Debates on Railroads and Local Press Wind Through Years
A reflective piece from Lewistown tracing ten years of publishing, rails, and town boosters. It recalls early rail construction, bold growth across Fergus County, and the interplay with rival editors Harley and Union. The column laments advertising pressures on rural papers and urges practical action over verbal assaults in pursuing regional improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Ak & Cub
Judith Basin
Lewis
Imend Burg
Indiendona
Tertesus
Sturn Plains
Matsinua
Rink Taniey
Jim Will
Barling
Harlow
Fill
Harting
Fergus County
Dr. Tgl
Harley and
Jill
Steele
Arivere
Srefier
Weal
Enite
Hill Opel Baritny
Montana Promoter Urges Prosperity Amid Hard Times
In Havre and Lewistown editorials, Montana residents are urged to welcome a hoped-for era of prosperity despite poverty. The pieces praise record crop expectations, contrast eastern losses, and call Montanans to unite as Treasure State claimants while noting debates over coinage and prices. Names include Lewistown Argus and Avisonta Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Wwastern
Montana
Road Safety Complaint in Hamilton Republican Letter
A Hamilton Republican letter criticizes drivers who refuse to yield when a faster automobile passes a team on the road. The writer cites law granting the slower vehicle right to the half of the road and urges drivers to respect team rights and share the passage accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Republican
A Wallop at Hansas From the Madisonian
A fragment from the Madisonian mocks a Wan who pretends to drink whiskey and then claims it is medicine, exposing his evasive stance and revealing the odd debate as a comic error of judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Madisonian
Tony
Lewistown To Be Made Division Point Of Road
A letter from Ta Gilpan to President McGrean announces Lewistown as a division point for a railway project. The company plans the division and cites a community donation exceeding 416,000 to cover tract purchase and shop needs, with other costs shared by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Ta. Gilpan
Mc Greal Northert
J. Waite
Coromerenitony
Glia Moade
Lewistown & Divisionel Paint Sina
Classified ads announce Standard test pricing and local agents
Advertisements for the Standard test are charged at 1 cent per word and will be published promptly after being phoned to the Standard office. Listings appear in Butte west and east sides, Walkerville, South Butte, Centerville and surrounding drug stores at specified streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaneh
Butte
Anaconda
Butte—West Side
Henry's Pharmacy
Granite and
Alabama
Ranzler Drug Co
Gol West Park Street
Widespread Classified Help Wanted Listings
In Butte and surrounding areas job seekers encounter a dense set of help wanted items. Advertisements seek girls and women for domestic work, factory and crafts roles, shoemakers, cooks, and general house duties with varied pay, schedules, and requirements. Labor opportunities list locations in Montana and nearby states, with addresses and contact points for applicants.
Lewistown Note: Pastor Patterson to Rest After Pulpit
Lewistown notes report Dr Thomas Patterson, who has led the Baptist church this past year, will take months of rest due to health from overwork and then resume ministry. The item notes the marriage yesterday of Thomas Crowley and Gertrude Alion, with Prather Y J Winden Broeck officiating and the couple departing on an early train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brecin
Stendard
Tatistown
Thoma
Patterson
Tisk
Toahn Crowley
Lewietown
Gerirnds Alion
Thin City
Prather Y. J. Win den Broeck
Self-Defense Acquittal In Bixby Murder Case
A jury returned a not guilty verdict for Joseph Bixby in the murder of George Crint, finding self-defense. The trial centered on a shooting alleged to have occurred near a location south of here as part of a dispute among four men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixby
Thiinak
Mont Dine
Joseph Bixby
George Crint
Elie
Pg Moulder
FOR SALE Farm Land in Montana Wyoming Co real estate
For sale farm land near Shyer Herp river with 20 acres of fertile soil. Land suitable for sugar beet crops and other produce. Price ranges from 40 to 1 pes per acre. Contact Montana Wyoming Land Co at Hamilton Street, Indianapolis. Phone 4872 or 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shyer Herp
Shaw Sau Island
Montana-Wyoming Land Co
Hamilian
Ind
Hell
Bolever & Brown
State Bavines
Malta
grilevaTi
Betwerr Ryé-mile House
Syhrol Aldresa J. J. Sellivan
Lewisham
Grare
Grace
Monty
Sill Yan & Peterson
Geronny Hole
Tomas
Baldy
Broadway
Oqky Fernis
Logan & Tochrnn
Stevensville
Severna Goon
HAY Ranctire
Tree
Gruall Enpe Jty
Adress
Waxton
FACM
Standard
Mathes
Bareainy FM
Shemmye & Roath
Alem & Leon
Bute
Miberi
Lew Wen
West Bite
Slemans & Booth
Hutte
California
Markey
San Francisco
Wien
Alan Qynewlent
Copper Street
Muncitae & Solveson
W. & South
Silver Bow Block
Aus
Tha Baller
I. Co
Butte
POL- Des Ghul Mining Stoc. Siman Bank
Phoenix
Han Baal
Clyth Buck
Winn & Smith Co
Owsiox Ok
For Sale Cozy Furnished Homes and Equipment Listings
A jumble of old time sale notices from Butte listing furnished homes, sewing machines, clocks, stoves, a piano, and other household items for sale or rent. Includes details on carom bowling, a sewing machine, and a stray for sale of a fishing boat. Many locations and prices given, with offers from multiple vendors.
