Surveyors Begin Work on Oregon Short Line Cutoff
Twin Bridges April 17. Talk of a proposed cut off of the Oregon Short Line from Dillon toward Twin Bridges and around to strike the main line near Melrose to bypass Apex hill has been renewed by a party of railroad surveyors in Beaverhead and Big Hole valleys. Rumor also says Gilmore & Pittsburg Railway may start Dillon to Twin Bridges surveys. An engineer for the road is based in Dillon.
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Oregon
Dillon
Melrose
Apex Hill
Butte
Beaverhead
Big Hole
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
Ballards Snow Liniment for wounds and burns
Potts the Druggist sells Ballards Snow Liniment for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores chafed skin and rash. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
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Potts
Postal Bank in Anaconda Ranks Second Nationwide
The Anaconda post office savings bank remains the second largest in the United States by deposits as of March 31. It recorded 284 individual deposits totaling 20,895 dollars with an average credit per depositor of 73.57 dollars, trailing only Leadville, Colorado.
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Anaconda
Anaconda Post Office
United States
Cough Drug Ad Promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup
An advertisement urges keeping Ballard's Horehound Syrup within reach to stop night coughing. It notes the product helps end tickling that triggers coughing and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle with Potts the Druggist as the seller.
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Ballard
Potts
Eastern Montana Woolgrowers mark silver anniversary
Miles City April 17 The Eastern Montana Woolgrowers association celebrates its twenty fifth year. Senator Jos Dixon arrived in the afternoon and spoke on wool tariff and Canadian reciprocity. Old officers were re elected.
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Miles City
Eastern Montana Woolgrowers Association
Jos. Dixon
Herb ine promotes liver and bowel cleansing for a healthy complexion
Early 19th century style advertisement claims Herb ine cleanses the liver stomach and bowels to improve overall health and skin tone. It notes a 50 cent price and distribution by Potts the Bruggist. The copy targets ladies seeking a clear pink and white complexion.
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Potts
Bruggist
Great Falls men patent seeking ink that resists fading
Andrew Eggum and R. Robinson of Great Falls announce a new writing fluid that does not fade or change color under chemical action and they have applied for a patent.
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Great Falls
Andrew Eggum
R. Robinson
Beetown Man narrowly saves leg after wound. salve heals
Samuel Birch of Beetown Wisconsin suffered a severe sore no doctor could heal until Bucklen Arnica Salve cured the ulcer. The ad boasts it heals ulcers burns boils eczema scalds cuts corns cold sores bruises and piles. Potts druggist sells 25 cents.
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Samuel Birch
Beetown
Wis
Potts
Hadley Charged With Swindling Hotel Manager
Great Falls April 17 John C Hadley age 60 charged with swindling a Billings hotel manager out of 130 dollars has been taken back to face the charge by Deputy Sheriff George Kinnick.
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Great Falls
John C. Hadley
Billings
George Kinnick
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney and Bladder Relief
Foley Kidney Pills contain concentrated ingredients with established therapeutic value for relief and cure of kidney and bladder ailments. They are antiseptic, toning, and restorative. Refuse substitutes and buy from all druggists.
Educational commission organized to codify state laws
Helena April 17 the educational commission created by the last legislature to codify and revise the educational laws met and organized last week. After outlining the plan the commission adjourned to meet again June 24. E Harmon was elected president and John Dietrich of Helena secretary. Other members are G E Finch Dillon T J Troy Havre and B E Maiden Libby.
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Helena
Educational Commission
E. Harmon
John Dietrich
G. E. Finch
Dillon
T. J. Troy
Havre
B. E. Maiden
Libby
Safe Medicine For Children Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound offered as a safe remedy for children. It is promoted as non opiate and free of harmful drugs. The genuine product is identified by a yellow package and is sold by all druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Sun River Litigation Maps Accepted as Correct Records
Great Falls April 17 The board of commerce committee sees a major advance in Sun River litigation as all defendants of record sign a stipulation accepting the engineers maps and charts as correct records in the case.
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Great Falls
Board of Commerce Committee
New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Boosts
Ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills provide rapid energy and relief from weakness, languor, constipation, headache, chills and dyspepsia. Each sugar coated globule sells for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Potts
Butte Banker Sam A Hall Sentenced to 14 Years
Sam A Hall, former banker and real estate broker of Butte, was found guilty of grand larceny for embezzling investor funds. Judge Donlan sentenced him to 14 years in the penitentiary, the maximum under the statute, with eight years and three months to serve behind bars.
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Butte
Sam A. Hall
Conductor Returns to Work After Rheumatism Aid
Mr. Wilford Adams recounts how Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved chronic rheumatism after two bottles failed and a third bottle brought him back to work as a Lexington Kentucky street railway conductor. He claims it clears uric acid and urges readers to try it from local druggists.
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Wilford Adams
Foley
Lexington, Ky
Mining Man Killed In Montana Mine Crash
H. F. Poland a prominent Montana mining man and partner in Wilkie Smith Poland died after falling from an ore wagon on Mineral hill. He was crushed between the wagon hub and the road embankment and died at 8 15 this evening.
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Pony
H. F. Poland
Montana
Wilkie, Smith & Poland
Mineral Hill
Billings Bank Organizes With $50,000 Capital
Articles of incorporation for the Bank of Billings have been filed in Billings Montana on April 18. The bank’s capital is set at $50,000. Directors include S F Shoemaker C J Eddy O S Mallow formerly of Muskogee Oklahoma E B Camp of Billings and C A Katzung of Fort Scott Kansas.
