Slayer Captured After Six Years in Butte Murder
Six years after a fatal stabbing in Butte, Dan Merrigan, a timberman and socialist, is captured in California after fleeing following the killing of James Ferry. Ferry, a 36 year old miner, died within 15 minutes from a stab wound delivered during a quarrel over religion witnessed by about 60 people.
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James Ferry
Ferry
Merrigan
California
Dan Merrigan
Butte
Morrigan
Main Street
Broadway
City Hall Alley
City Jail
Phosphate Remedy Promises Vitality and Weight Gain
The piece argues lack of nerve strength causes thinness and fatigue and touts pure organic phosphate, Buro-Phosphate, as a remedy to boost nerve energy, vitality, and normal weight while warning to monitor gains.
Montana Veterans Welfare Commission aids wounded heroes
The Montana legislature created a Veterans Welfare Commission to assist wounded veterans and secure aid. It reports $200,000 available, with $50,000 allocated for vocational training and relief, plus plans to appoint field secretaries and cooperate with Red Cross and local veterans groups. The commission emphasizes rapid relief, employment support, and gathering accurate case information for those in greatest need.
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Montana
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
C. L. Sheridan
Bozeman
William Cutts
Butte
C. E. Pew
Helena
Monta
V. Stewart
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
Charles L. Sheridan
Charles E. Pew
Sheridan
Cutts
Corporal Pew
Fort Snelling
Minn
Major Sheridan
McDowell
Red Cross
Veterans’ Associations
Billings
Commission
Billings Red Cross
Red Cross Chapter
Veterans’ Association
Press Agent for a Fair Aviatrix Brings Buzz to Montana
Bill Breitenstein, brother of A J Breitenstein, heads publicity for Ruth Law the aviator famous for the Los Angeles San Francisco flight. He also promotes the Montana state fair auto polo team and other attractions. He flew with Law and after the ride wrote a morning paper piece on air thrills versus riding broncos. Law has been touring Missouri with a July Fourth Carthage exhibition drawing crowd disbelief at the Curtiss biplane.
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Bill” Breitenstein
A. J. Breitenstein
Rainbow
Great Falls
Bill
Montana
Helena Independent
Ruth Law
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miss Law
Old Age Starts With Your Kidneys Prophecy Ad
An old advertised claim states old age begins with weakened kidneys and digestion. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oi! Capsules are promoted as a standard remedy to cleanse kidneys and digestive organs, touted to restore vigor, prevent aging, and come with a money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
Unregenerated German statesman a growing international joke
The more seriously an unregenerate German statesman takes himself the more of a joke he is to the rest of the world.
Ennis Cowboy Captures Two Playful Cub Bears
Clyde Beals while herding cattle at Hyde Creek near Ennis spotted a black bear with two cubs. He closed in with three horses, the mother watched, and two cubs were secured. The cubs, about six weeks old, were placed in sacks and transported by car to Kinnis amid wide interest from locals.
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Clyde Beals
Hyde Creek
Ennis
Beals
Abe
Kinnis
Cuticura Talcum Ad and Stillwater Wool Report
An advertisement promotes Cuticura talcum and the Cuticura trio Soap Ointment and Talcum at 25 cents each. A Stillwater wool report notes a state record high price 60 cents per pound and a clip over 250,000 pounds with over 150,000 dollars paid in checks. Lambs are in good shape despite dry weather.
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Stillwater
Stillwater County
Irrigation Districts Planned Near Great Falls for 125000 Acres
Meetings in Portage and Benton counties north of Great Falls discuss districting for irrigation under government direction and aid. Petitions are signed unanimously as Benton Lake 12 miles north of Great Falls is slated as storage for the Sun River project. About 125000 acres of deeded land would be irrigated.
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Portage
Benton Country
Great Falls
Benton Lake
Germany demands inching toward a square deal
Commentator notes that when Germany calls for a square deal the underlying aim is domination and top performance, suggesting the pursuit is to secure 95 percent of the best terms rather than a fair balance.
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Germany
Drought Aid Plan Pushed by Montana Highway Commission
Montana authorities, led by Governor Stewart, seek summer drought relief by employing farmers on federal road projects. The plan includes amending the road contract system to expedite revenue for farmers, with $30 a ton winter hay delivery and potential $45 by December. Cattlemen warn high hay prices risk large stock sales and meat supply strain. railways urged to adjust freight on hay from surplus states.
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Montana
State Highway Commission
Stewart
Bureau of Public Roads
Washington
Pauly Prat
Highway Commission
Hay Men Predict High Price as Growers Decline Offers
Local hay growers report strong prices and are declining offers from buyers. Producers say demand remains steady, with farmers holding out for better bids amid market uncertainty and weather concerns.
Enlarge Wolf Point Hotel Adds Two Stories
Contracts signed to build two more stories on the Sherman hotel at Wolf Point. The present building represents a $150000 investment and $10000 will fund furnishings for the new floors. New sample rooms for salesmen and a palm room will be added with alterations to the existing structure.
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Wolf Point
Sherman
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Ennis Cowboy
Jean
Harold Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn, N. Y
Old
Treasure State
Puget Sound Country
Middle West
Revapoi Wn
Carnation Milk Products Company
Seattle
Wash
The
Montana Trade Journal
Liwest
Northwest
U.S. Internal Revenue Agent
District of Montana
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