Dillon Hog Story Tops Montana Hog Harvest Contests
The Fort Benton River Press notes a chain of Montana hog records in progress led by Billings and Dillon contenders. Cox and Pyle of Dillon claim a 547 pound Poland China, while Col. Bob Sutherlin of Meagher County prepares to enter with a knockout hog tale after all rivals are heard.
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Teton County
Andy Gilsdorf
Billings
Gilsdorf
Messrs. Cox & Pyle
Dillon
Poland
China
Montana
Bob Sutherlin
Meagher County
Colonel Sutherlin
Rocky Mountain Husbandman
Rivalry Over Houses Sparks Odd Architect Tale
In a Yorkshire manufacturing town skilled workers saved to build homes and competed for the best design. Rival A and B sought superiority with B asking for two aspects after a quip about A’s feature. Also noted are early 1850s government stats on capital investment and etymologies for iron pen, carbuncle, and steelgraver.
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Yorkshire
Strand Magazine
Jasmine Blossoms Symbolize Love in Tuscany Tale
A Tuscan legend explains how a duke’s rare jasmine plant came to symbolize love. A gardener’s romance leads to a blossom sprig saved by a peasant girl, who keeps and propsers the plant. The jasmine then spreads, helping the lovers wed. Philadelphia Press cites the tale.
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Tuscany
Asia
Philadelphia Press
Cardinal Mezzofanti Master of 111 Languages Says Biographer
The Cardinal Mezzofanti reportedly spoke 111 languages and dialects, with German and French spoken fluently enough to seem native. Dr. Russell notes his memory was remarkable yet he claimed only 20 words per idea, and he contributed little to linguistic science beyond breadth.
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Cardinal Mezzofanti
Russell
Germany
Tholuck
Mezzofanti
India
St. Louis
Curious Miss Struck Five Dollar Coin Found in Street
Superintendent Bench of the street cleaning department found a $5 gold piece on a curbstone that is mis struck. It is worth two ordinary five dollar coins because the milling is misaligned on one side while the other side shows no milling. A San Francisco mint employee initially called it counterfeit but tests confirmed it is a genuine Philadelphia mint piece.
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Bench
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Portland Oregonian
Stevenson letter on language reform sparks humorous quotes
A Boston Herald note on Robert Louis Stevenson’s collection reveals his witty example of a proposed language where direct and indirect pronouns differ in declension. He imagines Hee him his for direct and Tu tum tus for indirect, illustrating with phrases like He seized tum by tus throat.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Boston Herald
Dish smashing fine sparks backfire in restaurant chat
A guest muses about running a cafe while a waitress explains patrons are fined for smashing dishes. The humorous exchange reveals a quirky policy and lighthearted banter that lingers in memory of the establishment.
State school funds and a heated local quarrel
The Helena Herald explains that over fifty thousand dollars from sale and lease of state school lands is credited to the state school fund. The fund will be divided among counties per capita, while a dispute rages over accusations by Rex and responses from D. D. McEnneur, urging verification of claims in a local column.
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Wright
Helena
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
E. A. Steere
How to Advertise News of the Store
The quote outlines a practical ad approach: present store news with specifics that attract shoppers. Emphasize dress goods details such as width, colors, texture, and price to capture women’s interest. The source stresses listing concrete particulars over vague statements.
Letter War Over Dell Sunday School Feuds in Mont
A Dell correspondent fires back in Mont journal rebutting an accuser, detailing disputes over Sunday school fires, district wood use, census errors, and district finances. The writer offers money for witnesses and promises to expose alleged misdeeds, while defending district actions and urging neighbors to settle the quarrel.
DeWitts Sarsaparilla Health Promise and Trade Ads
Advertisements promote DeWitts Sarsaparilla as a path to health from N. M. White Drug Store Dillon Montana. Also tout Newbro's Witch Hazel Almond Cream as essential for ladies. Hiring notice seeks trustworthy men or women to travel in Montana with a salary offer and self addressed stam p ed envelope.
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DeWitt’s
Montana
the Dominion Company
Omaha Bldg
Chicago
Ill
Estate sale in Beaverhead County guardianship case
In Montana Beaverhead County Fifth Judicial District a guardian petitions to sell all or part of Anton Banneyer estate to pay debts and guardianship costs. The court orders interested parties to appear January 14 at 11 am to show cause. Publication ordered in the Dillon Tribune for four weeks. Judge Frank Showers presiding.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Anton Banneyer
William Banneyer
Chambers
Dillon Tribune
Dillon
Frank Showers
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