Montana Leads Them All in State Development Push
A letter from R C Schoen of Minneapolis, soon to be Sweet Grass County resident, lauds Montana's growth and land prospects. He praises Sweet Grass and the Big Timber project, notes Montana’s strong display at the St Paul land products show, and says he plans to move and buy land north of Big Timber. He believes Montana will become the richest state.
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Montana
R. C. Schoen
Minneapolis
Sweet Grass County
Glass Bros
Big Timber
St. Paul
Sweet Grass
Electric Bitters claimed to cure severe liver disease
A 1906 newspaper feature touts Electric Bitters as a cure for virulent liver trouble and jaundice. It cites Robert Madsen of West Burlington Indiana, who allegedly recovered after doctors given up. The ad extols Bitters as the best stomach liver nerve and kidney remedy and blood purifier, priced at 50 cents.
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Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Norris Headed Western Governors Return to St Paul
The governors toured the east on the governors' special covering 3100 miles and 29 cities reaching over 12 million in population. The exhibit drew over 90000 visitors who learned about western development. A Western Governors association formed with Gov Norris of Montana president and Gov West of Oregon secretary. The first meeting occurred in St Paul and Boise Idaho will host next year with W L Fisher interior secretary as principal speaker.
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St. Paul
Western Governors’ Association
Gov. Norris
Montana
Gov. West
Oregon
West
Boise
Ida
W. L. Fisher
Interior
Stop Paying Rent House Offer by R I Stokes
A sales pitch offers a modern house with a small down payment and the balance in monthly installments of 25 dollars, claiming you will soon own your home. The message is signed by R I Stokes.
Requests by a Horse in Farmers and Drovers Journal
A plea from horses for humane care cites needs for regular water, shade, proper blankets in cold weather, and gentle handling. The note emphasizes horses’ sensitive nervous systems and warns against rough treatment, urging patience and kindness from drivers.
Free Lecture Sparks Notorious Book Buyer Encounter
An art book agent proud of his illustrated work faced a stern buyer who refused to purchase. The man, famed for avoiding buying, merely waited for agents to reveal all and browse the pictures without committing, prompting police curiosity as the agent wondered at the encounter.
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Epworth Herald
If you do not find life in the country you desire
The piece urges readers to take action to change conditions rather than accept them and argues that a small group sharing this view can spark large reforms for the benefit of an entire region.
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Grass
EK. O. Clark
Norris
R. Stokes
Boulder River
Yellowstone
J. A. Lowry & Co., Big Timber
Reali Estate Agents
Postal Life Building
The
Postal Life Insurance Company
Nassau St
New York
Olt Hine Legal Reserve
State Insurance Department
Nam
America
LIVE
Geenee
Foepal
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