Unprofessional Editorial Sparks City Legal Ads Debate
The Livingston Post reports John T. Smith & Son asked to discontinue professional boards in the daily and weekly papers, citing lawyers in the city deeming such advertising unprofessional. The editors note their disagreement and discuss ethics, while recounting remarks on Chinese foot binding and views on China’s future.
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Livingston Post
John T. Smith & Son
John T., Smith & Son
Livingston
Judge Hunt Appointed to New Customs Court
Congratulatory note from the Great Falls Leader lauds Judge W. H. Hunt of Montana for his appointment to the new customs court and for guiding the court at its start with his acknowledged judicial ability.
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Great Falls
Hunt
W. H. Hunt
Montana
Booster Hon. W. B. George Praised for Billings Efforts
In the Laurel Outlook the booster praises Hon. W. B. George of Billings as uniquely effective. He is described as capable of accomplishing more than fifty men when he starts boosting local efforts.
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Laurel
W. B. George
Billings
George
Sugar City
Gallatin Valley Grain Output and Oats Hit by Hail
The 1909 grain production figures for Gallatin valley cannot be obtained yet but all prior years show higher yields in all grains except oats. A September hailstorm ruined a large oat crop, causing farmers losses estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars. Overall, the country appears prosperous.
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The
Bozeman Republican Courier
Gallatin Valley
Rumor Floats W B George Gubernatorial Bid at State Demo Meet
The Miles City Independent reports chatter that W B George, a Billings booster, may seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination at the upcoming state convention. The piece hints his Columbus sandstone campaign could be tied to a broader political strategy.
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Miles City
Billings King
Hon. W. B. George
Hon. W. B
Columbus
Peanut Shell Discovery Sparks Pure Food Probe
In Billings Journal report, freight wreck reveals several carloads of peanut shells sent to breakfast food makers. The incident heightens suspicion that many market flakes may be counterfeit.
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Billings Journal
Pure Food Commission
Stevensville Register notes impact of unsettled switchmen strike
The piece observes that without a quick settlement of the switchmen strike the newspaper cannot be printed as hoped. It suggests both strikers and railroads should recognize this consequence to push faster peace negotiations.
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Stevensville Register
Yellowstone Journal Reflects on Legislature's Generous Action
The journal argues the special session and higher capital extension funding were not driven by broad public demand or urgent state needs. It notes the motives of public servants are generous and that the conclusion was reached by various, arguably foolish, methods.
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Yellowstone Journal
Whiskey as a Hyphenated Evil in Taft’s Ruling
In the Red Lodge Picket, Taft declares whiskey is whiskey in a case under consideration. The piece argues whiskey exceeds simple labels, acting as a drink that cheers, leads to inebriation, and ruin. It calls whiskey a multifaceted temptation and danger, too euphonious a name for such a force.
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Red Lodge
Taft
Minster Wu Predicts Return After 56 Years
Writings say Wu plans a 56 year return to mark future changes. He claims a secret to immortality and remains a curious figure tied to Edison. Wu’s Philadelphia stop before New York included praise of Chinese cuisine and an invite to visit China.
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Livingston Post
New York
A. Wilison
Mr. Edison
China
Philadelphia
Libby Western News Looks Back At A Prosperous 1909
The Libby Western News reflects on 1909 as one of Libby’s best years. New substantial buildings rose across town and development surged in mining and general activity. Population and property values climbed countywide, with progress noted in agriculture horticulture mining and lumbering.
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Libby
Ketchel Returns to Ring to Restore Finances
Stanley Ketchel has hit financial trouble and plans a comeback in boxing. He aims to tour Australia where fans pay well to see him fight, including bouts against opponents like Bill Squires.
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Forsyth Times
Stanley Ketchel
Australia
Bill Squires
Debate Over Capitol Wings Sparks Granite Color Debate
In Kalispell the Inter Lake notes advocates argued for a single sand stone color to match the capitol when wings were added during an extraordinary session. The piece warns that granite wings would ruin the uniform look, yet suggests the idea of replacing the whole main building with granite remains a possibility.
