Montana News Page Highlights State Book Contract Violations
Helena reports W. W. Welch finds eastern book companies violated contract terms by charging about double the agreed price. Billings rumors suggest Senator Clark weighs a Billings smelter project amid local business backing. Miles City notes Cheyenne Indians at Lame Deer agency on the war path with troops dispatched from Fort Keogh. An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming to aid digestion and cure stomach troubles.
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Helena
W. W. Welch
Billings
Clark
Miles City
Lame Deer Agency
Fort Keogh
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Aid Constipation Relief
A testimonial from J. O. Green of Depau Indiana credits DeWitt’s Little Early Risers with easing nine years of constipation. He says many remedies failed, but the pills provide the best results and promote easy bowel action without distress.
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DeWitt
J. O. Green
Depau
Ind
L. J. Williame
Mine Cave Near Wins ton Buries Two Men
Report from Townsend says the Iron Age mine near Winston collapsed trapping two men. Herman Roush was rescued alive while Jack Andrews died in the incident.
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Townsend
Winston
Herman Roush
Jack Andrews
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Wounds
An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for burns bruises and cuts claiming it draws out the fire relieves pain and hastens healing. It warns against counterfeits and cites a testimonial from James Mack and mentions a user named L J Williams in Indiana.
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DeWitt
James Mack
N. Webster
Ind
L. J. Williams
Smelter Resumes Full Operation After Shutdown
Great Falls reports the Boston and Montana smelter back in operation Saturday afternoon with all departments functioning in the familiar routine.
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Great Falls
Boston & Montana
Califonia Fig Syrup's Gentle Laxative for Children
The article notes that children respond better to the pleasant Syrup of Figs for laxative relief than to other remedies. It emphasizes the product from the California Fig Syrup Company as the true source and highlights its popularity among kids.
Two Men Sentenced for Stealing Cattle from Crow Indians
Helena Samuel Garvin and Robert E. Lee were convicted in federal court January 1 and sentenced by Judge Knowles on Saturday to the maximum for the offense a $1000 fine and one year in the penitentiary for stealing several hundred head of cattle from the Crow Indians.
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Helena
Samuel Garvin
Robert E. Lee
Knowles
Pioneer Woman Anna Reed Dies After Cancer Battle
Helena Mrs Anna Reed wife of William Reed Grand Central hotel proprietor and valley pioneer died of cancer last Friday. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
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Helena
Anna Reed
William Reed
Grand Central Hotel
Butte-Win Ga Shee Captured After Double Murder Run
An Indian sought in the Northwest Territory for a double murder years past has been captured in this city. A $200 reward stands for his capture.
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Butte—Win
One Minute Cough Cure praised by anxious mother
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg says a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure saved her child from croup. The ad claims immediate relief for coughs throat and lung troubles and notes even very young children can take it safely with favorable taste and memories of past help. L. J. Williams endorses daily use for families.
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Mary Bird
Harrisburg
L. J. Williams
Fund Surges for St. Louis Exhibit Drive
The Helena report notes the fundraising effort for the St. Louis exhibit is expanding rapidly and organizers are confident the $25,000 goal will be reached. The backers expect ample contributions as the drive gains momentum.
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Helena
St. Louis
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Sick Headache for Mrs Webster
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia reports a two year struggle with sick headaches ended by Dr King’s New Life Pills. She states the remedy wholly cured her condition and mentions a 25 cent price at local druggists.
Thanking Lane's Tea for Skin Improvement
A Portland reader credits Lane's Tea with clearing a two year skin redness and pimples after two weeks of use. The letter, dated September 7 1900, is signed by Mrs. E R Thomas of 2721 Oak St.
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Portland
Ore
O. F. Woodward
Lane
E. R. Thomas
Street Car Wreck in Great Falls No Injuries Reported
A collision between a locomotive and a street car occurred early Saturday in Great Falls. The street car’s trailer was demolished, but no injuries were reported.
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Great Falls
Electric Bitters Ad for Health and Vitality
An 19th century style advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for keeping organs healthy and destroying disease germs. It claims to regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood improve appetite and cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health and strength promised. The offer notes a 50 cent price guaranteed by City Drug Store.
Helena Ice Famine Predicted By Local Weather
Helena residents forecast an ice famine next summer as this season lacks sustained cold to freeze the river or ponds deep enough for safe storage and supply.
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Helena
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Comfort
Millions daily find relief in Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pain from burns and scalds, eruptions, salt rheum, and minor skin conditions. It also reputedly cures felons and removes corns.
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Bucklen
Burna
Hoffman Breaks Down in Court as Charge Read
Roy Hoffman, a young criminal, broke down and cried when the charge was read in court Tuesday afternoon. He offered no defense and was bound over to the district court.
Discovery promises longer life via new medicine
Editor O H Downey of Chu rubucco Indiana proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption the infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He asserts it safeguards weak lungs and prevents pneumonia or consumption with instant relief. The City Drug Store guarantees every bottle and offers free trial bottles.
