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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
7
Helena Montana resident S E Travis reports severe back pain and nocturnal distress from urinary issues. After using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills his backache disappeared and he regained full strength, with pills priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
Advert says take every two hours until three doses relieve a cold. First dose opens blocked nostrils and head passages, stops nose running, eases headache and feverish feel. Costs only a few cents at drug stores and contains no quinine. Insist on Pape's.
An assay of ore from the Nevada mine near Neihart shows 21 percent lead and 59.1 ounces of silver per ton. Three workers, the only ones employed, struck ore behind the claim, likely under 100 feet deep. The mine, once a strong producer, is leased by Neihart interests and mainly owned by Mrs. David Rice and Mrs. Betty Sklaser with regional partners.
State records show Joe Vuckovich of Missoula sentenced by District Judge Lentz to death for the February 1, 1921 murder of Mrs. Jerry Shea. The report notes the crime and the impending execution date.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild laxative for headaches biliousness colds indigestion dizziness and sour stomach. One or two at night supposedly empty the bowels by morning with no griping and at ten cents a box, children also love Cascarets.
The Montana State College Farmers Week opened with 100 plus attendees from across the state. Key speeches praised the state college at Bozeman and urged a permanent agricultural system, with Bradfute noting livestock as essential to farming’s future and Davis outlining farm bureau aims and cooperative shipping savings.
Dolly Dean Burgess loses the $200 monthly position with the veterans welfare commission effective January 1 1922. Ex service men had pressed for changes amid accusations of extravagance and fund diversion prompting a committee of American Legion members to investigate. Burgess remains briefly in the office to finish remaining tasks before departure.
Officials said the veterans welfare commission filed no claims since October 26 and only $3000 to $5000 was disbursed. Despite efforts by American Legion officials to convene a conference in Helena, no progress was made as no signatories agreed to the report.
Montana weather report shows Heron in Sanders county with 4.31 inches of moisture as December’s top precipitation while Geraldine in the central region records the deepest snow at 27 inches. William T. Lathrop, Montana section director, released a precipitation table for December.
A special committee of the board of aldermen adopted a resolution urging St. Louis Missouri senators and national congressmen to support amending the Volstead act to permit the manufacture and sale of beer and light wines with more than one half of one percent alcohol content.
Chicago passes a 52 to 4 resolution condemning the Volstead act and urging repeal. In London trade values fell in 1921 from the prior year. President Harding nominates Philip Daniels and Elmer Betts to postmaster positions in Montana and Wyoming. Sing Sing executes Edward Persons, William Marvey, and Raymond Mulford after Governor Miller’s refusal to intervene. A $150000 donation funds a joint-disease hospital under Dr Adolf Lorenz. Edsel Ford to bid for Lincoln Motor property in February. Europe’s food production nears prewar levels per a Commerce Department cable. Milwaukee backs beer and light wines amid rising lawlessness cited as a Prohibition effect. A Madison court upholds a dentist removing a patient’s teeth without consent within professional judgment. Milwaukees damages award to Isabel Thorne over tooth extraction is overruled. Unemployment worsens nationwide per Secretary Hoover amid postholiday seasonal dip.
A vintage child care ad promotes California Fig Syrup to cleanse the liver and bowels. It touts a fruity taste, ease of dosing for infants to older children, and claims a teaspoonful can prevent illness, urging mothers to ask druggists for the genuine product labeled California.
Pape's Diapepsin offers fast relief from indigestion gas flatulence and heartburn. A few tablets ease stomach distress related to acidity and allow eating favorite foods without fear. Large cases cost only a few cents at drug stores, trusted by millions annually.
Albany reports A measure by Assemblyman Cuvillier to legalize sale of beverages with up to 8 percent alcohol in hotels and restaurants for on premises drinking. New York state and national building expenditures rise with December gains and a 1921 total of 1.595 billion dollars, up 14.9 percent from 1920.
Help wanted notices advertise Morse code wireless telegraphy training at Butte College Telegraphy and job opportunities. IncludesAlbert Teachers Agency in Spokane and furriery listings. Promote learn telegraphy with a free booklet and wire for details.
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