Milwaukee plans push east rail line and townsite sales
Milwaukee railroad officials expect to resume eastern extension work from Lewistown toward a connection with the main line, as Winnett townsite lots go on sale July 18. Speculation also points to a later survey steering a northern spur to Saugus, while efforts continue to ballast the Great Falls Lewistown line and advance Cha teau line trackwork with bridge piling underway and gravel hauled by 30 trains.
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Great Falls
Milwaukee
Lewistown
Winnett
Grass Range
Mel- Stone
Saugus
Custer County
Highwood
Chateau
Twin Bridges Weather Rally Affects Local Crops
Heavy precipitation since June 1 boosts soil moisture and may lift crop yields above average. Snow in Big Hole mountains reaches two to three feet, threatening high water in streams feeding the Big Hole river. A United States land department inspector surveys desert claims and water supply. Sheep shearers prepare as plants near Me Hesser, Virginia City, and Madison Natley plan early operations beginning June 10.
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Twin Bridges
George Utley
Divide
Big Hole
Utley
Big Hole River
United States Land Department
Hesser
Ottenand Pren
Virginia City
Madison Natley
Jacob Wyrouck
Valley Town Gossip and Funeral Notices Across Judith Country
Activities and prosperity ripple through the Judith country as towns grow toward metropolitan norms. The funeral of Mrs. A C ., pioneer of the state and county, was held at Silver Star with Rev. J W Starr officiating. Interments followed at Silver Star cemetery. Notables include visits from Kalamazoo residents Mortimer Lotter and family, and a Fairfield student heading to graduation.
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Fairfield
Town
A. A. Reid
Siater
Kaitspell
Clara Shobete
Helena
Ford
Mise
Mabel Siedensticker
State Normal School
Homeless Tots Awaiting Twin Bridges Orphans Page
Billings reports twelve waifs aged 1 month to 8 years being cared for in private homes under State Humane Officer Mallock while awaiting a place at the Twin Bridges orphans home. Two mothers of eight children are in Warm Springs asylum. a 7 month old baby is under officer care after being abandoned to spare it from hardship. The Montana Humane Society notes the year’s high intake with Twin Bridges full and waiting lists growing. In Livingston on June 7, preparations for Independence Day include big picnic on McLeod Island, union Sunday school event, and arrangements by Walter House, E W Cross, and C P Burnett with plans for sports, races, and entertainment.
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Billings
Ake
Mallock
Warm Springs
Miles City
Montana
State Humane Society
Twin Bridges
Livingston
Hermann
McLeod'a Island
Union Prente
Walter House
E. — W. Cross
P. Burnettporte
F. KF
Dan Miles
EC. Barton
Charles James
Roy Potter
E.W. Cross
Livingston Denounces Mayor Over Public Speaking Incident
The Livingston Trades and Labor Council denounces the mayor and police chief for permitting a man to speak at the Corner of Calendar and Main about the Colorado strike. They say the speaker did not act as labor’s representative, but delivered a card to J D Rockefeller and Chris Alan and refused to state his demands. Authorities claim the man appeared linked to pickpockets after a watch was reported missing, and that the congested corner hindered any clear explanation of his intentions.
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Livingston
Livingston ‘Trades and’ Labor Council
Colorado
J.D. Rockefeller
Chris Alan
Aund
Tame
Park County high school commencement sermon quotes moral ethics
At Congregational church the Park County High School baccalaureate speaker urged graduates to honor their bodies minds and souls as bought by an infinite price. He warned against self serving rights while praising sacrifice ancestry and service to humanity. The address linked temperance education and global aid to the coming democracy.
Two Summer Gowns and Bergere Hat Highlight Fashion
The article showcases two simple linen and lace frocks and a dark blue taffeta dress, all described as dainty and attractive for the season. A smart Bergere hat completes the Summer ensemble, reflecting current fashion trends.
Vanity bags and dressing cases debut in crushed Morocco
Charming square vanity bags about six inches tall and four inches wide open to reveal a Jewel or dressing case. They come in crushed Morocco in bright colors and include a mirror, face cream, powder, scissors and other fittings. The center holds spare gloves and handkerchiefs for convenient travel.
