Trustees in Trouble Over Portable School House Buy
Trustees of school district No. 2 bought a portable school house from an out-of-state manufacturer for 707 dollars without bidding as required for expenditures over 250 dollars. Carpenters refused to erect it, injunctive action was started to halt payment, and the district reportedly will return the building to the manufacturer. Lumber Scarcity Foreseen in Central Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Baer
Lewistown
J. E. Owen
W. B. McKenna
Basin Lumber Company
Montana
Puget Sound
Elk Herd Moving Up Yellowstone Valley in Mountains
A forest ranger reports a herd of 1,700 elk seen from Trail Creek in the Yellowstone valley. The elk, driven higher by a mild winter, are less visible near Gardiner this year. It took three hours to count the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Yellowstone Valley
Trail Creek
Gardiner
Montana Receives Funds for Roads in National Forests
The United States government will grant Montana 71064 dollars for road and trail construction and maintenance within national forests. District engineer George Lautz reports Montana’s share is part of a nationwide million dollar appropriation, with this year’s amount about one thousand dollars higher than 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
United States
Montana
George Lautz
Forest Service
Metals Wanted in Montana Ore Quest
The United States government seeks tungsten manganese mercury antimony platinum molybdenum chromite sulfur and nitrate deposits. The Montana State University department of geology assists in locating these resources across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
United States
Department of Geology
The
State University of Montana
Poley’s Honey and Tar Sold by Drugstore Ad
A dated reader notice touts Poley’s Honey and Tar as the best cough and cold remedy. Mrs E J Bedard of Cowichan Wash endorses it as a household staple for children, claiming quick relief for coughs, colds, and breathing difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J
Bedard
Cowich
Ays
Poley
Imo
Chauffeur Brings Suit Over Montana State Fair Injury
W H Avrel former chauffeur for J M Reynolds of Boulder has filed in district court to recover 22000 dollars claiming injuries from Reynolds careless and reckless driving at the Montana State fair last fall. Avrel rode with Reynolds as mechanician when the machine went through the fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
W. H. Avrel
J. M. Reynolds
Boulder
Montana
Yellowstone Trail Association Meeting Set for February 11
The Yellowstone Trail association holds its annual convention at Hunter Hot Springs on February 11. Delegates from every Montana county along the trail are expected. The gathering will push for stronger propaganda and wider activities along the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail Association
Hunter Hot Springs
The
Yellowstone Trail Association
Montana
Mail-Order Cough Remedies Trial Package Offer
Cut this slip and enclose five cents to Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago NL. Receive trial pack of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compounds for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Potts offers for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Potts
Imo
Abstractors Convention in Great Falls February 22 to 24
The Montana Abstractor's Association schedules a convention at the Rainbow hotels in Great Falls from February 22 through 24. Delegates will gather to discuss industry topics and standards during the three day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abstractors
Great Falls
Montana Abstractor’s Association
The
Rainbow
Getting Rid of Colds
A short advertorial recommending Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the quickest way to消除 a cold. It warns against a second cold before full recovery and advises an older man to stay in bed until recovered, ideally three days at the start rather than three weeks later. It notes City Drug Store as the distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imo
More Land for Settlers Opens in Flathead Forest
Twenty five thousand acres in the Flathead national forest near Ovanda will open for homestead entry on March 5. Information from the General Land Office in Washington, D. C., reaches Frank McHaffie, register of the Missoula land office. The area is suited more to farming than forestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Flathead National Forest
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Frank McHaffie
Register of the United States Land Office
Ovanda
Cough Remedy Cures Child After Severe Cold
Mrs F W Olsen of Marysville Missouri reports her son Jean suffered a dreadful cough after a cold, trying many medicines before Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy quickly relieved the cough and cured him. The ad notes the remedy is good for children and is sold by City Drug Store in Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F.W. Olsen
Marysville
Jean
City Drug Store
Imo
Butte Laundry Workers to Gain 25 Percent Raise
Starting Monday laundry workers in Butte will receive a 25 percent raise affecting about 300 employees. The raise totals roughly 45 thousand dollars per year for local laundries.
