Benjamin Franklin as Greatest American, Hall of Fame Portrait
By Elmo Scott Watson. A tribute listing Franklin’s achievements across science, engineering, education, publishing, diplomacy, and civic institutions. The piece contrasts him with George Washington and argues Franklin’s global impact and lasting influence on American progress through innovations, institutions, and ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Benjamin
Franklin
Tie
Washington
United States
Washington Nee
New York
Charles Steinmetz
United States Weather Bureau
Junto
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions and Civitan Clubs
American Philosophical Society
America
Ile
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Ife
Pennsylvania
Richard
Jefferson
France
Legislature Moves to Limit Bills and Cut State Costs
The 1933 Montana legislature moves to curb bill numbers with a three bill limit, backed by Governor Erickson who urges county consolidation and big budget cuts. Senators and representatives focus on economy with proposed tax reforms and consolidation, while Dennis A. Dellno becomes speaker and Dolly Cusker is the Roosevelt county representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
House
Senate
Roosevelt County
Roosevelt
Lucy Curran
Poplar
Dolly Cusker
Assembly
Board of Examiners
Montana House of Representatives
Dennis A. Dellno
Lake
Herbert H. Haight
Fergus
Taxation and Consolidation Commission
Roger H. Murray
Butte
Murray
Montana
J. T. Annin
Stillwater County
Frank H. Cooney
Missoula
Dennis. A. Dellno
Cooney
The
Fractured Evening Rumor Ends With Grim Discovery
A company gathering ends with a chilling whisper that a child reports two more killings. The scene moves from an ordinary night to a shocked home as the room hears of a violent act. Details remain sparse, but the message signals a worsening situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allence
Bhlte
Americanism Denounces Taxing Legislators and Grafters
A heated exchange denounces lawmakers who tax the public while indifferent to grafters and criminals who profit from double taxation, highlighting citizen anger at public corruption and fiscal policy.
Nervous Weakness Recovered After Using Favorite Prescription
Mrs. Gertie Fairbanks of Billings Montana describes lingering nervous headaches weakness and back pains after childbirth. She credits Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription with rebuilding her weakened system after three bottles restoring appetite strength and normal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana
Gertie Fairbanks
Persey Ruth
TI _ Fairbanke
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N, Y
Hands Covered with Large Eruptions
Miss Fleeta Smith of Rt. 1 Nabb Indiana describes pimples on hands that became large wet eruptions spreading to wrists and arms causing itch burn and pain preventing sleep or feeding herself. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for relief after one box of ointment and part of a cake of soap. Cuticura products advertised with prices and free samples.
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Fleeta Smith
Rt. 1
Nabb
Ind
Cuticura
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. R
Malden
Mass
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.C Wyethe
Genjamin West
Hall of Fame
Elmo Scott Watson
Iie
Franklin’s Printing Press
Poor Richard
Almanack
Creel
Pilogram
Cascade
Senator Burr
Petroleum
Pauline
Flathead
Finance
Eaton
Yellowstone
Larson
Teton
Campbell
Thien
Golden Valley
Himsl
Fallon
Kemmis
Richland
Ruffcorn
Valley
Ory
Dean’s
Doans
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