Old Ratcliff's Deception Shatters Southern Gentleman Image
The story recounts Guy Ratcliff returning to a dissolute life after his father, a Kentucky gent, paid a $250 fine and arranged to take him home. While the elder Ratcliff hoped for reform, Guy plotted to deceive, fleeing with his wife and leaving the father heartbroken and misled.
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Kentucky
Guy Ratcliff
Ratcliff
Big Timber
Guy
Mr. Ratcliff
Marshal Yule
Terry
Glendive
Minnie
Free Agricultural Bulletins For Farmers At The Pioneer
A limited number of department of agriculture bulletins have reached The Pioneer and will be given to farmers. Topics cover alfalfa sugar beets potatoes bee keeping strawberries celery and other crops and farming practices. Interested readers should call at once as supplies are small and will not last long.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Pioneer
Death customs in India: disposal methods differ
The piece notes three methods of disposing of the dead in India. Muslims bury compactly, Hindus cast bodies into the Ganges amid regulation breaches, and Parsees expose their dead high for scavenging by crows and vultures.
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India
Ganges
Procrastinate Defined to Put Off
The Toledo Blade notes a pupil misuses procrastinate in a sentence saying I tried to steal a ride on a street car yesterday but I was procrastinated. The dialogue clarifies procrastinate means to delay or postpone actions.
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Toledo Blade
Tramp and Mrs Discuss Door Fee Standoff
A terse exchange unfolds as a tramp tries to obtain money at the door while the woman deflects with a sharp remark about handing funds through a window. The scene captures street theater style dialogue with a hint of humor.
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Var
Picnic Reflections Spark Harold and Mabel Plans
At a rural picnic Harold frets over his father's money while Mabel teases him about college. He contemplates law school, while Beth and Gladys observe. The scene hints at social expectations, ambition, and reluctance to change.
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Gladys
Jeff
Harold
Tie
Mabel
Beth
Elarald du Val
Apple Orchard Sparks A New College Dream
The narrator recalls a lifestyle of ease and money without work, but candid criticism from Gladys and Mabel stirs reflection. An impassioned courtroom plea awakens a desire to study law, turning an old apple orchard into a catalyst for a new college path.
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Gladys
Mabel
Face Reading on a Train Sparks Philanthropy Guess
A train conversation pits Youthful Amateurs in physiognomy against a massive browed stranger. They debate if the man is a philanthropist. An old country man asks his line. the reply is blunt and comical about tavern and butcher work.
Posthumous Corots and Medieval Crafts Thrive Abroad
The New York World notes Corot’s remaining works outpace his lifetime output and that Montmartre posthumous canvases sell to meet demand. It observes ongoing production in Ilorinence and Rome back rooms and Cologne's metalwork and carving trade. Forgeries persist due to reverence for historic names, aided by persistent energy of foreign forgers and the lure of high priced originals.
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Trench
Montmartre
Ilorence
Rome
Cologne
New York World
The Judge In Danger Pie Theft Grilling
A London magistrate denounces a pie thief as a serious offense amid countywide pie stealing, declaring he will make an example to keep the district safe. The wartime tone implies high tension in the courtroom.
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London News
Praetorian Guard Privileges and Power in Imperial Rome
The Praetorian Guard, Augustus’s select 10 cohorts of 1,000 from Italy, served sixteen years then retired on about 1500 pension. Each guard member held army captain rank. They were gentlemen guards who gained great power, sometimes deposing or elevating emperors, much like other royal guards.
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Praetorian Guard
Augustus
Italy
Louis Alyv
Constantinople
Lawyerளை Witness Exchange At Door
The exchange in the Baltimore American quotes a lawyer asking if the defendant pushed the witness against their will and the witness correcting that it was pushed against the door.
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Baltimore American
Notice to Creditors in Jonas Undem Estate
Notice is given by administrator T. B. Lavold of the estate of Jonas Undem deceased to creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be presented at Melville Montana, the place for estate business. Dated June 27, 1910. First publication June 30, 1910.
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Jonas Undem
Jonas Undena
Lavold
Melville
Montana
Jonas Andern
Department of the Interior
U.S
Bozeman
Mont
Harry Hart
Agis
Obko
Nely
M. 2
Meridian
Charles M. Skillioan
Big Thaber
Cabot
Stillman i
Hopkins
Thorvald Sandness
John W. Hart
Rivers
Buffato Express: Man Angered During Call to Lawyers Over Will
A Buffato Express report says a man grew furious while telephoning lawyers about his father's will, claiming he was cut off during the call. The incident sparked questions about access to probate proceedings and the handling of family estates.
