Memorial drive seeks longer stock car holding limit
Circulating memorials in Montana statesmen and stockmen urge Congress to extend stock car unloading time from 24 to 36 hours. The effort aims to ease seasonal shipping burdens amid the grip season and avoid losses from delays and spoilage. A Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ad and a timber land deal in Missoula are noted in the same brief. Superintendent Robertson discusses a potential railway extension via Musselshell country but with no confirmation of Forsyth plans.
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Miles City
Montana
Congress
Helena
Jan. ST. OF
Robertson
Montana Railway
Harlawtown
Musselshell
Forsyth
Track laying begins on Bear Creek branch railroad
Laying the Bear Creek branch of the Yellowstone Park railroad is underway with a large force at work.
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Red Lodge
Bear Creek
Yellowstone Park Railroad
Experience.1SHE BEST TEA cher Use Acker's English Remedy
Coughs colds and croup relief promised with money back if not immediate. Sold 25 and 50 cents by R. L. Riley. Cow
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Acker
R. L. Riley
Engineers in Session at Livingston Meeting
The Society of Engineers of Montana is in session in this city and will be shown the leading mines of the county during the visit.
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Livingston
the Society of Engineers of Montana
Notice of N S Wood wagon delivery in Dillon
Notice to the People of Dillon. N S Wood operates a delivery wagon for baggage express and light freight to and from the depot and across the city including the Normal college and Dormitory. He sells stove wood and dry kindling and prompts attention to orders or checks left with Deputy's Meat Market or the messenger at Central telephone office.
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Dillon
N. S. Wood
Central Telephone
Woov
Butte Murder in Chinatown Shocks City
Butte police discovered the body of Robert Shadwell in Chinatown on Monday morning. A known opium addict with two prior murder convictions, he served four years in a penitentiary. A pickaxe was used in the killing and no suspect is yet identified.
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Butte
Robert Shadwell
Chinatown
Dangers of a Cold and How to Avoid Them
This article warns that colds cause more deaths than any other illness unless treated early. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt help, describing its action to loosen coughs relieve lungs and aid restoration. Sold by Riley the Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Riley
Nature
Manager Wharton Buys Mammoth Wild Cat for Zoo
Butte manager Wharton purchases a large wild cat for the Columbia Gardens Zoo. The animal arrived from Pocatello at a cost of twenty dollars.
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Butte
Wharton
Columbia Gardens
Pocatello
Still Doing Land Business
A brief notice by L. Price asserts continued involvement in land business and promises improved public service, inviting the public to call on him for assistance.
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Price
Ministers to Press Indictments for Gambling
Reverend B. Z. McCullough of the Presbyterian church leads a group of city ministers in plans to indict gambling operators. They have been quietly gathering evidence against law-breakers to support action.
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Billings
B. Z. McCullough
The
Presbyterian Church
Beory
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia with instant relief from one tablet and a money back guarantee. Sold in 25 cent tins by R L Riley.
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Acker’s
R.L. Riley
Ten Years Given In Maloney Killing Case
Helena Jerry Slattery was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary by Judge Harry C. Smith for the killing of Patrick Maloney in Butte.
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Helena
Jerry Slattery
Patrick Maloney
Butte
Hary C. ‘Smith
Survey Not Yet Complete for Crown Reservation Opening
United States commissioner circular notes the Crown reservation survey not completed. Allotments cannot be made until the survey is examined and approved. Opening date of the lands is not known at present.
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Miles City
United State
Jumping Claims Suppresses Promising Miners on New Year’s Night
Pony-New Years night saw many claim jumpers in this section as diligence to assessment work lagged. Promising claims were jumped due to neglect, affecting miners and local prospects.
City approves pool room licensing in Missoula
Missoula city council approves an ordinance to license pool rooms with a monthly rate of 350 dollars. The measure sets licensing rules and fees for operators in the city.
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Missoula
Weather Summary for December by J E Monroe
Voluntary observer J E Monroe reports December weather with mean 25.7 F max 44 F on the 17th min -7 F on the 22nd. Precipitation 0.9 inch and snowfall 0.5 inch. 11 clear days 13 partly cloudy 7 cloudy. Prevailing wind direction from the southwest.
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J. E. Monroe
Wsicathier
Stallion for Saebe or Trade for Cattle or Horses
Six year old stallion weighing 1700 pounds with registered sire. Inquire with Tash and Lenkersdorfer in Dillon Montana.
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SAEBE
Tash & Lenkersdorfer
Dillon
Mont
Notable Bearings and Banter Across Worlds
A collection of wry observations on current events and figures. The notes reference Count Witte, Paris mint strikes, American football efficiency, a Detroit monument, a New York robber’s long experience, czarist woes versus timing, and a jab at Hall of Fame eligibility.
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New York Mail
Hall of Fame
Fleeced Waistings and Accessories Sale
A vintage notice advertises discounts on ladies belts mittens golf gloves beaver shawls men’s and boy’s overcoats. The listing highlights a broad assortment of apparel and accessories for sale to shoppers seeking wartime era value.
Sale of Men's Clothing and Accessories Hailed
A local advertisement lists discounts on line items including woolen shirts fleeced lined coats rubber footwear ducks and sheep hosiery lined coats and felt boots plus suits mittens rugs art squares portieres and other goods in a one fifth off sale.
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as universal healer
Mrs Grant Shy of Springfield Illinois praises Bucklen Arnica Salve for cuts burns wounds and skin eruptions calling it a housekeeping essential. The product is guaranteed by R L Riley druggist and priced at 25 cents.
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Grant Shy
E. Reynolds St
Springfield
Ill
R. L. Riley
Blood Elixir Claims Cure for Impure Blood
Acker's Blood Elixir is advertised as a cure for scrofulous and syphilitic poisons and other blood diseases. The ad asserts positive evidence of impure blood symptoms and promises health purification with a guarantee on every bottle. L.R. Riley signs the claim.
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Acker
L.R. Riley
Moki Tea Promises Cure for Sick Headache and Digestion
An advertisement touts Moki Tea as a pleasant herb drink that cures sick headaches and constipation, improves digestion, appetite, sleep, work, and happiness, with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Farmers Ledger Half Price Offer in Montana
Until February 1 the Farmers' Ledger sells for 1.75 dollars while regular price is 3.00. To introduce the book to Montana farmers and stockmen, send a 1.75 money order and the book will be sent carriage paid on approval. A descriptive circular may be obtained by a postal card to H. G. Phelps & Co publishers Bozeman Montana.
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Montana
H. G. Phelps & Co
Publishers
Bozeman
Mont
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Montana News
Kenneth Ross
Coiling Land Company
Blackfoot River
Count Witte
Paris
Detroit
New York
China
Duck and
Portieres
Farmers
Apollo Lodge
W. F. Casiners
N. G
A. Exriott
Beaverhead
Madison Coun
Johnson & Smith
Dillon, Montana
DeWirt& Co
Bie
Riley’s Drag Store
Red Cross
Vin de Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Iowa
REX Rheumatic
Rex Rheumatic Ring Co
Hartford
Connecticut
Huber Bros
So.o
Minnesota
Crescent
the Crescent Creamery CO
Paul, Minn
Geo. R. Metlen
U. S
Idaho
Naollister
Rocky Mountain
Houtister Deva Company
Madison
Wis
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