Local Notes from Glenn Station and Lavon
Community diary reports H A Bong’s recent trip to Lavon and Mrs Ida Hand’s recovery. Families Jensen Beehrer Dodge Hartwig Hand Starrison Nikel and Cummins are noted with visits, illness, and a fatality in France October 29. The Junior Red Cross lamb raffle raised about $27 and a program supported Willow Creek and Rock Creek schools.
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Ketchle
A. Bong
Lavon
Ida Hand
Hag
Frank Beehrer
Camp Lewis
E. Starrison
Dillon
Butte
Henry Nikel
John Hand
Sheridan News Highlights Death of Mrs. Bessie Penn-Butt
News of the death of Mrs. Bessie Penn-Butt in Des Moines Iowa on January 15 follows a three week illness. She lived here with her sister Mrs Hans Roehl before marriage to A P Butt ten years ago and was a noted musician who entertained Sheridan audiences. Survived by husband daughter father sister and three brothers. Burial at Camden.
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Sheridan
Bessie Penn-Butt
Des Moines
Iowa
Rood
Rev. Anstice
Butte
Mr. Rhodes
Marsh
Chas. Hill
Alice East
Rightenour
Youth-Time Foundation for Healthy Growth
The article urges building a strong base in youth for lifelong vitality. It stresses conserving energy and promoting vigorous health in growing children through careful habits and early care.
Cattle Trade and Local Sailor Returns Noted
Sam Deveirt shipped a head of cattle to Livingston last Friday after purchasing from Charles Williams at 75 dollars per head. E D Marsh buys milk cows to stock a newly purchased small farm. Ross Stine, a sailor, returns home on furlough with seed service overseas and a cordial reception.
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Sam ‘Deveirt
Livingston
Charles Williams
E. D. Marsh
Ross Stine
Ross
Loomont Notes On Weather And Local Happenings
Loomont reports mild winter with wind only briefly interrupting pleasant weather. Farmers bale hay, ship hay, harvest ice, and prepare summer wood. Local plans include H A Frank and Fred Clover investing about 20000 in a dairy and hog ranch with trucking to Butte. Perley Foster and Mellett visited Piedmont. influenza eases for several residents. Antone Bertoglio moves to Butte for winter work.
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Loomont
Frank Griffis
Boulder County
Will Lorenz
Waterloo
H A
Frank Held
Joy Foster
Ralph Bushnell
Emily Foster
Lynn
Ed Glase
Butte
Antone Bertoglio
College pledges join Kappa Zeta Nu sorority plans
On Saturday January 18 several college girls took pledges to Kappa Zeta Nu and those who remained pledged will be initiated Friday January 24. The pledge program at the Wednesday convocation featured original songs and talks. After initiation Friday a party in the sorority rooms for new members is planned. Miss M A Proudfoot returned from Butte. Misses Mabel Hungate and Lillian Dean visited Twin Bridges last weekend. Virginia Masel traveled to Butte for a weekend trip.
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Kappa Zeta Nu
M. A. Proudfoot
Butte
Mabel Hungate
Lillian Dean
Twin Bridges
Virginia Masel
Youngster who sold papers earns soldier's thanks
An Indianapolis woman recalls seeing a small newsboy on the Baltimore bridge near Union Station tossing papers to a freight yard. She watched soldiers unloading trucks and one soldier thank the boy as he bought a paper, proving the boy did more than a cent's worth for them.
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Indianapolis
Union Station
Baltimore
Myrtle
Indianapolis News
High Flyer’s Humble Prayer Ends In Landing
A novice passenger and experienced airman recount a perilous flight with twists and loops. The passenger vows to fly high like an angel, then prays after a dramatic descent. The plane finally lands safely as the passenger reflects on a wish fulfilled only on foot.
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New York Times
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Dillon Official
A Dillon justice of the peace, A. A. Kenison of Washington Street, testifies to his faith in Doan’s Kidney Pills and notes they have helped him and others in his family. The ad urges readers to buy the kidney remedy for 60 cents at all dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, New York.
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Dillon
Dean
A. A. Kenison
Pustice of ‘Peace
Washington St
Doan
Justice Kenison
Foster- Milburn, Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N.Y
No Grudge as War Changes Rank and Respect Grow
The piece notes shifts in Army hierarchy from clerks and foremen to officers amid wartime drafts. It recalls humor from cantonments where former office boys now command, and a doughboy serving a sergeant who once scolded him shows mutual respect. The story highlights a spirit of understanding in the camps.
Gasoline Earth Borer Cuts Hole Digging Time Down
Scientific American notes a gasoline driven earth boring machine that speeds work on poles for telegraph and electric service. Mounted on a horse drawn truck it is operated by two men and yields about 100 holes daily. Each five foot deep by 24 inch diameter hole uses a large downward feeding auger from 2 to 24 inches.
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Scientific American
Calhoun Clay Refuses to Sign His Name
In a committee hearing a witness identified as Calhoun Clay refuses to write his name. Tarkington recalls the old colored man explaining he cannot sign his name and only dictates it. The exchange reflects themes of literacy and identity in the era.
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Booth Tarkington
Calhoun Clay
Nebber
Atlanta Chronicle
New Montana Rabbit Sanciers Form State Haré Breeding Org
New organizations form in Montana to develop breeding of hares for commercial purposes. The group aims to promote efficient methods and market opportunities for hare production within the state.
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Buite
Rabbit Sanciers of
Montana
Japanese lace and embroideries market limited says American consul
An American firm asked about demand for lace goods and embroidery in Japan. The Yokohama consul reports Japanese women keep traditional dress, hindering a large market for American lace and embroidery. Demand would mainly come from foreign residents about 6,000 strong and from such goods not produced domestically.
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Dieda
Yokohama
Japan
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