Dry-Land Farming Push Heads to Salt Lake Convention
Chouteau County Attorney FE A Carnal, based in Fort Benton, travels to Salt Lake City as a delegate to the dry-land farming convention January 22 to 27. He outlines Montana’s progression in dry farming, cites yields of 50 to 80 bushels per acre on unirrigated lands, and predicts widespread adoption across counties with gains in new settlers and state resources.
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A. Carnal
Chouteau County
Fort Benton
Butte
Salt Lake City
Carnal
Montana
Chouteswu
Cascade
Gallatin
High Beach
Madison
Missouri
Dakota
Butte Police Probe of Wesson and Others Stirs City Affairs
Still another case will come up today as police commission investigates Policeman John Wesson for allegedly taking money from a woman in the bad lands. Wesson handed the money to the chief of police, claiming it was paid to settle a monthly fine. Johnson resigns amid similar charges. The commission will also consider findings on McLellan and Hogan after Saturday’s trial, with possible severe punishment, and mayor Corby will decide. A separate judiciary panel will discuss annexation and ward redistricting affecting Seventh and Eighth wards, with a council vote anticipated Wednesday.
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Police Commission of
Butte
John Wesson
Wesson
Johnson
McLellan and Hogan
Corby
Augustus Whipple
South
Idaho Street
Marse Henry Watterson’s Mexican Dollar Draw
The Louisville Courier Journal bought 100 Mexican silver dollars years ago. In a safe a canvas bag held the coins. Marse Henry Watterson, the editor, asked for money at night and won 200 dollars in a draw using the Mexican dollars, then lost more to others at a cent per dollar.
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Saturday Evening Post
Louisville Courier- Journal
Louisville
Marse Henry Watterson
Marse Henry
Tom
Learning to Ski a Balance Test with Snowy Tumbles
The Norsemen say balance is key to skiing and beginners endure humbling tumbles before gaining worth from the sport. Enthusiasm grows as learners compare movement to a swallow in flight or a mix of riding and sailing in a stiff breeze.
Five Trapped Greek Miners Survive Using Pipe Telephones
In Horty Six days underground a shaft collapse left five men trapped. Two Greek workers died while ascending ladders amid falling debris. Bailey McDonald and Brown reached the pump station, sheltering as rescuers established contact via a six inch pipe. Food and messages streamed down daily through the pipe and a portable telephone kept them connected.
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Bailey
McDonald
Brown
Impressive Funeral Service for Thomas Edwards in Centerville
Friends filled the Centerville residence for Thomas Edwards funeral yesterday. Rev. A P Morrison replaced an ill Rev John Hosking to conduct services at Sons of St George hall. The Centerville choir led the procession with dirges and hymns as florals adorned the cortege. Members from Peace and Harmony lodge Sons of St George Washington lodge J O Co F Walkerville and Woodmen of the World camp 153 joined. Pallbearers were P C Dean John P Collins Henry Richards and James Stephens.
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Thomas Edwards
Centerville
Peace and Harmony Lodge
Sons of St. George
Washington Lodge
Walkerville
Woodmen of the World
P. C. Dean
John P. Collins
Woodmen
Henry Richards
James Stephens
Odd Fellows and St George members named
A fragment notes the Sons of St George and individuals W. J. Thomas and P. F. May listed among Odd Fellows members or affiliates.
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the Sons of St. George
W. J. Thomas
P. F. May
The
Odd Fellows
Salvation Army seeks home for 11 day old baby boy
A bright healthy infant, born to a mother who died soon after delivery and a father killed in a mining accident, is in need of a good home. The Salvation Army, via Adjutant Kuhn, requests adoption due to hardship during hard times and seeks a caring family.
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Salvation Army
Kuhn
Army
Hawaii National Guard to be strengthened to full strength
Honolulu reports from Washington say the War Department orders the Hawaii National Guard rebuilt to full regimental strength. Currently the guard has six companies: four in Honolulu, one in Hilo, one in Wailuku. New companies will form in Hilo and Kauai, with four additional units planned for Honolulu.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
War Department
National Guard of Hawaii
National Guard
Hilo
Wailuku
Kauki
Kamehameha the Great
Longest Galena Shoot Found at Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mine
Special correspondence from Spokane reports the Wardner Idaho mine discovery on January 15 on the Mormon stope revealing a gab of galena extending at least two feet in length with unknown width. The find promises immense value, potentially adding 15 to 20 million dollars, amid prior hits that already total tens of millions in ore and dividends.