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Kalispell Inter Lake
Montana laments Judge Hunt’s removal to federal post
The Missoulian praises Judge Hunt for his stellar judicial record and scholarship while noting Montana will miss him as he moves to a higher federal position. The editorial asserts his departure deprives the state of a valued citizen but wishes him well and expresses pride in his achievements.
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Judge Hunt
Montana
Montana Legislature Critique in Havre Promoter
The Havre Promoter blasts the Montana legislature as full of cheap men lacking business intelligence, while claiming a few capable patriotic members stand out. The piece portrays a strong partisan critique of the body.
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Havre
Montana
High beef and milk prices blamed on greed and changed life
The article argues that soaring beef and dairy costs stem from greed among barons and a shift in American life. It notes that before industrial growth food was cheap and farming profits were slim, with cotton as the dominant market, while now nonproducing workers form a large, well paid consumer base driving demand and prices up.
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Great Falls
South
Brokaw Declares Poverty Amid Wealth Claims
The Missoulian notes Brokaw declares himself poor while owning a million dollars, arguing wealth does not buy love or happiness. The piece highlights the tension between material wealth and personal fulfillment.
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Brokaw
No Title Provided Reflecting Civic Plea in Stevensville
From the Stevensville Northwest Tribune an editorial urges residents to speak well of their town and its people. It argues that leaving does not change the town clock or bells and that positive comments promote community health and harmony, while criticizing neighbors only worsens local spirit.
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Stevensville
Northwest Tribune
State board lifts smallpox quarantine decree
The state board of health issues a decree removing the smallpox quarantine. The article urges earnest hope that 1910 brings no smallpox outbreak.
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Red Lodge
State Board of Health
Charity drive in 1909 Missoula draws big gifts
The Missoula Herald notes a notable 1909 charity year with vast donations led by prominent residents. This brief highlights charitable giving and community spirit that marked the era, naming key contributors and the scale of assistance.
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Missoula
Independent Thinking Shifts Local Voting Role
The Lewistown News notes that modern young men are independent thinkers and voters. It observes precinct leaders struggle to line up votes as the old ability to predict election outcomes in settled communities fades with time.
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Lewistown News
Bozeman’s Growth Defies Critics in Five Year Span
The Helena Record lauds Bozeman as solid and permanent despite past labels of sloppiness. It credits business leaders and residents with five years of material growth and new industries, noting other Montana towns should emulate Bozeman’s economy and development.
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Helena
Montana
Bozeman
Gallatin County
State Capitol
Knocker and growler activity in Glendive cited
The Glendive Independent notes a rise in self styled knockers and growlers across all city lines including business, city county and railway officials. It argues many residents complain of people seeking to profit from others success without aid or credit.
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Glendive
Simonpore
Students Publish a Paper at Montana College Exponent Debuts
Bozeman January 9 The Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts launches the Weekly Exponent a student run four page weekly. President James M Hamilton announces 560 copies ready for distribution and over 700 subscriptions expected in a week. The paper expands on the earlier monthly Exponent shifting to literary content with ads and local news slated for space constrained issues. Editorial staff includes Miss June Hartman editor in chief and Charles H Draper managing editor with other editors reporters and business managers listed.
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Bozeman
Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts
Exponent
James M. Hamilton
June Hartman
Charles H. Draper
Red Lodge
Blanche Conrad
Louis Pool
Townsend
Elmer Williams
Great Fails
Frieda Bull
Edgar Allen
Joliet
Helena
Ruth Flager
David Demuth
Myrtle Alderson
Dorothy Gatton
E. L. Chambers
New York Amusement Capital Tops London in Theaters
Special Correspondent notes New York surpasses London as the world’s music hall center with 71 theatres in Manhattan, daily crowds of 150000 in theatres and 500000 at 300 moving picture venues. It highlights Lieut. William P. Sheridan the camera eye of police, retiring after 28 years and joining Burns Detective Agency. It also reports new liquor labeling laws affecting suburban shipments and a crackdown on shoplifting by stores, with cases against wealthy women.
