James Monroe A Long Public Service From 1776 To 1825
The article notes James Monroe’s 49 years in public life from 1776 to 1825, describing his rise from a six foot raw boned youth to a two term president. It lists roles including military officer under Washington, Virginia legislator, Continental Congress and Senate member, Virginia governor twice, minister to France England and Spain, secretary of state and war, and finally president. It emphasizes his lack of wealth or influence and plain manners.
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James Monroe
Westmoreland County
Willliam and Mary
Senate
France
Virginia
John Quincy Adams
William and Mary’s College
Monroe
White House
Washington
Continental Congress
National Senate
England
Spain
Monroe at Paris and a personal memoir of Eliza Monroe
A reflective portrait of James Monroe highlighting his failures and triumphs as envoy to Paris after Robespierre’s fall. It notes his passion for Elizabeth Kortright, their children, and Eliza’s ties to Hortense Beauharnais, with a final nod to waxworks shows in Paris and Eliza’s place among notable royals.
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Dustrious
Monroe
Paris
Robespierre
France
Mount Vernon
Washington
Jefferson
Louisiana
Madhecu
Congress
Elizabeth Kortright
New York
Mme. Campan
Hortense Beauharnais
Josephine
Malmaison
Napoleon
Eliza Monroe
Holland
Napoleon II
Notice to Creditors in Estate of James Walter Scott
The executrix Laura T. Scott announces to creditors and all who hold claims against the estate of James Walter Scott deceased to present them with vouchers within ten months after the first publication hereof. Claims must be shown at the offices of Lew L. & E. J. Callaway in Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County, the place for estate business. Dated November 18, 1920.
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James Walter Scott
Lew. L
E. J. Callaway
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
Laura T. Scott
Bid Notice for Old Melrose Bridge Material Sale
Beaverhead and Silver Bow counties announce a joint session on December 7 1920 at the court house to receive sealed bids for the sale of all material from the old wooden bridge near Melrose Montana. Bids due by 1 PM with certified checks. bidder lists and bid rejection rights noted.
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Melrose
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead
Silver Row County
Court House
Beaverhead County
Joint Board
Dillon
Vera M. Baker
Beaverhead County Seeks Printing Bid for 1920 Contract
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids for furnishing all county printing including legal notices blanks and official publications under Chapter 71 of the 1917 law. Bids due by 10:00 A M December 7 1920 with bond required for awarded bidder. Board reserves right to reject all bids.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Beavery County
Dillon
Vera M. Baker
Beaverhead
County
Board of County Commissions
Crete's Past Power and Decline Under King Minos
Minos of Crete once dominated the Aegean, expelling pirates and forcing tribute. Persistent regional strength ended when a confederacy rose, while the king sought milder manners through licentious indulgence. Cretan citizens had military skill yet practiced limited foreign ventures with a council and aged judges.
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Minos
Crete
Cyclades
Cretans
Plato
Senate
Rats Overrun English Town In Monmouthshire Parish
In Abertillery Monmouthshire England an army of rats swarmed streets and a churchyard area near Tillery Street as a Baptist congregation left a church. Dr Baille Smith the medical officer of health notes two rat types brown and black with brown rats climbing poles pipes and other structures.
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English
Abertillery
Monmouth
England
Tillery Street
Baille Smith
Prices Down but Noted as Easy to Find in Cuba City
The Cuba City News-Herald notes prices may be lower yet shoppers need not strain to seek them out. The brief item signals potential relief for consumers without demanding extreme effort to locate bargain values.
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Cuba City
Wis
News-Herald
Dillon Residents Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
A Dillon retiree Geo E Baker from S Railroad Ave testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back ache and kidney issues. He urges others to buy the 60 cent remedy and notes local dealers carry the product. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY as the maker.
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Dillon
Doan
Geo. E. Baker
S. Railroad Ave
Dean
Baker
Foster-Mil
Adam's Ale Origin Emerges From Water Beverage Phrase
A note on the term Adam's ale meaning water used as a beverage. The article remarks that it signifies plain water and suggests no specific origin or date for when the phrase began.
For good used cars at reasonable prices and terms see Western Motor Supply Co.
Western Motor Supply Co presented by T. D. Moran as proprietor offers used cars with reasonable prices and flexible terms.
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Western Motor Supply Co
T. D. Moran
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Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
Beaverhead State Bank
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Frying Pan Basin
James Kirkpatrick
Mont
Frank Hazelbaker
Royal Cafe
Harlebakers
Bott
HF. Best
Johnson & Boone
R. R. Rathbone
Hughes and McCaleb's
R. D. Curry
Phillips Block
Adv
Osteopath
Phillips Apts
W. Bote
Madison National Forest Sheep Grower's Association
Southern Montana
J. Carhart
Dillon Horse Sale Company
Tribune Book Store
Dillon, Mont
Tribune
The
Tripune
Typerwriter
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs
Louise Coulson
Salt Lake City
Utah
D. D. McKnight
Tribune Book’ Store
James Morgan
James, Morgan
Post-Man
Savings Department
First National Bank
the Bank of Strength and Service
Uch
E. H. Brundage
Undertaker
Annabel Desmond
Pacific St
Telephone
Land Office
Cptvaneny
Pearl I. Smith
Burke Auto Transfer Company
E. A. Burke
Propr
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