Montana Citizens Plan Meeting Over Rail Rates
Helena advices urge a December 14 Montana gathering of citizens to protest railway freight charges deemed excessive. The plan seeks a unified, business-led push for state and federal regulation, highlighting examples from Montana towns and national shipments to press for impartial service and fair fares.
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Helena
Montana
Montana Pointe
Syracuse
N. Y
St. Paul
Schenectady
Roosevelt
State Railway and Warehouse Commission
Helena Freight Rate Convention Urged by Montana Businessmen
The Helena based Businessmen's Association calls for a statewide freight rate convention in December 1905. Montana commercial clubs and associations are urged to send two or more representatives to press for reduced interstate and local freight rates and for federal action supporting President Roosevelt's anti rate measures.
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Businessmen's Association of
Helena
Montana
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Congress
Faithful Sheep Dog Stays Guard Through Hunger and Night
A Montana stockman recalls his dog guarding flocks all night after the gate was left open. The dog refused food and kept watch, later guiding back stray sheep and exposing a deceitful new herder at a distant outlaying ranch.
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Imade
Notice to Shippers Storage Charges Begin December 1904
Notice to shippers effective December 1 1904 storage will be charged on all inbound freight unloaded on platform or in warehouse and on all outbound freight delivered on platform or into warehouse without a bill of lading. Freight unloaded and not removed or billed within seventy two hours after 6 p m will incur storage. Storage rate is five cents per ton per day with fractions of 2000 pounds counted as a ton and fractions of twenty four hours counted as a day. Minimum storage five cents per day for each consign ment under 2000 pounds.
Proposals for Site for Odd Fellows Home Montana
The Odd Fellows Home of Montana invites proposals for a site within Montana. Proposals must give exact location and dimensions plus proximity to town school and facilities and indicate why the site is undesirable for other uses. Send to John F Davies secretary Box 353 Butte Montana by July 1 1906. The board reserves right to reject all proposals. Dated Nov 4 1905.
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The
Odd Fellows’ Home
Montana
Odd Fellows
John F. Davies
Butte
Odd Fellows’ Home of
John FB. Davies
New Woolen Washing Method from Dillon Steam Laundry
Dillon Steam Laundry announces a new washing method for woolens offering improved care and cleaner results. The ad invites customers to try the service and experience gentler handling for delicate fabrics.
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Dillon Steam Laundry
Sleeper Car Comfort Reform On Southwest Limited
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway introduces a new feature for sleeping cars on the Southwest Limited from Chicago to Kansas City. White counterpanes replace woolen blankets during hot weather with blankets kept in reserve for cooler nights. The change aims to improve passenger comfort and appeal to travelers who value an inviting bed.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Chicago
Kansas City
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