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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
14
Deer Lodge notes pleasant time despite disagreeable weather as Elks visitors prepare for their picnic. Local society reports entertainments at the Stackpole homes, visits from travelers, and preparations at the Oregon Short Line depot and Northern Pacific gardens. Regulars like Deputy Sheriff Robinson and Assayer F J Wildman appear amid much activity.
Sheriff Pyle and Deputy Stoller search rough timber country for Salmon and Rel Rock stage robbers with no success by August 25 1899 Jules Guyat brought in two eyewitnesses to the robbery Nora Mast and C Hood of Lima marry at Birch Creek Lyta Brainard hosts a lawn party for 98 guests M Cattermole leaves for Annaconda pastorate W Hansen reports strong Blackfoot and Claillis stage line business Race committee plans a near term meeting Judge Parker and Court Stenographer Monahan return to Boulder after a two day session
The article describes boring the Crystal Springs artesian well using a method modeled on Pennsylvania coal oil field wells. It notes continuous machine operation day and night and an electric light at the site to allow visitors to observe the sinking and functioning of the new well.
A travel note touts the Milwaukee Alana Limited as a superb vacation train with splendid appointments. It suggests travelers from St. Paul or Minneapolis can enjoy a round trip to Milwaukee or Chicago for a refined rail experience.
A historical note explains a horse can pull about four times as much on a bad earth road as it can bear on its back. On a good macadam road the pull is ten times, on a wooden road another multiple, and on a street railway six eight times as much.
Powder marketed to relieve sore swollen and burning feet. Claims quick relief from stingy shoe pressure and bunions and sweating and calloused tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail orders and a free trial package offered.
The article discusses a Prague scientist M Zenger who proposes sun spot activity precedes atmospheric and terrestrial disturbances. It notes large sun spots measured in August with a central 95000 mile diameter and surrounding penumbra, and explores whether solar activity could one day predict cyclones earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
A brief note notes possible averting of destruction and horror tied to Mountain House Coal operations near Trail Creek in Montana. The fragment signals concern over harsh impacts and a call for preventive action amid local energy activity.
Sealed proposals for building a retaining wall and steps in Leggat & Foster Addition Butte Silver Bow Montana are due by 8 pm August 29 1898. Proposals must include 10 percent certified check and be sent to Thomas Richards school clerk with drawings by W A O'Brien.
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