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Standard
New York
London
Manhattan
Madison Square Garden
William P. Sheridan
Police Department
Sheridan
Rogues’ Gallery
Mott Haven Red
William J. Burns
United States Secret Service
New Jersey
Connecticut
John Smith
Longacre
May Vote on Proposal of Building City Hall
May vote on building a city hall as Dillon residents head to the April election. Alderman Wemple moved to present the issue to voters. the council referred the matter to a committee. Alderman Knapp resigned and will move to California. No replacement elected. third ward residents to decide in April. Saloon licenses granted to five firms and December police reports show fines totaling 185 dollars. Water report notes four taps and quarterly rentals of 2415.65 dollars. A classified ad note follows.
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Standard
Dillon
Jan
Wemple
Second Ward
Knapp
Third Ward
California
Provost & Ripley
John Gelhaus
Dillon Hotel Company
Ed Farley
Charles Hirschman
Radeon
Classified Want Ads In The Standard
Classified ads describe word for word insertions with responses addressed to the Standard. Each ad line consists of six ordinary words. Ten lines per inch. Advertisers receive a reply card to present at the Standard office to obtain responses. Light-faced display type used on the Want Page at regular rates.
Trade schools and job ads fill eight weeks training
Various employment and trade school notices list programs for barber and hotel work, plus openings for cooks, drug clerks, and sales roles. Locations include Spokane, Salt Lake City, Butte, Minneapolis, and Port land with wages cited and free catalogues offered.
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Barber Trade
Moler Barber College
Commercial St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Local Classifieds in Butte Offer Furniture Loans and Real Estate
A flood of ads from Butte merchants lists mortgage loans real estate services and assayers plus buy sell and trade notices. Vendors include Wilson Smith Co Owsley block Mehtae Solveson Real estate loans Lewis Walker Assayers Rombauber Co and others with contact addresses across Butte and Vancouver. A bay mare is found at Centennial Brewery saloon.
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Mehtae & Solveson
W. Park
Butte
Wilson & Smith CO
Owsley Block
Centennial Brewery
For Rent Listings in Butte Area
Multiple rental notices for flats and offices in Butte. 407 Colorado hosts a three room modern flat. second floor room on Owsley block facing Main street. enclosed ground floor office with street windows. Welch Harrington handles inquiries. Also Parisian Dye House cleaning service and Butterrove Repair Co listed.
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W. Broadway
M. W. Conroy & Co
Harbour Building
Butte
Colorado
Owsley Block
Main St
Welch & Harrington, W. Granite
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Allen Company 1910
Board resolves to hold a stockholders meeting January 27 1910 at 2 PM in the Durston block Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana to decide on disposing of all mining claims water rights and appurtenances owned or held by the company in Heber mining district. Secretary W H Mahoney signs with corporate seal.
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Allen Company
Durston Block
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Montana
Heber
A. D
W. H. Mahoney
The
Ice Train Assignment For Great Northern Route
Men on the Great Northern railway at Marion work to ready ice trains to supply the road. The railroad ships most of its ice from Minot to the Cascades, and once tracks are finished the ice crew will be sent to Marion for the annual ice station operation.
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Great Northern Railway
Marion
Great Northern
Minot
N. D
Cascades
Water wagon punctured tires blamed for delays
The Billings Gazette notes rumors that a water wagon punctured a tire and blew a spark plug, leaving repairs pending. Relief trains have yet to report from the field.
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Billings Gazette
Siding Construction Expands With Extra Work Gang
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Kalispell crews add an extra gang to rivet and lay sidings. Workers push ahead on railside projects amid frigid January weather, aiming to shorten completion times and boost freight capacity.
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Kalispell
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