More Grindstones Produced In 1911 Rise In Domestic Abrasives
The United States produced more natural abrasives in 1911, offsetting declines in artificial materials. Value of natural abrasives rose by 119,958 while imports fell, signaling healthier domestic industry. Output gains appeared in mill stones chasers drag stones garnet and tripoli with emery hardest hit. A 1911 Geological Survey report details production exports imports and state producers.
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United States
W. C. Phalen
United States Geological Survey
Tripoli
The
Geological Survey
New York
Virginia
Arkansas
New Hampshire
Phalen
Washington, D. C
Phosphate Rock Production Rises in United States in 1911
US Geological Survey notes 1911 phosphate rock output at 3,053,279 tons valued at $11,900,693, up from 1910. Florida led production, with Tennessee and South Carolina following. Western deposits grow with over 2.5 billion tons estimated. exports totaled 1,246,577 long tons valued at $9,233,577. A report on 1911 phosphate is available from the Director, Geological Survey.
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United States
Frank B. van Horn
United States Geological Survey
Mineral Resources
Kentucky
van Horn
Geological Survey
Montana
Florida
Tennessee
South Carolina
Bureau of Statistics
Washington, D. C
Kidney Pills Revive Man From Bed to Work
In an era of high living costs a medicine helps a man regain strength quickly. John Heath of Michigan Bar Cal suffered kidney and bladder trouble and was bedridden until Foley Kidney Pills relieved him at once. Potts the Druggist endorses the remedy. 1-m.
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John Heath
Michigan Bar
Cal
Potts
Flag with 48 stars Flown nationwide on July 4
The national flag bearing 48 stars representing all states including Arizona and New Mexico was ceremonially flown from federal structures and the American navy around the world for the first time on July 4.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Wages and living costs in US and Europe for railway workers
The Bureau of Railway Economics compares railway pay and living costs across the United States and European countries. It shows US enginemen earning far more than British and continental workers, with 1910 averages and 1907 Belgium figures illustrating wide gaps in wages and cost of living.
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United States
Europe
Bureau of Railway Economics
United Kingdom
Prussia-Hesse
Austria
France
Italy
English Board of Trade
Continental
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Paris
London
England
Board of Trade of
Government Reports Large Surplus at Fiscal Year End
The federal government closed the fiscal year June 29 with a surplus around 32 million dollars based on incomplete revenue returns, far exceeding Secretary MacVeagh's 10.25 million forecast. Last year’s surplus was 45.682 million, aided by Congress not passing large year end disbursement bills.
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MacVeagh
Congress
Pampe and Chumpe Mix Up Mrs Armstrong Identity
In Town Topics humor, Pampe asks why Mrs Armstrong snubbed you after a social encounter. Chumpe explains the slip occurred when he introduced Vera Fatheade as Mrs Armstrong, nee Weak, revealing a mistaken identity in polite society.
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Pampe
Animals Target the Lungs in Predatory Attacks
Observers note that predators aim for the lungs when pouncing on prey or in close combat. Tigers and cats instinctively strike behind the shoulder blades to reach the lungs, a vital spot shared across many species, as illustrated by a London Graphic description.
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London Graphic
Eskimo Hunters Use Tent Sledge to Kill Seals
Eskimo hunters trap seals by building a bearskin masked tent sledge and creeping over the ice. They fire through a loophole in the sledge cover to slay seals that reliably retreat to their holes, a method reflecting the animals’ shyness and habitat.
Unexplored Earth Vast North American Territories Highlight
A Royal Geographical Society member reports 20,000,000 square miles remain unexplored globally. Africa holds about 6.5 million square miles of virgin land, while North America contains 1.5 million. The text notes North America has thrice as much unmapped land as South America.
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Globe
Royal Geographical Society
London
Africa
North America
South America
Harper’s
Hard Luck Tale Told by Officials in Comic Exchange
An official recalls a rough spell of luck from early days. The tale describes investing five dollars in a men] ticket, which a gust snatched from his hand. A lumberjack treads on the ticket, punching out four dollars eighty five in a humorous twist.
