Treasure State Tales Terse But Telling
Brief notices from Sweet Grass and surrounding counties report 114 additional tax payments, a tight county canvass showing Ella Millsap leading Dunn for clerk and recorder, plus multiple incidents. A Living Springs boy dislocates a hip after a horse stumble. Havre fire destroys the Oxford building with vast losses. Other items cover a Hot Springs driver’s car wreck, a Kalispell dog killing case, Miles City shop expansions, a Wibaux boy dragged by a horse, a coyotes tally in Boulder, a Jib mine monthly profit, an Armistice Day war bonnet presentation to Capt. Lloyd Rodger, and a Columbia Falls hunting accident death.
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Petroleum County
Ella V. Millsap
Arthur J. Dunn
Claire Coleman
W. F. Coleman
Living Springs
E. M. Gans
Lewistown Hospital
Havre
Oxford
Coaste Hills
Sedan
Frank Hanna
Hot Springs
Plains
Baker Hill
George Hetterling
Hanna
Airedale
August
Miles
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Miles City
H. F. Riccius
Beryl Trees
Wibaux County
Glenilve
Roy Murray
Boulder Valley
Jib Consolidated Mining Company
Lloyd Rodger
Poplar
Company B
John Zanon
Columbia Falls
Teakettle Mountain
Zanon
Coram
Butte Rail Worker Dies From Bullet Wound In Canyon Cabin
65 year old C M and St Paul railroad track walker Butte Melvin was found dead in his canyon cabin west of Butte with a left temple bullet wound. No other disturbance showed. cash and a revolver missing. he had last been seen Saturday and the crime is under local inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Frank Melvin
C. M. & St. Paul
Melvin
Sathrdsi Sitet
Sauthe Cr
Agreement Reached to Settle Montana Tax Suits
The Montana Power Company and subsidiaries drop 28 county suits by settling out of court with the state board of equalization. They will pay full 1922 taxes and half of 1923 taxes protested, with counties returning the rest without interest. Total involved about 485,962.84 dollars. 93,000 of that stemmed from protested 1922 taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Company
Montana
J. W. Walker
State Board
Court Finds Gazette Article Not Libelous
In Milles City Judge McKinnon dismissed the suit by Red Lodge attorney C. Rowan against The Billings Gazette publisher Gazette Printing Co and Joseph Pope former state Anti Saloon League head. He ruled the story quoting Pope was privileged and not libelous on its face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Red Lodge
Gazette Printing Company
Billings Gazette
Joseph Pope
Anti- Saloon League
McKinnon
Milles City
C. F. Goddard
The
Gazette
Pope
Montana seals its place in the national House chamber
After 85 years without representation Montana finally receives a state seat in the ceiling of the House chamber. Architect David Lynn placed the Montana seal beside the United States chair on November 8, marking the thirty fifth anniversary of Montana’s admission to statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Montana
United States
House
David Lynn
Scott Leavitt
Tragic Gas Barrel Explosion Claims Life From Curiosity
Alfred Kyrolls aged 22 of Wadena Minnesota died at Plentywood after an explosion at A. J. Olson farm. He dropped a lit match into a barrel that had held gas hours earlier and had water added for threshing engine use. The blast blew the top off the barrel. he was not struck by fragments but died from the shock and ensuing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kyrolls
Wadena
Minn
Plentywood
A. J. Olson
Kyrolls
Wreck Causes $50,000 Loss On NP Line
A Northern Pacific branch line wreck from Forsyth to Colstrip on November 22 caused over 50 000 in losses. Operations will be halted for a week or more while debris is cleared and the bridge rebuilt. about 2 500 tons of coal were in wrecked cars, not slated for salvage as mining elsewhere is cheaper.
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Northern Pacific
Forsyth
Colstrip
Old Prospector Buried
Funeral services were held at Helena on November 24 for Andrew Niyaske a Marysville resident for more than 46 years who died at his family home at age 70 He was a native of Poland and for many years worked as a miner and prospector at the old camp nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Andrew Niyaske
Marysville
Poland
Gallatin County Receives Forest Funds Share
Gallatin County will receive 8769.76 dollars as its share of Gallatin National Forest receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 1924. Since 1908 the county has received a total of 48048.07 dollars from this source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Clark
Gallatin National Forest
Gallatin County
Explosion Injures Several at Polson High School Lab
An explosion in Polson High School's chemistry laboratory injured three young women and one instructor. Reported injuries include eye irritation and burns. a bottle mislabeling and improper storage are suspected causes.
