Local notes from Willis and nearby on January week happenings
George White and Henry Schnider hunted horses from below the canyon last week. Mrs. M Reichle visited Butte for recreation as crowds kept her busy. Adelaide Rowe left for a Dillon school assignment starting March first. Neighbors worry as bands of sheep press on cattle ranges reducing grazing and spurring grazing fee tensions.
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THE
Tribune
Willis
George White
Henry Schnider
M. Reichle
Butte
John Hails
Adelaide Rowe
Dillon
L. G. Woodside
Lost Creek
S. A. Hall
Levi Carter
Jacob Hartwig
Mr. Hall
Butteay
Alois Fassler
Melrose
Take Chamberlain Cough Remedy for prompt relief
Don’t ignore a bad cough or cold. Treat early to prevent bronchitis or pneumonia. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy offers fast relief and has gained wide use in the United States and abroad. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Chamberlain
United States
Potts
Obituary and local notices from Pageville
Mrs Iverson dies at 83 after brief illness at her daughter Mrs T J Bird home. Funeral led by Rev Wiley Mountjoy. remains buried beside husband on ranch. Robert Page traveling to Folsom California seeking warmer climate and old friend. Charley Staplin visits Pageville. Jord Nichart sustains leg injury and possible arm loss after tree felling. boy unharmed. Mrs Rodney Page ill with lagrippe but improving. Edith Snow absent from school due to illness.
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Pageville
Iverson
T. J. Bird
Wiley Mountjoy
Robert Page
Ford M. Burtch
Clara B. Burtch
Hailey
Idaho
Folsom
California
Charley Staplin
Twin Bridges
Pageville Fends
Jord Nichart
Big Hole River
Zeigler Ranch
Rodney Page
Lagrippe
Edith Snow
Blood Purifier Promises Health Through Dr Pierce Cure
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing remedy for pimples, eruptions, eczema, and scrofulous sores. It links impure blood to mental dullness and prescribes the All Healing Salve for open ulcers, with stamps for mail order from Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Main St
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Illness and recoveries spread through Pageville families
John Morgan leaves for Butte for several days as lagrippe sweeps families. Mrs Shannon and Mrs Stole barger recoveries are noted, with George McFadden’s family also improving from lagrippe. Three were down last week, while Pageville postmaster and family battle the illness. Lina Hull’s daughter has mumps.
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John Morgan
Butte
Mike Shannon
Stolebarger
George McFadden
Lagrippe
McFadden
Dougherty
Pure Food Law and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Label Claim
Secretary Wilson notes the Pure Food Law aims to inform consumers about harmful drugs in medicines. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy label shows no mention of chloroform opium morphine or other habit forming drugs, supporting claims of safety and longtime use. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Wilson
Potts
Jim
Argenta Notes Nudge Dillon Visitors and Local Dance
James Melvyn traveled to Dillon on business while L. D. Tibbetts and other Argenta residents visited there. Miss Vera Melvyn remains ill, and Miss Margaret Ross visited Argenta. A Gracter hall dance drew many Dillon guests. another dance is planned at Greater hall with good music promised.
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Tribune
Argenta
James Melvyn
Dillon
L. D. Tibbetts
James McKay
Butte
Wm. Butterfield
P. J. Clennan
Vera Melvyn
Margaret
Ross
Gracter Hall
George Knapp
Pain Balm Eases Shoulder Pain Says Boistown Woman
Mrs. F. H. McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports quick relief from a lingering left shoulder pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The remedy is sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Chamberlain
F. H. McElwee
Boistown
New Brunswick
Potts
Centennial Valley Fishing Trip and Local Notes
YoY Centennial Valley reports fishing at Elk Lake for Mackinaw trout by F. and W. O. Metzel and T. A. Metzel. George Garner returns from Salt Lake City with a ill wife, Mrs. Garner. Frank Allen ships fat cattle and veal calves from James Doyle. Mrs. B. H. Paul visits Omaha. Laura Kittson completes district No. 54 term and home with cousins. Special agent E S Foley visits the valley.
