Old Soldier Freed by Women After 10 Months in Prison
Nathaniel Ward Civil War veteran freed after ten months in the state penitentiary for the killing of James Lovett last August. Aged 74, he was pardoned unconditionally thanks to efforts by Deer Lodge Anaconda and Butte Ladies of the G A R who circulated petitions and urged Judge Winston, who recommended clemency. Ward remains weak and will stay in Deer Lodge hospital until pension papers arrive, then likely live at the old soldiers home.
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Nathaniel Ward
State Penitentiary
James Lovett
Ward
Snowshoe Gulch
Elliston
Lovett
Deer Lodge
Winston
G. A.R
Anaconda
Butte
Helena
Bayer Aspirin Claim For Genuine Pack Requires Label
An old warning stresses only Bayer labeled packages ensure genuine aspirin. It notes Bayer aspirin is a trade mark for monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid and lists common uses from colds to rheumatism. The ad mentions handy twelve tab boxes and larger 24 or 100 bottle sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Cackling Hen Leads to Recovery of Stolen Goods
A hen’s loud cackling beneath an elevator in Terry led to the recovery of part of a Sawyer store burglary haul. Manager Ray Hand said a local youth found shoes mackinaws overalls and corduroy pants with the Sawyer trademark, suggesting other stolen items may still be nearby or on a passing train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Sawyer
Ray Hand
Mr. Hand
Hand
Retail Merchants Association of Montana Advances Local Production
In Boulder the Montana Retail Merchants Association urged increased Montana production of eggs butter cream poultry and other goods to reduce imports. Resolutions defended freight rate reform warned against false advertising condemned bankruptcy abuse and urged unity among state retail groups and national bodies for truthful distribution. New board members were elected including William Lintz E A Arnold Fred J Perry Norman Thisted and others.
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Montana
Retail Merchants Association of Montana
Boulder
United States Attorney-General
Idaho
Bankruptcy Court
National Association of Retail Grocers
State Association
Montana Trade Journal
Boulder Hot Springs
William Lintz
Deer Lodge
E. A. Arnold
Miles City
Fred. J. Perry
Norman N. Thisted
Great Falls
George W. Merkle
Belt
John Abel
Lewistown
O. F. Tate
Carter
O. C. Johnson
Wolf Point
F. O. Wilton
Bozeman
Charles Gallagher
Butte
W. J. Akam
Livingston
Ben B. Briscoe
Toston
O. L. Brackman
Helena
J. H. Strain
Anaconda
Frank S. Todd
Billings
Immigration quotas cut to two percent effective July first
A bill introduced by Chairman Johnson of the house immigration committee provides reducing the United States admission quota from three percent to two percent, effective July 1, 1923. Hartford Ark reports five picnic party members suffocated in an abandoned mine while three would-be rescuers also succumbed and are in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Johnson
House Immigration Committee
Hartford
Ark
Augusta Wins Sun River Spur Order From Great Northern
Montana board of railway commissioners orders Great Northern to build a public industrial spur to Augusta. Spur routes from Gilman length 1.566 to 1.76 miles with 100 foot right of way. Costs and deed transfers to be arranged by July 15. railroad bears construction costs except right of way. Revenue shares and Gilman traffic assessed to justify spur.
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Augusta
Sun River
Great Northern Railway
Gilman
Montana Board of Railway Commissioners
Great Northern
Railroad Commission
Mannix& Vaughn
Fifteenth Legislative Assembly
Railroad Commissionery
Anea
Railway Company
Helena
Exploration Company Buys Near Gladys Belle Tract
The Northern Montana Exploration Company acquired an 80 acre tract in the Sweetgrass hills near the Gladys Belle drilling site. The purchase from Canadian Montana through F. M. Bell of Butte places the land just northeast of the Gladys Belle well in section 3 1937. The Gladys Belle will take about 50 000 acres of the leased 60 000 acres over the structure under its agreement with Canadian Montana.
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Northern Montana Exploration Company
Great Fally
Gladys Belle Oil Company
Montana Oil Company
Sweetgrass Hills
Montana
F. M. Bell
Butte
Gladys Belle
Montana Nurses Convene at Great Falls in July 1922
The Montana State Association of Graduate Nurses plans its tenth annual convention in Great Falls July 12 13 1922 with headquarters at the Hotel Rainbow and meetings at Junion high school. Notable speakers include Ann Doyle R N and Gladys Branegan with papers on public health topics. Local entertainment by district No 86 complements a program pitched as highly engaging and beneficial.
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Montana State Association of Graduate Nurses
Great Falls
Hotel Rainbow
Junion High School
Ann Doyle
R. N
Gladys Branegan
Montana State
Isabelle Braden
Plentywood
Montana
U. S. Public Health Service
Ida Palmer
Kalispell
Esther Barlow
Billings
Lucile Montjoy
Butte
Edna Wells
Deer Lodge
F. J. O’donnell
State Board of Health
Helena
Association of District No. 86
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Scented Face and Baby Powder
An advertisement urges buying Cuticura talcum as part of the popular Cuticura trio. The message touts a fragrant face skin baby and dusting powder plus perfume, priced at 25 cents each and available everywhere.
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Penitentiary
Greenfield
Ford
Eles
Edmonson Dental Service
E. E. Edmonson
Edmonson
Lapeyre’s Drug Store
Third St
South Great Falls
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