Old Montana Pioneers Recall High Prices At Deer Lodge Meeting
In Deer Lodge a Pioneers' meeting revisited old Montana prices showing sacks at 125 dollars and staple goods priced under heavy interest. A Bonner store display of ancient notes reveals interest up to five percent per month while banker E Larabie presents these historic documents. A replica prairie schooner in William Coleman’s store sparked memories of frontier trips and past hardships.
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Montana
Deer Lodge
Bonner
E. Larabie
William Coleman
Electric Bitters Prove Strong Aid for Vitality
Victims of stomach liver and kidney troubles praise Electric Bitters for restoring appetite energy and well being. T D Peebles of Henry Tennessee reports six bottles cured long standing issues and urges others to try the remedy available for 50 cents at Potts the Druggist.
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T. D. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
The First Sluice Box in Montana Contested
In Deer Lodge a debate on who built Montana’s first sluice box surfaces with several contenders named. The discussion recalls pioneer effort and courage that helped establish the state's early mining foundations.
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Montana
Deer Lodge
Half Million Fire Destroys Rowan Town in Montana
A large blaze leveled most of Rowan in the former Flathead reservation on Saturday. From 2 30 to 6 p m the fire consumed the town with 1200 residents, leaving only two stores and a handful of homes. Rebuilding is planned near the original site.
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Rowan
Flathead Reservation
Land Sales Ordered on Indian Reservations by Taft
President Taft and the secretary of the interior order sale of about 1 percent million acres of Shoshone Uintah and Crow lands at auction with minimums 50 cents to 1.50 per acre. Sales start Lander Wyoming September 19 Provo Utah October 8 and Billings Montana October 21 1912. No more than 640 acres per purchaser and no residence or cultivation required. Patents issued upon payment.
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Taft
Secretary of the Interior
Shoshone
Wyoming
Uintah
Utah
Crow
Montana
Lander
Provo
Billings
Foley's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Rochester Dentist Dr Ellsworth
Dr C H Ellsworth of 16 Baldwin Street Rochester New York reports immediate relief from weak kidneys and bladder trouble after using Foley's Kidney Pills. He says the medicine strengthened him wonderfully and he is pleased to recommend their use.
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C. H. Ellsworth
Baldwin St
Rochester
N Y
Foley
Pioneers Elect New President of Montana Society
Judge M. H. Lott of Madison County is named president elect of the Society of Montana Pioneers, signaling leadership transition within the historic organization.
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M. H. Lott
Madison County
The
Society of Montana Pioneers
Clarifying Pedometer Joke Between Baker and Barker
In a brief exchange, Baker claims he was out in Blakesley’s motor last week and has everything including a pedometer. Barker corrects him that a pedometer measures steps. The old man insists, and the discussion touches on speed and distance tools, ending with a reference to a bazaar.
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Baker
Blakesley
Barker
Harwere Bazar
His Restless Heart
A London Opinion extract portrays a nervy patient describing the heart’s constant wobble and restlessness as it wears itself out. The quote emphasizes a hands-on image of a troubled, never still heart in colloquial speech.
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London Opinion
The True Worth of a Man Measured by His Pursuits
A concise reflection quotes Marcus Aurelius on character defined by the aims a person seeks rather than wealth or status. The line emphasizes virtue and intention over external success.
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Marcus Aurelius
Relics of Capet Family at Paris Museum
Relics from the Capet era collected in Paris include items once belonging to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Described objects include a hand sewn blouse, two chemises, an embroidered crown initial M, stockings, slippers, a crystal scent bottle, and Louis XVI’s shaving dish. A toy brick game once used by the dauphin in prison is also preserved.
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Capet
Edouard Lasne
Temple
Carnavalet Museum
Paris
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Princess Royal
Royale
Dauphin
Turkish Theater Notice Sparks Row Over Seating
In Constantinople a theater notice prescribes row seating: first three rows recline, next three kneel, others stand to give all a view. It adds that laughter is forbidden as the play is a tragedy, prompting commentary on Turkish romance.
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Constantinople
le Monde Artiste
A Genial Young Man Sees Courtesy Questioned on Bus
In a crowded trolley car Jinks hides behind a newspaper as a girl he knows boards and stands before him. She notes he would not offer his seat after attending a Primrose Social dance. Jinks apologizes angrily as he rises while gripping a strap.
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Young Jinks
Mr. Jinks
Jinks
New York Press
Fire engine halts duel in German village
Two physicians arranged a pistol confrontation but the village chief magistrate notified the fire department. A water hose, wielded by firemen with a nearby machine, drenched both men as the seconds stepped off. The doctors laughed, shook hands, and returned home thanking the mayor.
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Germany
Repudiation and divorce in Barbary states described
An antiquated account details Barbary divorce practices where a husband can repudiation his wife by commanding her to leave. A wife may seek divorce only for specific provable causes such as abuse, neglect, or prior betrothal, while the husband can remarry freely.
Rook and chambermaid chatter on ladies talk
A Washington Star snippet shows a rook and a chambermaid debating gossip about a couple. They report a wife’s remark claiming they both are of little use, and lament how women gossip about each other.
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Washington Star
America
Europe
Taxing His Resources Cholly and Chingo News
A terse exchange reveals plans to marry for money as Cholly contemplates securing his daughter’s luxuries through a union. Chingo News notes the engagement and rising pressure to formalize marriage soon.
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Old Jones
Cholly
Chingo News
Literal Wit On Narrow Bull Escape
A young man recalls a close call with an enraged bull saying I seized him by the tail I was afraid to hold on and I dare not let go A witty exchange follows with a joking reference to being between the horns of a dilemma and the bull being a Jersey noun.
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Jersey
London Mall
Traveling salesman praises Kings New Life Pills remedy
E. E. Youngs of Berkshire Vermont says frequent constipation and indigestion troubled him until he used Dr Kings New Life Pills. He claims they prove an excellent remedy for stomach liver or kidney troubles and notes they cost 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
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E. E. Youngs
E. Berkshire
Dr. Kings
New Life
Potts
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad in Butte Notice
Testimonial ad from Mrs. John Seymour of Butte Montana praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and backache with claims of long-term relief. Emphasizes use after stopping treatment and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Price listed 50 cents.
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Dean
Doan
John Seymour
Boaakdman St
Butte
Mont
Doans
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
The Unfinished Creation Balzac Quote
A Balzac reflection asserts that humans misread science by ignoring the interconnected evolution of all things on Earth. It argues man remains unfinished, noting that a finished man would imply God does not exist, prompting contemplation of purpose and progress.
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God
Honore de Balzac
Competition as life of trade quoted in Washington Star
A business man declares competition fuels trade while Dustin Ajax argues regulation should shift focus from selling to buyers. The exchange frames a debate over market fairness and consumer access from the Washington Star.
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Dustin Ajax
Washington Star
Going Some Inquirer at South Station
A brisk exchange at South Station Boston has a passenger asking where a train is headed. The brakeman replies the train goes to New York in ten minutes, prompting the passenger to exclaim Gee that’s going some.
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Inquirer
South Station
Boston
New York
Giving It a Fair Show
Humorous exchange underlines kitchen troubles with a quip about bad eggs and a jesting reply. The cartoonish line contrasts domestic, ordinary concerns with a sharp witticism from a London Punch reference.
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London
Local Coal Ad Highlights Semi-Anthracite Sale
An advertisement from C. W. Scott promotes Genuine Colorado Lump Coal described as semi-anthracite. It urges readers to order for their furnace and notes city supply availability.
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Colorado
C. W. Scott
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Butte, Mont French
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G. T. Paul
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Anny
Brundace
Foster
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