Flying Machine. Absarokee man patents airship concept
Thomas C. Benbow of Absarokee conceives an airship with directional propulsion, using either electric storage or gasoline power. He returns from Washington with a model, blueprints, and patent application, seeks capital to build and compete for a large prize in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Benbow
Absarokee
Carbon County
Thomas C. Benbow
Washington, D. C
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Benbow
Washington
George W. Pierson
England
Insurance Agency Withdrawn From Unprotected Towns
Barry Allen reports Traders Insurance Co withdraws agency from Big Timber Montana citing lack of protection and immediate prospects. The letter instructs return of supplies except the register and notes policies may run to expiration or be rewritten elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Allen
Traders Insurance Co
Itsek
H.C. Allen
Big Timber
Mont
A. D. Suita
Ranch man J C Hobbs leaves town after settling debts
J C Hobbs sold his ranch and began a westward journey on Tuesday morning leaving friends in mourning. Undersheriff Lyons traced him to Logan where Hobbs agreed to settle about 315 dollars on debts totaling over 400 dollars before reuniting with his family and continuing his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Hobbs
Lyons
Hobbs
Logan
Hobbe
Bazaar Event Raises Funds Despite Storm In Helena
The Junior Circle bazaar offered household articles ice cream cake and real Japanese tea to visitors. A early evening storm reduced turnout but receipts reached 9 65. Edwin M Ellis of Helena Montana invites inquiries about organizing or reorganizing Sunday schools statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noricze
Edwin M. Ellis
Helena
Mont
Montana
Noted Eye Specialist Dr Frank to Tour State
Mrs Dr Frank a renowned eye specialist with world wide reputation will visit the Grand Hotel for several days from Friday April 4 to Thursday April 10. She has studied in major European cities and the United States and is regarded as second to none in eye treatment and glasses fitting. Remember the Anderson House dates April 24 25 26.
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John T. Smith
HH. J. Miller
Livingston
Epworth League
John Rapen
St. Paul
Dr. Frank
Anderson House
Butte
Grand Hotel
Tell Me Their Names
Thousands of eastern people will take advantage of the cheap rates to the northwest in effect every day in March and April. If you have any friends who might be induced to come west send me their names, and I will have our representatives look them up, furnish them advertising matter, reserve their berths and see that they have a quick and comfortable trip. H. B. Schur, General Agent, Burlington Route, Billings, Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
H. B. Sscur
Burlington
Billings
Mont
Northwest prospects and low rates reach all points
Promotion of western fever interest invites readers to learn about the Northwest United States and its opportunities. For details contact a Northern Pacific Railway agent or Chas E Fee G P T A N P R St Paul Minn to obtain information on rates and future possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Northern Pacific Railway
Chas
Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Thirty Five Winter Pigs Put Up For Quick Closeout
Local seller announces a rapid sale of thirty five winter pigs to clear space for new stock. Purchases limited to in stock animals with negotiable terms. Sale aimed at buyers seeking ready animals for immediate use.
Arabs Awe at Telegraphs in a Newspaper Office Tour
An Independent account describes a party of Arabs visiting a newspaper office and reacting to telegraph, telephone, electrotype and printing press. A dervish laughed with a megaphone voice, then cried out in disbelief, thinking the phone a devilish invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Limewater uses and preparation for home remedies
The article extols limewater's many household uses including softening water and smoothing drains, aiding digestion, testing carbonic acid levels, removing grease marks, and treating burns. It guides preparation by soaking quicklime in water for six hours, then straining and bottling the clear liquid for storage.
Unfortunate Deduction by an Irish Bar Advocate
The Green Bag recounts a nineteenth century Irish bar incident where Sergeant Kelly veered from argument when using the word therefore. He praised the jury as intelligent before promising to explain the case minutely, a move described as nearly disastrous in its humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
French gardener’s eggshells aid delicate plant transplants
Regekell Fiow describes using eggshells as seed-starting cups. Half shells filled with earth are planted in damped soil, a drainage hole aids watering, and a single seed is set in each shell for easy root-preserving transplantation. The method, claimed superior by the French inventor, rivals standard florist pots. A quoted speech from a race winner notes pride in using his legs to win the cup.
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Utica, New
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Renee A Brantog
New
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Raglan
Fairbanks
Raeebud
Golden
Borax Castile
Bon Ami
Montana Trading Co
Flying Machine
Grant Keller
Mrs. Flanagan
Irvines
Red Lodge
F. W. Lewis
East Boulder
James Blackburn
H. ‘Oo. Hickox
California
T. J. Porter
Miles City
Victoria Davis
Helens
Weslyan University
Margaret Mitchell
Columbus
Harvey Elias
David Straszer
Kano
N. D
Bliss’ Hardware Shop
Irvine
J. N. Medley
Beley
Big Timber Liquor Co
Mont. Stock Association
Jake de Hart
W. L. Shanks
J. N. Kelly
Sweet Grass County
Jas, Anderson
Harvey Bliss
J.N. Kelly
W. J. Hannah
The
Leader
J. E. Sheridan
Pioneer
State Capitol
Ladies’ Home Journal
Harwood
Reiief
Regekell
Wisconsin
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