Pony Express Began 65 Years Ago in Mail History
The piece recalls the first government contract for transcontinental mail 65 years ago, inaugurating the pony express. It notes 17 days to move 15 pounds Omaha to San Francisco, versus 32 hours today, at $10 an ounce then and 24 cents an ounce by air from New York to San Francisco with 400 pounds per flight. It credits pioneers of the covered wagon era.
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Pony Express
Omaha
San Francisco
New York
Burgess Bed Time Stories 225s
Jimmy Skunk fears men and a fleeing car as a man tosses something away from the road. The skunk studies the scene with curiosity, then steps aside to let the automobile pass, sensing danger and choosing safety in the rut.
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Jimmy Skunk
Teast
Jimmy
Peter Rabbit
Marshal Lyautey, veteran France's colonial guardian
The article portraits Marshal Lyautey, 70, as France's seasoned colonial service veteran. It notes his long career across Tongking, Algeria, Madagascar, and his role as resident general in Morocco since 1912. It references his brief Paris cabinet stint in 1916 and the political fallout that followed.
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Marshal Lyautey
Morocco
Getorix
France
Abd-el-Krim
Marahal Lyautey
Paris
U Briand
Tongking
Algeria
Madagascar
Gallien
German von Kluck
Spain
Anaconda Welcomes Neighbors of Woodcraft Delegates
The Neighbors of Woodcraft hold their annual convention in Anaconda with delegates from IM cities and districts of the state. Mayor Smith extols the order's social and fraternal work and urges members to continue torching unselfish service across Montana communities.
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Anaconda
Woodcraft
Mayor Smith
Christendom
Smith
Order of
Montana
United States to inaugurate permanent night mail link
The government plans a new night mail service between New York and Chicago to match telephone and telegraph speed. Mail posted at day’s end in one city will arrive in the other by 8 a.m. The post office will also extend transcontinental airmail via private carriers under the Kelly act, with routes like Butte to Salt Lake City under consideration.
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United States
New York
Chicago
Post Office Department
Congress
Butte
Washington
Salt Lake City
Butte-Salt Lake
Department
Gov
San Francisco
Judge I G Denny: Longtime Montana Jurist Laid to Rest
A veteran Silver Bow County lawyer and former gubernatorial candidate Judge I G Denny was remembered for his sincerity, intellect, and public service. The bar and court minutes praised his honor, engaging conversation, and dedication to Montana's development as he formed friendships across political lines and with Governor Erickson.
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I. G. Denny
Montana
Silver Bow County
Denny
Judge Denny
Erickson
Helena
Butte
National vice of careless waste cripples American mail system
The editorial calls carelessness and neglect the nation’s vice, citing fire losses, misaddressed mail, and dead letters. It notes $377 million annual fire loss, 21 million misaddressed letters last year, and 200 million letters needing extra service. Better Mailing Week June 1 7 urges public vigilance, with Butte determined to join the effort. It ends by suggesting Mr. Burton supports banning poison gas in politics.
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America
Washington
Post Office Department
Butte
The Red Terror Free in Green Forest
Jimmy Skunk discovers a tiny thread of smoke rising from a dry leaf, realizing a tossed cigarette has started a fire he cannot control. Fear grips him as the Red Terror of fire spreads, and he retreats to safety under Farmer Brown’s house, understanding danger and cause. The tale ends with a note about the Red Terror being true to its name.
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Jimmy
Green Forest
Green Meadows
Jimmy Skunk
Farmer Brown
Z. W. Surges
Misread Rites and Robbery Claim Hints at Seminary Scandal
Fragmentary wire service style clipping mentions misdeeds and a claim of funds cited with a refrain about a severance, a payment expectation, and a Great Seminary in Indianapolis. Details are unclear but imply a scandal involving donations, a presidential denial, and a Pittsburg figure named Gussie.
Paint Up-Clean Up by Florence Davies
Florence Davies argues that women should use color and appearance to influence public life. A Washington speech advocates women’s collaboration with men to push lawmakers toward reform, urging bold personal presentation as part of civic effort.
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Florence Davies
Beagle Parker Brueggeman
United States Player Compensation ‘Committee
Washington
Briexgeman
U. Bgc
Sold by Husband for 75 Dollars Claims Sale Details
Mrs Louisa Job testifies in divorce case that her husband sold her for 75 dollars to John Parker. She describes a down payment of 50 dollars and 428 remaining to be delivered, asserting the purchaser’s identity and terms amid domestic relations proceedings.
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Louisa Job
Central Press Moricagg
Atte Louisa Job
Anton Ob
John Parker
Job
Irvings Puzzle Slips Through A Vast Lexicon Wave
By EVERY IRVING Across a puzzle lists many clipped phrases and cryptic clues. Entries include references to sacred bulls, ethyl compounds, measures, rivers, prepositions, and coded hints. The fragmented list resembles a crossword or word puzzle scan with scattered definitions and partial solutions.
Noisy Jazz Age Ties Mental Health to Youth Decay
Professor O Brien of the University of Wisconsin links the Jazz Age to emotional instability and potential insanity among youth. He cites Sui cide cases like Dorothy Ellingson and Robert Preston as symptoms of overindulgence, Freudian influence, and urban noise. He urges a deliberate slowdown to curb the trend and warns that Americans have grown more high strung in two decades.
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Aro Manaing
Bors
Girin
O'Briea
University of Wisconsin
O Bhea
Gillee
Dorothy Ellingson
Jazs
San Francisco
Robert Preston
Northwestern University
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold Jr
Little Stories From A Quiet Summer Ride
Fragmentary narration describes a summer event aboard a train with a conductor and passengers. The garbled text hints at reflections on adventures not taken and a sense of wistful decision making during the journey. It conveys mood rather than clear sequence or names.
Horoscope for May 21 1925 Jupiter Blesses Trade
On Thursday May 21 1925 Jupiter forms a benefic aspect late day while Saturn and Neptune are adverse. Business delays advised until afternoon as morning judgment may falter. Selling luck improves but cautious dealing with professionals and large faith matters advised. Sun in Gemini favors early mental alertness. Hindu unrest in Calcutta and British policy anxieties loom. Oceanic disasters and storms foreshadowed. collisions and bad weather anticipated at sea.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Selling Inc
Calcutta
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Postomees
MATL
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Paty
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Mr. Burton
Islator
Naich
Indianapolis
Great Seminary Ts Free Sedan
Pittsburg Gussie
Every Irving
Mailelous
Java
Sumatra
Cid
Fei
Ethin
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