Arrest of Three Men Sparks Drug and Liquor Ring Probe
Sheriff Jim Smith reports the capture of Richard Sims Charley Hamilton and John Robert Smith in Bozeman on August 11 after deputies found habit forming drugs, two gallons of illicit liquor and a hidden .45 caliber pistol. Sims hid in a garret while John Robert Smith attempted to swallow drugs. The trio’s arrests target a suspected criminal gang operating in the Bozeman area.
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Bozeman
Jim Smith
Richard Sims
Charley Hamilton
Butte
John Robert Smith
Great Falls
North Black
Hamilton
Sims
Commissioners Disallow Three Day Agent Bills
Roundup August 11 board of county commissioners disallowed bills from three state prohibition enforcement officers. County Attorney Huppe says the claims are proper county charges and will not halt prosecutions. G T Graham E R Small and Gustav Sjostrom filed the bills. Boarman ruled they were not properly itemized and not payable from the general fund. Taxpayers petitioned against payment. witnesses testified before the board's decision.
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Prohibition Enforcement
Board of
County Commissioners
Huppe
G. T. Graham
E. R. Small
Gustav Sjostrom
John R. Boarman
Rich quartz find at Red Mountain placer near Rimini
E A Morley returned to Butte August 11 jubilant over a Rimini property discovery. A small box held a dozen quartz pieces with coarse gold and a melted ounce and a quarter ore sample yielding £188,000 in gold per ton. The Red Mountain Placers near Butte and Helena show strong early potential and renewed placer operations.
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E. A. Morley
Red Mountain
Drowned man found on sandbar near Watson watercolor
The body of Thomas Thomas of Canton was recovered Aug. 9 from the Missouri River near the Winston bridge. He had floated for minutes on a sandbar before being found near the Liffler ranch by Frank Best and Charles Clerk. He drowned while swimming with friends when an undertow pulled him under the strong current.
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Watson
Thomas Thomas
Canton
Missouri
Winston Bridge
Frank Best
Charles Clerk
Liffler Ranch
Thomas
Double Tracking Great Northern Near Troy and Kootenal Falls
The project to double track the Great Northern from Troy to Kootenal Falls, seven miles east of town, began five months ago and nears completion. The long tunnel east of the site is finished and rails are laid. most camps and five construction firms have closed as work ends.
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Finieh
Great Northern
Troy
Decree Appealed in Emia Sale Pending Court Action
Fragmentary text indicates a decree appeal involving sale proceedings. Names and locations are unclear but reference to court action and delay suggests a legal process related to partition or sale upheld by a county or local authority. Further readable details are unavailable.
Engineering feat eyed at Mystic lake project in Fromberg area
Montana Power plans a dramatic drilling and blasting operation near Mystic lake to lower water level by 40 feet and raise surface later. A four by five foot tunnel reaches 15 feet from the lake wall and a carload charge will blast the remaining granite with a DuPont engineer overseeing the shot.
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Wihi Lower Lake
Mystic Lake
Fromberg
Montana Power Company
Italy
DuPont Powder Company
Great Northern Railway
Montana Western Railroad
Pondera County
Great Northern
State Railway Board
I. B. Woods
Helena
Conrad
Farmers’ Association
Belltower
Carter County
E. B. Brice
Elgin
Montana
Ekalaka
Catamount Creek
Silver Bow County
Butte
State Board of Equalization
Anaconda Company
Bozeman
Lawrence Niven
Jammer Smith
Orville Jones
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Seek Carnegie Medal for Mack Kemph Heroic Drowning Rescue
Mack Kemph an 11 year old Indiana boy may be awarded a Carnegie hero fund medal for risking his life to try to save his 18 year old playmate Charles Howe after both drowned in a reservoir near Fairview Montana days ago. Howe called for help as cramps overtook him while swimming. Kemph reportedly urged others not to hesitate and attempted a rescue despite danger.
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Carnegie
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Mack Kemph
Ind
Charles Howe
Fairview
Montana
Gow
Sdrownlag
Pygmy Elephant Attracts Attention At The Zoo
The Pygmy Elephant, three feet tall and three hundred pounds, arrived at a distant zoo from Africa and became the main attraction among new arrivals including snakes birds a red-eyed ape and more. The young elephant enjoyed rest curtains and curious travelers while other animals noted his fame.
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Africa
Atlantic
India
Far East
Pygmy
Farm success story of A Allison in Billings Montana
A. Allison of route 1 Billings recalls arriving in Montana in 1899 with 6.50 cash and rugged health. He built a 160 acre irrigated farm west of Billings, expanded to a thriving diversified operation with dairy poultry alfalfa and sugar beets. He expanded into sheep feeding turning a projected five month winter program into substantial profit and notes improvements in soil fertility and future plans to focus on alfalfa and winter sheep feeding.
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Allison
Toronto
Canada
Llred
Mr. Allison
Billings
Montana
Fragmentary note on visits and feelings about relatives
A cryptic Italianate fragment recalls a relative visiting and expressing continued concern or criticism. The speaker reflects on daily routine and a sense of unease about affection or support. No clear events or names are provided.
Watering guidance for dairy cows amid feeding challenges
The text suggests dairy cows need ample water when on feed, noting water intake affects milk yield. It mentions daily watering Frequency and implies cows should be watered twice daily. It references weather and salt or mineral intake as factors influencing dairy production.
Fish A Summer Food And Ways To Prepare It
A 1924 guide describes fish as an easy summer food with many varieties from fresh or salt water. It provides two recipes Jellied Fish and Deviled Fish with step by step instructions and ingredients like tomato, onion juice, gelatin, olives, eggs, parsley, and a milk sauce for baking.
Domestic Heroism Celebrated In Quiet Four Walls
A reflection on noble acts performed in private life within home bounds. The piece elevates everyday courage, emphasizing that true heroism often occurs away from public glare and formal praise.
Dessert Recipes From A Rich Flavorful Menu
A collection of home style desserts and dishes including Cream Torte with dates and walnuts, Pineapple Fluff baked in cups, Maple Parfait with maple syrup and whipped cream, Peanut Butter Cookies, Tuna Fish Salad on lettuce, and Lincoln Stew with oysters. The text blends dessert ideas with savory items and includes directions and measurements for several treats.
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Lincoln
Iene Young
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