Montana votes on county commissioner district amendment
Official notice details a 1928 Montana constitutional amendment proposal to divide counties into three commissioner districts and elect one commissioner from each district. It outlines submission to voters, districting rules, terms, and election procedures with dates and official certification by Secretary of State John W. Mountjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Legislative Assembly
State of
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County
Congress
United States
America
John W. Mountjoy
Figdiena
Democrats Open Beaverhead Campaign in 1888
In Beaverhead County the Democrats announce campaign steps with a county meeting call. Mrs. Cleveland bans the bustle as inappropriate for the first lady. Captain Moore lowers the liberty pole flag to half mast for General Sheridan. A six-man fishing party returns from Blacktail with six hundred trout, credited to Frank Eliel Matt Orr and Joe Poindexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Beaverhead County
Cleveland
Sheridan
Moore
Company EK
Blacktail
Frank
Eliel
Matt Orr
Joe Poindexter
Bozeman Considering Cake Walk Event Like Dillon
Bozeman residents eye a cake walk after Dillon’s success. Ed Roe Eugene Poindexter George Selway Fred Gilbert and Robert Morton depart for a month in Yellowstone Park. A two story hotel is under construction in Chinatown for Chinese guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Dillon
Bozeman
Ed Roe
Eugene Poindexter
George Selway
Fred Gilbert
Robert Morton
Yellowstone Park
Chinatown
Bear Killer Haunts Bloody Dick Area Sought by Dillon Hunters
Twenty years ago the Tribune notes a large silver tip bear killed cattle in Bloody Dick country and now Dillon hunters pursue it. An automobile truck from Hennessys in Butte toured Dillon early in the week, described as a high wheeled vehicle capable of Montana roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Bloody Dick
Dillon
Hennessys
Butte
Montana
Legal Instrument of Honor in Bill of Exchange
The act is an instrument drawn up by a notary after protest of a bill of exchange. A third party may pay or accept the bill for the honor of any or all parties involved.
Birds risk fatal shock if wings bridge power lines
The article explains that birds can sit safely on a single energized conductor because there is no complete circuit. If a bird touches another wire with a wing it could complete the circuit and die.
Genius and Gratitude in Memory’s Embrace
A reflective line on genius and gratitude, contrasting raw talent with memory bound affection. Landor suggests genius rests with gratitude, enduring beyond fleeting gusts of passion and remaining upon memory’s bosom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genifus
Landor
How to Slow Him Down Phrase in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A Post-Dispatch remark suggests planting wild flowers along the right of way may deter motorists from speeding toward grade crossings. The note frames a rural safety idea in a light editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Philosophers Highlight Wordplay Over Work in Chinatown Sage
Hi Tio, the Chinatown sage known as the "Most philosophers I have known" quotes that many thinkers aim to replace personal toil with words. The Washington Star presents his view on the role of language in labor and thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Tio
Chinatown
Wen
Washington Star
Just What Did He Mean Employer I Have Called You In
In the Boston Transcript story Brown is summoned to the office with the remark that when the boss is away he is the littlest man in the office and must interpret the message. The item notes workplace dynamics and a terse confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Boston Transcript
Not How Old But How Active Promotes Active Living
At 89 Major Ackerman of Barberton Ohio remains active and healthy. He credits Foley Pills diuretic for regulating kidney elimination and maintaining condition. The ad guarantees satisfaction after long use and urges readers to ask for the product via George M Gosman, successor to Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Ackerman
Barberton
Ohio
George M. Gosman
Potts
Second Bloom From Perennials In Your Garden
Many perennials yield a second crop of flowers if cut back after the first bloom, with bone meal, watering, and mulching to keep soil cool. Pyrethrum delphinium hollyhocks and phlox respond. peonies should not be treated this way. Annuals also benefit from cutting back feeding and mulching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Educated man defined beyond college by adaptability
Grove Patterson argues in the Mobile Register that education is not limited to formal schooling. He claims many unlettered individuals can be good and great and emphasizes the ability to adapt to changing life circumstances as a sign of true education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Patterson
Mobile Register
Bookkeepers Die Earliest
An analysis cites lifespans by occupation with bookkeepers listed as the shortest lived at 86.5 years while doctors average 62 years, according to Doctor Dodson of the American Medical Association quoted by Capper's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
American Medical Association
Capper
Mark Your Silver With Colored Poultry Feathers Bands
The notice urges marking cooking utensils scissors knives and other items loaned to suppers and entertainments with colored bands that can be washed and kept out of the way when in use. The Finch family may have a certain color.
