Mystery in Ridge: Body Found in Local Well
A man’s body was found in a well near Ridge in the southern part of Yellowstone County. The deceased is believed to be John Vaughan who vanished after traveling with a companion named Brownfield who returned alone. Simms of Field's Museum reports discovering a mountain chapel named Medicine Wheel on the Crow reservation.
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Miles City
Ridge
John Vaughan
Brownfield
Vaughan
Billinga
S. O. Simms
Field’s Museum of Chicago
Crow Reservation
Lane's Tea Clear Skin Claim Highlighted in Portland Letter
A Portland reader credits Lane's Tea with clearing two years of facial redness and pimples after two weeks use. The note cites a clear complexion and snow white skin as proof. Also reported is Hamilton-D. Hunsaker, a rancher thirty five miles south, charged with stealing cattle and altering brands and held on a 5000 dollar bond after a Saturday arrest.
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Portland
Ore
O. F. Woodward
Lane
E. R. Tomas
Oak St
Hamilton
D. Hunsaker
Here
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised in 19th century cure story
A patient in Wisconsin endured a severe anal condition with multiple tumors after costly doctor visits. Bucklen's Arnica Salve reportedly cured the inflammation and pain, described as a world beating salve, with sales listed at City Drug Store.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Als
Bucklen
Salve
Pioneer Passes Away In City
Helena Marcus Lissner, a prominent local resident and pioneer, died at his home last Friday after his limb was amputated to treat a blood infection.
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Helena
Marcus Lissner
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promoted as Liver Tonic
An advertisement claims DeWitts Little Early Risers expel poison and act as a liver tonic. W Scott of Milton Pennsylvania endorses carrying the remedy for years. The pills are described as small easy to take purely vegetable and never gripe. Central Pharmacy is cited as a supplier.
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DeWitt
W. Scott
Highland Ave
Milton
Penn
Central Pharmacy
Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs Ad This Week
Tonight and tomorrow night and each day this week you can get Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. Acknowledged as the most successful treatment for coughs croup bronchitis whooping cough asthma and consumption. Bottle price 25 and 50c sample bottle free available at Central Pharmacy.
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Kemp
Central Pharmacy
Yardmen Strike at Montana Coal and Coke Co
Livingston workers demand higher wages and strike after management refuses to grant a raise. The yardmen walk out of the Montana Coal and Coke Company.
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Livingston
Montana Coal and Coke Co
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Cold Relief
Claiming to cure a cold at once One Minute Cough Cure is advertised to allay inflammation clear the head soothe the mucous membrane and cure coughs croup throat troubles and sting. It is described as absolutely safe and suitable for children with immediate action emphasized.
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Central Pharmacy
Butte Woman Dies of Breast Cancer at Home
Butte Mrs. John A. Foster mother of Mrs. W A Clark Jr died Sunday morning at her home from breast cancer after returning from the east where she had undergone an operation that failed to relieve her illness.
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Butte
John A. Foster
W. A. Clark, Jr
Eaton photographer finds relief from indigestion with Electric Bitters
O C Harlan of Eaton Ohio suffered chronic indigestion until Electric Bitters helped him. He says the remedy eased stomach trouble and improved overall health. Sold for 50 cents with city drug store guarantee.
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O. C. Harlan
Eaton, O
Sheriff and deputies chase Tracy lookalike on freight train
The county sheriff and deputies gathered at the station after word of a man resembling Tracy on an incoming freight. The train arrived and it turned out the man was a tramp with a pistol, raising suspicions among the trainmen.
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Missoula
Tracy
Moki Tea Promises Quick Health Cure at Central Pharmacy
Advertises Moki tea as an absolutely permanent cure for constipation and indigestion. Claims the herb drink improves appetite sleep and happiness with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 and 60 cents from Central Pharmacy.
Earthquake Shakes Missoula Area Causes Structural Alarm
A faint tremor was felt in Missoula at 6:30 PM Sunday lasting about two minutes. Bonner and Clinton reported stronger shaking with several older buildings nearly collapsing.
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Missoula
Bonner
Clinton
Lane's Tea Featured for Digestive Health and Complexion
A vintage advertisement touts Lane's Tea as a pleasant laxative that aids digestion, clears the complexion, removes yellow from the eyes, and sustains kidney health. It promotes a 250 package available for sale by Central Pharmacy.
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Lane
Central Pharmacy
Post Office Clerk Arrested for Intercepting Mails
Billings P F Swanson a six year clerk at the post office is arrested on charges of intercepting United States mails. The crime is described as jealousy driven as he feared colleagues would get raises or promotions. Inspector Captain Perkins led a search locating several letters belonging to the post office among his belongings.
Neighbor's Infant Saved by Cholera Remedy
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwater Ohio recounts giving Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to a neighbor's infant in distress. She notes the child recovered in two days and remains healthy nearly a year later, recommending the remedy widely. Sold by Central Pharmacy.
