Missoula Labor Day Parade Promises Largest Celebration
Missoula plans a major Labor Day event expected to be the largest in the university town. AFL history in Montana notes 2,800 federation members tributary to Missoula, with unions from carpenters to musicians active locally. The parade forms at Union hall at 10 am with multiple divisions marching from Higgins Avenue and Main Street through Stevens Cedar Woody to Railroad, led by union marshals.
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Missoula
Montana
University City
Western Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
Clinton
Hamilton
Ravalli County
Nine Mile
Superior
Bearmouth
Thompson
Gold Creek
Florence
Quigley
Missoula County
T. A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Fer- SuFontae
Bonner
Bonner Lumbermen's Union
Linton Lumbermen’s Union
Tinton Miners’ Union
Kearmouth Lumbermen’s Union
Sarnet Miners’ Union
Florence Lumbermen’s Union
Hamilton Lumbermen's Union
Thompson Lumbermen’s Union
Thniversity
St Regis Lumbermen's Union
Superior Lumbermen's Union
Quartz Lumbermen’s Union
Lothrop Lumbermen’s
Main
Stevens
Cedar
Woody
Railroad
Parade Route and Marshal Notice with New Dress Goods Ad
A historical notice describes a parade route looping from Mast on Railroad to Higgins Avenue then Pine Madison Front Higgins, with a counter march to Main and Union hall, signed by Marshal J. A. Ferguson. An advertisement promotes new dress goods and silks at the Golden Rule.
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Higgins Avenue
Pine
Madison
Main
Union Hall
J. A. Ferguson
Hamilton Notes From Hamilton and Surroundings
Local notes cover horse trainers Joe Rea and Dr. Orr taking eight two-year-olds, one three-year-old Lady Thisbe and two older horses to Kentucky and Indiana for the Bitter Root farm Colors. Also mentions hunting party plans, school staff movements, a new Page barn, and Ravalli county political primaries events.
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Milror
Lexington
Terre Haute
Orr
W. ©. Fordge
Charles Pettus
Morrise Pettus
St. Louis
Clearwater
Fred Printz
Bob Vance
Darby
McKay
Hamilton
Nebraska
Page
Mr. Beavers
Matt Blindauer
Charley Fonger
Main
Third Streets
Dr. Orr
Dillon
Kentucky
Daly Trotters
R. E. Taylor
R. HI. Lewis
Butte
Ravalli
Josie Robb
Stevens
Smith-Montgomery
Sedalia
Ravilli
Des McGinley
McGinley
Democratic Central Committee
Ravilli County
Ravalli County
Mornday
Brevensville
Big Flat District Plans New School House
Missoula September 1 The Big Flat district trustees announce a new school house will be built within a week or ten days. The six room building is needed due to pupil growth of about 45 per the last census. James Martin donated an acre of ground for the site. Mrs. East, former teacher, will be reengaged for the coming term.
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Missoula
Big Flat
James Martin
East
Contractor lands major logging haul from Western Lumber
John Cunningham, longtime Blackfoot country contractor, secured a large contract from the Western Lumber company to haul 10 000 000 feet of logs from the Nine Mile mountains. He departed for the Blackfoot country to recruit teams and arrange further helpers on September 1 in Missoula.
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Missoula
John Cunningham
Blackfoot
Western Lumber Eompany
Nine Mile
Cunningham
Cured of Diarrhoea After Thirty Years Suffering
John Halloway of French Camp Mississippi credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing thirty years of diarrhoea after trying many treatments. He praises its safety and wide use including for children and notes Pain Balm relieves injuries quickly. Available through local druggists Standard Smith Martin Drug companies.
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John
Halloway
Miss
Chamberlain
Standard Drug Company
Smith Drug Company
Martin Drug Company
Wanderers to Kansas City Friendship Born in Westward Trek
R M Cobban recalls a 1854 voyage up the river from St. Louis with John J Ingalls. Their boat left them behind, forcing a hunger filled chase along the shore. A woodcutter camp saved their watch and food, sparking a lifelong friendship with Ingalls later famed as a Kansas statesman.
