Bitter Root farmers praise Missoulian support against senate bill 18
The Bitter Root valley credits the Missoulian and Helena lawmakers for defeating senate bill 18 after a vigorous fight led by M. Ward of Hamilton and Woody of Missoula. The piece urges unity in road policy and calls for intercounty highways financed and built under state auspices to ensure uniform progress across Montana.
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Missoulian
M. Ward
Hamilton
Missoula
Helena
Woody Ot
Miss
Big Brother Treatment Praised For Delinquent Youth Reform
A letter from Rev. KR W Edwards praises the Big Brother Treatment begun at Central Presbyterian Church New York City. The program places a persistent reformer as a big brother to delinquent youths to build a personal friendship and influence aimed at reform and good conduct.
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Great Falls Tribune the Tribune
KR. W. Edwards
Great Falls
Hon. Fred J. Gibson Emerges as Leader in Park County
The Livingston Enterprise notes that Hon. Fred J. Gibson, Park county representative in the lower house, did not appear prominent at first but soon became a distinguished figure. In the session's final week he played a leading role in house deliberations and earned many press compliments for his oratorical wit and satire.
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Livingston
Fred J. Gibson
Park County
Gibson
Incipient Senate Rebellion Signals GOP Duty in Extra Session
The piece notes an incipient rebellion in the senate led by Senator La Follette as a significant hint to Republican leaders. It argues the party's fate and the people's prosperity hinge on what happens in the forthcoming extra session and stresses that party leaders hold this responsibility.
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Red Lodge
Senate
la Follette
Montana Road Boom Debate Continues Despite Delay
The Billings Gazette notes that Montana cannot now act on state road construction but urges ongoing public agitation. The piece emphasizes maintaining pressure during the delay as discussions continue.
Billings Journal Calls for Broad Publication of New Montana Laws
The editorial argues that many new laws from the Eleventh Montana Legislature are unclear in title and effect. It urges publishing all laws in at least one newspaper per county before they take effect to inform taxpayers and avoid costly confusion.
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Billings Evening Journal
General Assembly
Montans
Creation of Lincoln County with Libby as seat
The Kalispell Inter Lake notes the northwest portion of the county becomes Lincoln County with Libby as county seat. It argues the new region will face budgeting challenges but has potential, citing extensive national forests and limited farming outside the Tobacco Plains, and a fruit-friendly Kootenai Valley likely to attract settlers later.
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Kalispell Inter Lake
Lincoln
Libby
Inter Lake
Montana
Tobacco Plains
Kootenai
Chicago Divorced Marriage Record Law Sparks Backlash
Wealthy Chicago figures back a proposed Illinois law requiring applicants for marriage licenses to provide a written record of all former marriages and divorces. If enacted, applicants must list spouses, causes, co respondents, and durations, with potential embarrassment for high profile cases like Grace Snell Coffin Walker Coffin Layman Love.
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Helena
Chicago
Illinois
Episcopalian Church
Grace Snell-Coffin-Coffin
Frank Coffin
Coffin
J. C. Walker
P. A. Layman
H. M. Love
Montana Passes Fortuneteller Law Across State
Dillon Tribune notes a new legislature act making it a misdemeanor to pose as a fortune teller with fines from 255 to 300 dollars and 1 to 3 months in jail. Advertising ads by newspapers or magazines face similar penalties. The piece predicts residents will have to live without future forecasts.
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Dillon Tribune
Montana
Threever Urges Action to Seize Opportunity and Refuse Interference
The message urges focus and quick effort to enjoy life without letting others disrupt it. It encourages networking, positivity, and maintaining energy, comparing resistance to pests and urging readers to be proactive and lively. It ends with a call to respond to a bugle-like signal and get busy.
Life’s misfit march through time and desire
The Ravalli Republican reflects on life’s paradoxes as people chase work and savings in youth, miss pleasures, and find time and money for enjoyment only in old age. In middle years the house fills with children, then empties as grandchildren visit, leaving unfulfilled longings just beyond reach.
Civic reform echoes from Missoula to Vlains area
The Sanders County Ledger recalls Missoula’s recent civic reform and Vlains’ purging, noting similar outcomes could have been reached earlier without harsh publicity. A cautionary word to the wise is offered.
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Sanders County Ledger
Missoula
Vlains
Sunshine of the Soul Brightens Townsend Life
The Townsend Star extols soul sunshine as powerful as radiant sunshine, saying cheerful faces lift burdens, ease care, banish sorrow, and spread hope in social circles and homes, improving life and happiness for all ages.
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Townsend
Partisan Struggles Mark Dillon Assembly Record
The Eleventh Dillon Assembly ended with a mixed record. Republicans and Democrats in one house led to partisan clashes, but when nonpartisan, useful laws were enacted. The paper regrets the failure to pass a direct primary law for U S senators and to address criminal trial technicalities, both stalling on party lines.
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Dillon Examiner
Eleventh Legislative Assembly
United States
Judith Basin Star Defends Local Interest Focus
The Judith Basin Star acknowledges publishing more outsider oriented material and argues that highlighting opportunities in a growing country serves readers and accelerates development.
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Judith Basin
Star
Newspaper Ads as Business Policy Proclaimed
The Laurel Sentinel argues publishers should treat all non news content as paid advertising. It contends churches schools and societies should contribute for promotional notices just as merchants do to support their enterprises.
