Old World names and US talks mix in 1921 dispatches
A scattered digest notes Cass Lake Chippewa John Smith reputed to be 134, Chicago hog prices at 10 per cwt, Hood dies as Jersey cattle pioneer, Bible Society to close after 100 years, Silverton food shortage fears, Chicago crime revolvers income, Mississippi seduction case in federal court, Panama Canal lumber traffic up 118 percent, Utah anti prohibition critique, treasury roof fire, Harding diplomats named to Germany Austria and Hungary plus ministerial posts to Portugal and Costa Rica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Hood
Jersey
New York
American Bible Society
Bible House
Astor Place
Colo
Silverton
Chicago
Miss
Frances G Birkhead
Léezn
Panama Canal
Canal
Salt Lake City
Utah
Elmer I. Goshen
First Congregational Church
Treasury
Washington
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Harding
Alonzo B. Houghton
Albert Henry Washburn
Massachusetts
Theodore Bren
Illinois
Senate
Fred Morris Dearing
Missouri
Portugal
James T. Davis
Costaca
Papes Diapepsin Relief Advertises Fast Stomach Comfort
An advert touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest relief for indigestion gases flatulence heartburn sourness and stomach distress from acidity. It claims a few tablets provide immediate relief and enable eating favorite foods again with little cost per large case and millions helped yearly.
Baby beef brings record price at Spokane yards
Armour & Co paid 7.25 dollars per 100 pounds for two car loads of baby beef from W. L. Irvine of Pipestone Springs Montana sent to Condon Commission Co. at the Spokane Union stock yards. The 83 head averaged about 500 pounds, per the Spokane Spokesman-Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Spokane Union Stock Yards
Armour & Co
Condon Commission Company
W. L. Irvine
Pipestone Springs
Mont
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Furs Repaired and Assay Services in Butte Montana
Misc classified items include fur repair services by Hoenck Fur House Butte with assay and chemistry work by Yuwie and Walker at 108 No Wyoming. bonded adjustment claim in Montana. tractor for sale. lonely bachelor seeks letters. astrology readings and marriage advertisements from Eddy Kansas City Morrison Seattle San Francisco Oakland and other entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoenck Fur House
Butte
Montana
Yuwie & Walker
Asears
Wyoming
National Sun Co
New York
Hedjustment CO
Elena
Mont
Delphia
Reading
Eddy
Westport St
Kansas City
Missouri
Morrison
W. Holden
Seattle
Budd
San Francisco
Calif
Oakland
California
Clothing prices show large postwar declines nationwide
The National Dry Goods association and the National Industrial Board report clothing costs fell 42 percent from March 1920 to November last, with men and wives’ apparel down 39.4 percent. Yard goods rose, home made garments would mirror ready-to-wear trends, and the study used 196 stores in 77 cities for its figures. Oldest policeman in the world Sam Protine, sworn in as special officer in Butte, patrols a 25 foot beat and greets passersby while enforcing order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Dry Goods Association
National Industrial Board
National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Sam Protine
Barnegat
New Jersey
Cocking
Butte
Thomas
West Park Street
Montana hosts national editors amid five million lines of praise
The National Editorial Association will visit Montana for 17 days in July with 16 000 newspapers pledging five million lines of favorable publicity. Missoula hosts the three day convention as delegates tour the state, reporting on parks scenery oil wells cattle ranges copper mines and western farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
United States
National Editorial Association
Missoula
Detroit
Atlantic City
Willis Campbell anti beer bill tightens home brew penalties
Federal agents gain entry to prove sale under Willis Campbell anti beer act amending the Volstead act. Penalties include 1500 dollar fines and 2000 dollar manufacturer taxes with rates up to 12.60 per gallon for whisky. Seizure of property may occur, but homestead rights may protect the home brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Statewide Montana roundup of 1921 and 1922 developments