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Butte
That Terrible Headache Relief from Bilious Attacks
A short ad notes periodic headaches with nausea and sallow skin can be relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets taken as directed for biliousness. It claims prevention with each package. Sold by City Drug Store. Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Imo
Horse Stealing Case Ties Canada to Lewistown
Police arrest Harry Teschner after an alleged plot with Loren Talbert to steal 300 horses from a Canadian location and drive them to Lewistown for sale. The incident is described as a wholesale theft attempt on the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Harry Teschner
Loren Talbert
Canada
Lewistown
Constant Sufferer Finds Relief From Kidney Pills
C F Reynolds of Elmira New York reports long kidney trouble and bed rest. He started Foley Kidney Pills and soon rose from bed. The remedy is also recommended for rheumatic pains backache biliousness sore muscles and stiff joints. Sold by Potts druggist. 1mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Reynolds
Herrick St
Elmira
N. Y
Sile
Potts
Chester bank becomes first local to receive national charter
The First National Bank of Chester becomes the first local financial institution to operate under a national charter marking a milestone for Chester's banking sector. The move positions the bank for expanded services and increased regulatory oversight by federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
First National Bank of
Worst Winter in Years Brings Colds. Foley’s Honey and Tar Voiced Worth
Snow wind and extreme cold caused more colds this winter than in years. Mrs Edward Strevy of Clinton Ohio praises Foley’s Honey and Tar as the only medicine for coughs and colds. For sale by Potts druggist. Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Edward Strevy
Clinton
Potts
Imo
New County Asked in Fergus and Dawson Regions
A campaign advances to form a new county from eastern Fergus and western Dawson counties with a county seat fight anticipated between Winnett and Grass Range as prospects loom large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Fergus
Dawson Counties
Winnett
Grass Range
Foley's Kidney Pills for women promise best relief
Foley's Kidney Pills are endorsed for women to cleanse the blood and relieve aches, pains, backache, rheumatic discomfort, and puffiness under the eyes. Sold by Potts, the druggist. Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Potts
Imo
Schools Closed in Manhattan Over Scarlet Fever Epidemic
Public schools closed and Mayor Thomas issues order barring anyone under 18 from streets and public places amid scarlet fever outbreak in Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Thomas
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Ad
Traditional remedy touts Foley's Honey and Tar for cough relief. Claims prompt relief for coughs and colds without opiates, sold by Potts the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potts
Imo
Demurrage Rule Saddens District Coal Operators
Belt operators of small district coal mines protest a new government demurrage rule, arguing it will drive them out of business and disrupt local mining activity.
Remember Indigestion Relief With Chamberlain Tablets
An advertisement claims 8 Chamberlain tablets ease indigestion and promise relief after a few doses. The note directs purchases at City Drug Store by sale copy.
All Enemy Aliens Required to Register in 1918
United States Marshal Helena Montana announces Germany related alien enemy registration under the November 1917 proclamation. Males 14 and older not naturalized must register February 4–9, 1918 between 6 am and 8 pm at city police stations or registrar post offices statewide. Registrants supply a registration affidavit and four 3x3 inch photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Helena
Montana
Alsace-Lorraine
Schleswig Holstein
Butte
Ana‘conda
Billings
Bozeman
Great Falls
Kalispell
Livingston
Missoula
Lumber Camps Save More Food Across Montana
Reports from the Montana Lumber Manufacturers association show men in state camps saving more food than ever before. The rise is linked to food saving posters distributed in the camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell
Montana Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Dillon Woman Not Worried Over Food Shortage
A Dillon woman describes severe ongoing digestive troubles and bloating for years. She credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after six doses, claiming full recovery and that cabbage no longer harms her. An ad notes the product claims to remove diarrheal mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mayr
Potts
Cascade bank presents thrift card to Great Falls newsboys
The Cascade bank of Great Falls distributed thrift cards to every newsboy and newspaper carrier in the city, each card bearing four thrift stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cascade Bank of
Reward Offered for Sheep Thieves by Madison National Forest Growers
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association offers a five hundred dollar reward for conviction of any sheep thief and a two hundred fifty dollar reward for conviction of additional offenders. The notice calls for swift action and bounties to deter thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison National Forrest Sheep Growers’ Association
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Thrift Card
State Bank of Dillon
C. D's
Dillon Carriage Works
John B. Mayfield
Prop
C. W. Scott
Resler
D. T. Rettig
Keytesville
Union Electric Co
Bell Coal and Transfer Co
Johnson & Boone
Frank Hazelbaker
Royal Cafe
Hazelbaker
H. F. Best
Johnson ‘& Boone’s
RR. Rathbone
Hughes and McCaleb
Tattersall’s
Singer Sewing Machine
Osteopath
George Brownback
Ceara
South
Washington
Holcomb
Black
Thomas Book Store
Tribune Book Store
the Tribune Book Store
Lawren 166. & Co
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