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Europe
Bill
Boak OF
Threctors
the State Editors
J. B. Farris
Uno
Atael
Finsyth Times-journal
Country
Elvelar Tetturs
New York
Honekotas
Country Press
Oller
Observer
Forsyit Times-Journal
Womer
Bael
Hegin
Wei
Iran
Oiportentey
Furius
Yai
Spud
Lewistown Argus
Oread Ingland
Conaulient Paris
Alforde
Ban Tohnson
Ender
Washington
Hansas
Wilson
Harrison Avenue
Walkerville
Daly Street
Centerville
Centerville Drug Co
North Main Street
Parsons
Mpingtent
W. Park
Bell Nek
ST. Paul
Bell
Bove
PEOPI
Catalnghe
Maln Ave
Svoltane
ATCH
SGAT
A. Joan Ton
Psbure
Albert Kiew
JE. Park
Fenale Hei
Markee
Fannie
Wyaming
Tutte
Ganatlat
Grantte
Ty Hourework
George Borsi
Cuppawis Folin
Wis
St Jamna’ Hyisodpal Church
Weley
Test Ks Visiclnye
St. Ti
France
Duymport
Lyon
Ngne Weleanp
Belt Oseli
Caine
PiMpelurs
Wansted
Auhmis
Sina
Jimeda
Giranity
Rune
Atel Enh Hone
Ouchall
W. Broadwing
Dittle
Paniaian Prevovsa
Tel Bia
W. Galena
Vow Sala-Mcha
Uae
Tilliards
Tor
Drmnawick-Buller-Collender Co
Giedlens
Brent M. Wilwell
Pope-Hantford
Bethe
PLANO
Holle Furniture Exchange
Park, Mnite
UMBR
Annona
Haran
JGRB
Katrnens
Uth
Chmatte
Ven
Bite
Klandard
Andress
Care Alandard
Wahon
Bath
Electrié Wests
Atena Weat
Buxa4
Fort Benton
Mont
Kitch
Pny
Gaylord
Guhone
Knalniz Houer
Stéudy Heanlers
B. Blandari
Eplaceic Mine
Inquine M. Jahr
Raderehure
Mant Vor Sale-Confectionery
Third St. Amalie
Tedauserllay Ros
al Dha
AMS Ayrers
Bex
Tomar
Ngoodall Bro
Oligitdets
Dans
Flemuent
Rombauer Assay CO. Assay
E. Gemke
Bure
Furnitune
Dayesport TR
Pinshen Wid Lenghers
Elariwig Uphol- Fierlay Co
Finlen Hotel
Haste
Mattig
Thitlre Doe
Colorado
Mena
Birch St
Ansconda
Inquire Dares Port
Shields
Bniete
Las
Brohteny
Lake Fon Runt
FORK
Sam
Jackson
Quirts
Tranktinst
Park
Caledonia St
Smith & Shewe Co
EL Teoaway
Hintte
Pack, Lalor
Granite
Jeckso St
Ehfelds Ave
Toree
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