State University Charter Day Exercises and New Library Opening
Helena speaker 8. C. Day discusses Purposes of the University during Charter Day exercises. J. M. Evans presides in the assembly hall. Former President Craig presents the new library to Governor Norris, who passes it to President Duniway. The three story building includes a museum basement a library middle floor and recitation rooms upper.
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State ‘University
Helena
Assembly
J. M. Evans
Craig
Building Commission
Norris
Duniway
Secret of Long Life Says French Scientist
A French scientist claims a blood based method for long life. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a life enhancer that purifies and energizes the blood, rebuilds nerves, and aids the weak. W M Sherman of Cushing Maine testifies kidney trouble vanished after using the remedy. Potts the Druggist sells them for 50 cents.
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W. M. Sherman
Cushing, Me
Potts
Captain Mead Dies in Philippine Service
Word reached Virginia City that Captain Charles W. Mead died in the Philippines during the Spanish American War era. Mead, a prominent Montana National Guardsman, had served as superintendent of coal mines on Cebu and was a construction engineer and surveyor.
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Virginia City
Philippines
Charles W. Mead
Montana
Mead
Cebu
Revolts at Cold Steel
Three doctors advised Mrs. M. E. Fisher of Detroit to have an operation for severe rectal trouble. She instead used Dr. King's New Life Pills, which she credits with a full cure. The pills protect against appendicitis and relieve constipation and headaches. 25c at Potts the Druggist.
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M. E. Fisher
Detroit
Mich
Hearing on Montana hay freight rates set for March 10
A public hearing to standardize hay freight rates on carload lots across Montana railroads is scheduled for March 10 at 10 a.m. in the state railroad commission offices in the capitol building Helena. Any corporation firm or individual with an interest is invited to attend in person or by representative.
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Helena
Montana
State Railroad Commission
Capitol Building
Pneumonia Follows LaGrippe Warning From Foley Remedy
An old newspaper notice warns that pneumonia often follows la grippe but not after using Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. Readers are urged to refuse any other brands and seek the genuine product at City Brug Store.
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LaGrippe
Foley
City Brug
Judge Hunt Attends Taft Inauguration in Washington
Helena February 22 Judge William H Hunt departed for Washington to attend the inauguration of William Howard Taft as president of the United States He is a classmate and close personal friend of the president elect.
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Judge Hunt
Helena
William H. Hunt
Washington
William Howard Taft
United States
Saloon Robbery in Butte Nets $22.50
Two masked men robbed the Washoe saloon on North Main Street in Butte this morning, forcing open the cash register and taking 22.50 dollars as five patrons looked on. No injuries reported.
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Butte
Washoe
North Main Street
Soldier Balks Death Plot In Kemp Texas War Veteran
J A Stone, a Civil War veteran from Kemp Texas, believed a plot to end his life involved illness and death. He describes a stubborn cold and long coughing spell that reduced his weight to 130 pounds before adopting Dr Kings New Discovery. The remedy restored his health and brought him to 178 pounds, with claims of relief from severe colds, obstinate coughs, hemorrhages, asthma, and pneumonia prevention.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
City Receives Reversed Judgment in License Case
A lower court judgment is reversed and the case remanded with directions to dismiss the action and enter judgment for the city. The item notes medical cautions and a local drugstore advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and chest issues.
New Process a Success in Helena Ore Extraction
Helena reports from Eikho that the Baker Burwell electrolytic process for ore metal extraction succeeded. The plant cost about 100000 dollars and operated a few hours daily for five days, processing about 74 tons of ore per day. Its results exceeded expectations and cost estimates by twenty percent. Foley’s Urino Laxative advertised as a cure for constipation and liver trouble at City Drug Store.
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Helena
Eikho
Baker-Burwell
Foley
City Drug Store
Stablemen Strike Ends in Anaconda
The stablemen strike, active since the month’s start, ended last night as livery owners signed a settlement. Stablemen receive $3.50 per day with a 12 hour workday.
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Anaconda
Foley’s Honey and Tar ad promotes cough relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that clears air passages soothes throat irritation and heals inflamed membranes. It claims the cough disappears and lungs strengthen, urging customers to refuse counterfeit versions in the yellow package at City Drug Store.
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Foley
City Drug Store
Jail population data from Butte county jail report
Butte records show ninety inmates confined with eighty six awaiting trial or under sentence. Four are trusties and two women are held for U S authorities. Few are charged with serious offenses and only one man is accused of murder.
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Butte
Trusties
United States
Reformers in Hamilton Form Civic Club
Hamilton February 5 a moral improvement society has been organized with the title Civic club. Formed months ago it works quietly to gather accurate information and plans an effective campaign against saloons and the redlight district.
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Hamilton
Civic Club
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An advertisement urges readers to buy Papes Diapepsin from a pharmacist for instant relief from stomach discomfort. It claims quick digestion of food, absence of sour belching, and no lingering breath odors, touting 50 cent cases as enough to cure dyspepsia.
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Pape
Timely Kidney Remedy Restores Strength Says Local Jewelers Ad
C R Kluger the jeweler at 1060 Virginia Ave Indianapolis writes of kidney trouble relief after using Foley s Kidney Remedy. He says four bottles cleared his complexion eased back ache stopped irregularities and allowed daily work. City Drug Store advertises the remedy.