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Kansas City Journal
Twain Rules for Saving Money When Tempted to Spend
Mark Twain offers simple rules for saving money when tempted to part with treasure. To save half when urged to give to charity, wait and count forty. To save three quarters count sixty. To save it all count sixty five.
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Mark Twain
Want Long Hair Ayer’s Hair Vigor Ad Offers Natural Growth
An advertisement promises long, rich, luxuriant hair with Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It claims no risk of color change and urges consulting a doctor using labeled ingredients for safe use. Produced by the Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass.
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Ayer
Ayer CO
Lowell
Mase
Those Unnecessary Questions
A court transcript shows a witness called to testify with a pompous lawyer pressing for the point. The witness retorts about dumplings, prompting the judge to strike the response from the record.
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Harper's
King of Sandwich Islands Joins Barnum Chariot Race
P T Barnum invited the king of the Sandwich Islands to New York to view a show from a chariot and was coaxed into riding around the track. Newspapers named the pair the king of showmen and the king of the Sandwich Islands in a lively ad like item.
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P. T Barnum
Sandwich Islands
New York
No clear public event. quoted exchange noted
A Washington Star quotation ponders political reform with Mr. Meekton remarking his wife has made a success of home rule. The snippet reflects a light political jab without a reported incident or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meekton
Washington Star
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof Hearing in Dillon Montana
Notice is given that Alvan L. Anderson of Dillon Montana filed Desert Land entry No 0203 on July 27 1908 for SW and NW Section 138 Township 65 Range 8 W Montana Meridian. He will prove up and establish claim before U S Commissioner A S Johnson in Dillon Montana on August 14 1912. Witnesses named: William F Drummy Ira Saunders George Ditty William C Orr all of Dillon Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Alvan L. Anderson
Dillon
Montana Meridian
A.S. Johnson
U. S
William F. Drummy
Ira Saunders
George Ditty
William C. Orr
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Freeman Receiver Notice of Mail Affidavit Dates
Affidavit of the person who mailed a copy must show when and from which post office mailed and include the postmaster’s receipt. State the post office for future notices. Gro O Freeman Receiver. First publication July 12 1912. Second July 19 1912. Third July 26 1912. Fourth August 2 1912. 28 41
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Gro. O. Freeman
Elmose Seeks Water Right On Spring Creek
Notice in Beaverhead County district court states Jens P Elmose petitions for permission to divert four cubic feet per second from Spring Creek. Objections must be filed with the court clerk by publication end date. Clerk FF Hazelbaker Deputy Clerk C. W. Concer. July 2, 1912.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Jens P. Elmose
Jens P.elmose
Spring Creek
Beaverhead County
A. Hazelbaker
C. W. Concer
Notice of Land Entry Intent for Mary H York Montana
States Land Office Bozeman Montana June 18 1912 notices Mary H York of Anaconda Montana filed notice of intention to make above described desert land entry No 1772 serial 0599 for Lots 2 8 4 S%4 NE4% S% NW and NW% SW% Section 2 Township 14 South Range 1 West M P Meridian before Frank B Sparrow A S Commissioner Lakeview Montana on July 29 1912 witnesses Charles F Jones James Blair Fred I Hanson Lillian E Culver Now coalland first publication June 21 1912 25 5 M R Wilson Register
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Bozeman
Montana
Mary H. York
Anaconda
M. P. Meridian
Frank B. Sparrow
A. S
Lakeview
Charles F. Jones
Monida
James Blair
Fred I. Hanson
Lillian E. Culver
Coalland
M. R. Wilson
Register
Notice of Entry for East half of Section 33
John F. Bishop of Dillon Montana filed an application to enter land under section 2306 U.S. Revised Statutes The land described is the east half of the northeast quarter of section 33 township 7 south range 7 west Opposing claims or objections based on mineral character or other reasons must be filed as affidavits of protest in the land office by July 23 1912 First publication June 14 1912 Stephen Carpenter Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
John F. Bishop