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O. H. Downey
Churubucco
Ind
Dr. King
Lawyer Seeks Disbarment of Maury by Federal Court
A petition filed in U S court by A J Johnston cashier of W A Clark & Bros bank seeks to disbar H Lowndes Maury attorney from practice alleging unprofessional conduct.
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Butte
A. J. Johnston
W. A. Clark & Bros., Bank
U. S
H. Lowndes Maury
Kemp's Bal Sam for the throat and lungs advertises relief
An advertisement touts Kemp's Bal Sam as the most successful treatment for Dougles Croup Bronchitis Whooping Cough Asthma and Consumption. It urges keeping a bottle at home and offers a sample bottle free with sales by L. J. Williams at 25¢ and 50¢.
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Kemp
L. J. Williams
Hotels Closed In Foreclosure Shock
Billings The Leighton and Miles City hotels shut Tuesday morning as a mortgage foreclosure of $5 000 ends their operations.
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Billings
Leighton
Miles City
Acker's Blood Elixir promoted by Central Pharmacy
An advertisement claims Acker’s Blood Elixir cures blood diseases and improves appearance. It promises a positive guarantee on every bottle sold by L. J. Williams' Central Pharmacy, asserting impure blood manifests as pale skin and pimples and that the product restores health.
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L. J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy
Helena official vows legal action to enforce education law
Helena State Superintendent W. W. Welch says he will go to court to compel county superintendents to submit statistics on enforcing the compulsory education law, those who have not yet complied.
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Helena
W. W. Welch
Aokers English Remedy Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement claims Aokers English Remedy will stop a cough instantly and cure the worst cold within twelve hours or a refund. It lists prices of 25, ae and 50 pts and credits L J Williams Central Pharmacy as the seller location.
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Aoker
L.J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy
Board Orders Typewriters and Commercial Teacher for High School
The board of education in Butte has directed immediate purchase of typewriters for the high school and the employment of a commercial teacher to instruct typewriting and stenography.
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Butte
Board of Education
Ink Set Sale at Dillon for 150 Dollars
Bargain in ink goods offered by Trisunt Storz Dillon includes a quart writing ink bottle a japanned ink stand with vella for black and red ink and a bottle of mucilage all for 150 dollars few sets available at thin price The second item notes Miss Mary Burke of Boulder Butte committed suicide by taking aconite at the Wisser hotel Saturday morning
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Ink Sea
Trisunt Storz
Dillon
Boulder
Mary Burke
Butte
Wisser Hotel
Auker's Dyspepsia Tablets Offered With Guarantee
The advertisement promotes Auker s Dyspepsia Tablets sold at L J Williams Central Pharmacy with a positive guarantee. It claims quick relief for heartburn indigestion and other dyspepsia symptoms and mentions sizes 25 and 60 points.
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Auker’s
L. J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy
Fire destroys Duncan Ringwall mansion in Chicago
The handsome residence of Duncan Ringwall was destroyed by fire on Tuesday causing an estimated loss of 7500 dollars.
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New
Chicago
Duncan Ringwall
Lane's Tea Promises Digestive Health And Beauty
A vintage advertisement touts Lane's Tea as a pleasant laxative and digestive aid. It claims the product clears the complexion, reduces jaundice from the eyes, improves kidney health, and offers a 250 package available from L. J. Williams.
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Lane
L. J. Williams
Bozeman Firemen Strike Over Council Dispute
Bozeman firemen refuse to respond to a call after a stand off with the city council over funding a team and chemical wagon. The dispute centers on council provision of equipment the department demands.
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Bozeman
Wine of Cardus Promises Beauty Through Health
An old advertisement touts Wine of Cardus as a health tonic for women. It claims beauty stems from pure blood and healthy organs, suggesting the product strengthens a woman’s vitality and facial flush. Friends will hardly recognize you after a month.
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Cardus
Miner Townsend-Henry Wier. Diamound City tragedy
A young miner from Diamound City committed suicide Sunday night by shooting himself in the head. The victim was identified as Townsend Henry Wier, eight years old, with details limited to the self inflicted death. Further context not provided in the fragment.
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Townsend
Henry Wier
Diamound City
Pricey San Francisco deal on Brights Disease cure
A San Francisco group paid 112 500 in coin and stock on August 30 1901 for a cure claimed to treat Brights Disease and Diabetes. They began serious testing November 15 1900, report 87 percent improvement in 84 test cases, with 13 percent failures, and plan to publish clinical results mailed free on request.
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San Francisco
Bright
Prospectinis
Joux J. Fouron Company
Mostapenscy Bt
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Bannack
Montana’ News Page
E. Demick
Somerville
New Century Comfort
Hoffman
Dillon Public Library
Bright’s
Bohool
Idaho
Ste
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