Cost of living then and now in early United States data
Old records reveal historic price points across decades and states from 1834 to 1860 including corn at 15 to 20 cents a bushel wheat 50 to 60 cents a bushel ham seven cents a pound beef 2.5 cents a pound and stove wood one dollar a cord. Notable sales include Caleb Hitchcock in Ohio buying thirty five dozen eggs at three cents a dozen and whiskey at twenty five cents a gallon in 1980 era inflation adjusted terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
Caleb Hitchcock
Perry County
Ohio
Holton -Majors
Hugh Manney
Lake City
Miss
Minnesota
Chester County
Iinois
Charles County
Cleveland
Morgan County
Great Falls Ranches Ship 350000 Pounds Wool
Great Falls four ranches consign 350000 pounds of wool with clips averaging nine pounds per animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Iced drinks and safety tips plus public land notice
On a warm day iced drinks refresh yet require moderation and fresh ingredients. The article warns against impure components and sour juices, offers three drink formulas, and notes evaporated milk as safe. A Notice for Publication from the U S Land Office in Great Falls announces Tandy W Martin of Dillon filing three-year proof on land in Montana with witnesses named.
Diet Friendly Boxing Coach Howard’s Training Vision
Sammy Mandell credits Howard's diet and conditioning system for his rise to world lightweight champion. Howard promotes enjoyable dieting, flexible eating, and proper cooking, endorsing evaporated milk, vegetables, and selective pastries while avoiding overeating and gorging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Howard
Chicago
Sammy Mandell
Mandell
Howard
Sid Terris
New York
Notice of Homestead Proof Filed in Montana
Thomas Jameson of Grant Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to land described as SY%SW% section 24 and WYANW4 section 25, township 9 South range 15 West, P M Meridian. Proof before Fred Rife, Dillon Montana Clerk of the District Court, on August 18, 1925. Other witnesses named are Charles F. Stoll Louis Steinbrecher John Richard and Omer E. Larmbee of Grant Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Great Falls
Montana
Thomas Jameson
Grant
G. F
Missoula
Township
Range 15
P. M
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Dillon
Charles F. Stoll
Louis Steinbrecher
John Richard
Omer E. Larmbee
Notice for Publication of Homestead Entry
Notice is hereby given that Harry H Williams of Alder Montana filed notice of intention to fore F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on the 12th. Individuals listed include Leo J Gilligan John McGuire Herbert F Gilbert Steve Williams all of Alder Montana.
Notice of Homestead Claim Confirmation in Bannack Montana
J Earl Goyer of Bannack Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a claim to the land described in his 1922 Homestead Entry. The hearing will occur before Fred Rife Clerk of the Court in Dillon on September 3 1925. Attending witnesses include Napoleon Goyer Guy E Gray George Gauthier and William Jacobson. Non coal land 30 34
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
J. Earl Goyer
Bannack
Helena
Seyney
Ese
S'aNie
Fred Rife
Dillon
Napoleon Goyer
Guy E. Gray
George Gauthier
William Jacobson
Notice of Homestead Proof for James D Berry Dillon MT
Notice is hereby given that James D. Berry of Dillon Montana made Homestead Entry on October 1 1920 and Additional Homestead Entry on October 4 1921 for various parcels in section 6 and section 5 township 11 south range 5 west. He will prove up his three year proof before U S Commissioner I A Hazel baker at Dillon Montana on September 12 1925. Ernest O Selway Frank Schulz Bert Lawrence Otis D Bullis of Dillon Montana accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
James D. Berry
Dillon
Helena
Range
Montana Meridian
I. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Ernest O. Selway
Frank Schulz
Bert Lawrence
Otis D. Bullis
Dillon, Montana
Divorce Sought in Bea Ver State Court Case
Ruby Smith sues Gerald Smith in Bea Ver district court seeking a divorce by default after he fails to answer the complaint filed in the clerk’s office. The summons requires a response within twenty days of service or a default judgment will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Ruby Smith