Dillon
Beaverhead
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice of Contest in Land Office Montana 1912
States Land Office Helena Montana July 3 1912 to James A Burton Butte Montana Contestee James A Burton notified August J Hirschman Dillon Beaverhead County Montana filed June 15 1912 to contest and cancel homestead entry No 03731 dated February 24 1910 for multiple lands in Township 7 South Range 7 West Montana Meridian grounds abandonments lack of settlement cultivation no improvements and no residence entry to be canceled if no answer within twenty days after fourth publication with proof of service on contestant by personal delivery or registered mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
James A. Burton
Butte
J. Hirschman
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Township
Range
Montana Meridian
Mining Patent Application for Four Lodes in Beaverhead County
United States Land Office Helena Montana May 23 1912 notice that T C Witherspoon and L J Swanson of Butte and Argenta respectively have filed for patents on 1500 ft veins of the Mayflower Morning Glory Baltic and Rattlesnake Lodes in South Side unorganized Mining District Beaverhead County Montana. Descriptions include claim corners bearings and distances beginning at cor No 1 on each lode and total claimed area 15753 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
T. C. Witherspoon
Butte
L. J. Swanson
Argenta
Morning Glory Lode
Mayflower Lode
South Side
Beaverhead County
Cor
Summary of Mining Lode Claims and Boundaries
A Beaverhead County Montana record from 1912 details Baltic Lode and Rattlesnake Lode claims with precise bearings and distances, starting points, and areas 17 121 acres and 20 661 acres. It notes 2 105 acres in conflict with the Rattlesnake Lode, leaving 18 556 acres claimed, totaling 72 091 acres for the applicants. The location certificates are on record in Beaverhead County. M P Knight is attorney for the applicant. First publication May 31, 1912.
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U.S. M
Recorder
Beaverhead County
Montana
N. W
Notice of Final Homestead Commutation Proof
Notice is hereby given that Ole Pearson of Dillon Montana has filed intent of Final commutation Proof to establish a claim to the land described in his homestead application No. 05199 for W314 NEW WY% SEY Section 19 Township 11 S Range W Montana Meridian. The hearing will be before A F Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on July 24 1912. Witnesses are Ernest O Selway Keller Williams John F Cassell and James L Stewart all of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Ole Pearson
Dillon Montana
Township 11
Ranger W
Montana Meridian
A. F. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Ernest O. Selway
Keller Williams
John F. Cassell
James L. Stewart
Stephen Carpenter
Register
U. S. Land Office
Township
Range
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
William W. Kenison
Notice of Final Commation Proof Scheduled for Hansen Land Claim
Notice of intention to file final proof to establish a land claim by Carl Henry Hansen of Dillon Montana on the homestead application No 05222 for the SW4 SE, Section 10, Township 7S Ranger District W Montana Meridian. Proof before A S Johnson US Commissioner Dillon Montana on July 16 1912. Witnesses: Mads A Sorenson Michel Frosig Jasper Nelson and Christ Christensen Bay all of Dillon Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Carl Henry Hansen
Dillon
Ranger W
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S. Commisssioner
Mads A. Sorenson
Michel Frosig
Jasper Nelson
Christ Christensen
Notice of Publication Final Proof for Dillon Homestead
Notice is given that Cassell of Dillon Montana will file final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on sections 21 27 28 and surrounding parcels in Township 10 S Range 5 W Montana. The hearing before U S Commissioner A S Johnson at Dillon Montana is set for July 16 1912. Witnesses listed include Ernest O Selway Keller Williams Ole Pearson and William W Kenison all of Dillon.
Regular Terms of Court Set for 1912 in Montana District
The order fixes the Fifth Judicial District regular terms for Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties in 1912. Beaverhead will convene February 1 April 29 August 1 December 4, Jefferson February 13 May 14 July 30 November 11, Madison March 4 June 8 August 5 October 14. Court opens daily at 10:00 a m. in Virginia City Madison County.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
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M. P. Knight
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