Why Not Own Land and a Home on Indian Land
An ad urges independence from wages by owning land and a home, offering a pathway via an investment to acquire a homestead worth thousands for almost nothing. It lists multiple Montana offices and agents in Flathead, Butte, Anaconda, Helena, Great Falls, Kalispell, Missoula and more, urging quick action. The pitch targets workers with promises of wealth and self-sufficiency through land ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptce
Flathead Reservation
Kalispell
J. J. D'Arcy, Guin & Stannard
Missoula
H. M. Small
East Main Street
Flathead Reservation Information Agency
Missoula, Mont
Tea
Britt Wins by Decision in Brutal Boxing Bout
Britt again earns the decision after a savage exchange with Sullivan across rounds eleven to fifteen. The bout features repeated jabs to the jaw and body blows, with Britt delivering sharp lefts and rights while Sullivan presses and misses. Both fighters trade hard single blows as they circle and clinch, with Britt displaying superior footwork and accuracy throughout.
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Jimmy
Britt
Sullivan
Hardeff
Jimmy Wicked
James
Britt Retains Lightweight World Title in San Francisco
Jimmy Britt defeated Kid Sullivan over 20 rounds at Woodward's Pavilion to retain the lightweight world title. Britt outboxed Sullivan, displaying superior ring generalship while Sullivan failed to land meaningful blows. Sullivan reportedly injured a hand in the tenth, with observers noting Britt’s steady defense and sharp lefts.
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Sullivan
Britt
Sullvan
Fight recap rounds 1 9 Britt vs Sullivan
The report details a nine round boxing match between Britt and Sullivan. Both cautious early, Britt lands rights and lefts to the body while Sullivan’s counters falter. By rounds 7 9 Britt dominates with hard blows, blood drawn from Sullivan’s nose, and Sullivan eventually knocked down before Britt presses advantage.
Britt Edges Sullivan In Wild Outdoor Ring Fight
In a brutal twelve round bout Britt outpointed Sullivan with a flurry of jabs body shots and hard lefts to the jaw and stomach. The match featured repeated exchanges rounds eighteen to twenty with both fighters landing solid blows before Britt earned the decision.
Adams team triumphs in fast paced gain at Columbia Gardens
Adams took down Symons 11 to 6 last evening in a Columbia Gardens game. Symons led 3 0 early, then Adams rallied with strong base running to score five in the third and add one in each of three more innings. Batteries were Symons Des Jardin Hayswirth vs Adams James Meyers.
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Adams
Butte Commercial
Columbia Gardens
Symons
Des Jardin
Hayswirth
James
Meyers
Benefit a marked success for injured Butte youth
A benefit event at Miners' union hall in Butte drew many friends to support Flatley who recently suffered injuries and blood poisoning. Featured acts included solos by Daniel E. Kelley and Miss Lottie McDermott, and a neat sum was raised for the popular young man.
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Eetewan
Sven
PJ. Flatley
Butte
Miners’ Union Hall
Daniel E. Kelley
Lottie McDermott
The Mystery of the Vanishing Sea Crew
An old tale recounts the 1887 New York voyage ship seen two weeks after departure with all crew missing. The wrecked vessel showed no signs of struggle. a missing chronometer, intact rigging, and a single half-eaten meal suggested no natural disaster or piracy, fueling rumors of supernatural forces.
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P. BP Crath
Mecare
New York
Europe
Venlla
Bittes Oreenmat
Grayce and Gladys from a distant family tale
A Lexington era column recalls ancestry and wealth with a prankish exchange about robber barons and fossil fuels, hinting at lineage satire. The piece frames history through witty talk about Great-Grandfather and industry, praising enduring prominence.
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Louisvile Laurier-journal
Gladys
Butte Marines Driving Club forms to season harness races
Enthusiasm runs high at first meeting in Dr Galbraiths office as Butte horsmen reorganize into the Butte Marines Driving Club. W A Clark Jr elected president with officers and a plan for Sunday matinee races at the track starting July 3. Membership tickets set at 10 each to cover track upkeep and privileges for members only.
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Butte Hors
W. A. Clark, Jr
AB. Clements
A. G. Galbraith
TB. Moore
J. B. McGregor
Dennis O'Neill
Board of
Diectors
Grady
Donna of Directors
Murder confession tied to reckless ambulance driving
Iona was once known for dangerous driving when Joseph Byrne, an ambulance driver for the German hospital in San Francisco, allegedly sent in false calls from the stable. He had already killed two horses by his driving before he spoke on the telephone and confessed.
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Iona
Joseph Byrne
San Francisco
Mayer's Great Watch Sale in July Sparks Bargains
Mayer's jeweler in Butte promotes a July sale with deep discounts on Elgin and Waltham watches, including $41.50 pieces for 85 cents and other watches priced well below market. The ad touts guaranteed quality, long-established service, and price leadership against Rogers Bros. and local competitors.
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Mayer
Elgin
Waltham
Royal Waltham
Lady's
Mayer's
Mayers
Suucers
Butte
Rogers Bros
West Park
Butte Briefs Collect Around Town and Travel
Butte notes report Mrs. C E Miller off to Milwaukee W F Rogers departing for Bisbee Ariz J B Comfort of Twin Bridges at the Finlen Mye Alicin Jenkins heading to Coulee City Wash Mrs J N Kirk visiting from Pine Stone Springs Miss Imogene Dennis bound for Sanction City Mr and Mrs Otto Gaebel traveling to the coast James H King due back from three weeks on the coast John Gillies ill at Murray & Freunds hospital Arthur Day back in Salt Lake from a several day stay J T OBrien secretarty of the Business Men's association in Missoula Departures to Portland include C A Beckland A J Muller and M E Doe Mrs E J Nadeau Miss Margaret Nadeau and Frank Nadeau of Anaconda in town Miss Elizabeth Kelley Thornton Hotel cashier returns from weeks away Mrs Hugh Murphy returns to Coloma from visit J M Coffee of ONeill Neb visiting her mother Mrs R R Shepherd J H Pittinger and wife leave for Los Angeles due to bereavement Miss Marie Pestana of New York to arrive July 22 stay with Miss Farrow at 603 West Granite James H Lynch Meagher Memorial president receives 250 from Senator T C Power for the association Thomas Skelly funeral held at the Meagher Memorial Chapman Crossed wires spur fire crew to vacant Nort Main Street no damage Edgar Price Fay Clark charged with stealing overcoat on a Great Northern between Butte and Woodville L D McKay catches them Welsh Ladies Aid held at Dakota Street with Mrs Heatherley Mrs Heatherly helped by Ruth and Mrs Grimith Thomas Gebert returns from camping trip.
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C. E. Miller
Milwaukee
W. F. Rogers
Bisbee
Ariz
J. B. Comfort
Twin Bridges
the Finlen
Alicin Jenkins
Coulee City
Wash
J. N. Kirk
Pinestone Springs
Imogene Dennis
Sanction City
Gree
Otto Gaebel
James H. King
John Gillies
Murray & Freund's Hospital
Pneumo
Arthur Day
Salt Lake
Butte
Little
Boulder
J.T. O'Brien
Bussyness Men's Association
Missoula
O'Neill
Neb
R. R. Shepherd
East Woolman Street
J. H. Pittinger
Los Angeles
Pittinger
Marie Pestana
New York
Farrow
West
Granite Street
James H. Lynch
Meagher Memorial Association
T. C. Power
Thomas Skellst
Thomas Skelly
Man & Reed Chapel
J. W. Tait
Fire Department
Nort Main Street
Federal
Edgar Price
Fay Clark
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