Montana Wheat Prospects Reach High, Boosts State Growth
Central Montana and Judith basin report exceptional wheat prospects with rains at ideal times. Experts predict yields well over 22 bushels per acre, with some fields approaching 30 in Fort Benton area. Railroads and elevators prepare for a bumper harvest, and state fair exhibits expand poultry and stock divisions under John L. Dorsch supervision.
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Great Falls
Montana
Judith Basin
Valley
Blaine
Hill Counties
Cascade
Great Northern
Minneapolis
Collins
Wheat Belt
Fort Benton
George H. Stevens
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for stomach ailments
Testimonial from T. D. Peebles of Henry Tennessee claims six bottles of Electric Bitters restored his strength and appetite after stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Advertises the tonic as helpful to all, with first dose showing results, priced at 50 cents at Putts the Druggist.
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T. D. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
Fire from Burning Lard Destroys Anaconda Block
A cook Ander son caused a blaze with a pan of lard on fire in the O Rourke block Anaconda. The basement and second floor burned within ten minutes. Loss estimated at 70000 with 52000 covered by insurance borne by 17 tenants and the building owner. Strong reminder of hay fever season and a local medical ad follows.
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Anaconda
Anderson
O'Rourke
Cautionary Dr King's New Discovery Ad
Near Rochelle Illinois a railroad tragedy warns of neglected coughs and colds. Dr King s New Discovery is praised for curing a severe grip and cough and for restoring lost weight. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes with a free trial at Potts the Druggist.
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Rochelle
Ill
Fast Express
Dr. King
J. R. Watts
Floydada
Tex
Potts
Mount Angela Ursuline academy opens in Great Falls
Great Falls hosts the opening of Mount Angela Ursuline academy a modern structure costing over 200000 with 175 boarding and 325 day pupils. The St Peters mission school nearby was moved here to educate settlers children and now features 200 rooms a three story facility and a large gymnasium. The nuns have funded the building without local contributions and invite the public to view on August 4 and 5.
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Great Falls
Mount Angela Ursuline Academy
St. Peter’s Mission
Montana
Great
The Real Puzzle and Shakespearean Authorship Debate
The Louisville Courier Journal notes the puzzle is not who wrote Shakespeare but how one person could get all plays accepted. It remarks that even a rich man has troubles but can still find someone to take an interest.
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Bacon
Louisville Courier-Journal
Passing of the Montana Pioneers George A. Douglas
George A. Douglas Sr. died at his Boulder area ranch after a monthlong illness. Born March 7, 1831 in Franklin County New York he came to Montana in 1864 and built a ranching career. Survived by his wife seven children and active in Good Templars he was state grand chief templar and a longtime member in Butte.
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George A. Douglas
Boulder
Boulder Hot Springs
Mr. Douglas
Franklin County
New York
MontAna
Good Templary
Boulder Star
State Lodge
Douglas
Mary Cook
Como
Elmer A. Douglas
Gallup
Arthur W. Douglas
Great Falls
George A. Douglas, Jr
Helena
Clara Grady
Missoula
Pearl Wertz
Gilmore
Idaho
Butte
Poultry, a Big Fair Feature in Helena
Poultry is highlighted as a major feature at the Helena fair with emphasis on the exhibits and selection. The item signals strong interest in farm products and local agriculture.
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Helena
Death of John H. Ries Is Noted In Butte Area obit
John H. Ries aged 59 died July 15 at his son John H. Ries’s home in Butte and was taken to Missoula for burial. Born in Chicago he lived mostly in Montana including Virginia City Dillon Butte and Missoula. He married Josie Steffens in Virginia City in the seventies who died last year. Survivors include son John S. Ries and three daughters Mrs A G Osbourne Mrs J F Alloway and Mrs Julius Hansen. Brothers Henry P Ries and Stephen Ries and sister Mrs Molloy. Ries long led an orchestra in Madison County during territorial days.
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John H. Ries
Dillon
Virginia City
Aldergulch
Butte
Missoula
Chicago
Montana
Josie Steffens
John S. Ries
A. G. Osbourne
Des Moines
Iowa
J. F. Alloway
Boise
Idaho
Julius Hansen
Henry P. Ries
Stephen ‘Ries
Twin Bridges
Molloy
Spokane
John H.ries
Madison County
Minerva Luce Dies in Bozeman at 73
Mrs. Minerva Luce aged 73 died July 22 in Bozeman from apoplexy. Born Minerva Thorpe in Kentucky, she was a native of Kentucky and widow of a former local resident.
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Bozeman
Minerva Luce
Pioneer woman Luce guided frontier family in Montana
Mrs. Luce married to Timothy L. Luce in 1863 and crossed the plains that year. The Luce family prospected and settled in Alder Gulch where he built the first cabin. Their son Edward Luce became manager of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co. farm. The family moved through Gallatin valley to Bozeman, where she lived about 15 years. A devout Methodist and charitable church worker, she was a longtime resident and community figure.
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Timothy L. Luce
Plains
Bannock
Alder Gulch
Tod Stevens
Bozeman
Montana pioneer Captain Nichols dies suddenly at 71
Captain Nichols, a Montana mining man born in Chicago, died July 22 of heart failure. He moved to Missoula four years ago after long ties to Butte and Cour d Alenes mines, leaving five daughters and a son. His widowships included Mrs. Mertz and Mrs. Evans. Mr. Nichols valued public affairs and community development across Missoula and Butte.
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Missoula
Montana
Captain Nichols
Chicago
First
Illinois Artillery Regiment
United States Volunteers
Grant
Butte
Plains
Cour d’Alenes
A. Mertz
Nichols
Los Angeles
James N Sutherlin of White Sulphur Springs Dead
James N Sutherlin of White Sulphur Springs died July 1v at about 70 after a life spanning Missouri and Montana. He married Parmline Williams in the late sixties and is survived by his life partner a daughter Mrs James Chamberlain and son Shelby Sutherlin. He farmed raised stock and did dairying before illness limited his work. He was known for his kindness and many friends.
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White Sulphur Springs
James N. Sutherlin
Cooper County
Missouri
Plains
Montana
Missouri River
Parmline Williams
James Chamberlain
Shelby Sutherlin
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Foley
Wm. M. Merethew
N. Seasport
L-M
Great Catholic School
Lara
E. A. Nichols
Hawley J. Selway
Reynolds’ Ranch
GITY
Sylvain Bros
West Broadway
Buttemont
M. Paumie's
West
Galena St
Butte, Mont French
THE
Rombauer CO
W. R. Hocking
East Granite
P.O
Butte Mont
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
Butte, Mon
P. O
California
Duke Ravesting
CAL
SAN Francis
Marlow F. Pease
Roy
Stephenson
Pease & Stephenson
Attorneys-At-Law
Johnson & Boone's
Dillon-Mont
Oliver Cromwell
Pingree
Detroit
Aernor
Wolverine
Montana Auto Supply Company
Montana Street
Dillon : Furniture : CO
G. Te
Paul
E. H. Brundage
Mont
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