Gerald Smith
Divorce Filing Notifies Defendant to Answer Or Risk Judgment
Rosa Coyle sues Virgil Coyle in district court for divorce on grounds of non support and desertion. The summons requires an answer by law and warns judgment will be entered if not answered. clerk Fred Rife and attorney John Collins are noted with dates in July 1925. Interest and payments are referenced in the accompanying complaint filed in Dillon Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Rosa Coyle
Virgil Coyle
A. D
Notice of Homestead Entry Intentions in Dillon Montana
Land Office at Great Falls Montana announces Helen L Regan formerly Clark of Dillon Montana has filed notice of intention to make three year above described additional stock raising entry for section 20 township 7 south range 6 west meridian. filing to be made before Fred Rife Clerk of the District Court in Dillon on August 22. witnesses James H Bray David Sullivan George Olson and John F Regan of Dillon Montana. W I Bennett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Tandy W. ‘Martin
Dillon
G. F
Helena
Township
Swanem
Nexsw
Fred Rife
District Court
David S. Vail
Fredrick J. Crampton
John H. Coppin
Leo I. Talent
W. E. Bennett
Register
Helen L. Regan
Helen L. Clark
Range
James H. Bray
David Sullivan
George Olson
John F. Regan
W. I. Bennett
Notice of Homestead Entry Proof in Beaverhead Forest
Sanford Shepherd of Wise River Montana seeks three year proof to establish claim to Original and Additional Homestead land filings in Jet 18 section 4 lots 11 12 18 14 17 1 8 section 9 and section 8 township 1 south range 11 west P M Meridian before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon on August 14 1926 with witnesses M P Trueman Jack Street Joe Serois and Maynard Mosely all of Wise River within Beaverhead National Forest filed June 20 1926 W E Bennett Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Sanford Shepherd
Wise River
Helena
G. F
P. M. Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
M. P. Trueman
Jack Street
Joe Serois
Maynard Mosely
Bank lawsuit over promissory note from 1924
State Bank of Dillon files alias summons against B L Skalitzky seeking judgment on a $1068 promissory note dated March 8 1924. Defendant must answer within twenty days after service or risk default judgment.
Notice of Intent to Complete Homestead Proof in Alder Montana
Samuel Williams of Alder Montana intends to complete three year proof to establish his stock raising homestead entry G F 062064 filed August 23 1921 for lands in sections 18 24 25 township 10 south range 5 and will appear before F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on August 12 1925. Bert F Gilbert and Steve Williams of Alder also associated.
Notice of Stock-Raising Homestead Entry Claim
Land Office notice lists George H. Harrison of Bannack Montana as holder of an Additional Stock-Raising Homestead Entry filed December 8, 1923 under G PF 062665 Helena No 23190 for multiple parcels in section 34 and 88 township 6 south range 12 west P M Meri James D Harrison Frank L Kellum Oley W Burd all of Bannack Montana and Andy B Pyle Polaris 27 31
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America
Miles City
Belle Oil Co
Spokane
Clyde Park
Wilgall, Mont
Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Busnes
Hazlebaker
Bott
Southern
Tribune
Lewis & Walker
North
Wyoming
Butte, Mont
Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
M. Paumie
Galena St
Tribune Book Store
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Louisa Almy, Secy
Morand
Frank Hazelbaker
Southern Montana Abstract and Title Co
Annabel Desmond
Phillips Apts
Denton—Barkemeyer Company
Bowesfield
Chinook
Kalispell
Kevin—Sunburst
Wiliam G. Duckworth
Alder
Jack Maguire
H. F. Gilbert
Leo Gilligan
Stephen Williams
Harry H. Williams
Leo J. Gilligan
John McGuire
Herbert F. Gilbert
Steve Williams
C. W. Robison
Plaintiff
Fredrife
John Collins
State Bank of Dillon
B. L. Skalitzky
Samuel Williams
Range 5
Great Malls
George H. Harrison
Mont
James D. Harrison
Frank L. Kellum
Oley W. Burd
Andy B. Pyle
Polaris Montana
City Directory
DR. L. G. Dunlap
Dillon Clinic
W. J. Romersa
F.H. Bimrose
Kupfer Drug Company
Santox Agency
Gondec
Nestractors
Pearl I. Smith
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