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Missoula
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
R. M. Cobban
Ingalls
West
William Cobban
Haverhill
Mass
Whittier
Prairies
New England
St. Louis
Kansas City
W Ho
The Anaconda Standard Promises Top Daily Value
A promotional note extols The Anaconda Standard as a first class daily newspaper. It touts world markets stock quotations mining agricultural and general news as superior value for Northwest readers.
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Northwest
Missoula Prepares for Weekend Horse Races Odds Staked
In Missoula on August 31 bets already placed for Sunday races. Hayes & Marsh's horse leads at even money with other wagers at varying odds. A horse trained by Charles Staley was withdrawn but may still race if owner consents.
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Missoula
Curbstone
Hayes & Marsh
Charles Staley
Train coaches sent from Missoula for Labor Day crowds
A party of 15 empty passenger coaches passed through Missoula bound for Butte to accommodate large Labor Day crowds. The cars were collected at Tacoma and other coast cities for use in the event.
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Missoula
Butte
Tacoma
Telephones Move to New Missoula Office
Missoula Sept 1 Preparations are under way for the telephone company to relocate to its new headquarters. The front room will handle business and the rear room will be used for the Odessa?
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Missoula
Telephone Company
New Local Exchange Opens With 300 Connections
The facility will house about 300 telephone connections with the front area divided into offices for the manager and for instruments. The nearer section will accommodate visitors and patrons. A new system will streamline connections benefiting both the company and its customers.
Missoula Civil Service Exam Aids Local Post Office Jobs
Eastman Kodak supplies at Hartleys Civil Service Examinations. The Missoula exam offers chances for youth to secure substitute clerk and carrier positions at the Missoula post office, with permanent status possible through civil service appointment. Applicants must apply at the post office by September 8.
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Missoula
Civil Service Commission
Georgie Cobban Hooks 12 Pound Char Trout
In Missoula on Friday Georgie Cobban and three companions caught a 12 pound three foot char trout in the Rattlesnake. Georgie waded into the water with his pocket knife and finished the catch by stabbing the fish, marking the season’s best juvenile fishing report.
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Missoula
Georgie Cobban
Cobban
Georgie
Fruitgrowers Campaign Supports Orchard Protection
Missoula reports a selected committee from the fruitgrowers meeting began soliciting funds to support fruit inspection. The effort aims to protect local orchards from pest infection and receives generous encouragement from the community. Underwear, medium weight, available at the Golden Rule.
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Missoula
Tom Bassler Describes New Findings in Letter to F T Sterling
Missoula dated Sept 1 F T Sterling received a letter from Tom Bassler describing new findings. The contents reference a noteworthy discovery and hint at relevant local or regional interest.
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Missoula
F. T. Sterling
Tom Bassler
Missoula men file claims and work Nome district gold
The Missoula group adapts to Nome placer work with Ike Abernethy gear. Black sand losses hinder fine gold recovery, but neighbors in Southern Idaho improve extraction with extra appliances. The men plan to stay in Nome all winter and pursue future claims.
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Missoula
Nome City
Ike Abernethy
Bassler
Idaho
Nome
New Missoula Telephone Office Opens with Better Service
Manager Deffe bach reports the Higgins block exchange move caused much work and profanity but promises improved switch boards and satisfactory service. Stenographers use printed cards to vent frustration quietly while dialing central, a practice noted with curiosity.
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Missoula
Deffebach
Higgins Block
Imperfect Bridge Planking On Higgins Ave Bridge
Missoula report urges immediate council action on Higgins avenue bridge planking wearing in several spots. Street department warned about Third street extension planking and possible title issues in court. Temporary repairs urged to keep bridge safe for travel.
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Missoula
Higgins Avenue
Third Street
Stinger and Campbell Ready to Begin Street Work
Missoula reports Stinger and Campbell have finalized street improvement plans. Delays due to the city engineer’s absence postpone start until after Labor Day. once surveying is finished and grades set, paving will proceed quickly.
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Missoula
Stinger & Campbell
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