Summary of Montana reports across cities: gopher control kills about 1.25 million in Philips County. rail officials changes in Great Falls and Spokane. Bitter Root year best in 1921 for Northern Pacific branch. Great Falls hosts Disabled American Veterans convention March 27 28 1922. wool clip sale of 100000 pounds at 30 cents near White Sulphur Springs. Butte detective Morrissey dies from injuries in a frozen body case. Missoula police chief change rescinded with Johnson named. Kalispell lumber output totals and cut. Forsyth court calendar through March with 65 venue and many prohibition cases. Helena justice Reynolds improves after illness. Butte Anaconda Pacific rate case to Washington Feb 15. Belt postmaster nomination for R Bemis. Columbus smallpox cases prompt quarantine enforcement. Havre mortgage for 165000 covers extensive livestock and hay. Missoula street railway adds 300 hp locomotive for freight and snow plow. Great Falls Retail Merchants Association 1922 convention set for June in Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Philips County
County Farm Bureau
Great Falls
John F. Pewters
Great Northern Railway
Spokane
Merritt
Missoula
Bitter Root
Northern Pacific
W. H. Merriman
Butte
Montana
John W. Mahan
Harlowton
Harriet Tooley
Richard Manger
Boston
White Sulphur
Springs
Edward Morrissey
Morrissey
Alex Livingston
W. J. Moore
Charles Johnson
Livingston
Kalispell
Montana Lumber Manufacturers Association
Olive Masters
Forsyth
George A. Horkan
Helena
Frank B. Reynolds
Montana Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Montana Railroad Commission
State Commission
Belt
R. Bemis
Belt Valley Times
Senate
Bemis
Columbus
Havre
Clerk and Recorder’s
J. L. Sprinkle
Montana Livestock Finance Corporation of
Hill
Blaine
Chouteau
Retail Merchants’ Association ‘of
Boulder
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for relief from colds. The first dose supposedly clears blocked noses, stops nose running, and eases headache and feverishness. It claims low cost and no quinine.
Directors consider convention city options
Boulder was nearly chosen at the 1921 Helena convention but the board may still select another site. Billings was also evaluated as a potential convention host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Helena
Board of
Billings
Butter License Exemption Rule for Seasonal Producers
Attorney General Wellington D Rankin announced an opinion granting farmers who produce butter incidental to farming and sell small amounts a license exemption. Requested by Dr W J Butler of the state livestock sanitary board, the ruling covers virtually all farmers in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington D. Rankin
W. J. Butler
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Pace Named Washington Director of Business Control
John W. Pace formerly of Helena and first secretary of the Montana state fair is appointed director of business control in Washington by Governor Louis F. Hart. Pace, previously supervisor of industrial management under Thomas E. Skaggs, will assume duties on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pace
John W. Pace
Helena
Montana
State of
Washington
Louis F. Hart
Pace
Thomas E. Skaggs
Calomel and Candy Names in Mixed 19th Century Ad
Fragmentary OCR notes mention laxatives and tonics with terms like Calomel Casrareta and Sour Lime candies. References to dosing and prices appear chaotic, with scattered phrases about bowel effects and evening plans. The readable bits suggest a historic ad or consumer notice mixing medicinal items and confectionery.
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Montana. Newspaper Association
Savings Department
Great Falls Building and Loan Association
Central Avenue
Los Angeles
Palme Field Ranch
Box
Inglewood
Lewistown
H. Carlson
Willow St
Long Beach
Cal
Donald's Farmers’ Almanac
Atlas Printing Co
Binghampton
Arthur Mann
McCabe
Liberty Music Co
Bismarck
North Dakota
Salebmen
Main St
Stockton
Albert Thachhes
Peyton Bldg
ARN Telegraphy
Morse
Wireless
Butte Coll Telegraphy
Fordson Tractor
Forrest Séageway
Boz
Alc
Edwards & Bradford Lumber
CG - Ele
Muglistoh
Swift Current
Sask
Donald Livestock Co
Melville
Robt
Spencer
George P. Jacobson
Riverside St
Miles City
Star Route
Gig Harbor
Asa Henness
White Sulphur Springs
Darsh &Greenfield Co
Laurel
H. J. Greenway
Timothy
Idaho
M. Meaor
Norwood
Kitchener
Eneity
Entana
J. W. McKee
Plenty Wood
Kodaks
Kodak
Cativen
Huseth
M.N. A—Wk
NEW York Report
National ‘Dry Goods Association
National Industrial. Board
National Press’ ‘Association
Treasure State
Home Brewery
Willis Campbell
Sloan
Aot
Dr. King
Pape
Omeer
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