Defenders Clash as Fort Holds Against British Force
Amid mounting tension at Vincennes Captain Helm orders defense as Father Beret urges caution. Beverley supports duty and signals for aid while a flotilla of Indians and a 600-strong British force closes in, risking a massacre unless the fort holds. The fate of the garrison hangs on a single gun and stubborn resolve.
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Helm
Beverley
Father Beret
Hamilton
Priest
Alice
Vincennes
Captain Helm
Leutenant
Beav erhead and Silver Bow Invite Bridge Bids Melrose MT
County clerks invite bids by 10 a m February 15 1904 for construction of about 65 feet of new bridge across the Big Hole river at Melrose Montana Plans and specs are on file in both Beaverhead and Silver Bow counties Bids require a 300 certified check to guarantee contract completion The joint meeting of county commissioners in Dillon will award the project February 15 1904 Commissioners reserve right to reject any bid W M Oniver chair and John Baker county clerk attest 51 tf
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Beaverhead County
Big Hole River
Melrose
Montana
Theounty
Silver Bow County
County Commissioners
Silver Bow
Beaverhead
Dillon
W. M. Oniver
Board of
Joan 8
Baker
Heiress of the Future Labeled Rare Radium Maiden
A breakthrough phrase suggests the heiress of tomorrow may be defined as a rare radium maiden. The comment links wealth lineage with futuristic science and women's prominence in new energy fields.
Bright's Disease Treatment Sold in San Francisco
A group of businessmen paid 112500 in coin and stock for a controversial treatment claimed to cure Brights Disease and Diabetes. They began testing November 15, 1900, with 87 percent of 36 cases showing improvement and 13 percent failing. Results and reports are available by mail from Joan J. Finton Company, 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. A Missouri man seeks a divorce claiming his wife forced him to sit on the front stoop all summer to deter flies.
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San Francisco
Bright
Joan J. Finton Company
Montgomery St
Cal
Missouri
Digestive Health Cure Promoted by Liver Pills
Advertises Dr Gunn's Improved Liver Pills as a remedy for stomach and related diseases claiming most illnesses start in the stomach. Promises digestion regulation and lists price 25 cents per box with postpaid offers and free samples. Sold by City Drag Store and Dr Bosanko Philadelphia.
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Dr. Gunn
Dr. Bosanko
Philadelphia
Penn
City Drag Store
Weekly Sheet Music Arrives at Terecne Store
The Terecne store receives new sheet music weekly, expanding its music offerings for customers seeking fresh scores and musical accompaniments.
Painter’s Will Sets Task To Destroy Bad Paintings
A New York artist left directions in his will for a friend to destroy all bad paintings, but the chosen friend says all works are good. Melard F. Craig of Middlegrove praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and constipation, sold by Riley the druggist.
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New York
Chamberlain
Melard F. Craig
Middlegrove
Riley
Peary to Start Farewell North Pole Tour Without Wife
The text notes Commander Robert E Peary plans a farewell tour to the north pole starting in June and states he will not take his wife. It also reviews patent medicine ads for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and mentions Mrs Ogden Goelet and Mrs Langtry with brief, unrelated remarks.
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Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Mr. Peary
Shorter college course debate clashes with football pace
A column notes renewed talk of shortening college courses while questioning how a top football player can match four years of work in three. The discussion contrasts academic timelines with athletic demands and hints at ongoing debates among educators and coaches.
New York Preacher Becomes Father of Triplets
A New York preacher welcomed triplets recently and, if he continues to preach peace on earth, will be seen as a genuine wonder. The item notes his unusual delivery while advertising HERBINE at Riley's Drug Store for cleansing bile and improving assimilation.
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New York
Earth
Cash Prize Offered for Train Name
1100.00 Cash Prize for a Name for the new Daily Limited train to California to begin service November 1 1902 by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company via the El Paso Short Line Open to the public no fees Required for entry Address Sebastian Passenger Traffic Manager Rock Island System Chicago for instructions The post office sold 7 024 902 795 pieces of stamped paper last year This country pays a big stamp tax now without complaint.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacifico Company
Elpaso
Tno
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Shanperfect Digestion and Healtful Tone Claim
Shanperfect digestion claims poor nutrition and vitality from liver failure and constipation. It asserts Herbine tones stomach liver and kidneys, boosts appetite, improves complexion, and renews vigor at 50c a bottle. Also notes a 40 year old wish to avoid fat as one grows older gracefully.
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Riley
The St Paul Road Pioneered Electric Train Lighting
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as the St Paul Road began using electric lighting for trains in 1888. It helped set luxury standards in the Pioneer Limited era and shaped traveler comforts. The era marked a landmark in railway travel though modern recollections vary.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure by Loco Fireman
O W Bellamy of Burlington Iowa a fireman describes chronic weakness and pain then credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health He notes improved appetite strength and wellbeing after using the product advertised by City Drug Store at 50 cents This testimonial style ad urges others to try the remedy with guaranteed satisfaction.
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O.W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
City Drug Store
Local press agents urge discounted periodical subscriptions
The Tribune Publishing Co local agent for Grumianx Subscription Co offers subscriptions at special rates for newspapers and magazines. Combinaltion offers are priced unusually low with a promise to save fifty percent on reading matter. Call or send for 1904 prices and lists.
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The
Tribune Publishing Co
Grumianx Subscription Co
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Clark
Kaskaskia
Buseron
Vines
Leo'd Helm
Colonel Clark
Bright’s
Tabler
Patti
Pierce
United States
Dr. Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Buppalo
N. Y
Maggie McFarland
Taswell
Ind
John Shober, JR
Land & Livestock Ag
Pittsburg
Tf Helens
Arisbune
the Tribune
Dillon, Montana
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