Salt Lake timber preserves timbers beyond 40 years
Engineers report railroad trestles and telegraph poles near Great Salt Lake remain sound after decades in salt rich waters. Piles from 1902 and 29 year old stretches show salt impregnating wood, preserving integrity above water. Salt lake waters act as a strong preservative compared with ocean water.
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Great Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Eureka
Austin
Virginia City
Salt Desert
Fish Springs
Telephone
Salt Lake Valley
Teredos
Forest Service
Winter Mountain Climb Supports Climate Health Claim
Berlin physiologist Zuntz studied 32 hikers aged 65 to 82 who climbed the Brocken in winter amid a snowstorm. Reports from the group showed increased vigor after the ascent, especially among those in their fifties, with the elderly noting similar benefits despite fatigue and a feverish episode for Zuntz himself.
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Berlin
Professor Zuntz
Zuntz
Harz Range
Brocken
Sleep Benefits Highlighted by Untrained Participants
A Berlin correspondent for The Journal of the American Medical Association notes Professor Zuntz' report, observing that even less conditioned participants benefited from the exertion with sound sleep and a feeling of refreshment.
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Zuntz
Berlin
Journal of the American Medical Association
Montana Zinc Gains Highlight 1918 Production Rise
The United States produced more spelter in 1918 than ever before, led by Missouri and Montana with notable gains. Montana output jumped over 100 percent to 35 750 tons while Illinois and Oklahoma showed strong smelting figures. The report notes high smelter stocks, reduced 1912 totals, and ongoing capacity, with a full survey available from the US Geological Survey.
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United States
C. H. Siebenthal
United States Geological Survey
Missouri
Colorado
Montana
Illinois
Oklahoma
Kanang
St. Louis
London
Joplin
Washington, D. GC
Great Northern Launches Unique Advertising Venture
Billings Montana March 18 The Great Northern railroad plans an innovative ad campaign to attract settlers. Seven exhibit cars and moving picture shows will tour states Iowa Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin. Lectures and posters will accompany the displays in towns along the car routes.
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Billings
Mont
Mar
Great Northern Railroad
Montana
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Sabbath Services in Dillon Churches
A listing of services in Dillon including Presbyterian with 11 a.m. sermon and 12:20 p.m. Sunday school at the Corner Pacific and Glendale. St James Episcopal with multiple morning and evening prayers. Baptist and Methodist churches with service times. Catholic church offering Low Mass 8 a.m. and High Mass 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and evening devotions at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. D Foley.
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Pacific and
Glendale Streets
J. V. Ostrander
Washington and
W. S. Watson
Bannack
Washington Streets
A. W. Hamilton
D. Foley
India Builds Turpentine Industry For Export Gain
India is developing an important turpentine industry, though it does not yet supply the home market. The push targets export growth and industrial diversification amid rising demand and investments in forestry products.
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India
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Idahost
W. $.Barbour
City Express and Coal Co
C. W. Scott
General Transfer
Will
Union Electric Co
Salt
the Telephone
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Patrick McCarthy
Dillon
James Selway
Beaverhead County Fair
Regum
Surrey
Poland
China
N. Main Street
Butte, Mont
Or Hawley J. Selway
Dillon, Montana
New Jersey
California
Idaho
Tennessee
Utah
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Presbyterian Church
ST. James Episcopal Church
Tirthodist Episcopal Church
M. Epworth League
Sebree Streets
A. R. Hardy
Catholic Church
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