Biggest Airplane for Mail Service
Merrill K. Riddick, Montana aviator and ex air mail pilot, describes a 19,000 pound three motor plane under construction for the air mail service and plans for a fleet to operate passenger lines in Canada. He touts wireless direction finders, alcohol fuel tests, and hopes to fly New York to Chicago in seven hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail Service
Merrill K. Riddick
Carl W. Riddick
Montana
Air Mail
New York World
Toronto
Canada
Roger J. Adams
Adams Aerial Transportation Company
New York
Riddick
New York-Chicago
Washington
Army
France
Indian welcome of his uncle in 1840 recalled
Cardinal Mercier recalls his uncle Father de Smet the western missionary of 1840 who was greeted by a sixteen hundred strong Bitter Root group in Montana. The awe of the tribes and the journey from St Louis are recounted alongside stories of gold rumors and de Smet’s later career choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Mercier
America
Belgium
Father Peter de Smet
Father de Smet
Malines
American
Montana
Bitter Root
Flathead
St. Louis
Pierre Gaucher
Big Face
Nez Percés
Pend d’Oreilles
Pierre Hole
West
Black Hills
Nick Janise
Janise
Nick Janse
Missouri
Red Men
Europe
Western
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Boost For Thin Nervous People
Frederick Kolle, editor of New York Physicians Who's Who, recommends a 5 grain Bitro-Phosphate tablet before or during meals for weak nervous individuals seeking weight gain and increased nerve force. The ad claims the phosphate is a French discovery and promises a two week supply for fifty cents a week with a money back guarantee if no improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick 8. Kolle
New York
Who's Who
U S Attorney Day Leads Montana Anti Narcotics Campaign
United States District Attorney E C Day of Helena leads a Montana campaign against habit forming drugs under the Harrison narcotic law. The effort aims to educate and enforce to curb illicit sales across Great Falls Butte Helena Kalispell Havre Glasgow and border areas, with doctors and druggists urged to avoid easy prescriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Justice
Internal Revenue Department
Montana
E. C. Day
Helena
Day
Great Falls
Butte
Kalispell
Havre
Glasgow
Cross
Supreme Court
Treasury Department
Mr. Day
Commonwealth
Congress
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Er. C. Day
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Health
An advertisement warns kidneys weaken over time and urges early treatment. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming Holland’s national remedy status since 1696, and promises refund if not satisfied. Take three to four daily until pain ends and seek sealed boxes with the GOLD MEDAL name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Doctors Endorse Adler-i-ka for Bowel Cases
A West Baden physician Dr W A Line promotes Adler-i-ka claiming it cleanses both upper and lower bowels and relieves gas and sour stomach. He says one dose suffices in many cases and it may cure constipation and prevent appendicitis. The mixture contains buckthorn cascara glycerine and nine other ingredients. Free book offer from Adlerika St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Line
Westbaden
Ind
St. Paul
Minn
Montana local notices and civic plans in Billings and Helena
A roundup of Montana items covers civic projects and leadership changes. Billings builds a fly ing field and hosts a local circus. Helena reports legal notices and state finance shifts. Other towns note irrigation district steps in Glendive, school census in Great Falls, county agent cuts, and returning veterans concerns.
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Whitehall
Billings
Billings Shriners
Bozeman
R. D. Bowden
Montana State Agricultural College
Helena
E. C. Day
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
Lewistown
Y. W. C. A. Billings
Midland Seed Company
Harlem
Rev. D. C
Violet
Frank Flanigan
Montana
W. H. Browning
Pecos
Texas
Montana National Bank
A. C. Welden
Great Falls
J. Scott Harrison
Glendive
Yellowstone Valley
State Commission
Dawson County
E. J. Hines
Cyril R. Hines
Hines
Vera Nelson Hines
Fergus County
Montana Trade Commission
Miles City
Iowa
Edward Campbell
Saegus
Utah
Montana District of Internal Revenue
American Legion
Minneapolis
Butte
Nicholas Rotering
Silver Bow
Joseph R
Judith Basin
Fergus
Cascade
Garneill
Buffalo
Straw
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Postal Air Service
U. S
Roungup
Jack O’brien
National Guard
Hal Harsons
SAOES
Ape Ace
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Milwaukee, Wis
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