Winter Cold and Cattle Move Through Dillon
The January 10 1890 Tribune reports the first mail from the south arriving, Beaver Canyon partially blocked by snow, a promise of the coldest night with 20 below. Weightman’s stable advertises sleigh turnouts. Four carloads of Bed Rock cattle pass through Dillon to Butte. County officers prepare to move into the new court house, praised as a town credit.
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the Tribune
South Ince
Beaver Canyon
Weightman
Bedrock
Dillon
Butte
Court House
Rich gold strike stirs Dillon mining activity
The Tribune notes a recent gold strike in Birch Creek drawing a mild stampede and staking of several claims. It also mentions a new Dillon professional who has cleared out several big games but is a free spender, and hints at upcoming hotels, streetcar franchises, and parks.
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the Tribune
Birch Creek
Dillon
Dr A B Martin Dies Sudden at Presbyterian Church
The Tribune notes the death of Dr A B Martin beloved pastor of the Presbyterian church who passed away suddenly last Sunday evening. The same issue reports a stockholders meeting at the First National Bank adding several new stockholders, represented by T J Bowman of Anaconda, a former bank official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
A. B. Martin
Presbyterian Church
First National Bank
T. J. Bowman
Anaconda
Onion's ancient popularity and origins noted
The onion has long been valued as a food and in deserts as a thirst preventive for travelers and soldiers. Its origins likely lie in southern Asia or near the Mediterranean, with Egyptians cultivating it at the dawn of history.
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Asia
Mediterranean Sea
Detroit News
Reward Offered by Sheep Growers for Illegal Bounty Collectors
A Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward to any private individual for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds illegally. The notice excludes regular law officers from eligibility. Dated November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Fur fabrics rival real fur in modern children coats
Fashion notes emphasize fur like fabrics as affordable alternatives to real fur coats for girls around twelve. These pile materials imitate beaver and lamb pelts without pretensions, offering warmth and wind resistance with lighter heat. Rhinestones and crystals gain favor beside fine furs, and French dressmakers approve the trend. The illustration features a child’s beaver pile coat with a leather belt and matching beret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marshall
Uncle Eben Described as a Trouble Maker by the Washington Star
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben calling himself a natcher born trouble maker who works overtime and asks for no wages.
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Eben
Washington Star
Real Estate Transfers in Beaverhead Abstracter Week Ending Jan 4 1930
Real estate transfers listed include US grants to Maddox Trace Pahnish and Pahnish in Grasshopper valley 320 acres each and Berg Christensen 40 near Bannack. City of Dillon sells Lot in Mountain View cemetery to Mrs Lyons. Also deeds to Miller Development 560 acres in Big Hole basin and other transfers in Lima Wisdom and Sage Creek areas.
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United States
James Maddox
Melrose
Orlando Trace
Bannack
Carl 0. Pahnish
Grasshopper Valley
Otto E. Pahnish
Orland Trace
Berg Christensen
Dillon
J. Y. Lyons
Mountain View Cemetery
Joseph Williams
Hans’ Johansen
Lemuel Mallory
Lima
Montana
Portage Mortgage Loan & Trust Company
Miller Development Company
Big Hole Basin
Charles Francis
Victor Olsen
Wisdom
Carl Meine
William Stahl
Sage Creek
Phillip Lovell
Maynard Lovell
P and O
Margaret Lovell Taylor
E. H. Haserodt
Bally Bender Fights Jennie Jenks Knitting Claim
Bally Bender contests Jennie Jenks claim to be knitting champion of Pumphandle Hollow. Sally dismisses Jenks saying she cannot knit her brows. Farm and Fireside notes the feud over skill and title.
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Bally Bender
Jennie Jenks
Pumphandle Hollow
Sally
Jennie
Nighttime Wisdom Sparks Quiet Confidence
A short reflective note encourages letting one’s inner light shine, so actions speak louder than words and truth proves itself without boasting. The quotation emphasizes self-evident virtue over public claim.
Can't Be Both It Is Hard to Be Interested in Parties
A Norfolk Virginia Pilot item notes the tension between being interested and disinterested in social gatherings. The brief quote reflects public attitudes about involvement and neutrality in party events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
One Point of View on Choosing Better Leaders
A brief editorial urges evaluating candidates carefully and suggests focusing on competent leadership. It argues for considering proven experience and integrity when selecting officials.
Won't Be Bothered With Coughs This Winter
An ad from 651 East St Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs. It claims lasting relief and a pleasant throat sensation. The druggist recommends the product and Geo M Gosman sells it.
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East St
Chicago
Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Adv
County High School agriculture items summarize 1929 profits
Project work for 1929 closed with a $1295.90 profit from nine completed projects: Sheep, Beef Cattle, Hogs, Baby Beef, Turkeys and a haying contract. A 1930 field trip to Hildreth's Dairy accompanied livestock classes. Farm and Home Week at Montana State College February 3 to 8 features will include talks by Schoenfeld and Hearst and coverage of farm board operations and global agricultural outlook.
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Hildreth
Jersey
Federal Farm Board
Washington
Montana State College
J. C. Taylor
Montana Extension Service
William A. Schoenfeld
Farm Board
Schoenfeld
Montana
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau
Hearst
American Farm Bureau Federation
M. L. Wilson
Department of Agricultural Economics
Wilson
Russia
Taylor
Bozeman
Argyle Case Presents Meighan In Superb Detective Role
Warner Brothers Vitaphone all talking production The Argyle Case comes to the Hartwig theatre Friday and Saturday. Thomas Meighan stars in the tale adapted from Harriet Ford and Harvey J. O’Higgins stage play with direction by Howard Bretherton.
