Butte's Early Years and the Trails to Prosperity
In the late 1860s Butte rose from a rough mining camp to a famed economic hub. Accounts from eastern papers depicted its violence, while locals like William Woodward praised its relative peace. Placer mining began around 1865, yielding millions, with first shafts and the Parrot lode shaping the town's future after 1869 rail links.
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Butte
Hell
William Woodward
Northwest
West
Silver Bow Junction
Joseph Ramsadell
James Ramsdell
Porter Brothers
Dennis Leary
George W. Newkirk
W. L. Farlin
Eat Less and Take Bitro-Phosphate for Flesh Gain
Frederick Kolle reports in New York Physicians Who's Who that weak and nervous people can gain weight and strength by taking a five grain Bitro-Phosphate tablet before or during meals. The remedy, claimed to be a French discovery, is sold by druggists at fifty cents a week with a money back guarantee if results are not seen after a few weeks.
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Frederick 8. Kolle
New York
Who's Who
Fewer influenza deaths expected in Montana this winter
Health officer Dr. W. F. Cogswell outlines three factors that limit epidemics and projects fewer cases this season. He notes previous years show 35–50 percent population involvement and warns pneumonia deaths may rise, urging early reporting and preparedness.
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Montana
Almot
State Board of Health
Giant prehistoric bone find on Blue Creek ranch
Emmett Williams uncovered bones on his Blue Creek ranch 15 miles from Billings. The bones, found in sand under soft slate, survived mostly intact except the largest piece which crumbled to dust. The remaining hiplike bone is nearly three times larger than a modern human’s and suggests centuries of burial. Local surgeons hesitate to classify the remains due to their immense size.
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Emmett Williams
Blue Creek
Billings
Mining Claims Law Passed Yet Unsigned
Congress has passed the mining claims law with no president signature yet expected to become law. Senator Thomas supports two years of suspension. The act suspends annual representation of mining claims for the year, prompting mixed reactions among Montana miners.
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Thomas
Congress
House
Senate
Montana
Legal Phrase on Claim Exemption After Time Lapse
A court interpretation states that after a 30 day period, regardless of signing, any person holding five claims may plead exemption with that number. The note discusses how the lapse permits exemption rights to a claimant count.
Pain reliever ad promising fast relief
An advertisement touts a famous external pain reliever for rheumatic pains sprains and neuralgic aches. It claims rapid non rubbing action with clean refreshing results and lists prices of 5 0 70c and 1 40 at drug stores.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Promises Life Extension
An old advert claims kidney and digestive cleansing delays old age. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules to stimulate kidneys, remove poisons, and restore health, with refund if ineffective and urging readers to buy from their druggist.
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Haarlem
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W. F. Cogswell
Travonia
Fort Renton
Missouri
Lower Points
New Jersey
Union Pacific
Corinne
Commission
Montana Joint Stock Land Bank
Helena
Pain
Sloan
Lin Heep
Spee
Spokane
Portland
Lowe
Tyre Oxy Art
Wa & Sige
Ial
Amb
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