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C. R. Kluger
Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Foley's
Foley’ S
City Drug Store
Melrose Seeks Special Deputy Sheriff Appointment
Melrose residents petition the county commissioners to appoint A Hungate as deputy sheriff. They warn the tramp season is near and say the town lacks protection after their justice's court was abolished, despite Melrose's prosperity on the Big Hole.
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Melrose
Butte
Hungate
Governor Brooks Dies in Montana at 73
Lewistown Feb 26 H P Brooks of Brooks Bros known as Governor Brooks died at St Josephs hospital his home aged 73. He had lived in Montana continuously since 1865.
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Lewistown
H. P. Brooks
Brooks Bros
Montana
Promises to Leave Voided Clairvoyant Arrest
Butte February 25. Robert Gilmore one of the clairvoyants arrested on a fraud charge was discharged in police court after promising to leave the city.
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Butte
Robert Gilmore
Boy Kills: Inquest Set Over Daley Killing
In Great Falls on a February date an inquest will be held on the remains of Alfred N. Daley who was shot and killed while escaping from jail by the 14 year old son of Sheriff Richards. Daley was described as a half crazed drunk who tore open a window. The boy fired nearly severing the spinal cord.
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Great Falls
Alfred N. Daley
Sheriff Richards
Daley
Horse Prairie Notes From Armstead February Update
Special to Tribune from Armstead P O dated February 25 reports editor errors in last item and seeks a typewriter. Attorney Wheeler travels for railroad business. Miss Nay ill but rest hoped. Mrs Engle visiting Washington, son Ross in Salt Lake City. Auto line discussed Armstead to Grant this summer. Nay & Jacob ranch cattle shipped. T F Barrett purchased G M Andrus' Shorthorns. Jerry Hopper.
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Tribune
Armstead
P. O
Mona
Mary
Philadelphia
Wheeler
Grant
Byron Nay
Wess
Carlos Engle
Washington
Ross
Salt Lake City
E Company
Nay & Jacob
T. F. Barrett
G. M. Andrus
Jerry Hopper
Washington Man Cured by Bucklen Arnica Salve
Washington of Bosqueville Texas suffered blood poison after a spider bite and five weeks in bed. Doctors failed until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed large sores on his leg. He praises the remedy for eczema boils burns and piles and recommends Potts the Druggist 25 cents.
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Washington
Bucklen
John
Bosqueville
Tex
Potts
Spiritualism His Undoing in Billings
Billings Feb 24. T. F. Gilchrist a local carpenter says spiritualism drove him insane during lucid intervals and is confined in the county jail awaiting lunacy commission results likely to commit him to Warm Springs institution.
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Billings
T. F. Gilchrist
Warm Springs
Foley Kidney Remedy Promoted for Urinary Symptoms
An old advertisement promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy highlighting hexamethylenetetramine as a valued ingredient. It claims the drug is an uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and advises taking the remedy at first signs of irregularities.
Uncalled Letters at Dillon Post Office
A February 25 notice from Dillon Montana lists uncalled letters remaining at the post office. Names include Owen Baxter Jack Carbo Hans Christensen Della Ennis Bill Erwin Mary Hughes Mrs Ivan Howard Rosa Kristensen and others. Letters will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington DC if not claimed within 30 days.
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Dillon
Washington, D.C
Mont
Baxter
Owen
Carbo
Jack
Christensen
Hans Christensen
S Ennis
Della
Erwin
Bill
Hughes
Mrs
Ivan
Howard
Maei Rosa
Lawrence See
Wishs Kristensen
Interscholastic Basketball Begins Spring Class Tournament
The gymnasium introduces interclass basketball with 40 to 60 girls training under a tournament format. From March 5 the eighteen-game schedule determines a class champion awarded a college pennant for the library display. The winning team gains a banner and each member receives a small pennant. rosters for Senior to Prep divisions are listed along with activities at Story Telling League and teachers honored.
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Tribune
Miss Larson
Miss Powers
Miss Schmidt
Miss Storey
Miss McMannus
Miss Hagen
Miss Johnson
Miss Rossiter
Miss Gorman
Miss Oneal
Miss Poindexter
Miss Duncan
Miss Albrecht
Miss Lamont
G.slocum
N. Renwick
Miss Penthergas
Miss Stebbins
Miss. Reardon
Robbins, Mosher and Clark
StoryTelling League
Dillon Public ‘Library
Innes
Stone and Hogeland Elected to Executive Committee
A local assembly lists Stone and Hogeland as elected members of the executive committee. The article notes Miss McManus Miss Innes Miss Bettes and others sharing stories while Miss Owsley Swain travel to Butte for Ben Hur. Dormitory guests include Miss Cobban Miss Moran and Miss Breen with various social events and a basketball tournament schedule discussed by Professor Mosher.
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Professor Mosher
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Butte’s
Reformers
Cer Ret Aeris
Goeder
Brooks
Horse Prairie
Weaey
A. Kuntze
Broadway
Miner
Ooeer
Armstead, Mont
Huntley
Scott. & Decker
Prop
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