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Curtis Baker
Bookwater
Ohio
Chamberlain
Warehouse Death After Electrical Storm Hits Cudahy Plant
Butte reports a speculative driver accident as Alfred E. Rhodes of Cudahy Packing Co. South Butte died from a sequence of electric shocks received in a warehouse after an overnight electrical storm charged all items.
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Butte
Alfred E. Rhodes
Cudahy Packing Co
South Butte
St. Paul Road pioneers electric train lighting in 1888
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway known as The St. Paul Road began using electricity for train lighting in 1888 and led in traveler comforts. Its Pioneer Limited trains set a benchmark in luxury and beauty of cars that remains unmatched.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Saloon Shooting Leaves Two Wounded Near Fort Benton
Fort Benton John Allen a drunken sheepherder shot bartender John Reaves in a saloon at 1 AM Monday. Reaves struck Allen with a gun butt after the shot, and both men lie dying.
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Fort Benton
John Allen
John Reaves
Reaves
Allen
Kodol Digestive Aid Praised by Viola Resident
A Viola resident, Geo W Fry, reports relief from months of stomach trouble after using Kodol. He says a neighbor with dyspepsia also benefited after the recommendation. The ad claims Kodol digests any food and aids stomach and bowel health after meals.
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Geo. W. Fry
Viola
Lona
Central Pharmacy
A Daring Hold-Up Near Helena Sunday Night
A bold robber stopped a carriage carrying Mr. and Mrs. Travis and children and Mr. and Mrs. Rindall after a picnic about 10 o clock. He took part of their money then forced all to board a streetcar. With one pistol he held passengers at bay while another pistol pointed at Mr. Travis compelled him to search pockets and hand over the loot.
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Helena
Secret health pills praised by city drug store
A brisk ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming a sprightly skin rosy face and swelling vitality. It promises active organs digestion improved and no headaches or blues with a 25 cent price at the City Drug Store.
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Dr. King
City
Montana Nearing Federal Help for Irrigation
Billings Arthur P. Davis of the United States Geological Survey says Montana will be among the first western states to receive government aid for irrigation. He spoke during a visit to the city, outlining the early momentum for federal support.
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Billings
Arthur P. Davis
Washington, D. C
United States Geological Surveying Corps
Montana
West
Foreman Fatally Shoots Man on Crow Reservation
Billings Jim Haynie foreman of Hysham Cattle shot and killed J. W. Perry known as Black Perry on Beaver Creek Crow reservation yesterday afternoon. Haynie says Perry pulled a gat on him first. he acted in self defense.
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Billings
Jim Haynie
Hysham Cattle Company
J. W. Perry
Black Perry
Beaver Creek
Crow Reservation
Haynie
Perry
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Instant Relief
An old advertisement promises immediate relief from dyspepsia with Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets. It states a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved and notes the tablets are sold in small boxes at a price of 25 cents.
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Acker
Experience Is The Best Teacher Remedy Ad
Acker's English Remedy offered for coughs colds or croup promises quick relief or money back 25 or 50 cents at Central Pharmacy.
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Acker
Italian-born Butte Mason Castellano Dies at Home
Butte native and naturalized American Castellano died Sunday morning at his home from erysipelas. A Mason of high degree, he was a respected citizen of Butte and leaves a family.
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Butte
Felix F. Castellano
Italy
Untold Mission About Doctor King's Discovery
A testimonial from Broughton Georgia claims long illness cured by Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The author says his wife suffered asthma until it cured her. The ad promises unrivaled relief for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar and offers free trial bottles at City Drug Store.
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Broughton
Modern Mother endorses Syrup of Figs for children
The Modern Mother notes children enjoy the pleasant Syrup of Figs and it benefits them as a gentle laxative. The true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the Oilornia Fig Syrup Co.
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Oilornia Fig Syrup Co
Sioux City boy saved from plant poisoning by salve
W H Dibble of Sioux City says his 11 year old son was poisoned by weed contact and rubbed it into his eyes. A neighbor recommended DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which first application helped and left him fully recovered. Central Pharmacy warns against counterfeit products.
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W. H. Dibble
Sioux City
DeWitt
da- Witt
Young Lady Saved By Chamberlain’s Remedy At Panama
Dr Charles H Utter of Panama Colombia reports a sixteen year old girl with a severe dysentery improved within eight hours after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The patient recovered fully within a week. For sale by Central Pharmacy.
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Chas. H. Utter
Panama
Columbia
Chamberlain
Central Pharmacy
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Richelieu
Pat Ace
Ace Vici
Mette
John _B. Stetson
Ae Ustad
Montana News Page
Medicine Wheel
Pioneer
Tribune Pub. Co
Dillon
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