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Talking Picture
Warner Brothers Vitaphone
Hartwig Theatre
Thomas Meighan
Audible
Harriet Ford
Harvey J. O’higgins
Harvey Thew
Howard Bretherton
Livestock Inspection Explained By Lovell
William Lovell, appointed stock inspector for the Butte district, outlines the new beef cattle inspection law. All non self raised slaughterers and meat peddlers must have hides with tails attached inspected in the slaughter county and bear a county inspector stamp and serial number. An exception allows meat for personal use or neighbors without inspection.
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William Lovell
Butte
State Livestock Commission
Nelson P T A January Meeting Sets Topic Value of a Warned Dollar
The Nelson P T A will hold its regular January meeting Friday the 10th with Mrs. Elwood Morrison and Mrs. Harry Schuler as hostesses. The December meeting featured a children’s program directed by Miss Wanda Cochran including recitations songs pantomime and plays. Santa Claus distributed gifts and treats after the program and fifty cents per family was solicited to help defray expenses.
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Elwood Morrison
Harry Schuler
Thalter Carlson
Robert Bidstrup
Wanda .Cochran
Miss Cochran
Santa Claus
Precious Stones Ranked by United States Bureau of Mines
The United States Bureau of Mines identifies the ruby emerald diamond and sapphire as the most precious stones in circulation.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Statesmen Privilege From Constitution Cited
The article notes that under the United States Constitution senators and representatives shall not be questioned in any other place for any subject of debate in either house. It emphasizes the immunity of lawmakers during official proceedings and the protected debate.
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United States
House
State Bank & Trust Co Dillon Montana 1929 Condition
Report of the condition of the State Bank and Trust Co at Dillon Montana as of December 31 1929 shows liabilities of 866 372.99 with capital stock 100 000.00 and surplus 60 000.00, deposits total 817 578.88, time and savings deposits 315 991.23, and other liabilities 131 424.48. Cashier W A Graeter swears the statement to be true before Notary J E Monroe on January 7 1930.
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State Bank & Trust Co
Dillon
Montana
Eossecsen
Tharat
Gheck
State of Montana
Beaverhead
W. A. Graeter
J. E. Monroe
Mont
R. M._ BARRETT
E. B. Roe
Dr Caldwell's Three Rules for Constipation Relief
Dr Caldwell prescribes a mild vegetable compound as a near natural remedy for constipation and urges avoidance of drastic purges. He promotes Syrup Pepsin for constipation biliousness sour stomach headaches and fevers. He offers a free trial bottle by writing Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Minis.
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Caldwell
Monticello
Selections Made For Library Of Congress Distribution
Copies sent to the copyright office in Washington for registration are first examined by the librarian of Congress for the Library of Congress. Remaining copies are distributed to other District of Columbia libraries.
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Washington
Librarian of Congress
Library of Congress
District of Columbia
Everest Attempts Reach Peak Heights in Early 1920s
In 1921 three attempts reached 23,000 feet on Mount Everest, followed by 27,300 feet in 1922 and 28,000 feet in 1924 as climbers pursued the summit. The mountain remained unconquered.
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Iverest
Ten Men Wash Eleven Thousand Windows in NYC Building
Eleven thousand panes of glass in a large New York office building are cleaned daily by ten men. The crew maintains constant work to keep the vast facade spotless.
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New York
Cystex Promised Quick Relief for Bladder Irritation
An advertisement urges women with bladder irritation to try Cystex with a 48 hour test. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, noting the product is available for 60 cents at City Drug Co.
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City Drug Co
Annual Meeting Notice for Great Western Development Co
The Great Western Development Company announces its annual meeting for January 16 1930 at 7 30 PM at 700 East Glendale Dillon Montana. Shareholders will elect a Board of Directors review officer reports and transact other business as permitted by Delaware law no stock transferred in the 20 days prior may be voted.
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East
Glendale Street
Dillon
Montana
Great Western Development Company
Delaware
Alasti
Alder man Axel Brunzell seeks three year stock-raising proof
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated December 6 1929 states Axel Brunzell of Alder Montana holder of Stock-raising Homestead Entry No 062987 for section 6 township 9 range 5 west will file for three year proof to establish claim before Matt Carey at Virginia City January 18 1930 Witnesses named Addison M Tate John Schneider William H Maloney Jr Samuel H Maloney all of Alder Montana
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Axel Brunzell
Alder
Nin Wi
Rane
Prin. Meridian
Matt Carey
District Court
Virginia City
Addison M. Tate
John Schneider
William H. Maloney, Jr
Samuel H. Maloney
Alder, Montana
First Meeting of Creditors for Cecilia L Montgomery
In Bankruptcy the district court of Montana notices Cecilia L Montgomery of Polaris Beaverhead as bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for January 20 1930 at ten in the forenoon at the referee’s office Suite 9 First National Bank Building Butte Montana. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Dated January 6 1930 Frank W Haskins Referee in Bankruptcy.
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District Court OF the United States
District OF Montana
Cecilia L. Montgomery
Cecilia L. Montgomerys
Polaris
Beaverhend
A. D
First National Bank
Butte
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Albert T. Reid
Edwin
Gleed
Hans
J. Johansen
Moody
Meighan
Lewis
State Normal College
Lovel
Nelson P. T. A
Pee
Zebeeee
DR. Caldwell
Everest
Masa Gay Taay
M. D. Nicholson
Frank W. Haskins
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