New York Central Publicizes 1926 Train Art Calendar
The Twentyeth Century Limited feature a four color calendar by Walter L. Greene titled A National Institution. The image shows the speeding train by the Hudson and Alfred H. Smith Bridge, part of the Castleton Cut Off project with new yards and double track. The calendar is distributed to newspapers hotels banks and civic groups nationwide.
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Wone
New York Central Lines
Twentieth Century Limited
Hudson River
Alfred H. Smith Memorial
Albany
N. Y
New York
Chicago
Europe
America
Riverside school closes for Christmas vacation with program
Riverside school ends its Christmas session with a program led by Mrs. Morrison who urged acts of kindness and charity. Students performed plays The Case of Ain't and The Boys of Mother Goose as Floyd and Doris Hull sang, John Stefanic played accordion, and Santa distributed gifts.
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Riverside School
Morrison
Santa Claus
Floyd
Doris Hull
St. Nicholas
John Stefanic
Christmas Socials and Visits Mark Medicine Lodge
Medicine Lodge residents share Christmas events with visits to Dillon and Armstead. Mrs. Frank Rife and two children returned from Butte. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rife with Mrs. Isaac Rife shopped in Dillon. Pete Westergard and Vic Westergard had fur thefts while in town. The Sunday school held a Christmas tree at Henry Guyaz's.
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Medicine Lodge
Henry Guyaz’s
Pete
Vic Westergard
Dillon
Frank Rife
Isaac Rife
Man Defined by Wrath: Size Fades Against Anger
A reflective piece argues that a man's stature pales beside the passions that move him. The column weighs how anger, not physical bulk, determines a person’s true measure.
Real Estate Transfers in Beaverhead Week Ending January 2 1926
Real estate transfers filed during the week ending January 2 1926 appear in the Beaverhead Abstract Company records. The listings note transfers of properties among various individuals. The document records the names of grantors and grantees and the localities involved.
Natural History Test Riddle
Brimkin asks a playful question what has four legs and leaves. The punchline suggests a mouse fleeing from a cat in a light nature note.
A Legislator’s Path to Reelect Likely Tax Cuts and Adjourn
A dialogue frames a congressman securing reelection by pushing a tax cut bill and moving to adjourn. A hostess questions capital punishment and a walking delegate argues justice through imprisoning capitalists, reflecting era political rhetoric.
Warranty Deeds Record Transfers in Dillon Areas
W. E. McGehee transfers two lots in Barnett's addition block 2 to Frank Woinoski. Swartz Sheep Co. deeds five lots in Stahl's addition block 8 to George W. Taylor. William Herman conveys a land tract at the Montana Market boiler room slaughterhouse to Montana Market.
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W. E. McGehee
Frank Woinoski
Barnett
Dillon, Swartz Sheep Co
George W. Taylor
Stahl
Dillon
William Herman
Montana Market
Montana
Land Transfer Notice in Big Hole Basin
Mary Woodward transfers a tract of land to Ted Woodward in the Big Hole basin. The notice records the grant and involved parties as the primary facts of the action.
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Mary Woodward
Ted Woodward
Big Hole Basin
Property Transfers and Incorporation Records Noted
John C. Peterson and wife transfer lot 1 block 8 original Wis dom townsite to Julia Tony Hayden and J F Rhodes. Ida Sirvis sells 59.95 acres on Wise river to Joseph Servis. John D Morris transfers 160 acres in Horse Prairie valley to Anna P Mansfield. Articles of incorporation of Mc Cracken Bros filed.
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John C. Peterson
Julia Tony Hayden
J. F. Rhodes
Wisdom
Ida Sirvis
Joseph Servis
Wise River
John D. Morris
Anna P. Mansfield
Horse Prairie Valley
Quip Exchange on Lawyer and Doctor Adds Humor
A witty dialog feature has lawyers exchanging jests about cross examination and marriage. A doctor comments on the patient while a sick husband hopes to live. A wife hushes, and a joke about escape suggests locking up. A beauty debate follows about feminine elbow versus knee.
Irrigated Land Offer Near Dillon Montana
Clark Anderson of Dillon Montana advertises 860 acres of irrigated land with 3840 acres of good grain land and 20 acres of wild pasture. It lies on the railroad between two towns five and four miles away with No 1 water rights and flexible terms on both time and interest.
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Clark Anderson
Dillon
Montana
New City and County Hospital Ready for Occupancy
Great Falls reports a new $20,000 hospital ready for occupancy serving the city and county. The item offers a lighthearted collection of jokes and quips alongside the announcement.
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Great Falls
Bugle Calls and Ancient Origins Revealed
The article traces bugle calls from their ancient roots to modern armies. It notes the tattoo dated 1615 to 1648, the tap to signal stopping drinking, and the retreat call from crusaders. It mentions cow and ram horns as early bugles and cites biblical references.
Love Songs Through the Ages Across Ancient Times
The piece traces love songs as an ancient art from Eden and early caves to Troy while noting their persistence through the ages. It links myth, music, and human history in a poetic meditation on romance and song.
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Pan
Garden of Eden
Helen
Troy
Scotch Terriers Reach Beach Show Debut Sparks Mixed Reception
The first Scotch terriers shown at a beach event faced public dislike and criticism for admission of dogs deemed inferior. Paving interests from St. Louis and others helped improve the breed, highlighting finer qualities and shifting sentiment toward eventual popularity and acceptance.
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TSS
Buto
St. Louis
Beatty
Definition of a Century Age in Historical Reckoning
The text explains how a century spans from the first day of its first year to the last day of its hundredth year and clarifies the difference between this era reckoning and the common method of stating a person’s age. It notes that a person born at the start of the Christian era is one year old in year two and forty in year forty-one.
Qualities of Sugar and sweetness testing notes
The text explains testing sweetness by diluting sugar with water until sweetness is perceptible. It discusses how melting quality affects perceived sweetness, noting that sugars that melt easily are sensed as sweeter. It concludes that white sugar is believed to be sweeter than brown sugar.
Havre-Hill County Christmas Turkey Sales Total
Turkey growers in Havre and Hill counties sold birds valued at $16,732 during the Christmas season, reflecting steady demand and stable market prices for the region.
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Havre—Hill County
Oman Natives Wear Thick Socks to Shield Feet in Sand
Narratives note Omani people protect feet from desert heat with thick socks. A collection of quotes suggests Britain’s history use over creation and remarks on military leadership by General Sir Frederick Maurice. Forsyth-Midwest Public Service Co buys Forsyth Light and Power holdings. Libby-J. Neils Lumber Co receives a large order to supply lumber for freight cars.
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Oman
Arabia
Forsyth—Midwest Public Service Co
Forsyth Light and Power Co. Holdings
Libby—J. Neils Lumber Co
Christmas turkey shipment brings growers $19499
Chateau-One moved a shipment of Christmas turkeys worth 19499 dollars. Scobey Rush workers progress on the telegraph line toward Peerless, a distance of about 20 miles.
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Scobey
Peerless
It's Getting So Nowadays That Just Getting Married Is Sufficient Grounds For Divorce
An ad fragment notes marriage as sufficient grounds for divorce and promotes mail order remedies from Foley Co. It includes a call to send money for sample bottles and pills. The text blends a sensational marriage remark with drug advertisement language.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
FOLEY
Potts
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Butte
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