Poetic Proposals and a Comical Courtship
Gerald Goodsell sketches a verse about Nettie Ainsworth while she playfully edits and guides his poetic effort. The pair discuss love, poetry norms, and a proposed marriage as Nettie finalizes a verse that names her as the intended beloved, withGoodsell attempting to craft a proper second verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Goodsell
Nettig Ainsworth
Biaine Bernuse
Gorry
Nellie
Tommyrot
Hfe
Gerery
Efe
Nettle
Mundy
Ardahe
Miss Ainsworth
Gerald
Nettie
Gerry
Net
Local Comic Weekly Spokesman Questions Batch Flavor
Detroit Tribune reports a fictional exchange where a spokesmind argues the rejected manuscript jokes have real flavor while the editor doubts the culinary analogy. The dialogue satirically contrasts confidence and skepticism in a comic publication setting.
One on the Maister at Last
A witty dialogue excerpt shows the Authoress and a judge discussing rejection. The editor voices frustration while the judge consoles that rejection does not prove lack of merit.
Nagget-Well Exchange Sparks Opinion Rights Remark
A brief dialogue unfolds with Mrs Nagget-Well asserting a right to her opinions in defense of privacy, and Mr Naggs conceding that right while noting it was previously kept private. The exchange appears in the Cushelle Standard and Times.
Woman’s distress over a gown mishap with Fido and Babette
A blurred report describes Mrs Gratieesces worrying about a fashion mishap involving a gown worn during an outing with Fido and Babette. The fragment hints at social tensions and embarrassment but lacks clear names or a coherent sequence of events.
The Reversible V Proposition Clarified
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet notes a debated claim on power, contrasting the pen and the sword with a remark that the sword is smaller than the pen, reflecting early political discourse. The fragment references a cautious view of state power and rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelaadl
Pirin
Nell See Saa Singing Trial Remains Unclear
Fragmentary Philadelphia recorder notes hint at a difficult plea and a proposed action tied to Nell and Belke-Yer, with uncertain chanting and a referenced trial or legal maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Miss Anleeh Endorses Sanitary Athlete Standard
A Detroit Free Press quotation credits Miss Anleeh with praising the most sanitary athlete standard. A man who rooms across the hall agrees, noting she is well informed and has compared various athletes. The fragment reflects a casual exchange on cleanliness and sportsmanship.
Seesee Girls! Maudie-Chets Tearfellow at the fete
A fragment from Chicago News notes Maudie-Chets Tearfellow danced at a local fete while Marlel-Yeo faced rejection from Ted who warned of a desperate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maudie
Chets
Marlel
Errup
Ted
Chicago News
The Young Man Muses on Wealthy Marriage
A fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker asserting marriage should be to a wealthy partner. The text hints at social expectations and personal judgment in an old world setting.
Big Oil Land Timber Deal Shakes Swift Current
Swift Current reports a major land deal by D. B. Green wood in oil and timber, transferring 9 000 acres to Waterton Oil Land & Power Co of Butte. President J P Hanson to run timber operations Tardam and loging chief J P Hanson to manage busy end Keep drilling oil while lumber pays. Greenwood claims 21 000 dollars and 7 079 shares valued at 2 dollars each. Company to build mill this summer and market lumber in Canada by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Current
Aprile
D. B. Greenwood
Waterton Oil Land & Power Co
Butte
J. P. Hanson
Canada
Greenwood Wail
Hanson
Tardam
Greenwood
California
Homestead Bill for Forest Reserves Reported Favorably
A bill by Senator Thomas H. Carter to open forest reserve lands to settlement under homestead laws advances. It sets 160 acre limits, requires field surveys, offers 30 day entry priority to qualified settlers, and excludes Black Hills reserves except for pre 1906 occupants. It also details monument marking and platting requirements for entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Thomas H. Carter
Committee On Public Lands
Secretary of Agriculture
India
Limestead
Suveyors
United States
Black Hills
Lawrence
Pennington
South Dakotas
Orange Wood Novelties Introduced at Art Studio
A new line of orange wood novelties debuts at the local art studio, featuring crafted items that blend color and texture for decorative and practical use. The showcase highlights design variety and artisan techniques.
