Beaverhead County Politics and Local Commerce in 1888
The Tribune notes Beaverhead County eyeing representation in both legislative houses while urging willing citizens to sacrifice business interests for public service. It reports heavy sales at implement and machinery dealers, the strong influence of J K Morse on ranchers, widespread mower use signaling a decline of the old scythe, and broad coal oil use in Dillon. A late night disturbance involves two cowpanchers and a shepherd, with a concealed gun and a note of lingering frontier peril. Last sightings place the cowpanchers near Lovers Leap on the high lopes.
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the Tribune
Beaverhead County
Helena
J. K. Morse
Dillon
Fowever
Sidewalk Dangers Prompt Crutch Maker Warning
A Tribune note from August 12 1898 reports loose sidewalk boards threaten a crutch maker’s job. It also notes 650 ounces or 11000 dollars in gold dust shipped last week by First National Bank signals, from three Grasshopper dredge boats. A Butte capitalist plans to buy an automobile and will require two horses to haul it on steep hills.
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the Tribune
Nasignal Bank
Butte
Beaverhead County Delinquent Tax List and Local Projects
The Beaverhead county delinquent tax list totals 308 dollars. A new steel bridge crosses the Beaverhead river area is under construction and the road is closed. Contracts awarded for a new Oregon Short Line depot. Foundations underway for Ed Smith residence on South Pacific Street.
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the Tribune
Beaverhead County
Vara
Beaverhead River
Oregon Short Line
Ed Smith
South Pacific Street
Orestes and Achilles Argue Over Fiver Exchange
In a terse exchange, Orestes asks an old man for a five and promises repayment before February ends, referencing a mock honor. Achilles questions which year the deadline applies, highlighting ambiguity in the offer.
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Orestes
Achilles
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstract Company
Week ending August 4 1928 lists transfers from Beaverhead Abstract Company with titles, grantees, and property details. Transfers reflect recorded deeds and parcel descriptions, indicating property movement in that period.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Peggy Joyce to wed again in Smart Set interview
Ex-wife Peggy Hopkins Joyce discusses marriage and gender roles in a Smart Set interview. She says she is not cynical about men, aims not to become a businesswoman, and believes women should pursue love and family while maintaining femininity. She offers advice on winning a man and understanding his view of wifehood.
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Peggy Joyce
New York
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Peggy
Smart Set
Sary
Pointblank
Mani
Property transfers and right of way easement in Beaverhead county
Warranty deeds record transfers including J Bournovity to Belle Baldwin for 720 acres near Dell and George H Shambow to Isaac Marble for 806.63 acres in Centennial valley. Robert Boatman to Estate of Henry Johnson. two lots in block 14 to Mary Kruletz. Celenda Tessier to John T Neal for 1 12 fractional lots in Dillon. William H Wilson grants Beaverhead county a 60 foot wide right of way for 728.50 feet starting 44 miles north. Representations note George B Conway and Fred W Kroger filing annual claims on Pompeii Vesuvius and Pearl Talladera mining claims in Beaverhead county respectively.
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J. Bournovity
Beaverhead County
George B. Conway
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Bryant
Fred W. Kroger
Kates Creek
Deep Gorge of the Franconias Discovered by S C Jackman
The River Ursdiir Ground Lost River winds beneath massive bowlders in the Franconia mountains. It ranks as the third great Dadural worder after the Profile and the Flame, noted for dark caverns and dramatic rockwork. Discovered in 1895 by S C Jackman of North Woodstock.
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Shaht
Seumd
Franconia
S. C. Jackman
North
Woodstock
Active 89-Year-Old Maintains Fitness with Foley Pills
Major Ackerman of Barberton Ohio remains daily at his office at 89, reporting Foley Pills diuretic keeps kidney elimination in check and body in fine condition. The ad claims 25 years of constant use and guarantees satisfaction, with George M Gosman selling them as successor to Potts.
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Major Ackerman
Barberton
Ohio
George M. Gosman
Potts
Beauty of Ancient Paneling In Tudor Interiors
An Arts and Decoration Magazine article notes paneling in Tudor days blended necessity and luxury amid shifting house layouts. It highlights shifting room functions from great halls to long galleries, tapestries hiding woodwork, and modern dealers assembling period pieces to recreate antique ambience.