Sealed bids for Sweet Grass district bond issue invited
School District No 8 Sweet Grass county Montana invites sealed proposals for the ten year bond issue of 1250 dollars authorized by the May 18 1910 election. Bids open July 2 1910 at 2 pm in the county clerk’s court house Big Timber Montana. Trustees reserve right to reject any or all bids. Address Reed Point Montana. First publication June 2 4.
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H.B. Palmer
American Freehold Land Mortgage Company of
London
England
Limited
All Corporation
William A. Moore
Bessie H. Moore
Jacob Hoyem
Big Timmee National Bank
Big Timber
Sweet Grass
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass Woolen
Harry A. Hanley
Wood
Riis
Margeret A. Hannah
Leoni M. Whitney
Sweet Grass County
Oo. A. Fallang
Francis B. Sayers
John N. Scarlett
Alice Z. van Cleve
Sweet Grass Woolen Mills
Biz Timber
Township One
McLeod Street
Boulder River
Bowder River
Meread Street
Jane
A.D
Osa
Faldang
Montanmtn
Jung
Trustees School District No
Reed Point
Bie
D. J. Walvoord
Doctors A P O Leary and D Claiborne in Big Timber
Two physicians listed as practicing in Big Timber are Dr. A P O Leary and Dr. D Claiborne. The brief entry notes their names and city, suggesting a local medical listing or society note.
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By Clifford V. Gregory
American Press Association
Harper
Tite
Bhattagtins
Sweet Filiss
United States
Dte Otlee
Albert Albright
Ueetust
F South
Jane Kseeust
Benjamin F. Daniel
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Harvey C. Pound
Big Millider
United States Land Office
M.R. Wilson
W. H. Sales
Bie Timber
Elizabeth Philipson
McLeod
N& Ney
Range
Or. Skiiman
Bie Thaber
Chimnmant
George W. Kauffman
MccLeod
Philip Philipson
McLeod, Mont
Herbert Jd
Nicholson
Glen Parker
M. R. Wilson, Bergister
Bozennia
Hannah Rudd
Owly
Slonely
Dworth
Ce N. Skeinin
Ie Pine Ber
Hala
Mmnt
Lews Beeley
Alfred Rudd
John Royston
Walter Blake
Rewister
Hand Ottee
Lueller Brown
John McCarthy
Department of the Diterior
U.S. Commisssioners Office
Montilla
Ligne
Emily Winsborgugit
Millily Picker
Melville, Montan
Rane le Bone
Meridtin
Datention
Charls Nooskian
Cartaadsstone
Martscam
Montene
Joseph
Farst
Dune
U. S. Land Office
GC. Tintinger
Rie Timber
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CG. N. Skillman
Big Timber Montron
Verson
Benjamin Morris
Charles O. Hathaway
Nicholas Tintinger
Ble Timber
Monta
M.R. Wilson, Berister
Us. S. Land Office
Nellie M.gugler
Montina
M. P. Meridian
C. N. Skillman
Bie Mmber
Tate
Robert Gurler
Julius Guyler
Malin Henry
Hugh Henry
Big Tiber
MM. R. Wilson
Register
Non-conlland
U.S. Land Office
Richard ~P. Gurney
Big Thaher
Range 16
U. S
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Lewis Webb
Eugene L. Patterson
Thomas M. Gurney
John Henry
M. BR. Wilson
Sheriff’s Sale
Melville Post Office
B.C. Hale
Professional Directory
J. T. Vaughan
Attorney AT Law
Elliott’s Store
A. G. Hatch
R. J. Northern
Osteopath
Office
A. P. O'Leary
D. Claiborne
Richard
M. W. Barr
B. J. Klein
Hesselink
Fred Quinnell
Drs
Chalk & Gray
Patterson
Drug
Grand Hotel
P. J. Sheeran, M. D
South Main St
Livingston
A. D. Knowles
D. V
Big Timber Automobile
A. Whitney
Second Ave. West
Frank Larson Mfg. Co
Big Timber and
Billings
John G. Ellingson
M. J. Foley
J. W. Geiger
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