What Stillwater County Really Means Debunked
The Columbus News lampoons a Stillwater County statement predicting a no court county funded by roads and $13,249 debt. It argues creating the county would require bonds for $75,000 to $100,000, paying for transcriptions, salaries, and a courthouse, condemning the plan as hollow and impossible.
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Columbus
Columbus News
Stillwater County
Seattle
Tacoma
Stillwater
Yellowstone
Board of County Commissioners
W. N. Nye
Helena
Hill and Blaine
Montana Legislature Pushed for Economy Yet Funds Excessive
The Pioneer criticizes Montana lawmakers in Helena for professed fiscal prudence while authorizing high costs A governor and warden salaries plus an executive mansion at 30000 dollars face little opposition A six new deputy game wardens and extra judges raise expenses amid claims of genuine economy and court bloat
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Helena
Capitol
Missoula
Broadwater
Meagher
Montana
Townsend
Broadwater County
Glendive
Dawson County
Henry
Livingston
Passing Events Brighten Signs of Spring in Missoula
The Missoulian notes a thawing, brown hills, blooming flowers, and louder birds as winter recedes. Muddy crossings and gutter rivers mark the week as the weather predicts fair and warmer days. The legislature adjourned and local life shifts to planting and seasonal chores.
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Missoula
Washington
Springtime Order Prompts City Cleanup Push
The piece notes advancing spring and the urge for timely housecleaning. It urges heeding city street and health department spring orders to avoid trouble and finish cleaning sooner.
Wheatland County Bill Heads to Governor for Signature
The Wheatland county bill advances to the governor for signature after broad local support. Supporters say it avoids an election while opponents warn of possible defeat in Fergus county. The article urges unity to build Wheatland into the state’s best county.
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Harlowton
Wheatland County
Fergus County
Meagher
Sweet Grass
Wheatland
A Jew Phenomenon Charley Burg Postmaster of Livingston
The Livingston Enterprise notes Charley Burg has served as Livingston postmaster for 16 years and discarded his Taft button when Wilson was inaugurated. It highlights Burg as a highly regarded Montana postmaster who has run a steady business without a fire sale.
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Livingston
Charley Burg
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Montana
Davis
Dan Davis
Red Lodge
Carbon County
Sydney Fox
Hank Chapman
Montana Rail Bid Sparks Use of Local Resources
Montana contractors secure a federal job avoiding sandstone for Billings building and opt for Bedford limestone. Miles company lands 200 Weber wagons for Mammoth Hot Springs road work while local figures pledge dairy and irrigation support and discuss a Billings and Central Montana railroad project.
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Montana
Federal
Billings
J. H. Weise
Omaha
Bedford
Ind
Livingston Enterprise
A. W. Miles Company
United States
Mammoth Hot Springs
Miles Company
National Life Insurance expands in Montana with solid early results
National Life Insurance Company of Montana marks two years in operation since August 1911. The firm reports over three million in in force business, assets above 350 000 dollars, policyholder surplus near 270 000 dollars, and 165 000 dollars in approved department securities. Losses have been below expectations and settlements have been prompt. George M. Briner heads local advisory board participation as stockholders are present in the area.
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National Life Insurance Company
Montana
Legal Reserve
Insurance Department
George M. Briner
Expert says flax yield can double on new land
A Montana crop note cites an Experiment Station circular claiming flax on new or poorer land could double yield with improved tillage and seed-bed prep. With 1909 Montana data averaging about twelve bushels per acre, projected returns rise from $7.50 to $8.50 costs to $14 per acre, increasing profit.
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Montana
Experiment Station
Proper tillage guides soil health and yields
The text emphasizes that manure cannot replace thorough tillage. It urges plowing at the correct time and depth, then loosening the soil to a mellow seed bed with disk, roller, and harrow for best results.
Origin of the Cigarette in Aztec Era and European Spread
The Aztecs used tobacco and chocolate before Cortes, who learned tobacco rolling and introduced cigarettes to Europe. Spaniards then carried smoking to the Americas, with the cigarette's arrival taking about two centuries. Theobromos, from Greek roots, was the early name for chocolate used by the Aztecs.
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Mexico
Cortes
Europe
America
Toasting Wealth and Vanity in Old Rhetoric
A satirical verse critiquing indulgence and vanity. It mocks those who boast of beauty wealth and youth while ignoring true merit signaling that loud self praise diminishes value. Four boar companions and silence frame a blunt social rebuke.
Migration of Weeds Across Land and Sea
The article notes more than forty weed varieties appeared in New England within twenty five years of early settlement. It cites seed dispersion by overshoes and other discarded items, detailing a Connecticut valley example where castoff rubber and torn cloth carried seeds worldwide to germinate locally, as highlighted by the Chicago Record Herald.
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New England
Connecticut
Asia
Europe
Chicago Record-Herald
Beggar Asks for Old Clothes Skeptical Snaggs Replies
A street encounter ends with Mr. Snaggs asking the beggar if his patched garments are old enough, after the beggar pleads for an old coat. The exchange turns humorous as the beggar seeks help and the response questions the clothing itself.
Church Directory Invites Attendances by Pastor Engelstad
Rev. Lucas G. Engelstad, pastor, invites readers to Sunday School at Big Timber every Sunday at 10 a.m. and to attend the listed services with cordial invitation.
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Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Lucas G. Engelstad
Sunday School At First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church invites everyone to Sunday School at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
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First Congregational Church
Service Schedule For Rev G W G Van Winkle
Rector Rev G W G Van Winkle presides with regular morning and evening services on the first and third Sundays each month. Sunday school convenes every Sunday at 10 a.m. with the usual hours observed.
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G. W. G. van Winkle
Church Services Schedule for Reed Point Parish
Rev. Thomas Clarkson leads Sunday school each Sunday at 10 a m Epworth League at 7 00 p m Worship at 11 a m on the second fourth and fifth Sundays with Sunday evening services at 7 30 Prayer meeting Thursday evenings at 8 o clock at St Pauls Methodist Church Reed Point Divine worship on the first and third Sundays at 10 30 a m and 8 p m on Saturdays preceding these dates.
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Epworth League
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Reed Point
Christian Science Services Set at Anderson Street Church
Services are listed for Sunday at 11 p.m. and Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the South Main Building corner of Anderson Street and Fiftieth Street. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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South M
Andersonst
Mass Schedule Notice for Oumm Parish
Rev. Father Joseph Blacre presides as Mass is held on the third Saturday of enchimonth at Oumm.
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Father Joseph Blacre
Enchimonth
Oumm
Northern Pacific Time Card In Effect Dec 29 Heading West
A Northern Pacific timetable note states the time card takes effect on December 29 as trains depart westward. The item notes schedule adjustments and standardizes clock times across routes.
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