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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
3
A Portsmouth Ohio reader testimonial endorses Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for irregularities pains and weakness. The letter claims the remedy restored health and urges others to try the root and herb product with advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Lieut Louis Cons, a French government delegate and former tutor to the former German emperor family, is appointed assistant professor of French at Princeton University. After the war outbreak he served in the French army intelligence department and was previously on the Bryn Mawr College faculty.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Taleum along with Soap and Ointment as a complete scented skin care trio for face skin babies and dusting powder. Priced at 25 cents each and available everywhere.
Japanese farmers show strong prosperity unlike industrial centers, attributed to high rice and cocoon prices, according to Gentaro Shimura president of the Hypothee bank of Japan.
A playful exchange between Percy and Ethel highlights a lighthearted moment as Percy insists he is doing his best to get ahead while Ethel quips about needing one. The dialogue illustrates domestic humor and working-class wit.
Montana veterans organize under the American Legion of Montana after a Malta convention. resolutions urge aid for absent servicemen, veterans bonuses, and reforms. Helena meeting with Ford Carroll pushes primary election law amendment. Rain and hail ease central drought with mixed crop prospects across western Montana. Scouts to aid in fire fighting efforts statewide.
Missoula reports rains across seven forests ease fire danger though several fires remain burning and uncontained. The Absarokee fire southeast of Livingston is the worst with 100 men deployed. Madison Deer Lodge Lolo and Flathead districts report multiple fires under varying control, while Big Creek and Deep Creek fires in Lolo are noted as dangerous or recently contained. Heavy precipitation spreads to Cabinet Pend d Oreille Coeur d Alene Kootenai and Flathead forests with showers in Lolo and Bitterroot regions.
Lightning started two forest fires in the Butte district near Modesty Creek and in Nez Perce Canyon. Resident farmers organized volunteer forces and brought both fires under control.
The Great Western Sugar company announces an eight hour day for 1919 20 across all factories. Three 24 hour shifts run 7 am to 3 pm 3 pm to 11 pm and 11 pm to 7 am. This first of its kind in beet sugar faces challenges in securing trained crews.
Bozeman businessmen raise 20000 for a wild west carnival tied to the BPO Elks state convention on August 12 13 and 14. Lester Work of Story-Work Sheep and R P McClelland of Hill-McClelland Cattle sign on to recruit riders broncho busting stars and cow camps talent. Crow and Flathead Indians will join to enhance what promoters call the county s greatest wild west show roundup and stampede.
A fire in Billings caused about 350000 in damage to the Babcock Selvidge store and office building after starting in the McDowell Company stock rooms. The blaze gutted the building and contents, leaving 25 firms without quarters and over a hundred clerks jobless. Firefighters likely contained the flames within five minutes after an alarm was raised by Wood Green of the Fisk Rubber company.
Helmville Frank Smith has sold the first homestead settled in Nevada valley for 50 years. The property features springs at the hill’s base and was bought by Clifford Manley for 50000 dollars. Smith will move to San Diego California with his family already there.
Warning on ice conservation as heat continues with potential shortages for railroads. The body of 16-year-old Fred Pissot was recovered after a six-day search in Lake Delmo. Western Montana Development league elects George C. River as president. counties represented in new commerce group. Funeral services for Kootenai chief Antiste held at Polson. Lt. Col. Albert J. Galen to return to Anaconda and resume law practice. Cascade water restrictions curb irrigation and car washing. About 250 teachers enroll at Montana State College summer school. over 300 expected. Silver Bow officials to draft year-long budget, savings touted. Six confiscated autos to be sold at public auction. State livestock survey seeks forage across states. feed crisis prompts half-rate shipment requests. Union officials convene in Butte for one big union plan. White Park opened in Butte. Montana livestock shipping plans urged to be filed with the livestock commission. New fires in Lolo forests prompt district response. First herd district formed near Vaughn and Power. Jesuit mission pageant planned at Missoula during summer session. Homemade liquor seized in Butte. sorghum and bran used in brew. June hottest on record near Miles City. several days above 100. Ennis sheepherder reports two cub bears captured. Helena employment service to relocate due to funds. additional congress funds approved. Butte dairymen accused of diluting milk. local ice cream producers fined for butterfat violations.
A garbled quote recounts European praise of American goods since the war. Lord Leverhulme notes Britain accepts American mass output, while a diner remark suggests rapid American efficiency and manufacturing prowess beyond simple labor.
Mrs Platbush questions her husband about his late return. He explains he attended a lecture where the lecturer stuttered, which delayed him. The exchange underlines a humorous domestic scene.
A fragment describes a strained courtroom scene in London Tit-Bits with a witness and barrister clashing over truth and appearance. The exchange highlights pressure of being under oath and the challenge of discerning a genuine gentleman in the courtroom.
In a hearing the judge notes the applicant seeks about 10000 dollars yearly while the employer states the salary will be a long wage. The exchange centers on what constitutes a fair starting pay for the position.
A terse editorial quip warns readers against dealing with a deceitful individual who cheats at solitaire, using sharp slang to castigate form over substance in petty misdeeds.
A historical note argues infant mortality is high in civilized countries and attributes many deaths to narcotic baby medicines. The piece promotes Castoria as a safe remedy when bearing Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature, insisting it contains no opiates or narcotics.
A large anthracite operator proposes raising impurity limits by 2 percent, risking 1,500,000 extra tons of elute and about 40,000 railroad cars for shipment over two to ten weeks. 1917 US coal data show ash up 5 percent on average, reducing power plant efficiency by 17 percent, with some districts higher.
Children handkerchiefs look hopeless when they arrive at the wash. Use good soap and rinse with water tinted blue using Red Cross Ball Blue to brighten whites.
A young Frenchman learns English and works at a card club. He tries to open with a compliment but cannot recall the word substitute and ends with a mistaken phrase about coming as a cavalier. The anecdote highlights language slips in a social setting.
For years druggists note Dr Kilmer Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician prescription strengthening medicine aiding kidneys liver and bladder to work as nature intended. It has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle with mention of this paper.
A resident used telephone and electric utility poles around his home to build a chicken yard. He only needed to purchase wire and staples, illustrating practical ingenuity.
A brief dialogue shows a citizen asking about a dog that would eat dirt and another person reacting with disbelief. The exchange captures rural humor and everyday inquiry.
A light exchange in Yonkers Statesman showcases Mr. Styles and Mrs. Styles debating fashion. The couple jokes about wearing a high hat and its reception, highlighting playful domestic wit.
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