Joe O Neill pioneer of 64 crosses divide
Joseph O Neill 78 Montana pioneer and former Helena resident died recently. He arrived in America at age eight and moved to Alder Gulch in 1864 then stayed in Montana. He mined at Alder Gulch and Last Chance, ran lime kilns, fast freight between Helena and Deer Lodge, and mail from Helena to Rimini. He supplied teams during Indian raids and later ran a large transfer and livery business before era of rail. He then operated a stage line between Lewistown and Gilt Edge until about 20 years ago.
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Joseph O’neill
Montana
Helena
America
O'Neill
Alder Gulch
Last Chance
Deer Lodge
Rimini
Salt Lake
Lewistown
Gilt Edge
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Baby Skin Relief
Cuticura products offer relief for red rough itching skin with hot baths using Cuticura Soap, followed by Cuticura Ointment. Use Cuticura Talcum dusting powder for fragrance and protection, part of the indispensable Trio.
Dr King’s New Discovery Aids Cold Sufferers
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial attacks. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and help users sleep peacefully. Sold by druggists since 1869.
Dr King New Life Pills Claim Health Benefits
The ad promotes Dr. King New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation indigestion headaches and bad breath. It claims the pills regulate the body to improve well being and prevent laziness.
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Dr. King
Terry Bids For Normal School In Eastern Montana
State Senator W S Haley from Helena argues eastern Montana needs a state normal school and Terry is ideal location due to rail access and central position. He cites teacher shortages, lack of local graduates, and plans to introduce a bill with Representative Gullidge to establish the institution in Terry.
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Montana
Prairie County
Terry
W. S. Haley
Helena
Haley
State Normal School
State Normal
State College
Bozeman
Rocky Mountains
Dakota Line
Polytechnic Institute
Billings
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Sidney
Terry {S
Gullidge
Montana dairy dram boosters in 1918 report
W. H. Fluher state dairy commissioner states Montana dairy men’s aggregate business reached 3,500,000 in 1918. Herds have improved and dairy product output is encouraging.
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W. H. Fluher
Montana
Montanans Released Prisoners Arrive in Europe
War department releases prisoners from German camps. Christian A. Sorenson of Big Sandy Montana arrived at Leith Scotland. Horace Shidler of Klamath Falls Oregon reported to have reached France.
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War Department
Christian A. Sorenson
Big Sandy
Mont
Leith
Scotland
Horace Shidler
Klamath Falls
Ore
France
Old Age Starts With Your Kidneys remedy ad
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Old Age Kidney and Digestive Oil Capsules as a home remedy to delay aging. It claims kidney action cleanses poisons and prolongs life, promising renewed strength with continued use and a money back guarantee if ineffective.
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Haarlem
Helena girl to run Versailles palace telephone exchange
Miss Merle Egan of Helena Montana will lead the telephone exchange at the Versailles peace conference in Paris. She is appointed chief operator at general headquarters and will coordinate communications among leaders including Wilson Lloyd George and Clemenceau.
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Central
General Pershing
Lloyd George
Ting-a-ling
Great Britain
Mr. Lloyd George
Palace of
Versailles
Paris
Helena
Montana
Egan
General Headquarters
Miss Egan
Men
Telephone Company
Hello Girls
Merle Egan
Time zones align with new western rail schedules
Butte remains on mountain time while western towns shift to Pacific time as a government order takes effect. Milwaukee lines switch at Deer Lodge, Northern Pacific at Butte, affecting arrivals and departures of about 220 miles of track. Officials warn Missoula and others may resist the change, but the new meridian guides railroad timetables from Cutbank to Dillon.
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Butte
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee Road
Deer Lodge
Milwaukee
C. H. Mitchell
Pacific
Avery
Idaho
Cutbank
Continental Divide
Helena
Dillon
Married Men Given Early Discharges at Camp Lewis
Instructions from Camp Lewis Washington allow discharge of enlisted men in the Thirteenth division and permanent camp organizations up to ten percent of strength. Priority is given to married men and those with dependents who have valid and pressing reasons for release.
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Camp Lewis
Washington
First Montana Flour Mill Returns After 20 Year Hiatus
The original Sanford & Evans mill near Helena, one of Montana’s first flour mills, resumed operations under Northwestern Milling after a 20 year break. The site had hosted Jesuit grinding earlier, with competition from Missoula and Gallatin mills. In 1868 flour sales to A. M. Holter reached 100 sacks for 2,606 dollars.
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Montana
Sanford & Evans
Helena
Northwestern Milling Company
Bitter Root
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Prickly Pear
Missouri
Beaverhead
Madison
Missoula
Gallatin
A. M. Holter
L. C. Anthony
Mr. Bridenthal
Mr. Thurston
H. B. Lyman
Drive to curb Montana rail crossing deaths by law
Montana engineers plan a bill to force autos to stop at railroad crossings to reduce crashes. The Legislative Committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will have the measure drafted for the upcoming session in Helena. They expect support from both houses but will not hire a paid lobby due to costs.
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Montana
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Senate
Helena
Legislative Committee
Engineers
Electric traction to replace steam on mountain railways
E T Dodd of General Electric predicts electricity will supplant steam on mountain railroads, through tunnels and at large terminals, after touring the Milwaukee road’s electrified sections in Montana.
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E. T. Dodd
Engineering and Traction Department
General Electric Company
Montana
Milwaukee Road
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Joe ‘O'Neill
ST. Paul
Great Falls, Mont
Hoench
Richard P. Hoenck
Butte, Mont
MN Am Bao
McMillan Dealers
Meee
Ltr
Waele
Pain
Sloan
Mountain
Pioneer
R.R. Crossings
Legislative Committee of Brotherhood
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