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Billings Bank
Billings
Mont
Bank of Billings
S. F. Shoemaker
C. J. Eddy
O. S. Mallow
Muskogee
Okla
E. B. Camp
This City
C. A. Katzung
Fort Scott
Kan
Saved his Mother's Life with Electric Bitters
Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana credits Electric Bitters with saving her life after four doctors gave up. She praises the remedy for fainting spells dizziness backache headache weakness debility and kidney issues. The drug is sold by Potts for 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Laura Gaines
Avoca
Potts
Liquor Men Bound Over in Federal Case
Missoula April 18. G E Harris Frank O Shays and Mace Gouin three alleged bootleggers arrested here were bound over to the federal grand jury by United States Commissioner W P Smith. They were taken to Helena by Deputy U S Marshal Morgan.
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Missoula
G. E. Harris
Frank O'Shay
Mace Gouin
Helena
United States
Morgan
Federal Grand Jury
W. P. Smith
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures Child's Cough
Mrs F Marti of St Tee Michigan reports a severe bronchial trouble in her boy was cured by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound after the doctor's medicine failed. She says the cough choking and gagging spells disappeared and the child recovered quickly. Sold by all Druggists. 1m
Vast Virgin Land to Be Plowed for Winter Wheat
Bozeman April 17 More than 10 000 acres of virgin sod will be broken up this summer for winter wheat. Most land lies in the valley's western part and will be worked as dry land since irrigation is practically impossible.
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Bozeman
New Discovery advertised as cure for lung diseases
In a short testimonial from Hiram Scranton of Clay City Illinois, Dr Kings New Discovery is praised for curing consumption and a range of respiratory ailments. The ad claims it saves lives, offers 50 cent and one dollar sizes, trial bottle free, and is guaranteed by Potts the druggist.
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Ozarks
Hiram Scranton
Clay City
Dr. Kings
Potts
Cavalry Units In Yellowstone Readied For San Antonio
Two troops of cavalry at Fort Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park have orders to be ready to move to San Antonio at a moment's notice.
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Livingston
Fort Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
San Antonio
Sound Sleep of Good Health and Foley Kidney Pills
J. L. Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports sleepless nights due to back pain and kidney soreness. After using Foley Kidney Pills, sleep improved greatly and overall health worsened. He credits the pills with a cure and notes they are sold by all druggists.
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J. L. Southers
Eau Claire
Wis
Foley
Special grand jury urged after city audit in Butte
Butte Montana April 17. The Butte Business Men's association committee behind the city books audit reports alleged shortages near 100000 and calls for a special grand jury. The group also urges an audit into Silver Bow county officials.
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Butte
Butte Business Men's Association
Silver Bow County
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement claims foot relief cure
The copy extols Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder as soothing for painful feet and bunions, making shoes feel easy and reducing sweat, callouses, swelling and fatigue. It promotes in-person and mail orders, priced at 25 cents, with a trial package offer to Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
New York
Ely
Ives
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Short Line Agent Missing in Butte
A complaint accuses Short Line ticket agent Robert Lester of a $1500 shortage. Lester has been missing for a week.
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Short Line
Butte
Robert Lester
Fire destroys Toledo Blade offices in $200000 loss
In Toledo Ohio on April 17 fire practically destroyed the office and the publishing plant of the Toledo Blade Publishing Co. Damage is estimated near $200000. A nearby building also suffered from the blaze with smoke and water damage reported.
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Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Blade Publishing Co
Annual Baptist Convention Officers Elected
W. Miller of Fort Dodge Iowa spoke to the Women's work group. Officers for the coming year include Moderator George B. Conway Dillon clerk L R Foote Dillon treasurer Rev C E Berg Anaconda. Women’s societies named officers led by President Mrs R L Setzer Butte secretary Mrs R R Rathbone Dillon treasurer Mrs J A Allison Anaconda. John M Fuss spoke on Southern District colporteur work. The annual sermon by Rev Carl E Berg topped closing program. Next meeting set for April 1912.
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George B. Conway
L. R. Foote
Dillon
C. E. Berg
Anaconda
Butte
R. R. Rathbone
J. A. Allison
John M. Fuss
Montana
Carl E. Berg
Mabel Caldwell
C. W. Robison
Miller sentenced for U S Mail fraud in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen Mississippi on April 17 J H Miller received seven years in prison and a fine of eleven thousand dollars for using the U S Mail fraudulently in a case handled by local authorities and the federal court.
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Aberdeen
Miss
J. H. Miller
U. S
Rexall Orderlies Promise Gentle Relief for Aged Needs
Aged readers are urged to try Rexall Orderlies a safe dependable remedy for constipation and bowel disorders. The ad claims soothing restorative action without side effects and offers a guarantee refund if claims fail. Sold at The Rexall Store Potts the Druggist 15 Bannack St for 25c and 10c.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Potts the Druggist
Bannack St
Dillon Public Library Evening Hours Listed
The Dillon Public Library announces evening hours from 7 to 9 30 PM on Monday Wednesday and Saturday, 4 to 6 PM Friday, and 3 to 6 PM Saturday afternoon. It also states readers may access the library on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
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Dillon Public Library
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Fort Dodge
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W. J. Forster
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Levi Strauss
Paul Brown
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