Dillon Residents Back From Alaska
John F. Bishop and his daughter Miss Jean Bishop returned to Dillon after a four month trip to Alaska. They traveled by Seattle to Skagway across the Chilkoot pass to Dawson City and along the Yukon to Cape Nome. Bishop described vast gold fields, mild climate, and abundant grass and forests noting Alaska’s growing development and agricultural potential.
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John F. Bshop
Dillon
Butte
Jean Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Standard
Oregon Short Line
Seattle
Skagway
Chilkoot Pass
Dawson City
Tintesa
Yukon
Dawson
Mississippi
Cape Nome
Alaska
Emerson Hill Talks Copper Queen Mining in Salmon County
Emerson Hill of Bedrock manager of the Copper Queen Mining and Smelting Co. was in Butte for a few hours. He described a 400 foot tunnel, a large permanent ore shoot, an up to date mill, and an average of 50 tons of ore daily. He noted the mine is pay in ore for eastern owners and cited railroad grading two miles away boosting Salmon City property values.
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Emerson Hill
Bedrock
Copper Queen Mining and ‘Smelting Company
Butte
Salmon City
Idaho
Hill
Redrock
Utah & Northern Railroad
Salmon Country
Rich World Treasure Storehouse Noted in History
A historical reference describes a place recognized as one of the greatest storehouses of treasure in the world, highlighting its vast collections and enduring significance. The text emphasizes its legendary status across eras and cultures.
Horse Smith Wins New Laurels at Helena Fair
Beaverhead county’s Horse Smith dominates the Montana state fair with the best horse lineup seen in the Northwest. His Belgian mares swept all, stallions and cattle showing strong results including multiple firsts, seconds, and thirds. Smith’s cattle were Shorthorns and he earned top prizes despite grooming not being emphasis.
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Butte
Horee
Smith
Beaverhead County
Helena
Beaverhead
Smth
Wisdom couple registers at The Metlen
Hon T J Murray and wife arriving from Wisdom registered at The Metlen during the first of the week.
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T.J. Murray
Wisdom
The
Metlen
Hecla District Could Reopen on Lion Mountain
Beaverhead residents note Henry Knippenberg has returned to Montana to push development on the Condor claim near Lion mountain and hope the Hecla district, once rich in dividends, can revive Glendale as a functioning mining town with renewed mining and processing activity.
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Hecla
Beaverhead County
Butte
Glendale
Montana Territory
Henry Knippenberg
Montana
Lion Mountain
Hecla Consolidated Company
Knippenberg
Melrose
Pioneer County
Montana Reverses Claim on Forest Section Ownership
Secretary of the Interior R A Ballinger rules Montana has sustained a reversal in its contention over ownership of sections 16 and 36 in all townships within forest or government reservations. The ruling marks another phase in the ongoing title dispute affecting these areas.
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Board of Land Commissioners
Secretary of the Interior
Belton
Commonwealth
Interior Department
State Land Board
Land Board
R. A. Ballinger
Montana
John Lovell Returns From Three Month California Trip
John Lovell returned to Dillon this week with his family after a three months voyage along the California and Pacific coast. He traveled in a large touring car from Dillon via Missoula and Spokane, then back by Salt Lake. He called the trip moat enjoyable saying they had no rain or bad weather.
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John Lovell
Dillon
California
Pacific Coast
Mr. Lovell
Missoula
Spokane
Salt Lake
Dillon Fans Split Over Detroit Pittsburg World Series Pick
Local readers weigh in on the Detroit versus Pittsburg world series with Detroit supporters predicting an upset and Pittsburg backers forecasting a Pittsburg win. Names include Farnworth Barry LaCroix Scholaky White Main Hay Critz Gilbert Roe Martin and Smith among others.
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Dillon
Detroit
Pittsburg
K. G. Farnworth
Pasling
M. E. Barry
Wagner
Cobb
Clarkson
Crawford
Leach
Chas, LaCroix
Sol Scholaky
Pittaburg
R. W. White
Arch Main
Bob Hay
Fred Critz
Fred Gilbert
Ed Roe
Harry Martin
Smith
Frank Knotts Recruits Crew For Painting Job
Frank Knotts last week recruited a force of men from the Upper Hores Prairie to undertake painting work.
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Frank Knotts
Upper Hores
Prairie
Open season on elk and grouse begins in Montana
Montana opens big game hunting from October first through December first with caps on deer elk goat and mountain sheep and five pheasants per day. Grouse season runs this month only amid sparse birds and high ranges while hunters expect limited turnout until snow brings game down.
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Montana
Briday
Weara
Asportamen
Avon
Big Blackfoot
Big Belt
Vital Statistics Report Shows August Births and Deaths
The state health board reports for August 502 births and 378 deaths, with 257 male and 245 female births. City by city tallies and county death counts are listed, death rate 135 per 100 000 versus 16.2 per thousand annually, with leading causes including acute intestinal diseases and violence.
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State Board of Health
Birtha Deatha
Anaconda
Billings
Bozeman
Butte
Great Falla
Helena
Kalispell
Livingston
Missoula
Sbeaverhead
Broadwater
Carbon
Cascade
Chouteau
Custer
Danson
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Granite
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Lincoln
Madison
Meagher
Park
Ravalli
Rosebud
Sanders
Silver Bow
Sweet Grass
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Fragmented Health List From Historic Medical Table
A partial OCR read shows a health casualty list with causes such as pneumonia meningitis and typhoid fever along with typhoid and diphtheria. The text includes numbers and brief phrases likely indicating counts and ages but is incomplete and scattered.
The Mail Order Business in Small Town Markets
A local opinion argues about mail order houses in Chicago drawing business from small towns. It notes catalog advertising and family interest, while urging merchants to respond constructively rather than lamenting lost trade. It warns of disappointing mail order values but stresses proactive local effort.
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Examiner
Dillon
Chicago
Women Host Methodist Choir Social at Mrs Best Home
Last Friday evening Mrs M Beat and Mrs F J Dodda entertained the Methodist choir at Mrs Best's home. Light refreshments were served and those present spent a delightful evening.
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M. Beat
F. J. Dodda
Wool sales boost Montana wool prospects in London
Montana wool growers anticipate a prosperous season as London opened sales with a ten percent advance and strong American competition. A telegram from Howard-Boyer Wool Company, Philadelphia, notes London prices as a reliable wool market barometer. The Montana Wool Growers Association plans a strong membership drive at its Montana meeting September 28–29 with addresses by dockmasters and Senator Carter.
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Montana
Howard-Boyer Wool Company
Philadelphia
London
Montana Wool Growers’ Assciation
Carter
Recital Set at M B Church Friday October 15
Misa Ella K Jones and Misa Arlein Shackelford of St Louis Mo lead a local talent recital at the M B church Friday evening October 15. A full program will be published next week.
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Misa Ella K. Jones
Misa Arlein Shackelford
St. Louie
M. B
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