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Polson High Achooly
Weber
Louise Her
Fickandetwouniet
Mike ‘Vita’Aitchen
Edna Harried Satles
Harrisse
Durasei Mi Jags Kitchen
Playing Horse and the Make-Believe Ride
A child narrator recalls Daddy as a vivid make believe horse, with a colorful knitted harness and jingling bells. The scene shifts to a sunny snowy day when the family races along, a real horse nearby threatened to balk, and witty chatter follows about automobiles and imaginings.
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Daddy
Nancy
Nick
Birthday Party Dinner Gone Missing
A nephew recalls attending a birthday party where the children reportedly ate all the cake and treats. The tale is shared as a humorous anecdote about the party activity and the surprising outcome.
Tongue Twisters Noted in Local Page Lineup
Fragmentary text references tongue twisters and names like Dolly Dorothy, Sally, and Sally Simpe Mata. Mentions a site, a 22 Simple Willy, and unclear phrases. No clear event or outcome is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Fat
Belday
Willy
Sally
Simpe Mata
He who loveth a book will never want a friend
A Barrow quotation about books as faithful companions and sources of counsel and comfort.
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Isaac Barrow
Christmas season charity recipes and gift ideas
The article lists several dessert and candy recipes such as Butterscotch Spanish Cream and Snowballe, with detailed steps for gelatin molding, sponge cakes, and fondant coated balls. It notes half pint jars as small family gifts and suggests using bitter-sweet or red rose chips with ground pine for decorations while urging early planning ahead of Christmas.
Our Great Thoughts and Affection Endure Our Life
A reflection on inner truths and consciousness that never depart, believed to be divine and immortal, following us wherever life goes as a steadfast guide and source of strength.
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Thackeray
Seasonable Foods And Methods For Baked Potatoes And Desserts
A collection of home cooking notes detailing Baked Potatoes and Cheese recipe, Old English Date Pie with coconut topping, Nugget Cake with chocolate and frosting, Potato and Onion Pancakes, and a stuffing dish for chestnuts. Includes stepwise instructions, ingredients, and oven guidance.
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Praised by Mrs. Cheeseman
A testimonial from Mrs. Cheeseman describes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a powerful tonic and nerve aid for women. She claims it relieved long standing pains and strengthened her during expectancy after thirty two years with Dr. Pierce. Send 10 cents for a trial package to Buffalo New York or to a local dealer.
South African Invention Harvests 100 Acres Daily
A new machine claims to harvest corn at about 100 acres per day. It straddles rows to strip ears from stalks and gathers them into a box. Demonstration occurs under the supervision of South Africa's Department of Agriculture.
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Department of Agriculture of
South Africa
Green's August Flower Remedy Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a long proven cure for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness and related digestive issues. It claims fifty eight years of use in millions of households worldwide and notes availability in 80 and 90 cent bottles.
American Plows in Demand in Paraguay Demonstration
Demonstrations in Asuncion show the iron plow as essential to cotton field production causing demand for American plows this year to exceed supply.
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Paraguay
Asuncion
Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad Promises Fresh Skin
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic scented powder for face skin baby and dusting use. It claims economical pricing and that it renders other perfumes superfluous as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum.
Kansas Giant Fred Shreuder Taller than Most in State
Fred Shreuder of Jewell City Kansas is said to be the state's tallest man at six feet nine inches and 255 pounds. He is a hardworking farmer who shows no interest in entering prize boxing.
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Fred Shreuder
Jewell City
Kansa
Kansas
Chicago News
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
For years druggists have watched Swamp-Root, a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is said to be a physician's prescription and a strengthening remedy. It has stood the test of years with many friends and should help you. Send ten cents to test a bottle.
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Kilmer
N. Y
Dyeing for You Feels Like a Rich Mystery
A terse dialogue unfolds between a wealthy man and a forty year old woman as she cryptically replies I’m dyeing for you. The exchange hints at hidden motives and emotional stakes in a terse, noir tone.
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