Book notices from F A Reynolds on Montana memories and new reads
Mus F A Reynolds reviews recent books from various publishers noting the Montana scene, Exposition memories, and the rise of women in Montana. She highlights Ask and Answer Questions from F A Stokes, The American Country Girl, Lippincott's Magazine titles such as Peg Along and Curved Blades, The Conquest, The Promise, Behold the Woman, and a discussion of themes from New Thought to Northwest life with emphasis on moral tone and character.
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Dillon
East
Providence
Montana
St. Louis
F. A. Stokes
New York City
Lippincott’s
Philadelphia
Peg
George L. Walton
Lrge
Carolyn Wells
G. P. Putman’s Sons
Great Northwest
T. Everett Harre
The
Lippincott Co
Alexandria
Mary of
Egypt
F. A. Reynolds
Glycerine and Bark Claim to Prevent Appendicitis
An Adler-i-ka concoction of buckthorn bark and glycerine is advertised as a universal bowel remedy. The ad asserts it relieves constipation sour stomach and gas and that a spoonful can prevent appendicitis by cleansing both lower and upper bowels.
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Dillon
A. Potts
Seeing Backward Observation in Hare and Giraffe Abilities
The text notes the hare can see behind as well as ahead, with large lateral eyes aiding rear perception and timing its double. It contrasts the giraffe’s eyes, which are positioned to view both directions, enabling precise coordination of defensive kicks.
The Turkish fez in markets where it is pressed
Across Turkish cities and villages small shops press and iron fezzes for a few cents. Muslims avoid brimmed hats during prayer to ensure the head touches the rug a required number of times, so a brimless fez or similar covering is used.
Indisposition Sparks Classroom Fiasco
A schoolteacher confronts a pupil who rewrites a vocabulary moment into a joke. The student misuses the word indisposition in a retort about fighting. The scene ends with the teacher fainting, leaving the class stunned.
Giving Father a Chance Story
Pittsburgh Post notes a tale where a family is remarked for many children and a father who is allowed to name several offspring. The snippet emphasizes social attitudes toward large families and paternal involvement in naming.
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Pittsburgh Post
Scientist predicts future of humans becoming toothless hairless and quadrupedal
Boston Journal quotes a renowned scientist foreseeing a time when humans lose teeth and hair and walk on all fours. The piece also questions whether women will continue their pursuit of men as they did in the past, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
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Sally Gay
Jack Swift
Boston Journal
Dillon Farmer Endorses Deans Kidney Pills After Six Years
W R Kent of Dillon says kidney trouble vanished after using five boxes of Deans Kidney Pills. He reports six years with no relapse and confirms the cure remains permanent after three years free of kidney issues. Advised by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. 50 cents at dealers.
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Kent
Dillon
Mr. Kent
W. R. Kent
Dean
Potts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Villa Girge Will Not Be Abandoned
General Hugh L. Scott stated there is no prospect of withdrawal of American troops in Mexico and steps will be taken to improve force efficiency. The Sixth Cavalry moved from Browns ville to Columbus as part of General Funston's order to 2,300 men. Officials warn withdrawals could raise danger of clashes with Carranza forces and broader military action.
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San Antonio
Texas
Hugh L. Scott
Pershing
Mexico
Scott
Sixth Cavalry
Brownsville
Columbus
Funston
Villa
Parral
Carranza
Assembly Denounces Yuan Shikai Move and Cabinet Plan
About 215 members of the national assembly meet in Shanghai and unanimously denounce Yuan Shikai mandate creating a constitutional cabinet and refuse any solution that includes Yuan as president.
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Shanghai
National Assembly
Yuan Shi Kai
Circus Giant Hugo Dies in New York at 47
Hugo the circus giant died in New York from pneumonia. He stood 8 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 536 pounds. Born in Italy, he was 47 years old.
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New York
Ford Plans New Factory on New Jersey Meadowland
Henry Ford purchases eighty acres of reclamation meadow land between New York and Newark in New Jersey to build a mobile factory costing five million dollars.
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Ford Plane
New York
Henry Ford
New Jersey
Newark
Russians to Fight in France with Allies
Russian troops are to join French and British forces on French soil to check the German advance. Led by General Lochwesky, the arriving contingent, larger than a corps, landed at Marseilles amid ecstatic crowds as Paris authorities announced the momentous alliance and public welcome.
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Paris
France
Lochwescy
England
Germany
Marseilles
Joffre
Be Kind to Animals Week Aims at Humane Sunday
Albany May 21 is Humane Sunday with hundreds of churches urged to preach on kindness to animals. The American Humane association promotes literature and leaflets for clergy, while Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls aid in events such as work horse parades dog shows and lectures. In 1915 anti cruelty societies handled 212 215 child cases and 2 394 721 animal cases.
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Albany
N. Y
United States
American Humane Association
German permit eases dye shortage for U S textile trade
Washington reports Germany agrees to export 15000 tons of dyestuffs to the United States ending a critical shortage that had disrupted American textile manufacturers.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Couple Die From Gas in Hotel Room Open Jet
San Francisco attorney Timothy J. Lyons and Mrs Ada Diamond were found dead in a hotel room with gas flowing from an open jet. Police believe the woman turned on the gas.
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Was
San Francisco
Timothy J. Lyons
Ada Diamond
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Oscar R. Hicks
Villa Girge
General Scott
Yuan
Frank M. Roessing
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Pennsylvania
Circus
Butte College of Telegraphy
Lewisohn Block
Butte, Mont
Dillon Furniture Co
Rockies
California
Oregon
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Pacific Slope
Sunset Magazine
West
Sunset Magazine Service Bureau
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Tattersall’s
E. H. Brundage, Undertaker
Dillon, Montana
the Tribune
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