at Cozy bungalow with card games and luncheon. Miss Donna McCall entertains with musical evening. several Melville and nearby residents attend. Elmer Sanderson buys bungalow from Decker and plans move to Southern California after Decker sells Pioneer to Jerome Williams.
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Standar Big Timber
4A Inc
Fd Adams
Melville
Billings
Glasston
Big Con Country
Jarretts
Adebert Whitney
McLeod Street
Whitney Hetlahttal
Donna McCall
State University
Adan
Katherine
Helen Goddard
Fillings
Decker
The
Big Timber Pioneer
Jerome Williams
California
Wein's Clearing Sale Overcoats Priced at 17 59
Wein's Clearing Sale offers overcoats priced at 17 59, marked down from 30. Ady.
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Wein
Mrs Marshall Remembered By Pupil Community
Mrs Marshall, county school superintendent, will be missed after four years guiding Missoula County schools. Her tenure saw creation of new districts with Flathead reservation, steady educational standards, and consistent, accurate leadership. She did not seek re election and future plans remain undisclosed.
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Star Jaw
Missoula County
Shall
1. Maror
Fords
Flathead
Missoula
Marshall
Fix
Thin County
Vote cast today for new Ex Horn County formation
Special dispatch from Taillings reports Yellowstone County voters face a hot issue in a special election to decide the creation of Ex Horn County. The plan would appoint officers for a term of two to six years and designate Hardin as the capital. Opponents fear large debt and higher taxes from neighboring Yellowstem and Roseloud counties, while supporters argue no debt and financial gain by severance. The committee presenting figures contends the parent counties would fund the new entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taillings
Yellowstone County
Ex Horn
Witleh
Hardit
IC Wax
Ty “Phe Committee
Bax
Land filings in 1912 show farm conversions and grazing tracts
The annual report of the local land office records about 2,318 filings in 1912. It notes that some acreage along the Crow Reservation is suited for grazing, but estimates that 3 percent could yield strong crops with non irrigated farming, prompting buyers to plan improvements on their tracts.
Railroad surveyors claim Northern Pacific line to Harlowton
Special correspondence reports 18 men claiming to represent the Northern Pacific railway at a ranch near Harlowton. James Derrig, engineer in charge, says a line is being run from Fillings to Harlowton and beyond to the business district. He expects rapid completion in spring.
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Norther Pacific Railway
Tyhaw Ranch
Southeas
Harlowton
James Derrig
Tle Busin
Meagher County
Wheatland
Emic
Sweet Grass
Indians Released From Uncle's Care Report Urges Self Rule
The Interior Bureau report to Secretary Fisher urges ending the government paternalism over Indians. It says the aim is to place Indians on equal footing with white citizens and reduce Indian affairs control. It notes costly schooling outcomes, returning students, and large tribal assets held in trust totaling about $750,000 principal and $12.6 million in annual income.
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Amer
Jauardian
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Valntine
United States
Ity 4
Lecures
Political power shifts and senate chairmanships debated
A fragmented discussion outlines how party control in congress could consolidate power for senior versus younger Democratic senators, with emphasis on chairmanships and committee influence. It notes that interviews with presidents shape White House reporting, and mentions ongoing negotiations to bring Granville Barker stage productions to the U.S. through Shubert interests.
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Senate
of Congress
Tie
Elf
Velvet dresses feature green velvet and charmeuse accents
The season’s fashion shows velvet gowns with thin fabrics. Dark green velvet forms the skirt while the upper bodice and sleeves use matching charmeuse with gold embroidery. Velvet ribbot motifs add decorative embroidery throughout.
Classified Ads Rates At Branch Offices In Butte
Advertisements placed at branch agencies receive the same rate as the main office with a one cent per word charge. Ads will be telephoned to the office for prompt publication. List of local drug stores and branches including Butte areas and addresses.
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Anaconda
Siot
Butte W. Henry's
Madama Streets
Junzler Drug Co
Park Street
Butte
O'Leary's Drug
Falbot Ave
Butte South
Employment ads lure with high pay and quick training
Classified notices promise quick jobs and training with high weekly earnings. Meier Harber College in Minneapolis advertises free catalogs and inducements. Barker style ads claim easy work and abundant positions, while other notices seek bright men and boys for accident insurance sales and part time sales.
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Weite
Meier Harber Coltene
Zim
Iineapolta
Minn
Wanted Mind Saneous From Four Years Old
Classified note seeks Mind Saneous, valued in pounds, from a source in Butte. Listing appears to request a young subject of unspecified age and origin, with price given in pounds.
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M. Standard
Butte
FOR SALE AND LOST AND REWARD NOTICE ITEMS
Several horses and horse equipment for sale at 724 Placer street Butte. One ambulance and two hacks in good order. Lost dog Grier Brindle terrier corkscrew tall with white stripe. returns to Hodman’s grocery store Main and Meadersite. Small white female Spits dog reward. return to Kemper. Small dark bay mare branded o on right thigh reward. return to H B Steven Lexington street. Dyeing and cleaning service by Paragon Dyes at 518 W Galena, Butte. Sundays and Thursdays Colorado at Butte.
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Wwiske Batke-Collender Co
Bute
Por
Salere Pool
Register
Safer Jones ‘Transfer Co
Prat National Bank
Butte
Placer
Hutte
Standard Office
Dwvay
Man & Reed
Hodman’s
Meadersite
Kemper
H. B. Steven
Business Opportunities and Rentals in Butte Listings
Classifieds show varied business and rental ads in Butte including a grocery and meat shop for sale with possible easy capital, stock of goods valued around 2.50, and inquiries directed to C. Bell. Also listings for a rooming house, furnished rooms, and multiple rental notices across addresses on Main, Park, Broadway and Maryland with pricing and terms noted.
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Wardais
Eltyan Stork
Olieitine
C. Bellement Telephone
le Mor LE
Corkiah
Phoenix Build Me
Bute and
Conpmotionen
Park
Maryland
Hutte
Onoom
Assie
Sk Broadway
Butte
Kent
Charles Steele
Butte Root
Alabama
S. Wyoming
Bute
Housie
S. Main
Money to Loan and Real Estate Deals in Butte
An OCR read lists money to loan on real estate with 19 and 2 percent, furniture and piano loans at 1 percent, and various local business names in Butte including Bailey Be and RCO, Ben Bank, and Bas & Smith Co. It references storefronts and buildings on Grant and Phoenix avenues with open evenings and prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Negotea ci Estate Security
Bailey Be
RCO
Assay and Chemists Listings at Helena and Butte
Assay firms and chemists listed with Madison Helena and Butte addresses. Includes THOMAS BUGGY assay, ROMBAUER ASSAY CO at 663 Granite, Hartwig Upholstering Co on Main Street, and Rosener & Brown at 614 State Savings Building in Butte.
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Fawis & Waker Assatere
Thomas
Roeaters AW Shemists
Main St
Helena
Mont
Rombauer Assay CO
Absay Tre
Hartwig
Montana St. Ind
Butte
Rosener & Brown
State Savings Building
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For Sale Hay and Stogi on Four Acre Truck Farm
J We owner offers four acres for hay and storage needs with ample pasture. Address for inquiries listed with the sale. Contact details are partially readable but indicate a local farmer offering agricultural space and hay storage options.
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