Traveling thirst and dry laws across Texas and Oklahoma
An extended feature discusses liquor laws as states go dry, with traveling liquor reps criticizing bans on carrying from flasks and the spread of prohibition. The piece notes enforcement efforts, civic league reactions, and political blame for stopping gambling, plus anecdotes about local attorneys and a Rochester operation.
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Texarkana
el Pato
Texas
Otto Mathi
Louis
D Mt
Kentucky
Mexico
Central America
South America
Europe
Orient
Oklahoma
Dustin Farnum to Star In The Squaw Man Broadway Return
Dustin Farnum will lead a Broadway presentation of Edwin Milton Boyle's The Squaw Man at the Broadway theater November 27 and 28. Liebler & Co presents the four act Western drama about an Englishman who becomes a squaw man after marrying an Indian woman amid cattle town intrigue. The plot follows Jim Carston's travels from hero to rancher in Wyoming and his ultimate exoneration as an Indian chief's daughter reveals the murder confession.
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West
Earl of
Sas
Self
Jim Carston
Wyoming
Maverick
Union Pacific
Earl
Carston
Cash Hawking
Nateus Fitch
Tabuwana
Men Sought for Government Irrigation and Forest Jobs
Uncle Sam seeks eligibles for multiple federal posts in irrigation and drainage investigations and experimental stations under the Department of Agriculture. Examinations in December cover engineer irrigation roles with salaries 1200 to 5000 dollars a year. A December 14 exam in the federal building aims to fill two forest service game warden vacancies in Wichita National Forest Oklahoma and Grand Canyon National Game Reserve Kaibab National Forest Arizona. Reserves for future appointments await successful examinees, emphasizing outdoor life and knowledge of mountaineering and wildlife habits.
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Sam
Civil Service Commission
Alls
Department. of Agriculture
Forest Service
Wichita National Forest
Oklahoma
Grand ‘Canyon ‘National Game Reserve
Kaibab National Forest
Arizona
Thanksgiving Day Matinee at the Orpheum
The Orpheum theater presents a lively Thanksgiving matinee featuring Gus Edwards School Boys and Girls in School Days. Five girls and four boys perform snappy song and dance led by Sass is Lillian Gohn. The show is described as high class with a special Thanksgiving day matinee announced.
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Sass
Orpheum
Visiting Old Schoolman In Virginia City Meet
Joseph Harper of Butte visits old college and schoolmate A. J. Bennett in this city. They came to Montana together and recall pleasant incidents from their early days in the state as tender. Free Silver lodge No 11 D of H hosts a meeting at 1 0 T hall Tuesday evening Nov 24. For best value in planes or organs call Jon Orton Bros at 219 North Main Street.
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Butte
Everybody's Shoe Store
East Park Street
Virginia
Ataaisonianoseph Harper
A. J. Bennett
Harper
Mr. Bennett
Montana
Free Silver Lodge
D. of H
T. Hall
Jon Orton
Butte Man Injured While Rabbit Hunting
Sheridan correspondence reports J. F. Sherman of Butte wounded when a bullet struck the sole of his shoe while climbing a fence during a rabbit hunt near the Fallroad. The injury tore flesh from the ball of the foot. magazine shells advised no own gun discharge. Other shooters nearby unclear. Authorities warn rifles larger than .22 are dangerous in Reid County.
The Devil at Broadway Theater Sensational Ball Scene
The Devil in Henry W. Savage's The Devil at Broadway Theater features a ballroom scene where Olga wears a cloak revealing shoulders as the Devil disguised as Dr. Miller nudges the artist toward a satanic intrigue with the banker’s wife.
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Henry W. Savage
Olga
Dr. Miller
Bell Telephone as Leading Business Link
The Bell telephone is pitched as the principal entrance to major business establishments and a key messenger service. It urges merchants to value time and accept orders via Bell, warning that competitors using Bell may gain patrons in Butte and territory. Also notes a sale on men’s underwear at Bouchers.
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Bell Telephone
Mogg
Butte
Bell Telephone Service
Berry upbeat after AFL convention and re election
George J. Berry president of the International Printing Pressmen's union visited Butte during the AFL convention route from Denver to the coast. He reported the convention strong with Gompers re elected unanimously and praised the federation's vigor despite disputes over the president's report. Berry plans Spokane Portland and San Francisco leg.
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George J. Berry
International Printing Pressman’ T Union
Cincinnati
Butte
Berry
Denver
American Federation of Labor
Northwest
Spokane
North Coast Limited
Portland
San Jane
Taco
Merry Sal
Saent
Gompers
Great Divide theater return brings famed American play
Butte theatergoers will see The Great Divide at the Broadway on December 1 and 2 in Henry Millers company. Mabel Brownell will play the New York role with Edwin Mordant, and a cast including Della Knight and William H. Boyd. Seats go on sale Thanksgiving day.
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Butte
Henry
Miller
Players
Rockies
East
Hersel T
Clea
William Vaughn Moody
Mabel Brownell
New York
Margaret Anglin
Mr. Miller
Edwin Mordant
Henry Miller
Della Knight
Charles W. Brooks
William H. Boyd
Dantel Pennell
George K. Schillinger
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Butte’s Shopping Center
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Latey's Store
Ford
Abe
Richelieu
Empson
Electro
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Saratoga
Huntley & Palmer's
Great Northern
Miles’ Crossing
Galena
Matic
Roar
Civic League
Albert J. Galen
Supreme Court
Teiing
Dillon
Ditlon
William Jones
Tom Smith
Carey
Patrick Carney
Madison County
Hll
Waterloo
Rochester
Minn
Fates
Wv. Ware Monda
Pritchard-Harrison Co
Corner Park and
Main, Butte
Riddell Paint and Art Co
West Park Street
Dustin Farnum
Broadway
Dustin Faro
Fons
Pressmen
Bette Visi
East Park
Dr. Hood & Ci
North Main Street
Duffy's Pure
Standard
Ophy
N. Main
St. Butte
Jones
Jones’Dairy Farm
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Vancy
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Telephone
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