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Arts and Decoration Magazine
Henry VII
Punning outlawed in Rougaria faces final fate
In Rougaria a ban on punning punishes Abube-Asap for first degree punning. A pardon offer for renouncing puns is rejected, and the execution proceeds after the warden delivers moot Good News. The king’s reversal leads to a hanging, per the Stray Stories note.
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Kethirg
Rougaria
Abube-Asap
Onth Rougaria
Tribune Print Shop Ad Offers Carpet Underlays
Old newspapers for use under carpets and for other purposes are for sale at the Tribune Print Shop in an advertisement.
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Tribune
Dr Caldwell’s Forty Seven Year Practice Advocate
A physician in a long practice argues constipation is occasional despite good health habits. He favors natural wetting remedies and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as safe and non habit forming. He warns not to delay bowel movements and suggests getting a bottle from a druggist or requesting a free trial.
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Caldwell
Giraffe Feeding Habits Mentioned in Pathfinder Magazine
The article explains giraffes cannot bend to ground without bending legs, requiring a straddled stance to drink or eat. It notes they seldom feed on grass, need water regularly, and use long necks to browse tall trees.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Tall Buildings Sway on High Winds
The towers of the world’s tallest steel framed buildings sway twenty to forty inches from plumb in strong winds, a fact illustrating their rigidity and resilience under extreme stress.
Food Value of Egg
Eggs are highly digestible and nutritious and can be served in many forms. They are very extensively used. Of the dry matter of the edible portion of the egg 95 percent is digested by man.
Dividend Day The initials AJOJ in stock terms
The phrase denotes quarterly dividend months April July October and January. The initials A J O J specify when interest or dividends are payable in those periods.
Fireworks History Across Asia and Europe
The article states fireworks were first used in China by the eighth century and introduced to Europe in the fourteenth century, highlighting early origin and spread of pyrotechnics.
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Europe
Montana proposal to divide counties into three commissioner districts
Statewide constitutional amendment submitted for Montana voters at the next general election would divide counties into three commissioner districts and elect one commissioner from each district. It outlines district creation, term lengths, boundary changes, vacancies, and election procedures. The act was approved March 7, 1927, and certified by Secretary of State John W. Mountjoy.
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Coe Utte Montana
Montana
Legislative Assembly of
State of
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Sourty Commissioners
Sade
Pastriet
Lastriet
Shaul
Cheredridge
Loistrict Court
Eney
Equaliggme
Coeee
Dudges
Sa‘ Board
Congress
United States OF America
John W. Mountjoy
Helena
The Short Lived Pin Experiments On An Estate
A French investigator reports pins rapidly decay when exposed to the elements. Slairpins vanished after 154 days, turning to ferrous oxide blown away by wind. Bright pins disappeared in 18 months, steel needles in 2.5 years, brass pins quickly erode, steel pens 15 months, wooden holders remained. Pencils fared well with lead unharmed and cedar nearly intact.
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Bright Ping
Emergence of the United Kingdom Name Over Time
The text traces how Britain became the Anglicized name for England and Wales and Scotland and notes that Great Britain as a union label arose after James I. It also states the long formal title for the union included England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
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Britain
England
Wales
Great Britain
Scotland
TSO
England and Wales
Ireland
Notice of Probate of Will in Beaverhead County Montana
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the matter of the estate of George P Loss deceased. The date July 21 1928 and August 11 1928 at 10 AM are set for proving the will and hearing Margaret M Lossl's application for letters testamentary. Any interested person may appear and contest. (Seal) Fred Rive Clerk.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
George P. Lossl
George P. Loss
Margaret M. Lossl
Fred Rive
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Peggy Hopkins Joyce
River Ursdiir
By E. Courtney Dunkel
Monty
Kelly Suide
Giraffe
the Tribune Shop
Tribune Book Store
Diljon, Moni
Pasadena
R. D. Curry
Annabel Desmond
Phillips
Foley
Foleys Prisco Fubreto
Geo. M. Gosman
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