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The
Tribune
Lakeview
W. O. Metzel
Puller Springs
T. A. Metzel
Metzelton
Elk Lake
George Garner
Lake,Idaho
Salt Lake City
Monida
Omaha
Laura Kittson
G. H. Shambow
E.S. Foley
Fever Sores Varnish Lesson on Healing Skin
A vintage advertisement promotes Chamberlains Salve as the best treatment for fever sores, old chronic sores, chapped hands, sore nipples, burns, and various skin diseases. It notes availability from A Potts with a one month advertisement tag.
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A. Potts
Fire Destroys Moe Ranch House in Melrose
A January 23 fire at Frank Moe’s ranch house in Melrose destroyed the dwelling after an explosion in the kitchen stove, likely gas. flames spread quickly and little was saved while the Moe family escaped unharmed. The community extended sympathy to Mr and Mrs Moe.
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The
Tribune
Melrose
Frank Moe
Moe
Local notes report residents travel and health updates
Mr Freeborn plans return to Philadelphia with Mrs Freeborn from Montana after ranch purchase. Mr Brown returns from Colorado to visit his brother The Dodson. Mr Howard goes to Butte for cataract surgery. Catholic services held at DeCeles home with plans for a new church. Squire Foster moves to Melrose with family. Laubeschere ill with pneumonia. Charlie Wold has measles. Milo French travels to Twin Bridges. Mrs Townshend visits her mother in Butte. Joe Hamlin relocates to Soap Gulch for mining. Jhon Branigan convalescing. Otto Boettecher lame with rheumatism. Mr Kinney baling hay.
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Mr. Brown
Montana
Colorado
the Dodson
Howard
Trapper Creek
Butte
DeCeles
Squire Foster
Clipper Mine
Melrose
Laubeschere
Soap Gulch
Charlie Wold
Milo French
Twin Bridges
Dr. Townshend
Jefferson McCauley
Joe Hamlin
Camp Creek
Soapgulch
Jhon Branigan
Otto Boettecher
Mr. Kinney
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed
Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble, claiming they are more beneficial than any other remedy he has used. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Chamberlain
J. P Klote
Edina
Potts
Normal College YWCA reports strong year growth and activities
The Young Women's Christian association at Normal college grew membership from sixteen to sixty and ends the year with a large surplus after furnishing a room. Three delegates attended the state convention. Officers include Miss Anna Larson president and Miss Hogland secretary. A campus skating rink begins, and events feature two minute talks, parlor games, a German club meeting, and musical programs by Prof Riedelsberger and Miss Scharfenberg.
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Young Women’s Christian Association of the Normal College
Anna Larson
Hogland
Davidson
Lora Maxwell
McGorrin
Lower
Truax
Duncan
Jessie Brown
Emily Brown
Olsen
McConnell
Riedelsberger
Notable Dutch Tea Drinkers and Local Grocer Policy
A brief observation on Dutch tea drinkers with a note that a grocer refunds money if customers dislike Schilling's Best tea. The policy states customers can return product and receive payment. The passage contrasts Holland’s lack of nervous prostration with consumer satisfaction practices.
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Holland
Schilling
Local dairy advertise milk and cream prices
M Frolig proprietor offers delivery across the city with 14 quarts of milk and 14 half pints of cream priced at 1.00 for the set. The ad highlights prompt service and citywide delivery.
Monmal Editorial Staff and Dormitory Celebration Recap
The Monmal staff lists editors and a business manager with Misses Theo Smith Ket chum Allen Storey Noyes Laird and Mr Vogel. A dormitory party at Mrs Owsley’s included a Lyceum and a Virginia reel to honor a milestone. Prof Clark spoke of his California trip and Lora Maxwell resumed college work after returning Saturday. Prof Monroe missed classes while giving eighth grade state exams.
