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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

8

The History of the Cantaloupe in Ancient Trade

The muskmelon originated in Persia Turkistan and along the Mediterranean coast well before Christian times. In the United States the fruit is commonly called cantaloupe named after an Italian nobleman. Modern breeding has produced a meatier melon with thin rind thick golden flesh and a smaller seed cavity.

Persia Turkistan Mediterranean

Diet cure for chronic ailments by Dr Hay booklet

A diet based cure for arthritis rheumatism indigestion and other chronic ailments is explained in a book by Dr William H Hay M D. A diet wall chart is available postpaid for 1 50 from Fred A Elliott Seeley Lake Mont.

Wm. H. Hay M.D Fred A, Elliott Seeley Lake Mont

Frontier Leather Co ad offers hide tanning in Sherwood Oregon

Hunters notice advertises Frontier Leather Company Sherwood Oregon tanning deer and elk hides. Reads for information and lists tire prices including 10 ply Goodyear tires 25 and mud and snow grip 45 with tubes at 7.50 and Goodrich 825x20 10py mud and snow grip 45 alongside Donald Chevrolet Co Jennings Louisiana reference.

Frontier Leather Company Sherwood Oregon Weontier Leather CO Ore Goodyear Goodrich Donald Chevrolet CO Jennings Louisiana

Crescent Hotel in Ennis Montana Promising Investment

Crescent Hotel Ennis Montana on Park to Park highway advertised as the finest small hotel in the state with big interest on investment and signs of sickness as the reason for selling. Also advertised frozen fish catalogue from Fradet Fish Co West Fargo ND listing a wide range of seafood offerings.

Crescent Hotel Ennis Park Montana Fradet Fish CO West Fargo N. D

Pierce's Floor Covering and Fruit Farm for Sale

An advertisement offers do it yourself flooring stock including asphalt tile and linoleum with installation available. Also listed is 8 acres 10 miles south of Bigfork on Flathead Lake with fruit trees, water access, buildings, and lakefront cabins. Jim Hubbard of Bigfork Montana seeks trade for a good house in Great Falls.

Pierce’s Pierce's Billings Montana Bigfork Flathead Lake Great Falls Wood's Bay Jim Hubbard

Georgia Lumber Boom Tops Industry Records

Georgia's lumber industry faces unprecedented demand with southern pine and hard woods driving revenue. The state forestry department reports production at 120 million dollars annually, signaling a historic high for the sector.

Georgia Georgia State Department of Forestry

Farm for sale near Portland with timber and orchard

Property priced at 11 500 30 A offers 20 acres well fertilized and seeded to clover 6 acres of timber year round creek irrigation. Features include a new cow barn with 8 stanchions 30 tons of hay in barn a good 2 bedroom house auto electricity water system and a family orchard located 18 miles from Portland. WEST COAST REALTY CO Realtors 16283 NE Union Ferrant Oregon EA 9040 N 8527.

Portland West Coast Realty CO Union Ferrant Oregon

Bituminous coal tops U.S. rail freight by carload and tonnage

Bituminous coal leads all freight by railroads in both carloadings and tonnage in the United States. Approximately one eighth of railroad freight revenues come from bituminous coal traffic, highlighting its major role in the industry.

United States

Cormorant Fisherman Practice in Asia

The cormorant bird is trained by fishermen in India and China to aid fishing. After catching a fish it must bring it to the surface to swallow later, aided by a neck collar that prevents immediate swallowing.

India China

Leopard killing may bring death in Ewe lands

In West Africa the leopard is sacred to the Ewe tribe and a man who kills a leopard may face death. Other tribes honor a slain leopard with a prince's cap placed on its head and a dance performed in tribute.

West Africa

Garlic cravings in the Hebrew wilderness

The ancient Hebrews in bondage reportedly longed for garlic during their desert trek as described in the Book of Numbers while subsisting on manna.

V A Courses Open At North Idaho Junior College

Veterans and others may enroll in V A approved courses in watch making instrument repair radio and aviation engines at North Idaho Junior College Trade School Department Coeur d Alene Idaho The College by the Lake invites applicants with room for a limited ten starting on the 26th Housing available and apply now through the registrar

V. A North Idaho Junior College Trade School Department Coeur d’Alene Idaho

Dunked in Vinegar Ancient Romans soaked bread in vinegar before meals

Ancient Roman soldiers soaked their bread in vinegar prior to eating, a practice noted in historical observations. The habit reflects dietary customs of Roman military camps and daily provisioning.

Boulder Teachers Exchange Seeks Progressive Educators

The Boulder Colorado listing advertises salaries for numerous teaching posts from $2,500 to $3,500 across disciplines including math science English Spanish and special subjects plus hundreds of others. It invites writers to enroll for free and promises rapid opportunities across the western region.

Boulder Teachers Exchange Boulder Colorado

First Song Book The Bay Psalm Book

The Bay Psalm Book is noted as the first American book of praise. It marks a landmark in colonial religious literature with its psalms rendered in English verse for congregational use.

For Sale Trucks Mile City 1947 GMC and International

Two used tractors offered from Miles City Montana. A 1947 GMC 2 1/2 ton tractor with 160 inch wheelbase 10.00x20 tires 361 cubic inch motor 2 speed axle saddle tanks fifth wheel vacuum and air brakes for trailer factory first price 5600 dollars. A 1947 International K 10 with 160 inch wheelbase 450 inch diamond motor 11 00x20 tires 3 speed Brown Lipe trans fifth wheel saddle brakes for trailer. Both suitable for dump truck or trailer use Box 805 Miles City Montana. Phone 125.

