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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
6
Mrs. A. Vincent of Missoula describes a severe backache and urinary troubles cured after using two boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports restored health and no recurrence of kidney complaints. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY endorses the remedy.
Montana state and private banks reported resources totaling 127,179,020.21 as of November 17, 1919, per state bank examiner H. S. Magraw. The figure exceeds the December 30, 1918 peak by 3,227,436.27, with time deposits about 3.82 million and 90 percent of time deposits estimated as savings deposits.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick aid for chest congestion and coughs. It claims the remedy loosens phlegm and eases grippe symptoms for all ages with no after effects, priced 60 cents and 1.20 for four bottles.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a natural, gentle bowel regulator that eases biliousness sour stomach and headaches. Claims purgatives are habit forming and urges regular use for normal bowels with a 25 cent price at druggists.
A sweeping briefing of international and U S economic and political snippets. Topics include suspending postal money orders in the U S until exchange rates stabilize. Canada considering silver content reductions. the R-3 airship sale and flight plans. calls to sever diplomatic ties with Carranza abandoned by Republicans. railroads likely under government control until mid 1920. coal miners wage increases and strike losses. Additional items cover Montreal paper stocks and 1920 Canada U S contracts, Morgenthau on European famine, record butter production in Ashburn New York, New York theater prices, Canadian wheat supply fears, rising tailors wages and clothing prices, Carranza air power, 1920s coat prices and Armour reorganizations.
A discussion on farm naming as a mark of pride and ownership. Naming a farm, such as Hill Crest or Oak Grove, strengthens identity, boosts pride in appearance and products, and may become a lasting landmark guiding travelers and shaping the farmer's sense of place.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney troubles and general weakness. It claims centuries of Dutch use, a royal charter since 1696, and urges readers to buy at their druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The Travonia mine ledge near Lovers Roost provides rocks rich in silver and manganese used to build ornate homes fences and walls in Butte. The rock weighs heavy resists weathering and assays show 4 to 60 ounces of silver and 12 to 18 percent manganese with some samples up to 60 ounces silver. The Trevonia mine’s discovery and development sparked early Butte prosperity and an enduring romance with the rock.
Roundup Ben C. Steele resigns as Musselshell County board chair. Scobey school district plans a $75,000 high school bond vote. Lewistown James Hoover jailed two years for forged checks. Roundup burglars steal $400 worth of goods from Newton Hardware Co. Lavina votes on incorporation January 13. Dawson County veteran Clarence W. Thompson awarded distinguished service cross. Glendive attorney C A Spaulding resigns from Montana board of law examiners. Helena attorney named, not aligned with board views. Eureka Lincoln County taxes dominated by Great Northern and Anaconda Copper. Big final note: multiple towns report oil company formations, legion post created in Terry.
Inmate at the Penitentiary Boise Idaho offers handmade silver fobs rings and related items for sale. Cigar stores encouraged to contact Pat Murphy at the Penitentiary for purchase details and availability.
Billings businessman A H Barth plans a million-dollar hotel project, with Roy Caruthers of New York’s Pennsylvania hotel as hotel company president. The venture, named Hotel Caruthers, will be funded by a $200,000 capital. In Fergus county, the land office logs 1026 filings, ~1500 final proofs, 130 contested homesteads, and 425 of 640 acre homesteads allowed amid vast remaining vacant acreage.
An old advertisement promotes a warmth giving external pain remedy for lumbago and other aches. It highlights rapid relief without rubbing, mentions sprains strains headaches bruises and general family usefulness. Sizes listed 35c 70c and 140.
Frary and Burlingame in Great Falls advertise highest market price for Liberty Bonds and War Stamps buys and sells. Also mentions Butte Exchange and B J Kleinhesselink in Hardin offering honey for sale with listed prices.
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