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Monmal
Mr. Clapp
Theo Smith
Miss Ketchum
Miss Allen
Miss Storey
Miss Noyes
Miss Laird
Vogel
Mrs. Owsley
Miss Hopper
Prof. Clark
California
Lora Maxwell
Monroe
College banners and flags at Tribune Book Store
Tribune Book Store offers banners flags and pennants for all colleges. Shoppers can pick university colors and logos in a range of sizes suitable for displays and events.
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Tribune Book Store
Dillon Public School Opens Second Semester January 27
The Dillon Public School resumes on Monday January 27 with admission to the primary grade. Children must be at least six years old to enroll, per official notice from C. L. Ropains.
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Dillon Public School
C. L. Ropains
Animal Peculiarities Across Species Observed
A London Spectator writer notes altruistic behavior in wild animals including buffaloes elephants baboons and otters defending mates and aiding the trapped. Monkeys and wolves are described as sometimes attacking or abandoning injured or helpless members. Sparrows mourn a fallen mate while robins and pigs show occasional aid behavior in specific scenes.
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London Spectator
The Eight Chinese Musical Instruments
The article lists eight ritual instruments used in Chinese ceremonies the bell flute drum stone fife plume shield and ax with the last three used decoratively. Each ceremony features two instruments of each kind never an odd number to emphasize duality.
Grazing Permits Set For Big Hole Forest 1908 Season
Secretary of Agriculture approves grazing limits for Big Hole north forest with 18 900 cattle and horses and 34 400 sheep across four districts. Summer grazing May 1 to Nov 15 for cattle and horses at 25 and 35 cents per head, year long at 40 and 50 cents. Sheep Jul 1 to Oct 15 at 7 cents. Applications due April 1 for cattle and horses and May 15 for sheep. age under six months not counted.
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C. K. Wyman
Big Hole National Forest
Tuer Tribune
Secretary of Agriculture
Big Hole (North) National Forest
Big Hole
North) National Forest
Receipts Boost In Omaha Cattle Market Slows Beef Prices
South Omaha reports two days of sales totaling about 9500 cattle with Chicago's lower tone weighing on demand. Prices fall 5 to 10 cents from last week though top grades hold around 5 to 5 60. Hogs light with buyers pushing prices higher. sheep show strength.
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South Omaha
Neb
Chicago
Salvation Army to Establish Corps in Dillon
Adjutant Kuhn traveled from Butte to Dillon to organize a Salvation Army corps in Beaverhead's capital. The unit is expected to start by the month’s end with officers from Chicago and a headquarters hall plus a soldiers’ home to be secured. Dillon previously hosted an army corps that did good work before its disbandment.
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Dillon
Kuhn
Butte
Salvation Army
Beaverhead
Chicago
Poor Holland and Little Ella in a Geography Gag
A humorous quip frames Ella’s dream of growing up in Holland while a governess jokes about the nation being a lying country, reflecting a light exchange from Life magazine.
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Holland
Ella
Family Division Exchange Shows Bond Across Generations
A short dialogue captures a mother praising a son as intelligent and proud of his likeness to his father while joking about the daughter resembling her father, highlighting family pride and affection in a casual chat.
Valuations on Stock for the Ensuing Year Set by Montana Assessors
At the Montana State Assessors association meeting in Butte during January 22 sessions, committees reported changes to valuations. Livestock values were adjusted for range cattle and yearlings, hogs raised to 8 dollars, and several categories left to assessor discretion. Lands and mines valuations were debated with emphasis on variations in value across regions and on mine machinery and sworn production statements.
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Butte
Montana State Assessors’ Association
Montana
Committee On Lands and Improvements
Committee On Mines and Machinery
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Dillon Dairy
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Nye Schneider Fowler Company of
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Humphrey
Paul Brown
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Horr Chemical Company
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