Butte News of July 6 1888 Reports Edison Phonograph
The Tribune notes Montana Central completion to Butte, Edison claims full phonograph practicality, a Beaverhead county political campaign in early stages, and a local gun incident with cowboys jailed briefly. It also mentions straw hats for sale in Dillon and rising gold bar activity.
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Butte
Montana Central
Edison
Argenta
Rattlesnake Creek
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Dillon Sports
Calaboose
Forest Service sets up public camping grounds progress
The Forest Service plans to improve 206 public camps in Montana and northern Idaho with 8000 dollars for the coming year. Camps serve about 150000 visitors annually and focus on pure water, toilets, garbage pits, and fire safety while maintaining scenic surroundings. Community groups help fund certain camps and signs note contributions.
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Montana
Idaho
Fred Morrell
Mmore
Bozeman Kiwanis Club
Gallatin Way
Bell and Reinbold
Hamilton
Skalkaho Road
Forest Service
Bryan Secures Democratic Nomination in Early Morning
The Tribune reports at about three o clock this morning W. J. Bryan won the Democratic nomination for president. G T Paul suffered serious bruises last Sunday when a colt ran away on Pacific street. Battling Nelson defeated Joe Gans for the lightweight title on July 4 in Goldfield Nevada. A Dillon Grocery firm plans to replace its team and wagon with an automobile truck soon.
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W. J. Bryan
G. T. Paul
Pacific Street
Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Goldfield
Nev
Dillon
Wapron
Pine Beetle Campaign Nears End at Wisdom
Wisdom June 23. With the beetle elimination appropriation nearly exhausted, over 400 government workers have been withdrawn from the infested area near Wisdom. The office force of about 3000 will stay a week or two as relief phases proceed. A banquet at the Community building honored the departing workers, featuring oysters, cake, ice cream, Havanas, and music by Otto Beck of the Missoula forestry office.
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Wisdom
Otto Beck
Missoula
Cause of Heartburn Attributed to Digestive Tract Distension
Two American physicians report that heartburn stems from muscular distension of the digestive tract rather than stomach acid or contents. They say the condition can be managed with medicine.
Lace From Century Plant Women of Fayal Weave Lace
In Fayal Azores the women craft delicate lace from the century plant leaves. A crowd scene shows a wife gasping and a brutal reply urging two short breaths.
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Fayal
Azores
Alimony Explained After Divorce in Law Text
The article defines alimony as ongoing support from a former husband to a wife after legal separation or divorce. It states alimony is for the wife’s sustenance and may be due if the separation is for cause, reflecting the law’s view of continued financial support.
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Anny
Nowife
The Medicine for Parents
A child Peggy complains of a stomach ache while a mother explains an empty stomach causes discomfort. Later a minister says he has a severe headache and a parent jokes the cause is emptiness, highlighting humorous advice in a family scene.
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Peggy
Jerked meat curing practices noted by Pathfinder Magazine
The article excerpt explains jerked beef as a Peruvian styled term elarqui and describes Lutule meat cut into thin sheets, dried in wind and sun, then folded into rawhide bags for winter use by the Taciins of the Great plains.
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Great Plains
Pathfinder Magazine
Magoway Mystery Between Boys Over a Word
Neighbors Bobby and Tom clash when Tom asks about a magoway as Bobby rides a scooter. Bobby hesitates then asks his mother to define the strange word, revealing a moment of confusion at home.
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Bobby
Tom
Winnie and Aunt Lois Gumption Cookie Exchange
A short humorous tale from Children, the Magazine for Parents, where Winnie asks Aunt Lois for cookies. Aunt Lois laments lacking gumption. Winnie retorts that Grandma uses baking powder instead, turning the moment into a playful quip about resourcefulness.
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Winnie
Aunt Lois
Children
Investment Called For Grit Publishes Thoughtful Quote
A pithy editorial note urges investing in thought work and service to earn dividends of peace happiness and contentment. The piece cites a quote from Grit and presents a joke answer to a question about a collective noun.
Coolidges Plan Brule Wisconsin Church Visit
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge will attend services at the Congregational church in Brule Wisconsin during their Cedar Island lodge vacation. Pastor Rev John Taylor, who is blind, reads from a braille Bible during the service.
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Congregational Church
Brule
Wis
President Coolidge
Cedar Island Lodge
John Taylor
Henry Clay Pierce
Coolidge
Brule River
Superior
John Coolidge
Amherst
New England City Bans Bathtub Use Without Prescription
A 75 year old city ordinance in a New England town barred bathing unless a physician issued a prescription. The rule applied to all baths and reflected era health controls. Municipal authorities enforced the measure as part of public welfare policies.
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New England
The Element of Safety Inconvenient Denominations
An item notes an inconvenient denomination rate of 75 cents per $100, describing a cost or fee in those terms. No other details are provided.
Foley Pills diuretic advertised by Hudson man
A Hudson resident D McMillan describes severe sleepless misery and back pain. He endorses Foley Pills diuretic after recovery, claiming 25 years of use and guaranteed satisfaction. Sold by George M. Gosman, successor to Potts-Adv.
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D. McMillen
Hudson, N. Y
Foley
George M. Gosman
Potts
Lost five work horses with brands and rewards
Five geldings gone, all branded with a heart on the left stifle and other marks. Descriptions include a bay with facial stripe, straight black, black with white on hind feet, light grey fleabitten, and dark grey. Reward offered by Anderson Brothers. Tribune notice.
Active 89 year old Major Ackerman hails Foley Pills
In Barberton Ohio 89 year old Major Ackerman stays active and healthy using Foley Pills diuretic to regulate kidney elimination. The advertisement boasts twenty five years of constant use and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by George M Gosman successor to Potts Adyv 22 26.
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Major Ackerman
Barberton
Ohio
George M. Gosman
Potts
Adyv
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration
John Collins filed in Beaverhead County Montana a petition for letters of administration with the will annexed for John Downing deceased of Canyon County Idaho. A hearing is set in Dillon Montana on July 21, 1928 at 10 o'clock a.m. for all interested parties to appear and object. Dated June 30 1928. Clerk Fred Rife.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
John Downing
Canyon County
Idaho
Dillon
Fred Rife
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