Giant Map of United States At St Louis Exposition
A six acre gentle slope on Tesson hill hosts the largest geographically correct map at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The 480 by 240 foot display, main feature of the Bureau of Plant Industry, shows crops by state with walking paths and lawn boundaries. The exhibit, supervised by D A Brodie and W J Spillman, includes a school garden and numerous agricultural displays from all states and territories.
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Tesson Hill
St. Louis
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
D. A. Brodie
Western Washington Experiment Station
W. J. Spillman
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Brodie
Louisiana Purchase
United States
Great Northwest
Florida
Kentukey
Great Northwestern
Washington
Mississippi
Ohio
Cairo
Dominion of Canada
Maine
Minnesota
Wheeler
Michigan
U. S. Department of Agriculture
County Assessment Shows Big Increase in Milton Beaver County
The Milton and Beaver head County assessor reported taxable property totals rising, with railroad taxes comprising about a quarter of the levy. The board of equalization and board of corrections made adjustments, reducing the overall valuation slightly but still higher than last year. Clerk John S. Baker prepared a table detailing real estate quantities, improvements by class, and asset categories.
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Milton
Beaverhead County
Board of Equalization
Board of Correction
John
Baker
Mrs Bryant Finds Health With Favorite Prescription
A woman says she lost courage and health after years of fragile well being and ineffective doctors. After using Favorite Prescription she notes a visible change from the first doses, regaining courage and renewed hope in her illness recovery.
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Pierce
Sarah Bryant
Memphis Social Science Club
Atkinson Ave
Memphis
Tax roll figures show Beaverhead county property values
The 1903 Beaverhead assessment lists real estate and improvements, personal property including mortgages and stocks, and totals. It notes Oregon Short Line railroad assets to be taxed separately, with overall county totals and a state levy of 23 mills. The piece adds social notes about Paul Du Chaille and a few quips.
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Dillon
Oregon Short Line Railway
State Board
Rivals and Rumors Amid a Pirate Newspaper Ward
A fractured voice boasts ownership of a local newspaper and brisk daily trade. The text hints at rivalry and a worldly view of charity, suggesting a broader debate about abundance and moral order in a rough, streetwise milieu.
Foster Family Visitors and Newborn in Town
Mrs and Miss Foster from Waterloo Montana visit Joy Foster and family. A baby girl born July 27 to Frank Moe of Melrose. Mrs Moe stays with her mother S D Parker. Frank Inabrit returns from Salt Lake City trip to see his wife and baby daughter Nora Foster.
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Miss Foster
Waterloo, Mont
Joy Foster
Frank Moe
Melrose
Quiet Week in Beaverhead Railroad Town Totals and Ties
Special correspondence reports small local moves and visits: Ed Heath returns from Iowa. Edwares moves to Lima. J T Arp completes desert claim proof in Dillon. Jay Brandenberg trips to Butte. Bishop Hopkins plans move to Logan Utah. Saints meet Purdy named presiding elder. Salvation Army women visit Lima. note on dog poisoning corrected with no injuries. Myrtle Kellum to Texas. Shulls begin housekeeping in former Jackson home. Shull works as machinist. nine days racing set with 4000 in purses at Twin Bridges. IOGT outing at Waterloo. Mountjoys return from South Boulder. Lott family to Idaho. Alwood visiting in town. Mahony family visit. Finnegan moves to Butte. Zeigler Springs day trip by youngsters. Edith Virden to visit Judge Virden. Comforts return from Denver.
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the Tribune
Liv
Ed Heath
Iowa
Edwares
Lima
Silver Bow
E. A. Baily
J. T. Arp
Dillon
Jay Brandenberg
Butte
Bishop Hopkins
Logan
Utah
Saints
Purdy
Salvation Army
M. E
W. H. Boyle
M. E. Church
Myrtle Kellum
Texas
George
Wm. B. Shulk
Alliance
Neb
Jackson
Alwood
Newell
J. R. Comfort
Denver
Col
Williams
Willis News Dance at Reichle's a Grand Success
The Willis social event drew many visitors from Glendale and Melrose. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Lovell and Miss Morton of Dillon. Some residents traveled to nearby areas for shopping and horse trading, with several couples and families noted visiting Polich’s or nearby locations.
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Reichle
Illness and farm work in local notices
Little Frank and Agnes Lovell are seriously ill with the measles though improving. Math Polich stacks hay for J A Browne as local activity continues amid sickness.
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Little Frank
Agnes Lovell
Math Polich
J. A. Browne
Not Much of Anything Doing Haying In Full Force
Special correspondence notes haying underway in town due to water shortage. Crops expected light, summer rains anticipated soon. Saw mill closed for weeks with 70 000 feet of lumber on hand to haul home. Depot completion imminent. Dell may gain a notable depot, signaling growth with oil field development potential.
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Dell
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U. S
Beaverhead
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Real Property
TOS
Escoee
Neer
Vane
du Challies Wain Hunt
Paul du Chaille
New York
Paul
New York Times
Rivals
Percy
Jimmie
Hell
Lima News
Twin Bridges
Waterloo
Willis News
Deering
Scott & Decker
Redrock, Mont
Dell News
L. P. Phillips
Main Street
Postoffice Building
C. I. Christiansen
Harrison
Totnes
Jlro
Omaha, Neb
St. Paul, Minn
Minneapolis, Mii Kanean City
Memphis, Tenn
Cincinnati
Louisville, Ky
New Orleans
Tribune
Illinois Central Railway
Chicago
Peoria
Til
Evansville
Ind
Nashville
Tenn
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fis
Vicksburg
Mins
Ific Coast
Montana Territory
Fonpechinas
Went & North
Illinois
Central Railroat
Foley
W. Second Booth
Salt Lake City, Utah
Union Meat Market
Staudaher
Montana
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
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