No title present in readable text
A note quotes the New York Wagening Post saying a young man who started college with 250 dollars earned from business writes himself for money, despite silence on his status. The piece implies he continues to seek funds in keeping with the spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Wagening Post
Paper for Currency Security and Manufacture Provisions
The article notes currency paper is protected by law and cannot be used for other purposes. It describes the paper as the toughest linen and produced by a secret process to prevent counterfeiting.
Tribune Print Shop Ad For Old Newspapers
Advertisement notes old newspapers for use under carpets and rugs or other purposes, offered by the Tribune Print Shop. No date or price provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right
The piece touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe, gentle laxative using senna and herbs, dating back to 1875. It claims effectiveness for constipation and biliousness with no narcotics, suitable for elderly people, available in large bottles at drug stores or via free trial from Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Medical College
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Historical Note on Minority Victory in U S Elections
The piece recalls rare cases where a candidate won the national popular vote but lost the presidency via the electoral college. It cites 1876 with Samuel J. Tilden defeating Rutherford B. Hayes in votes but losing the electoral tally, and 1888 where Grover Cleveland led in popular votes but Benjamin Harrison won the presidency by a sizable electoral margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
Hayes
Cleveland
Harrison
Earliest English Serial Story Robinson Crusoe
The first English language serial appeared with Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. It was serialized in the London Post, three times weekly from October 7 1719 to October 17 1720, with the tag To Be Continued in Our Next at each end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Defoe
London Post
Hair loses wave after offering to Tirupati deity
The text notes that when a prayer is made to the presiding deity of Tirupati near Madras or in the Palni hills to save a sick child, the child often recovers but only the hair kept its wave and plaits. New hair grows without wave or plaits after the offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirupati
Madras
Palni
Snake Heart Action Explained In Lower Animals
In lower animals like the snake and frog the spinal cord governs body motions more than the brain. The snake's heart can beat for a time after the head is severed due to this spinal dominance.
Youngest Atlantic solo traveler crosses ocean to Chicago
Elizabeth Hoschen, about 2 years old, detained with measles, travels alone with grandmother to join her family in Chicago after crossing the Atlantic. Ted recalls car trouble tales, joking that his wife’s repeated “Auto” replies fix every breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth’ ‘Hoschen
Atlantic
America
Chicago
Ted
Bill
Optimist Proposes Marriage to Queen for Rise to King
A quip notes that an optimist believes marrying a Queen will elevate him to a King. The joke highlights social ambition and marital speculation in playful terms.
Notice of Probate Of Will In Beaverhead Montana
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana the court has set August 11 1928 at 10 AM in the county court room to prove the will of George P Lossl deceased and hear Margaret M Lossl’s application for letters testamentary contest permitted by any interested party. Dated July 21 1928. (Seal) Fred Rife Clerk. -Adv. 30-32
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
George P. Lossl
George P. Lossi
Margaret M. Lossl
Fred Rife
Notice to creditors in estate of Orrin Beall
Creditor claims against the estate of Orrin Beall must be filed with Bessie M. Beall administratrix within four months of the first publication. Notices address claims to the Poindexter Block Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County, with John Collins law offices handling the business affairs. First publication July 13, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Beall
John Collins
Poindexter
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
Bessie M. Beall
Women Do Men’s Work Sparks Mocked Gaze on Street
Two striking women kiss on a city street while two young men watch. One man laments the sight calling it unfair as he points to women performing tasks traditionally labeled as men’s work. The exchange highlights social norms of the era.
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. E. Courtney Dunkel
Lemuel
ME Emmiep
Romaine
Earlist
Snake
the Tribune Shop
Tribune Book Store
Diljon, Moni
North Coast Limited
North Pacific Coast
C. E. McMillen
G. A
Butte, Mont
Northern Pacific
R. D. Curry
Annabel Desmond
Phillips
Foley
Foleys
Geo. M. Gosman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!