Butte in Its Early Days A Wild Yet Peaceful Mining Camp
The piece recounts Butte’s rough origins, contrasting sensational eastern depictions with the calmer reality of a lawful community. It notes placer mining from 1865, $9,000,000 in gold mined by 1869, and the 1864 Parrot lode discovery. It mentions Ramsdell and early shafts before shifting to quartz mining and rail links boosting growth.
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Butte
East
Hell
William Woodward
Northwest
Silver Bow Junction
Joseph Ramsdell
James Ramsdell
Porter Brothers
Dennis Leary
George W. Newkirk
W. L. Farlin
Travonia
Fort Benton
Missouri
Lower Points
New York
New Jersey
Union Pacific
Corinne
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Strength Gain for Nervous People
Froderick Kolle, editor of New York Physicians Who's Who, endorses Bitro-Phosphate tablets as a quick weight and nerve boost for weak, nervous individuals. The ad claims French discovery roots, a two week supply for fifty cents a week, and a money back guarantee if noticeable improvements do not occur. Also references ore and mining history in Butte as a separate historical note.
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Froderick
Kolle
New York
Who's Who
Costa
Influenza Likely To Return This Winter In Montana
State health officer Dr. W. F. Cogswell explains three factors that could affect an influenza resurgence and notes that artificial controls may not stop it. He estimates last year’s epidemic affected about 35-40 percent of the population with around 400 deaths per 100,000, predicting smaller case numbers but a higher pneumonia death rate this season. He urges ready medical and nursing aid and reporting of suspicious cases.
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W. F. Cogswell
Almot
State Board of Health
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules promise youth with kidney care
An old advertisement claims that aging begins with weakened kidneys and digestion and that Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules, taken daily, cleanse and revitalize these organs. It touts lasting health, new life, and a refund if ineffective, urging customers to buy from their druggist in sealed packages.
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Haarlem
Giants of a prehistoric find near Billings unearthed bones
The bones were found by Emmett Williams on Blue Creek ranch 15 miles from Billings. They appeared massive yet fragile with all but a large piece turning to dust. The intact fragment resembles a human hip bone in contour but is about three times larger. The surrounding strata show centuries of burial in sand beneath soft slate.
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Emmett Williams
Blue Creek
Billings
Law Pending White House Signature on Mining Representation Bill
lawmakers discuss a mining representation suspension bill awaiting presidential signing. Senator Thomas supports a two year pause and the measure, passed by the Senate after House approval, affects miners in Montana with mixed opinions among those who rely on representation work for claims.
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Thomas
Congress
House
Senate
Montana
Unclear Legal Note on Lapse and Claims Exemption
The fragment discusses a 30 day lapse period and whether signing affects rights. It questions if anyone with five claims can have that number exempt, implying a procedural or eligibility rule without specifying parties or jurisdiction.
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Te Ee Ae
Relief for rheumatic pains sale pitch headline
An advertisement touts a reliever for rheumatic aches and sprains, claiming fast soothing relief without rubbing. It emphasizes ease of use and effectiveness, noting prices 35c 70c and 1.40 at drug stores.
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Sy Gale
Mae
I A
Emareny Waoyeiell
LAW
Farm’ Ag
Joint ~ Stock Sans Bank
Pain
Sloan
Spokane
Portland
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