Miners shift changes at Anaconda plants for traffic relief
About 10 000 miners at Anaconda Copper Mining company will begin new shifts today to ease streetcar congestion in Butte. Day workers split into three groups starting at 7 0 clock plus 9 0 clock with night shifts at 11 0 and 1 0. Officials expect approval from workers after months of planning. Overnight changes take effect after March 1 with alternating two month cycles at each mine. Nearby, a cattle theft case involves ten animals taken from a reservation near Garryowen and a U S district court suit by James N Baldwin.
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Anaconda
Ing Company
Butte Electricity. Company
Posei- Bie
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Boniington
Garryowen
United States District Court
James N. Baldwin
United States District Attorney
Kilmer’s Swamp-Root Endorsed by Utah Drug Co
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root is praised as a reliable medicine with universal satisfaction. The Hedquist Drug Co in Pleasant Grove Utah markets the product and notes five years of handling with no complaints. George L Smith manager signs the notice dated 1918.
Swamp-Root Ad Offers Sample Bottle for Ten Cents
An old advertisement promises a sample bottle of Swamp-Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co for ten cents. The copy hints at information on kidney and bladder health and urges readers to send a dime and a card.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingham
Anagonda Dard
Fragrant Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Cold
A small jar of Blys Cream Balm is advertised to clear stuffed nostrils and ease catarrh by applying the antiseptic cream inside the nose. It claims instant relief as the product penetrates air passages and soothes inflamed mucous membranes.
Street Car Schedules Adjusted for Mine Shifts in Butte
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company and the War Board of the American Railway Association ordered a 15 minute earlier start for conductors and motormen to transport miners to shaft tops. New timetable details show morning departures from Main, Park, Broadway, Walker, Pitmont, and other lines with 6:05 to 6:60 starts and 20 minute to 60 minute frequencies, plus double headers to Centerville to ensure miners reach the hill by 6:30.
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Putte Kclere Railway Company
Anaconda
Wharton
Thempany
The
American Railway Association
Butte
Care
Main
Park
Meaderville
Broadway
Walkerville
Walker= ile
Pittemont
Park and Main
McQueen's
Aves N
Oregon Avenue
Walmuth
Howard Streets
Levers
Lake
Welock
Regan
West Side
Centerville
Four Thousand A Day In County's Portion
Montana war savings drive reports daily goals of over 4000 dollars in Silver Bow. County campaign leaders Turner Calkins and Goodwin cite opening school day as key for a $10100 boost. Tobacco salesmen in Butte plan weeklong thrift stamp sales with Northern Pacific adding 121 agents to sell savings stamps statewide.
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War Savings
Liver
Bow County
War Savings Campaign
Harry W. Turner
Effort
Montana
Statietics
Ben E. Calkins
Phil C. Goodwin
Butte
Anaconda
J. M. Hannaford
Northern Pacific Railroad
Declamation Medal Awarded to Miss Mabel Kitt
Miss Mabel Kitt won first prize and the Declamation Medal at a silver medal contest held last night in Mount Withiet Methodist Church Walkerville Peder under the auspices of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. The program featured six orations prayers solos duets and an address by Rev Clarkson with performers including Olive Oates Richards Thersas Williams and others.
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Mabel Kitt
Mount Fithet Methodist Church
Walkerville
Peder
Woman's, Christian Temperance Union
Mise Richards
Mise Haly Thersas
the ‘Mice
Tinie Richards
J. D. Walkes
Tay Anewsa
Elsie Wiliams
R. M. Richards
Mr. Clarkson
Boer War questions claim child mutilation denied
A reader asks if English troops cut off Boer children’s limbs like German actions in Belgium. The answer denies the claim as untrue. Notice concerns Mr J A Mattson and employment at Bessette Store Co with unclear connections.
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J. A. Mattson
Bessette-Store CO
Children’s Cotton Fleeve-Lined Vests and Pants
Gray cream and white outfits sold per garment priced at 35e. The ad notes a quantity of five sets and highlights basic fabric clothing for kids.
Power Outage Dims Butte As Substation Fuses Fail
Ruined fuses at a Montana Power Company substation blacked out Butte causing minutes of darkness. Streetcars halted until the feed wire was repaired. daylight returned with main wires fixed. Candles and candlelight entertainment marked the outages while theaters and schools operated under limited light. Club meeting postponed to Feb 8 at Mrs Downey’s home. Red Cross rooms remain open.
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Montana
Tanlight
Butte
College Clib
Downey
West
Granite Street
Demmon
Hz Kiel
Red Cross
Tonkin’s retire ment sale postponed to this morning
After a week’s delay Tonkin’s North Main street retirement sale will begin this morning. Tonkin planned January 14 sales previously but Henesey company bought the entire stock of hats and men’s furnishings, delaying the event to move goods. Hernesso y’s will offer the purchased stock in the big store within days. Tonkin aims to close out salts overcoats mackinaws and trousers with spring stock at wholesale prices until all inventory is sold.
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Tonkin's
Main
Mr. Tonkin
Henesey Company
Hernessy’s
Lester Polglase Named Deputy Clerk in Butte Office
Lester R. Polglase, formerly clerk at the Finlen hotel, is appointed deputy clerk of the United States district court in Butte. He succeeds Harry Walker, now chief deputy after Clerk George Sproule’s death. Appointment made by R. Garlow, the new clerk. Walker to Helena to join Garlow. Polglase to assume duties on Walker’s departure.
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Lester R. Polglase
Finlen Hotel
United States District Court
Butte
Harry Walker
George Sproule
R. Garlow
Walker
Helena
Garlow
Polglase
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Anaconda Company
10 Change
Tutte Mines
Dr. Ki
Dr. King
Seart and Mantillas
Co. Pen
Oxford
Bolivia
Kayser Union
Monarch Ranges
Butte Aes
Cole
Paragon
Cole's
Dent Nok
Ralston
California
Tonkin
Lester Polglase
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