Lewistown News Highlights Key Local Actions
June events at the Methodist center featured state WCTU leaders including Helena president Mrs Alderson with addresses and music. Milwaukee terminal nearing readiness, switch tracks set, machine shop roundhouse and buildings completed. Judge Crum in town for motions as Judge Ayers disqualified. notable case R E Hamilton vs Hamilton moves for new trial. Judge Ayers grants Mrs Lewellen divorce from Lew Lewellen, grounds desertion and failure to provide. Cattle theft verdict finds Charles Franklin guilty of grand larceny. one year in penitentiary. County attorney told to charge Oscar Andrews with perjury and Charles Wesley as accessory. Andregg’s testimony questioned stock inspector Pinkley’s alleged deal to avoid prosecution. Andregg’s later arrest noted for worthless checks.
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Lewistown
State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Federation
Alderson
Helena
Milwaukee
Daly Place
Lew Lewellen
Red Lodge
Charles Franklin
Franklin
Green Cattle Company
Norman
Ayers
Oscar Andrews
Charles Wesley
Walley
Andregg
Jesse FE. Pinkley
Three Forks News Briefs Highlight Local Arrivals and Visits
Three Forks reports several social notes as residents return home for summer. North family teens from Tilton arrive with parents and a sister, while Oscar Briggs of Willow Creek returns from the East with a wife and plans to settle locally. A surprise party for Miss Margaret Flynn precedes her Spokane departure, and Mrs Conrad Berg visits from the East. Mrs William Flaherty returns to Boulder after a week with her mother near Willow Creek. W Thomas, recently stationed in southern Forniator, also comes home Friday.
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Tilton
Bench
Thorn
Ed Gustine
Oscar Briggs
Briggs
Margaret Flynn
Spokane
Conrad
Berg
William Flaherty
Boulder
Huller
Witlow Creek
W. Thomas
Wouthern
Forniator
Bozeman Experiment Station to Print 20th Annual Report
The twentieth annual report of the director of the Bozeman Experiment Station will go to the printer. It covers 20 years of agricultural work in Montana and totals 500 pages of technical material. Fifteen thousand copies of the report will be printed along with 72,000 bulletins and 130,000 circulars. A bulletin on The Harvesting of Flax by M L Wilson and HL Rolley is near ready for printing in Fargo ND and will be mailed to Montana citizens from Bozeman. The Belgrade Journal has changed hands again, controlled by Bozeman parties.
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Bozeman
Montana
M. L. Wilson
Custer County
Mont
Ana HL. Rolley
North Dakota’ Experiment Station
Fargo
N.D
Belgrade Journal
Belgrade control claimed over Journal as Aitken takes stake
Belgrade factions claim Walter Aitken has secured a controlling interest in the Journal. The paper will be a strictly Belgrade enterprise with independent political stance. Paul Appleby to continue as editor. Billings reports on social welfare noting shrinking public sex trade since February, with several women married or left town.
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Belgrade
Walter Aitken
Aitken
Hoxeman
Paul H. Appleby
Aitkens
Montana
Roundup City Council Seeks Bids for Crosswalks and Hauling
City council Friday night called for bids on cement cross walks to be submitted July 6 and directed the street and alley committee to hire a team and teamster for general hauling and street maintenance. They also considered specifications for a new street sprinkler. A dancing party hosted by the Rebekah lodge occurred at Star theater Friday evening, with many guests. The Pioneer club hosted a reception and dance for Mr and Mrs EA Jesse married last week in Columbus. county commissioners purchased 80 acres near Roundup at 15 per acre for Musselshell county fair grounds and appointed five county fair commissioners: J W Newton, W McGinley, LH Box, Lavina. C H All en, Rye Gate. Joseph Asbridge, Flatwillow.
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Counci
Rebekah Lodge
Star Theater
Pioneer Club
EA. J. Jesse
Columbus
Board of County Commissioners
Marion Park
Musselshell County
County Fair Commissoners
J. W Newton
W. McGinley
L.H. Box
Lavina
C.H. Allen
Ryegate
Joseph Asbridge
Flatwillow
Hailstorm Damage, Local Developments In Shields Valley
Fred Brawner reports a recent hailstorm in Shields Valley that left alfalfa stripped in parts and caused light damage in some areas. Rains last week benefited irrigation but dry-land farms welcomed the moisture. plans develop for a Fourth of July celebration on Billy Cole’s farm amid local speeches and sports. Community notes cover Knights of Pythias officers, grand lodge delegates, Rex Stuart degree conferral, school bids for a central school, and memorial day services at the Baptist church.