F.C.B. Miles City Miles City Mont

First Mechanical Seeder Patent Awarded in 1799

The first patent for a seeding machine was granted to E. Spooner in 1799 marking a milestone in agricultural innovation. The device introduced mechanized soil planting and influenced early farming technology development. E. Spooner’s patent established a precedent for future grain sowing methods and machinery.

E. Spooner

Tavern and Recreation Parlor for Sale in Lewiston Idaho

Auction listing describes a tavern and recreation parlor business for sale in Lewiston Idaho with a large grounds and building 50 by 36 feet walk in cooler and multiple bowling alleys eight lanes fully equipped fountain etc The tavern priced at 28500 dollars with significant cash payment suggested and the recreation parlor priced at 73500 dollars grossing over 40000 dollars per year and including equipment contact J W Abbott 622 Main Lewiston Idaho phone 810 for details.

Idaho and & Money Maker J. W. Abbott Lewiston

Winter land sal e listing for Rosebud Montana

A historical listing from Rosebud Montana describes multiple real estate parcels and ranch holdings for sale or lease. It notes irrigated modern homes with REA power and school bus routes, plus stock and grain ranch land and crested wheat pastures. The seller is J A Coate.

J. A Coate Rosebud Montana

First Wheel Cultivator Patented by Nathan Ide

The first wheel cultivator was patented by Nathan Ide of Shelby New York in 1846.

Nathan Ide Shelby, N. Y

The Fiction Corner No Other Way

A narrator notes a woman keeping her eyes on the Jersey shore line as she speaks. The line blends dialogue with a coastal setting, hinting at tension or choice in the moment.

Jersey Shore Line

Week's Best Ends With a Confused Love Triangle

A woman contemplates confessing to Ted about Lloyd Richards as the trio navigates a dinner, a cafe, and a park by the river. The scene centers on a tense request she is urged to fulfill tonight.

Ted Lloyd Richards

Waiting to Marry Richards Lets Judy Choose

Judy and Ted argue over marriage while living on charity and ambition in New York. Judy flirts with Lloyd Richards to secure a future, but her plan is risky as Ted grows violent with fear of losing her. The couple debates money, security, and infidelity as they drift toward impossible choices.

Judy Ted Richards New York Gether

Crossword Puzzle Clue List

Crossword puzzle clues include cease fading and 5 flying mammal 8 migration 12 no score in tennis solution in next issue 13 chalice 14 this place 15 solar disk 16 end 18 gull like bird 19 Spanish article 20 constrain 21 feline 23 archaic antiquity 25 gone by 27 heraldic grafted 29 kiln 50 annoys 53 catastrophe 55 so be it 6 charm against witchcraft 7 sticky substance 8 those things 9 to gather 10 Gaelic 11 to capsize 17 Spanish hero 22 numeral 24 for fear that 25 Turkish title 26 to become 28 rivers in Africa 29 symbol for oleum 30 city magistrate 31 French coin 32 pair 34 exists 86 devoured 47 barriers in 39 to exclude rivers 41 owns 49 plane surface 43 lasso fifty one retained 44 mine entrance 52 to cut with 45 ceremony snick 46 on the ocean 54 digit

Africa

50 000 Children Name Ideal Father and Mother

Fifty thousand youngsters choose a model father with Roy Rogers daring and Santa Claus generosity plus Jack Smith protectiveness. The ideal mother embodies Linda Dar nell softness, Paul ette Goddard mystery, and Queen Elizabeth power.

New York Roy Rogers Santa Claus Jack Smith Linda Darnell Paulette Goddard Queen Elizabeth

Needlework Patterns for Potholders and Tree Ornaments

Easy to make country style potholders six inches wide in bright cotton with bone rings to hang by the stove. Includes Barnyard Friends embroidery pattern No 5434. send 20 cents, name, address, and pattern number for actual size color chart. Also nine Christmas tree ornament patterns combining felt and crocheting. pattern No 564 with tracing patterns and instructions. 20 cents, name, address. Due to high demand, some orders require extra time.

Rochester firms pursue large non profit housing plan

In Rochester 15 business firms form a non profit housing group to build 114 new houses for 228 families at 45 dollars monthly or less. The $1.5 million project is largest of three developments, with two already begun. Homes include two bedrooms a living room kitchen area and basement. Local officials call the plan unique and the city will provide land from blighted tax foreclosure.

Rochester N. Y Federal Housing Administration Harry Ruppert New Corporation Ruppert

Sewing Circle Needlework Pattern Request

An advertisement from the Sewing Circle at 530 South Wells Street Chicago Illinois requests patrons enclose 20 cents for Pattern No. with name and address.

Sewing Circle South Wells St Chicago

Homemade Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

An article touts a home made cough syrup using 20 ounces Pinex mixed with sugar or corn syrup to produce a pint of remedy. It claims quick relief from colds coughs and throat irritation with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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Hollywood Pet Gardens Halsey Phonograph Records C.O.D Laurel Radio & Electric Supply Company Laurel Kal-Vita Tacoma Wash Bismarck Hide & Fur CO Bismarck, North Dakota Weaver Crane Glasgow Motor Company Glasgow, Montana the Fiction Corner Other William Cole Hudson Palisades Lloyd Ady Mr. Richards Theodore Puerzle Gay Potholders Folke Rubin
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