Hood River Strawberry Next on Anaconda Market Amid Bitter Root Rivalry
Hood River strawberries will arrive soon and rival Bitter Root berries will also appear, with both praised for flavor. Prices have slipped for some items like strawberries in other towns, while cucumbers and cabbage show varied costs. California produce dominates early market offerings. Oranges are plentiful and in demand, while new potatoes and local greens fill shelves as seasonably available.
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Anaconda
Butte
Helena
Great Falls
California
Hood River
Connecticut
Sheriff Storrar Returns From Eastern Montana Reform School Visit
Sheriff Storrar came back from Miles City after taking young John Prince to the reform school. He said the boy was not unhappy with his new home and believes the reform institution will better prepare him for life than remaining in Anaconda.
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Sheriff Storrar
Miles City
John Prince
Reform School
Anaconda
Cuticura Pills and Resolvent for Skin and Blood Purity
Cuticura Pills offer alterative antiseptic tonic and digestive action for skin scalp and blood disorders. Complete treatment set with Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills available for one dollar claims to cure eczema rashes itching and hair loss from infancy to old age.
Weather report notes milder eastern Montana and light storm damage
The text states that eastern Montana experienced milder weather than the current location, with the storm causing little stock damage and snowfall offsetting losses. It notes good grass and well advanced crops from Livingston east.
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Montana
Livingston
Playing the National Game by Anaconda Boys in Snow
Two games froze through snow yesterday afternoon as boys ages nine to fifteen played baseball. The White Stars beat the Blue Stars 35 to 34 and the Deer Heads beat the Altar Boys 15 to 12. Battery lines include John Lavelle Check Hughes John McHale Tommy Gavin Edwin Hauser Willie Halloran Frank McGrath.
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Anaconda
White Stars
Blue Stars
Deer Heads
Altar Boys
John McHale
Tommy Gavin
John Lavelle
Check Hughes
Edwin Hauser
James Myers
Willie Halloran
Frank McGrath
Embezzler Charles Bloom Sought. Reward Offered
Anaconda police issued lookout for Charles O Bloom former Morrison hotel clerk Chicago now a defaulter with 250 reward. He allegedly embezzled 1000 from James K Sebree and may have Montana relatives. Description lists 47 years old 5 ft 8 in 160 lb with gray brown hair and a scar.
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Anaconda
Charles O. ‘Bloom
Morrison
Chicago
James K. Sebree
Bloom
Montana
Rock Island
Rock Island House
Continental Hotel
C. C. Collins
Continental
Morrison Hotel
William W. Aires
Nashville
Alves
Columbus, London & Springfield
Pp. Kelly
Columbus
United States
Leonard Weber
Roeman
Mrlender
William Rk
Bates
Detroit
Mich
Argument in Frinke Case Postponed Due to Absence of Defense Attorney
The hearing on the demurrer in the Frinke case was postponed because defense attorney Ed S Booth could not attend. Judge Napton remains ready to hear the argument any day, with Booth occupied in Silver Bow county courts.
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S. Booth
Frinke
Napton
Booth
Silver Bow
Advertising World: Merchants must advertise to draw buyers
Advertising reaches many, and persistence pays. Merchants should showcase fine qualities and bargains, telling customers where to buy and what they know. Consistent, well presented ads convert uncertain days into better business and help approach steady daily averages.
Education and the Play Theaters and illiteracy rates in states
The New York Sun notes a link between theater availability and illiteracy. It cites figures: New York 230 theaters with 51 percent illiteracy beyond age ten. South Carolina 24 theaters at 36 percent illiterate. North Carolina 24 theaters with nearly 30 percent illiteracy. Massachusetts 82 theaters with under 6 percent illiteracy. Nevada four theaters. Pennsylvania 162 theaters. Alabama and New Hampshire with contrasting theater counts and illiteracy. Kansas and Nebraska low illiteracy at 2.9 and 2.3 percent with 197 theaters combined. The piece asserts theaters broadly track illiteracy nationwide.
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The
New York Sun
United States
Whch
New York
South Carolina
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Alabama
New Hampshire
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Georgia
New Jersey
Florida
Utah
Butte Anaconda Pacific Railway Holds Annual Directors Meeting
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the company office in Anaconda Montana on Tuesday June 2 1903 at 1 p m for election of a board of directors and other business. Secretary P M Halloran notices the meeting. An unrelated ad urges readers to get an up to date salt from the Woolen Mill Tailors at 504 East Park.
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Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
East Park
Butte
Helena
Anaconda
Hamilton
Ravalli
Northern Pacific
James Grisenthwaite
Mont
Dandruff Cure Promoted by Newbro’s Herpicide
An article explains dandruff as caused by a scalp parasite that damages hair roots leading to thinning and baldness. It claims no previous remedies killed the germ, but Newbro's Herpicide now eradicates dandruff and makes hair glossy, with samples available for 10 cents from The Herpicide Co. Detroit, cn.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Disappearance case surrounds Morrison release in town
Local papers report the arrest and release of Slim Morrison and his wife Bum Mitt Morrison after questioning about Joseph Durden a young colored man who vanished a week ago. Durden associated with RB A P railroad lived in Mainville and was last seen walking toward the river area. Durden known as Red by locals had prior run ins and was described as tall and well dressed. Police released the couple after no evidence surfaced and Durden remained missing amid suspicions of foul play challenging the town’s racial tensions.
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Slim” Morrison
RB. A. & P. Railroad
Mainville
Durden
Morrison
Morrizon
O'Brien
Leadville House
Morrisons
Mitr Kit
Anaconda
Alexander McDonald
Bruno Mainville
Optiist
Mark Twain
Thomas A. Harris
Pewee Valley
Louisville
General Harris
Col
Mulberry Sellers
Senator West
Tom Harris
Price
Lexington
Mulligan
Chicago
Harris
Harrs
Richmond
West
Mark Twan
Col Mulberry Sellers Inspiration Tied to Real Colonel
A Washington Post article recalls the Original Colonel Sellers as a real figure praised as the inspiration for Mark Twain's famed character Col Mulberry Sellers. The writeup highlights the link between a real person and Twain's fictional portrayal.
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The
Washington Post
Mark Twain
Col. Mulberry Sellers
Singleness of aim in advertising says Scarbro
Scarbro argues that waiting for customers without steady style is folly. He warns that ads must be practical and honest rather than pretty. He equates ad success with how well imitators are measured and stresses need for effect business like honesty and persuasion.
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