Populist questions on prosperity and irrigation proposals
The passage debates populist views on farmer wealth with noting higher beet prices and a call for government irrigation aid. It contrasts agricultural gains in Montana with broader policy assertions by McKinley, while touching Cuba, international trade, and a satirical observe of the Anaconda Standard’s Thanksgiving issue.
Fires and irrigation policy mix in frontier bulletin
Local reflections critique fire protection gaps in Dillon and argue for a chemical engine until water works arrive. The piece endorses western irrigation with federal support, noting land reclamation aids settlement and future land sales. It cites Miles City Stockgrowers' Journal on 160 acre reservoir filings and mentions Henry Watterson and public notices on candidates and reform.
Indians Emulate Western Dress With Frock Coat Fashion
The article notes that Indians adopt western frock coats from England, paired with bare socks and patent leather shoes. Native fashion includes linen unmentionables, tight cut skins, and layered ankle folds, yielding often ludicrous appearances. Native tailors now sew coats in frock coat style, especially among athletic youths in northern India.
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Joseph
Playful Lawyer Draws Crowds With Toys on The Square
In a rough shift from lawyering to philanthropy, a local lawyer known for teaching kids through toy engines kites and simple science draws crowds on the square. He offers second hand engines and magnets for a song before leaving the philanthropy business.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Best Medicine
Mrs E J Giffels of Moose Lake Minnesota credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with lifting years of poor health. She reports shoulder back and hip pains headaches nervousness and loss of appetite and says the remedy gave her strength energy and better sleep. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures when others fail and is the cheapest value.
Hood's Pills Promoted and Local Notices
Hood's Pills cure liver ills and are the non irritant cathartic to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. W H Pine left for a 10 days trip to Gibbonaville Ida on business. Maggie Morse and daughters and Mrs Lansing to leave for the East the first of the week to spend the winter in Illinois. TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS Take Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E W Grove's signature on every box. The undersigned licensed to do work at reasonable rates. Orders may be left at Brainard Williams 454 Burt Farrew.
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