Montana cattle and meat animal totals drop in January report
Missoula reporter Guy Fitzpatrick lists sharp declines in beef cattle by 20 000 sheep by 55 000 and swine by 54 000 as of January 1 1918 versus a year earlier. Despite fewer animals the total value rises with beef cattle 41 878 000 sheep 13 517 000 swine 1 174 000 and other gains in horses and milch cows while mules lose value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana
Guy Fitzpatrick
Department of Agriculture
Fitzpatrick
Tragic Fire Fatality Of Four Year Old In Billings
Four year old Nicholas James Lockhart son of Mr and Mrs C D Lockhart of 800 N Seventeenth street died from burns at home after playing with matches. While the mother was in the yard the child climbed to matches and was found unconscious upon entering the house. He died soon after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Nicholas James Lockhart
C.D. Lockhart
N. Seventeenth Street
A Word to Mothers from Cowitch Woman endorses Foley's Honey and Tar
Mrs E J Pelard of Cowitch Washington praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for children and coughs. It quickly cures coughs and colds, heals inflamed surfaces, loosens phlegm, and eases hoarseness. Sold by Potts the druggist. Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Pelard
Cowitch
Foley
Potts
Imo
Chiropractor Found Guilty Of Practicing Osteopathy Without License
A district court jury found Dr. J. E. Daniels a chiropractor guilty of practicing osteopathy without a license after about 30 minutes of deliberation. The penalty ranges from 250 to 1000 dollars fine or imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
J. E. Daniels
Indigestion Relief Promoted By Local Drug Stores
A brief ad claims Chamberlain's Tablets ease indigestion and stomach troubles with a few doses and directs following directions sold by City Drug Stores.
Population growth shown by Montana school children
Montana's state superintendent Miss May Trumper reports 159 552 school children in the state. Per capita support for common schools is $5 50 for each child, totaling 875 886. Census figures show prior years with 147 453 children in 1916 and 126 416 in 1914, with more boys than girls in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Flour Mill Burns in Shiel's Valley Fire
The Wheat and flour mill at Shiel's Valley destroyed by fire with wheat stock and about 400 barrels of flour lost. Suspected arson, high winds fueled flames. Estimated loss ranged from 15 000 to 216 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi'sall
Shiel’s Valley
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Needful Trial Pack
Advertisement offers a receipt of a Foley product trial package for five cents. Send name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago for coughs colds and related remedies, with druggist Potts selling the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Potts
Itno
Maxey Brothers Uncover 10-Foot Coal Vein in Storrs District
Word arrives that Maxey Brothers have uncovered a new 10-foot vein of high quality coal in the Storrs district near Bozeman. The discovery signals potential local mining expansion and energy prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Maxey’ Brothers
Storrs
Getting Rid of Colds With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A historic note advises using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to cure colds and warns against a second cold before full recovery. It recommends bed rest for middle aged and older men and mentions City Drug Store as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Imo
Ballast ore cars tried on transcontinental line near Billings
Four ballast cars loaded with manganese ore were tried on a Billings area section of the transcontinental railroad. The ore, black and coal like and very heavy, was shipped from Phillipsburg for the Pacific coast and mistaken for cinders. Officials seek who commandeered the ore for track foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paci'c Coast
Phillipsburg
Foley's Honey and Tar Trusted for Coughs and Colds
Snow and bitter winds boost winter colds as Foley's Honey and Tar earns praise from Mrs. Edward Strevy of Clinton Ohio who calls it the only medicine for coughs and colds. Sold by Potts druggist in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Edward Strevy
Clinton
Potts
Imo
Prosecutions Set for Six Butte Businessmen under Food Rules
After a visit by State Food administrator Alfred Atkinson, six Butte businessmen face federal food regulation prosecutions. Details of the violations were not released, though several alleged cases of high pricing are noted. Twenty violators reported to Administrator Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Alfred Atkinson
Atkinson
Foley's Kidney Pills Aid Woman Suffering System Disorder
Woman receives relief with Foley's Kidney Pills said to cleanse impurities causing aches pains and puffiness under the eyes. Potts druggist sells the medicine in Helena. President Wilson approves restoration to entry and purchase of about 160000 acres of withdrawn coal land in northwestern Montana south of the Missouri river near Fort Peck reservation to aid coal supply. Most land is held by coal firms and lignite deposits are common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Potts
Imp
Helena
Wilson
Montana
Missouri River
Fort Peck Indian Reservation
Washington
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Ad
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as a reliable cough medicine. Claims prompt relief for coughs colds whooping cough la grippe and bronchial conditions with no opiates. Sold by Potts the druggist in Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potts
Imo
Suit to Recover Taxes Filed by Railroad Against Mineral County
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad sues Mineral County to recover 19 411 34 dollars believed unlawfully collected as taxes. The railroad claims it was taxed on leased power and trolley lines and that it was not notified of the assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Mineral County
Dreadful Cough Cured by Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs. F W Olsen of Marysville Missouri reports her son Jean suffered a severe cold and dreadfully persistent cough for days before Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved it. After one bottle the boy was cured and it is praised as good for children. Sold by City Drug Store. Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. W. Olsen
Marysville
Jean
City Drug Store
Imo
Conserving Sweets at Montana State University
Co-eds at Montana State University skip frosting on cakes and remove fudge patties in the women’s dormitory hive to cut sugar consumption by more than one third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana State University
That Terrible Headache Prompted by Bilious Attacks
A brief note promotes relief from periodic headaches with Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness. It claims sufferers may avoid attacks by following directions on the package. Sold by City Drug Store in Imo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Imo
Members Eye Pay-Free Legislature In Special Session
Helena reports state house officials expect a majority of Fifteenth assembly members at the February 14 special session to serve without pay. Early confirmations come from Anderson Fergus Eilel Beaverhead and Dwight Sanders. Charles Treacy chief clerk says he will serve without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State House
Fifteenth Assembly
Anderson
Fergus
Eilel
Beaverhead
Dwight
Sanders
Charles Treacy
House
Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Offer Rewards
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association offers a reward of 500 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 259 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison National Forrest Sheep Growers’ Association
Gets-It corn remover promises quick relief and safety
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the real corn remover that shrinks and peels corns without cutting or digging. It claims two drops ease pain, avoid fuss with bandages, and cautions against imitations. Price is 25 cents at drug stores or by mail from E Lawrence & Co Chicago. Sold in Dillon per local endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Constant Sufferer Finds Relief With Foley Kidney Pills
A letter from C. F. Reynolds of Elmira New York describes kidney trouble relief after starting Foley Kidney Pills. The notice touts benefits for rheumatic pains backache biliousness sore muscles and tiredness and lists Potts as the local druggist selling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Reynolds
Herrick St
Elmira
N. Y
Potts
Imo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thrift Card
State Bank of Dillon
Beaverhead Co
Beaverhead County
F. A. Hazelbaker
J. S. Baker
Fred Rife
Kate Murphy
Epps
the Tribune Book Store
Dillon
Gera
Clifton Mallory Company
Clifton Mallory
Lyceum
America
Chautauqua
Mallory
David Garrick
Thrift
Hartwig Theatre
Hughes & McCaleb’s
the ,Tribuné
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!