A Real Argument for Philippine Independence
The piece argues Philippine independence by highlighting Filipino homesteaders in Mindanao who prosper starting from modest means. It notes thousands of homesteaders, including a Mindanao man worth about $200,000, and describes government promotion of Filipino immigration to Mindanao as proof of capable self governance.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Pikit
Cotabato
Mindanao
P. IL
Cebu
Chinese refugees in Mexico gain U S registration support
Washington D C Senator Wadsworth leading a Senate Military Affairs push to let 298 Chinese refugees who aided Pershing's 1916 Mexico expedition register in the United States. The resolution, to be raised next session, notes their services and safety concerns prevent return to Mexico or deportation.
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Washington, D. C
Wadsworth
New York
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Pershing
Mexico
United States
Eight Years of Suffering Ended by Mayr’s Remedy
A man describes extended stomach and liver troubles and a near fatal decline. After trying various medicines he credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with a dramatic recovery, saying he gained weight and regained health. The ad promotes the remedy as a simple preparation that cleanses the intestinal tract and relieves inflammation. Potts the Druggist and druggists advertise it with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Shipping Tax Debated to Rebuild U S Merchant Marine
Washington April 12 Republicans in the House push a 10 percent discriminating duty on cargoes imported in foreign ships and a 50 cent per ton tonnage tax to revive the nation’s merchant marine. The idea dates to 1896 and 1904 debates, with later inclusion in the Simmons Underwood tariff of 1913, but treaties with twenty seven nations and a Supreme Court ruling nullified the duty.
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Washington
United States
House
McKinley
Senate
Senator Carmack
Tennessee
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Simmons-Underwood
Supreme Court
Story of Our States Montana Tale From Frontier to Statehood
Chronicle of Montana from early gold finds in 1852 to statehood in 1889. Notes include Custer masscre at Little Bighorn, Indian wars, territorial changes from Nebraska to Idaho, capital moves from Virginia City to Helena, and Montana’s origin from a Spanish term for mountainous terrain. Includes dates 1865 1868 1874 1889 and facts on population routes.
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Montana
Custer
United States
Little Bighorn River
Sitting Bull
Canada
Monana
Francois Finlay
Bell Gate River
John Silverthorn
Nebraska Territory
Idaho Territory
Virginia City
Montana Post
Helena
Union
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Dillon Resident Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Geo F E Baker of S Railroad Ave testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney issues, praising the product and urging others to buy. The ad notes price and manufacturer Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y and promotes trust in local Dillon testimonials. Also mentions Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland as a vast salt city with cathedral and streets.
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Dillon
Dean
Geo. FE. Baker
S. Railroad Ave
Doan
Mfr’s
Buffalo, N. Y
Wieliczka
Poland
Back to the Farm Slogan Pushes Rural Living Benefits
The piece extols farm life with low expenses and steady production. It argues wages in cities are diminishing and farm families can earn, eat well, and enjoy health and independence. It notes nationwide calls for a “back to the farm” movement due to open-air living and reliable harvests.
Napoleon Dessert Service Auctioned in London
The gilt plated French dessert service with double thread and shell pattern including multiple spoons forks and tongs with porcelain handles and imperial bee cipher, formerly Emperor Napoleon’s, was sold at a London auction house. The previous owner’s name was not disclosed.
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Napoleon
London
London Times
Postmaster promotes savings certificates in Winthrop
Martin A. H. Taggart, postmaster at Winthrop Minnesota, markets government savings securities as life insurance with the pitch you do not have to die to win. His latest sales include twelve $25 Treasury Savings certificates and about 133 dollars in Savings stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin A. H. Taggart
Winthrop, Minn
Land for sale near Dillon in Meadow and Pasture
422 acres of meadow farm and pasture land two miles from Dillon listed at 35 dollars per acre. Includes hay timber brush open water pasture and very easy terms. Contact Co. C Newman West telephone Dillon Montana.
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Dillon
Co. C
Newman
Wtf
Mont
Warden Potter Named for State Penitentiary
M. W. Potter of Carbon county is chosen as the new warden of the State Penitentiary. He is known statewide as a fearless peace officer and effective sheriff who handled delicate cases successfully. People regret Warden Conley’s 30 years of service, but Potter is believed to be well suited to the role and will govern prudently.
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M. W. Potter
Carbon County
State Penitentiary
Montana
Conley
Do you need a good fresh milk cow
A terse ad invites buyers to see Russell Smith at Cornell ranch for a bargain on a fresh milk cow with no extra details or dates provided.
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Russell Smith
Cornell
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Clancy
Percy L. Crosby
Stimmie
Ruby
Loose Leaf Books
Eversharp
Tribune Book
Rae
Sore Wuee
ITAX
Marly
Jonathan Brace
Aegee
Berkshire Typewriter
the Tribune Book Store
Chicago
Red Cross
Dairy and Poultry Ranch
Southern Montana
Abstract & Title CO
Beaverhead County
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Tribune Book Store
Tribune Pub. Co
Dillon, Mont
Warden Potter
Tetsans
Standard Lumber and Coal Co
C. BE. Blinn
North
Montana St
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