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Standard
Spokane
Wash
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
Wardner, Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Sullivan
R. O. Bell
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene Hills
Kellogg
March
Stanley A. Easton
Fkaston
Red Bluff District Mining Progress Amid Copper Slump
The Virginia City Madisonian reports Red Bluff in Madison County is advancing despite low copper prices and smelter tolls. The Boaz group and Hecla mine developments, including a 200 foot shaft plan and a 2,000 foot tunnel, push forward with plans to generate power and test ore. The Birdie mine shows a 700 foot tunnel with a five foot ledge carrying gold and copper values, and investors expect Red Bluff to become a major Montana mining camp.
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Red Bluff
Tobacco Root
Sterling Ranges
Norris
Northern Pacific
Madison River
Virginia City
Madisonian
Montana
Butte
Anaconda
East Helena
Madison County
Boaz Group
Pittsburg
Golden Treasure
James H. Stoker
Boaz
P. W. Jackson
Josephine
J. H. May
Warm Spring Creek
Hecla Group
Cottonwood Creek
Oakland
Cal
Daniel Shay
Bessie Hadzer
Abe Burris
John H. Stoker
Birdie
Brutal Burgermeister in Vienna Declines Teacher Raises
An American in Vienna reports that city burgermeister Dr. Luger refuses to raise pay for public school teachers despite cost of living. He dismisses requests, hints at strife, and cites the torn streets as a warning, prompting local humor over coffee.
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Vienna
Luger
Burgermeister
Decline in Lynchings in 1907 Compared to 1898
The Springfield Republican notes a continued drop in lynchings, with 1907 tallying fifty-one. The report says the best elements who once tolerated such acts now recognize they foster anarchy, and their influence is spreading in affected communities.
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Springfield Republican
A New Year Hope From the St Louis Post Dispatch
A brief item criticizing local chatter about naval construction defects. The columnist urges readers to move past recycled criticisms and focus on constructive progress as the new year begins.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mississippi Valley
Annual Reports of Mining Firms Filed for Record
Annual financial statements show capital and debt levels for several mining companies. Amazon-Butte Copper reports $2,590,000 capital and $15,500 debt. Park Copper $1,000,000 capital and $7,382 debt. Furnace Creek Extension $5,000,000 capital and $2,500 debt. Flint Creek $20,000 capital and $500 debt. Corbin & Wickes $600,000 capital and $1,000 debt. Souvenir Gold $300,000 capital. South Park $500,000 capital. Butte and Garnet Gold holds $1,000,000 capital with no debt.
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Amazon-Butte Copper Company
Butte and Garnet Gold Mining Company
Park Copper Company
Corbin & Wickes Copper Mining Company
Furnace Creek Extension Company
Flint Creek Mining Company
Souvenir Gold Mining Company
South Park Mining Company
Artemus Ward Outsmarts train heckler in Civil War era tale
In a witty Indianapolis Star column, Artemus Ward is approached on a train by a man who tests his knowledge of Horace Greeley George Train Grant and finally Adam prompting Ward to quip about names. The exchange showcases Ward's quick humor and cultural references.
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Indianapolis Star
Artemus Ward
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Artemus
George Francis
England
Frant
Grant
Ward
Ignoramus
Adam
Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills Promise Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills as quick relief for headaches rheumatism neuralgia and other pains. It claims near instant effect with no bad after effects and offers a 25 cent first package return if not beneficial. Testimonials from C L Russell and M J Hamilton accompany the claim.
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Miles
C. L. Russell
Agt
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R. W. Place
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Silver Bow National Bank
Butte, Mont
John Macginniss
Co. R. Leonard
Robert T. F. Smith
First National Bank Jtte
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbott
E. B. Weirick
J. S. Dutton
Butte Land
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Bento
Salt Lake
TAK
the Loyal Pipe
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Peet
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Knox
Shasta
California
Old Rose
Ind
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Wade
Reid Level
Coeur d’Alenes
Madi
Itaetf
Hons Group
Jess
Ingersoll Rand Co
Broadway
New York
W.H. Nichols
Butte Stock Exchange
Butte and Coeur d'Alene
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Independent
Fred Dorr
New York Stock Exchange
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Dr. Hood & Co
Ji. C. Wong
East Park Street
Rutta
West Galena, Butte, Mont
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