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Laurel Sentinel
Public Bill Blame Debate Sneers Across Papers
A reader exchange from the Glasgow Democrat Helena Record Havre Plaindealer blames the senate for a failed Christier publicity bill. Citizens of Chouteau county fault Republican and Democratic players for the legislative setback and political infighting.
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Glasgow
Democrat
Helena
Senate
Chouteau County
Havre
WANTED NURSE GIRL AND HOUSEWORK HELPERS IN BUTTE
A series of classified notices seek experienced nurse girl over 18 for wages at the northwest corner Excelsior and W Ga lena streets Butte and a general housework girl at 412 W Fifth Anaconda. Also wanted are furnished hotel lease prospects, old linoleum yards, and a first class clothing and furnishing goods salesman for the I X L store at 69 HK Park Butte.
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Northwest Corner
Excelsior
W. Galena Sts
Butte
W. Park St
W. Park, Butte
HK. Park
Wisconsin Primary Pledge and Legislative Fight Cited
The piece argues a large sum over $100,900 sought to mobilize Wisconsin voters for a demonstration of support through a lengthy 60 day legislative contest. It notes Senator Stephenson began politics after age 33 and quickly progressed.
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Wisconsin
Stephenson
Seed oats and wheat inquiry at the office
Inquiries arrive about seed oats and wheat from buyers. A party seeks five carloads of oats and one of wheat, but the office has not located enough suitable supply to justify a sale. Some of the finest oats wheat and barley were produced last year.
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Custer
Helena Postmaster Critics Look for Girls in Montana
The speaker remarks there are not enough girls in Montana and asserts Dillon has many young women. He claims Dillon has about ten to one male and many older women to older men, suggesting gender imbalance.
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Dillon Tribune
Helena
Montana
Dillon
Professor Kellogg Finds True Friends in Some Towns
Missoula Herald notes Professor Kellogg discovers he has true friends in some towns but warns that not every place, including Butte, yields easy friendships.
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The
Missoula
Kellogg
Butte
Montana Baseball Talk Fails to Settle Local Question
A discussion on baseball in Montana devolved into a talk fest with principal speakers described as aliens. The article suggests residents should move from chatter to action and settle the issue promptly.
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Helena
Montana
Confidence Matters Beyond Price in Columbia Falls
The Columbia Falls Columbian notes that confidence, unlike money, cannot be purchased. It emphasizes that fear can influence a woman's choices, while one may hire services, but true confidence remains unattainable through financial means.
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Columbia Falls
Appointment of Judge Poindexter by Governor Norris
The Madisonian applauds Gov Norris for naming Hon Joseph B Poindexter of Dillon as additional judge of the Fifth judicial district. Poindexter is a respected, sane and conservative lawyer with a large clientele. The paper commends his character and suitability for the bench.
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Virginia City
Madisonian
Norris
Joseph B. Poindexter
Dillon
Fifth Judicial District
Poindexter
Springtime Rail Work Spurs Street Nuisance Crackdown
In Belt Valley Times the writer laments rough gentry on streets as railroad work begins. Officials may deploy stricter measures to subdue hobos and vagrants, suggesting a rock pile as a feared remedy.
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Belt Valley Times
Mistah Jask Johnson Arrives Amid Turmoil
A report from Great Falls Leader notes the arrival of Mistah Jask Johnson as local tensions rise after an axe attack injures a man and causes community concern. Police investigate for suspects and motive as residents seek answers.
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Great Falls
Mistah Jask Johnson
Spring Has Come and Fishers Are Invited
The Carbon County News urges readers to cheer up as spring arrives and birds sing. It encourages grabbing a fishpole and flies for fishing, or taking advantage of any free time to enjoy the outdoors.
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The
Carbon County News
Ada Lade Skin Food and Franklin Price Toiletry Articles
Mrs A Birthright offers hairdressing manicure and choropody services at 14 West Broadway, advertising Ada Lade Skin Food and Franklin Price toiletry items for patrons seeking beauty and grooming products.
For Sale Pure Bred Hereford Bulls and Rubber Tired Buggy
For sale items include pure bred Hereford bulls advertised by G. B. Luce of Anaconda and a rubber tired buggy priced at 25 dollars. Located at 112 8S. Main in Butte.
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Ind
Bell
K. of
P. Hall
S. Main
Butte
Iford
G. BE. Luce
Anaconda
Main
Montana and Utah baseball interest centered on Lucas
Reports from multiple Montana cities show that the sole supporter of the Lucas interstate league in Montana is Mr. Lucas while in Utah even Mr. Lucas doubts the project.
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Great Falls
Montana
Mr. Lucas
Utah
Lucas
William Loeb Jr Nailing Down Latest Job
The Virginia City Times notes a steady hammering as Hon. William Loeb Jr. secures a new appointment or position. The piece highlights his persistence and the ongoing effort to finalize the latest post.
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Virginia City Times
William Loeb, Jr
Wisconsin Senator Stephenson Overstated Spending Claim
Wisconsin Senator Stephenson presents as living evidence of political vigor by acknowledging a spend update. He notes the need for strict budgeting while facing questions about prior expenditures and fiscal responsibility.
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Great Falls
Senator Stephenson
Wisconsin
Will leaves 4 million trust for Tilford heir in probate
The New York will of Wesley H. Tilford filed for probate on March 13 allocates 4 million dollars in trust for Hunt Tilford Dickinson, a minor grandnephew. Henry M. Tilford is named administrator, with other bequests of 250000 dollars noted.
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Wesley H. Tilford
Hunt Tilford Dickinson
Henry M. Tilford
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