Desert Land Ruling Questioned Over Plowing 20 Acres
The General Land Office commissioner rejects part of A B McKinney desert land entry 2080 expenses as not properly itemized. He rules that 20 acres plowing and harrowing cannot be counted as permanent land improvement and must be prorated against harvest rather than as improvement costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Land Office
A. B. McKinney
Small Ericsson pumping engine thrills crowds in Great Falls
Carson of the Gondola ranch demonstrates a Raider-Ericsson 6 inch pumping engine at the Chateau Mercantile Co store rear well on Hamilton street. The engine lifts 209 gallons per hour to 56 feet using coal or wood. larger models lift up to 38500 gallons hourly. Engines range from 120 to 540 dollars in New York. Carson markets and exhibites across Montana towns this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SM. Carson
Ericsson Co
Ericsson
Chateau Mercantile Co
Hamilton Street
Raider-Ericsson Engine Co
Walden
N. C
New York City
Carson
Teton
Chouteau
Cascade
Fergus
Lewis & Clark
Desert land contest fluked before U S commissioner
The Snedegar versus Leech desert land case, over 320 acres near Dupuyer, was set for trial before U S Commissioner C Garrett. The contestant and witnesses failed to appear, and the case will be dismissed for want of prosecution at the Great Falls land office. The prior venue change petition cited bias against Leech and alleged fair hearing issues, but the contest produced no testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.F. Snedegar
Thomas H. Leech
5. E. Leech
Dupuyer
U.S
C. Garrett
Great Falls
Leech
Magee
Land Office
Cgarrett
Notice to February Account Holders
All who received a February statement must pay J. E. DeHaas immediately as I am closing out all outstanding accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. DeHaas
Montana Woodsman Finds Californians Longing For Home
Arthur E. Higgins of Missoula, a former Western Montana fish and game warden, reports many Montana natives in Los Angeles and elsewhere prefer spending winters in Montana to warmer California climates. He notes Timet and Hugh Crossen of Teton County express a desire to return to Montana, citing fog and mild winters as reasons to stay or come back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Higgins
Missoula
Montana
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Higgins
Hieius
School Election Results Highlight District Trustee Races
Voter turnout was strong on election day with George Adlam winning the three year district school trustee seat by 126 to 80 over AL Jr. Cowell. John Zimmerman claimed the two year term with 111 to 101 over Mary W. Connor. High school trustees drew 214 votes in Choteau with Leech Hodeskiss and McDonald favored. In Dupuyer C L B Perkins edged Fernest A. Savory by three votes out of 157.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adlam
AL Jr. Cowell
Adlam
John Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Mary W. Connor
Chotean
B. Leech
Dupuyer
Wm. Hodeskiss
C. §. McDonald
Choteau
C. L B. Perkins
Fernest A. Savory
Qupuyertin
Shorts
Boondling
Sixth Legislative Assembly
Montana
Four Horns
Horns
Third Annual Declamatory Contest at High School
The third annual declamatory contest will be held in the High School assembly Friday evening April 15 at 8 15 pm. Contenders are Florence Leech Kyle Jones Mabel Cowell and Archie Leech all trained. Admission is twenty five cents for adults fifteen cents for children to cover travel expenses to Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Leech
Kyle Jones
Mabel Cowell
Archie Leech
Chateau
Montana
Missoula
Ocean
A. B. Guthrie
Principsi
Funeral of J. M. Harris in Helena
The funeral for James M. Harris was held this afternoon with the body temporarily buried at Forestvale. Harris came to Montana in 1884 and lived in Roundup Yellowstone County, later serving as Yellowstone sheriff for one term. He resided in Flathead until recently and is survived by two daughters Mrs. H L Hedges of Sac cardinal and Miss Lilian Flarriv, plus two sons Virgil Jo and Whona Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
James
Pure-bred black Percheron stallion for sale
Ten-year-old, about 1509 pounds, gentle to ride and work. Av Town-raised horse. Sound and all right. Price $375.00. Kixusaery Dupuis, Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kixusaery
Dupuis
Mont
Burton Bench plow line teased by Biesh berg Co
Burtons new bench combination plows promoted by Biesh berg and Co. The trade note hints at a chilled steel construction and steel blade design. The announcement positions Burton Bench as a forward step for farming equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieshberg &Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
F A.long
Liamilton Street
Choteau, Mont
Ort. Brooks
OA. Kence
Hoteau
Jon W. Shields, C
Notary Paperc
A S Warner
U. S
Choteau Aerie
Order of Eagles
Tos. Thompson
W. P. Txos Baooks
Phil
Cole
S. C. Huseth
Gakic
V. M. Pyatt
J. J. Daley
Ial Estate and Insurance
Tanmington
Lesterude& Thompson Dress Makers
Lesterude
Mirs
T. A. Smith
Fuzhest
D. Luther
Timothy Anc
Farmington
Collins Mercantile Co
T. C. McClure
Geary
Goodsell
Ares
Biel
Bea
Grace
Agnes
Annie
Letty
Burt
Uhese Girla
Authority
Jinnishine
Tommy
Jinnas
New York Press
Law
Ol Rooks
Arthur Higgins
J. M. Harris
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!