Joe O Neill pioneer of 64 crosses divide
Joseph O Neill 78 Montana pioneer and former Helena resident died recently. He came to America at eight, mined at Alder Gulch and Last Chance, ran the first lime kiln in that section, and established a fast freight line between Helena and Deer Lodge. He later carried mail to Rimini and supplied teams during Indian raids. He operated transfer and livery business, then a Lewis Town to Gilt Edge stage line before retirement.
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Joseph O'Neill
Montana
Helena
America
O'Neill
Alder Gulch
Last Chance
Deer Lodge
Rimini
O’neill
Salt Lake
Lewistown
Gilt Edge
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promotes Baby Skin Care
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for soothing a baby’s red rough itchy skin with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. It also recommends Cuticura Dusting Powder and Cuticura Talcum as indispensable items in a daily routine.
Reliever Promises Quick Relief for Aches and Sprains
This famous remedy for rheumatic aches soreness stiffness and other external pains offers fast comforting relief. Easy to use and non rubbing, it penetrates quickly with a clean refreshing feel. Available at all drug stores with value in a large bottle.
Dr. Tsing's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
Coughs colds and bronchial attacks are described as dangerous if unchecked. The ad touts Dr. Tsing's New Discovery as soothing inflamed membranes loosening phlegm and helping restful sleep. Sold by all druggists since 1 £ 69.
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Tsing
Dr King’s New Life Pills Marketed For Health Needs
An old style patent medicine advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation indigestion bad breath and headaches. The copy claims the pills “systematize the system” and improve overall vitality.
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Dr. King
Terry Bids for Normal School at Terry
State Senator W S Haley from Helena pushes eastern Montana to establish a state normal school at Terry Prairie County argues lack of local teachers and distant existing facilities necessitate a nearby institution. He cites rail access artesian water and suitable sites as advantages and plans to introduce a bill with Representative Gullidge in support.
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W. S. Haley
Prairie County
Montana
Terry
Helena
Senator Haley
State Normal’ School
State Normal
State College
Bozeman
Rocky Mountains
Dakota Line
Polytechnic Institute
Billings
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Sidney
Gullidge
Montana Dairy Industry Sees 1918 Trade At 3.5 Million
W. H. Fluhr Montana dairy commissioner reports the state's dairy business totaled 3,500,000 dollars in 1918. Herds improved and dairy product output shows encouraging growth across Montana.
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W. H. Fluhr
Montana
Montanans Released. Prisoners Return List Aired
War department released a list of prisoners freed from German camps. Christian A. Sorenson of Big Sandy Montana arrived at Leith Scotland. Horace Shidler of Klamath Falls Oregon arrived in France.
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War Department
Christian A. Sorenson
Big
Sandy
Mont
Leith
Scotland
Horace Shidler
Klamath Falls
Ore
France
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Kidney Health
An old advertisement claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules cleanse kidneys and digestive organs to delay aging. It promises new life and strength with continued use and offers a money back guarantee if not helpful.
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Tiaarlem Oi
Haarlem
Haarlem Oj
Helena girl to head Versailles palace telephone exchange
Miss Merle Egan of Helena Montana guided the Paris telephone service at the Versailles peace conference. She was appointed chief operator at general headquarters handling calls for Wilson Lloyd George and Clemenceau, inspiring praise for her language skill and poise.
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Merle Egan
Helena
Versailles
Central
General Pershing
Lloyd George
Ting-a-ling
Ting-a
Great Britain
Mr. Lloyd George
Palace of Versailles
Paris
Montana
Miss Egan
General Headquarters
Miss. Egan
Men
Telephone
Hello Girls
New Time Zones Shift West of Butte in Paced Rail Schedules
Government order moves to Pacific time west of Butte while Butte stays on mountain time. Milwaukee and Northern Pacific trains adjust in Deer Lodge and Avery segments, affecting about 220 miles. Missoula and other towns may keep mountain time, causing local schedule quirks.
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Butte
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee Road
Deer Lodge
Milwaukee
C. H. Mitchell
Pacific
Avery
Idaho
Cutbank
Continental Divide
Helena
Dillon
Married men to receive first discharge priority at Camp Seewis
Instructions from Washington authorize discharge of enlisted men in the Thirteenth division and related organizations up to ten percent of strength. Married men and those with dependents receive first consideration for release based on valid and pressing reasons.
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Camp Seewis
Washington
Early Day Mill Boon to Settler in Helena Territory
The article recalls Sanford & Evans mill near Helena begun in 1867, resuming in 1918 as Northwestern Milling. It details Jesuit and early mills, high flour prices, and vast settler demand. It notes 1868 first flour ground, rural grain transport, and a 1883 move to Helena with partners Anthony and Bridenthal.
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Montana
Sanford & Evans
Helena
Northwestern Milling Company
Bitter Root
St. Louis
Northwest
Missoula
Gallatin Valley
Missouri River
Fort Benton
Evans Ranch
Salt Lake City
Prickly Pear
Missouri
Beaverhead
Madison
Gallatin
A. M. Holter
L. C. Anthony
Mr. Bridenthal
Mr. Thurston
Stop at railroad crossings urged by Montana engineers
The Legislative Committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plans a bill to require drivers to stop at railroad crossings in Montana. The bill, to be drafted by a representative of the engineers, will be introduced in the senate early next session.
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Montana
Legislative Committee
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Senate
Helena
Engineers
Electric power to supplant steam on mountain railroads
E T Dodd of General Electric predicts electricity will replace steam on mountain railroads within years. He toured Montana and reviewed the Milwaukee road's electrified section.
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E. T. Dodd
Engineering and Traction Department
General Electric Company
Montana
Milwaukee Road
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Joe O'Neill
ST. Paul
Great Falls, Mont
Hoenckh
Richard P. Hoenckh
Minneapolis
Minn
Pain
Sloan
Pioneer
Legislative Committee of Brotherhood
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