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Livingston
Fred Brawner
Shields Valley
Tabor
Bernard Blome
Stade Park County
Duluth
Minn
Blome
Billy Cole
Vallend
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Yellowstone
John W. Martin Jr
3. W. Whitfield
HA. James
HP. Condon
Robert R. Dle
J.C. Dan
George W. Colpitts
Arm Y Innergard
D. Aver
John McLaighlin
Miles City
John Tocher
Rober T. Gentle
Carson E. Rechte
W. Fusselman
Harry Sexton
Diner
Rex Stuart
Montana
Dr. SF. Way
Big Thaber
Central ‘School
M. Swindlehurst
Democratic State Committee
Havre
C. F. Morris
Butte
Col
J.P. Crowley
Helena
Milwaukee Road
Ringling
Chestnu
Whitehall Notes Show Visitors Before Summer Trips
Whitehall June 7 W R Bailey of Butte spent days in town before vacation trip to Chicago. Mrs Mamie Hart Moyes visits Willow Creek to see Miss Martha Brooke before returning to Canada. Mrs Walter Kinney of Butte returns from Coulsey Ranch Renova. Jefferson valley rains boost optimism for bumper alfalfa crops among ranchers.
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Whitehall
W. R. Bailey
Butte
Chicago
Mamie Hart Moyes
Willow Creek
Martha Brooke
Canada
Walter Kinney
Coulsey
Salvation Army Survivor Tells Brother Members of His Rescue
A Salvation Army survivor recounts the rescue as eight Salvationists died. The report highlights the disaster's toll on the brass band and local corps, with prayers and memorials planned for the fallen.
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Salvation Army
Mr. McIntyre
New York
Is Maker
St. Lawrence River
McIntyre
Empress of Ireland
New York City
London
Winter and Spring Grains Look Exceptionally Fine
Miss Lillian Shepard of Sheridan visited Mrs. Brad Westphal this week then headed to Bozeman where her family plans to settle. Bulgarian Peter Chinkas suffered severe injuries after being struck by a moving train at Jefferson Island. his arm was severed and his face cut. Dr. E W Trainer treated him in Whitehall. Mrs Frank Shranger of Livingston visited Whitehall. T P Greene, owner of the Firemen lot in Block 11, plans to build once title is secured. Pearl Sloan, wintering in Lewiston, returned home near Whitehall. Maud Tuttle visits her sister Mrs Alfred Opie in Livingston.
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Lillian Shepard
Sheridan
Brad Westphal
Bozeman
Peter Chinkas
Jefferson Island
Milwaukee
Whitehall
E. W
Frank Shranger
Livingston
T. P. Greene
Greene
Mise
Maud Tuttle
Alfred Opie
Government to honor inventor of mail car
The New York Sun reports St Joseph honoring Wilam A Davis for conceiving the railway mail car. After decades of effort by his family the post office approves erecting a tablet in the local post office. Davis, born in Kentucky, proposed in transit mail distribution between Quincy and St Joseph in 1882.
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St. Joseph Cor
New York Sun
Post Office Department
Wilam A . Davis
William H. Gordon
Nation Int Iss
Davis
George Bo Armstrong
Chicago
Washington
Armstrong
St. Joseph
West
Plains
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Quincy
Bittinger
Montgomery Blair
Blair
Guy Carton
Hannibal
St Joseph
Closing of the Plant Means Large Saving
A Boston News Bureau report from Butte notes Anaconda Copper plans to shut the Great Falls concentrator by July 1, moving lower grade ore to Washoe near Anaconda. Freight savings may reach about 817,000 dollars annually, with concentrates shipped instead of ore and concentrates. The Great Falls plant, begun in 1891, will be retired while smelting and refining at the site are expanded, aided by nearby Sand Coulee coal and hydro plants.
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Miler City
Claudias Ketchin
Corlinaly & Barrett
Tanomar
Boston News Bureau
Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Great Falls
Anaconda
Centrator
Washoe
Hutte
Washoe Concentrator
Boston & Montana
Sand Coulee
Raritan
N. J
Buntal Straw Source in Tayabas and Laguna Regions
Buntai straw is harvested from the leaf stem of the open burl leaf, chiefly produced in Tayabas province and upper Laguna in the Philippines. Farmers who grow these palm trees often sell or rent them to people who extract the fibers for hat making.
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Tayabas
Laguna
Philippine Islands
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