Fairfield Items Update and Local Meetings
Mrs. Frank Young is able to be around again. Carl Jinley took a business trip to Great Falls on Tuesday. Fred Shoensiegel of Simms visited earlier in the week. Carl Hansen and Ed Bolleraud distribute bills for a Grange hall meeting planned Saturday evening. Mr Primdahl works on subscriptions to start church services at Power Limington Craw Fairfield. The minister will stay at Power and visit the other three places during the month. Mr Shark of Tiquity Co operative fixchanage called a Grange hall meeting with about twenty members joining or charter to be sent, another meeting to be held on Tuesdays. Dee 2a Ansone interested should be present.
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Frank Young
Carl Jinley
Great Falls
Fred Shoensiegel
Simms
Carl Hansen
Ed Bolleraud
Grange Hall
Primdahl
Power
Limington
Craw School
Fairfield
Shark
Tiquity Co-operative Fixchanage
Grange
Dee 2A
Ansone
Court terms fixed for Cascade and Teton counties in 1918
The district court sets Cascade County terms for 1918 on January 7 April 7 July 7 October 7 and Teton County terms on January 5 March 1 May 29 July 30 September 0 November 9th. A Blackleaf schoolhouse shadow social and dance Saturday funds go to a new organ. Catholic Ladies host dance Friday night with big time expected.
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Eighth Judicial District
Cascade
Teton
Menth
Black- Jeaf
Dee Seth
Egg Crisis Highlight Among National Struggles
The article notes the egg shortage as part of broader national crises, emphasizing its impact on households and food supply alongside other urgent issues.
Saloon Affray Ends in Death on Blackfeet Reservation
In Cut Bank Montana a man named Jackson dies from stab wounds after a saloon fight on Friday. Jim Johnson a half breed is jailed as the alleged killer after threatening Jackson earlier in the day. Jackson, a longtime Blackfeet resident, and Johnson, a noted hard drinker, had quarreled throughout the day before Johnson stabbed him at the Board of Trade saloon.
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Jackson
Jim Johnson
Blackfeet Reservation
Johnson
Sanw
Shorty
Board of Trade
Bergold Sentenced for Forged Check in Local District Court
Frederick J. Bergold once city poundmaster received a two year state prison term after pleading guilty to issuing and presenting a counterfeit check. He admitted to the crime to obtain food for his family as authorities traced the forged draft signed Otto Mead to Andrew Berg and cashed by S. A. Willis of the Minsaloon. Bergold had been employed by Drake Drug Co. years earlier.
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Frederick J. Bergold
Major J. WooSpeer
Bergold
the Tribune
Otto Meadh
Andrew Berg
S. A Willis
Min
Friday Tribune
Drake Drug Co
Civil actions filed in court docket this week
Warris Bros. sues Pepton for debt. Pings sues Pettigrew on note. Miller sues Davidson for debt. Clerk Jas. Gibson records three civil actions since last issue.
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Jas. Gibson
Warris Bros
Pepton
Pings
Pettigrew
Miller
Davidson
Kingsbury Ranch Ownership Involved In U S Court
A filed suit in Helena district court concerns the 6000 acre Kingsbury ranch between Dupuyer and Valier held by A W Kingsbury and F B Kingsbury. The case involves a 162 000 dollar sale contract from 1912 and disputes over payment, wheat crop value, and refused tender, with machinery valued at 5000 dollars.
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United States District Court
Helena
A.W. Kingsbury
Kingsbury
Dupuyer and
Valier
Pepore TE
J. A. and Son
A. I
Grave
Kingsbury Ranch
Ceres San
Taft Remarks on Presidential Visit Highlights Unique Contact
Prof William Howard Taft, who called on the president last week, is perhaps the only living person to have visited the president without advising him on performing the duties of the office.
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William Howard Taft
United States
The Dream of an International City
A reminiscence on building a global metropolis that could outshine Washington as a premier international hub. The piece argues for bold urban and diplomatic reforms to elevate the city’s status and influence.
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Washington
Natal Bias Seen As Indian Identity On Native Soil
The observation argues that an East Indian is considered truly Indian only when he is on his homeland, Natal. The remark frames a debate on ethnic and national belonging within colonial India and its diaspora.
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Natal
Felix Diaz Seen Less Prominent in Havana After Mexico Fame
The article notes Diaz's diminished status in Havana compared with his former standing in Mexico, implying a shift in reputation and influence.
Professor Mumford to Lecture in Montana During Farmers Week
Professor Herbert W. Mumford, former president of the cattle judges board at the 1904 St. Louis Exposition, will visit Bozeman for Farmers Week January 21 to 29. He leads Illinois University livestock work and will judge animal types and discuss meat and live stock trends as Montana shifts from grazing to arable farming amidst growing interest in diversified farming.
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Herbert W. Mumford
Ilinois University
Montama
Bozeman
Mumford
St. Louis
Illinois University
Montana
Munford
America
Forest notes on wood varieties and forestry topics
Forest notes describe 175 Florida wood kinds and seven spruces in the United States. It cites Marshfield Oregon paper pulp from Douglas fir waste, California redwood strength, Philippine wood shipments for cabinetry, and mixed results from chemical extinguishers for forest fires.
