Talk on the Streets University Students and Street Car Work
University students Ed Meiklejohn Ralph Dawson Chester Lyman Jesse Davidson return to Missoula to work as street car conductors this summer while studying at Stanford Bozeman and other schools. Local notes describe street car crews, town imagery around Main and Broadway, Sardine market fraud and planned Decoration Day harness races reflections on Fourth of July plans and a Tribune-Review critique urging respectful reference to President Theodore Roosevelt.
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Ed Meiklejohn
Ralph Dawson
Stanford University
Chester Lyman
Jesse Davidson
Bozeman
Lou Frank
Frank Shaw
James Reynolds
Billy Gemmell
Butte
Unprecedented Bargain Sale Tomorrow
A striking sale announcement promises unprecedented bargains tomorrow. The notice highlights deep discounts across key goods and urges shoppers to plan early for doorbuster prices and limited stock.
Exclusive Waists in Linen Net Silk Lace at Bargain Prices
A catalog of waists features imported and exclusive evening styles in linen strap net and silk chiffon with lace yokes and decorative stitching. Prices range from 8.95 to 35.00, with to-morrow sale figures and comparisons to ordinary costs. Strong items include red, black crepe de chine, light blue chiffon net, nile green silk, and Mabutai silk options with matching girdles.
Observance Call for Roosevelt Visit in Butte May 27 1903
Mayor Pat Mullins urges Butte citizens to honor Theodore Roosevelt by closing businesses at 4 PM and keeping wagons off streets until 8 PM on Wednesday May 27 1903. The city seeks orderly participation and public respect during the presidential visit.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Butte
Pat Mullins
White chiffon net waist with lace panels and ruffle
Beautiful cream net waist trimmed with silk ribbon stands out this season. It would sell for 13.50 but tomorrow offered at 7.25. Handsomely made white chiffon net waist features entire front yoke sleeves and collar tucked in panels with lace insertion. expected value listed at 15.00.
Fine chiffon net with crochet lace details
An attractively crafted chiffon net garment features a yoke collar and elbow to sleeve crochet lace. Priced at $30.00, presented as a reasonable figure for the quality and workmanship.
Exquisite Waist Display At Local Store Sale
A window display highlights 135 unique waists crafted with rare materials and varied weaves. The store promotes an artistic collection in colors including plain black with price concessions and urges early attendance.
Prices Fight Rages Among Barbers In Butte And Spokane
In Butte barbers hold at 15 cents for a shave and warn against price hikes as private shaving parlors arise. Spokane reports a cut rate war with 10 cent haircuts and 5 cent shaves, led by Italian and African heritage barbers, some shops breaking a temporary 15 cent minimum agreement. The dispute spreads to customers and shop openings, with shops signaling varied pricing as the battle continues. Three dollars per day offer at Hawes Montana Button House in Butte.
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Butte
Spokane
Chronicle
Main Avenue
Stevens Street
Italy
Africa
Miller
Hawes
Montana
West
Mercury Street
Memorial Day Proclamation Calls Citizens To Observe
Mayor Pat Mullins of Butte issues first Memorial Day proclamation urging residents to lay aside business and join in ceremonies at cemeteries. Directed by the Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish-American War Veterans, the observance on May 30 includes decoration of graves and participation by military, social, and civic groups. Barbers' union closes shops at 7 PM from May 25.
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Mullins
Grand Army of the Republic
Butte
Pat Mullins
Sidley
The
Barbers’ Union
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