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Florida
United States
Marshfield
Oregon
California
U. S
Philippine Bureau of Forestry
Hundred Thousand Dollar Farm Loan Offered in Teton County
J. E. Ritchey of 5th Conrad advertises a $100,000 loan opportunity on Teton County farm lands, inviting interested parties to contact.
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Teton County
J. E. Ritchey
Conrad
J. EB. Ritchey
T Conrad
Christmas Gift Ad Sparks Interest at The Chateau Acantha
A Christmas gift idea offers one year of access at The Chateau Acantha. The copy notes quiet scenes abroad during Mrs. Pankhurst’s visit and urges readers to place orders now.
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Chateau Acantha
Stazen Livde’s Engagement to French Count Reported
Local sources note Jimmy Stazen livde plans marriage to a French countess promising improved prospects as the couple moves toward nuptials.
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Jimmy Stazen Livde
Santa Sparks Holiday Spirit at Market Amid Soldier Attendance
A festive holiday market draws many soldiers as old Santa Claus stirs seasonal cheer. The scene shows robust crowds celebrating the season with familiar yuletide rites and community warmth.
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Santa Claus
Graft Revelations Stir Nation Amid Tammany Scrutiny
A controversial graft disclosure shocks the public as investigations into Tammany leadership proceed. Officials pledge transparency while citizens demand accountability and reform.
Obsequies For Tamary Likely Delayed By Rally Difficulty
The funeral rites for Tamary are expected to be delayed due to the challenge of gathering mourners and securing a suitable turnout. Officials note scheduling and attendance constraints as the main obstacle to proceeding promptly.
How the world does move
The piece notes progress amid social change and observes that people of color adopt safety razors, reflecting shifting grooming habits and daily life.
Woman Refuses Boss Role If She Can Boss the Boss
A remark notes a woman’s preference for leadership over supervising others, suggesting she aims to control higher authority rather than take a subordinate management position. The line implies gendered expectations in workplace leadership and ambitions.
Huerta Urged to Mobilize 500000 Soldiers Now
The call urges General Huerta to begin conscripting or assembling a half million troops to strengthen military power amid ongoing unrest and resistance. The stance signals a push for rapid expansion of forces to quell opposition and secure control.
Excuse a Legitimate Burden Yet Avoid Needed Justifications
A concise reflection notes that excuses may be acceptable but the real goal is to prevent situations that require excuses. It emphasizes proactive action over reactive apology to maintain accountability and efficiency. The remark suggests minimizing circumstances that necessitate explanations by preventing problems in advance.
And Nammy a Powerful Piano Mover Is Unable to Carry a Tune
A lighthearted note reports Nammy, a noted piano mover, struggling to sing in tune during a community event. The anecdote highlights a rare moment of incongruity between skill and melody.
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Nammy
The Freckled Criminal and the Luckiest Marriage Yet
A fragment hints at a playful pursuit of good fortune in love and a freckled suspect likely to be spotted. The piece swaps mood between humor and mystery, leaving readers with a curious sense of pending outcomes and a light crime twist.
Soda Fountain Man Faces Surprise Over Clean Glass
A soda fountain worker reacts with surprise when asked for a clean dry glass, highlighting a moment of unexpected attention to glassware hygiene and service standards.
Advert for Hall's Catarrh Cure and related products
An old advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures. It cites Vio Cheney & Co of Toledo and the National Bank of Commerce as guarantors, claims internal use cures catarrh, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Toledo
Tate Hall
A Delayed Yes Brightens One Man’s Morning
A letter from Phyllis saying yes transforms a man’s mood on a February street. He feels joyous beyond measure as winds and crowds seem to share his happiness, until a black smudge on his nose reveals his ordinary face and deflates his momentary glow.
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Punch
Phyllis
Physis
Beauty
Measuring Spark Gaps With Spheres For High Voltage
Electric current voltage is gauged by how far sparks jump between conductors. Sphere spark gaps improve accuracy over needle points, requiring sphere diameters equal to the expected jump. A 500000 volt test links when spheres are over 15 inches apart.
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Saturday Evening Post
Oldham England Called Ugly Yet Prosperous Industrial Town
A reporter from the Indianapolis News notes Oldham in Lancashire, England, as the ugliest yet most prosperous town in Britain with 250,000 people, 17 750 000 cotton spindles, and 12 600 workers per mill, where many own their homes though the populace appears somber and pubs are well used.
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Oldham
Tancashire
England
Britain
Indianapolis
France
Germany
Lancashire
Hare Delights Choir as Five Choristers Sing
A hare paused about 20 yards from five Cheshire choristers by the Mersey as they sang an anthem. She seemed delighted by the music, waited through the first singing, then returned toward the wood, listening intently until the performance ended.
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Hare
R. Eastcrote
Exeter
England
Mersey
Cheshire
Jane Johnson As Old As the Hillis
A humorous anecdote about a maiden woman refusing to reveal her age to a census taker. She compares her age to the Hill twins next door, prompting the census man to note in his book that Jane Johnson is as old as the Hillis.
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Hill
Jane Johnson
Notice of Water Right Affidavit of Renewal and Related Liens
Notice outlines renewal of a water right affidavit and various related instruments including chattel mortgage lien assignments mortgage warranties deeds quit claim deeds and an affidavit as to non compactness. it notes old chattel mortgage forms and school warrants and asserts preservation of corporate articles in booklet form and promotes quality of work in montana with a trial offered.
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Montana
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