Death of Pioneer Priest Frederick Eberschweiler in Havre
Rev Father Frederick H. Eberschweiler, nearly 80, a pioneer Montana priest since 1880, died in Havre and was buried after a pontifical mass led by Bishop Lenihan. Born in 1839 in Prussia, he left Germany in 1872 and served across Iowa Ohio New York before coming to Fort Benton in 1880 and later Havre. Ripe garden tomato harvests in 45 days from May 29 to July 13 highlight Montana’s soil and climate versatility in Bozeman and nearby regions.
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Great Falls
Frederick H. Eberschweiler
Montana
Havre
M. C. Lenihan
Eberschweller
Prussia
Treves
Jesuit Society
Germany
Bismarck
New York
St. Mary’s Seminary
Cleveland
Toledo
Burlington
Iowa
Fort Benton
Fort Belknap
Fort Peck
St. Paul’s
Little Rockies
Great Northern
Chinook
St. Jude Thaddeus
Attempt to Defraud. Deer Lodge Navy Recruit
A NY imposter telegraphed relatives of Evere WC Moe from Deer Lodge claiming the navy recruit needed $60. The ruse, sent to Moe’s father and sister, was foiled by Sheriff Mullin and New York police. The suspect was captured and held for prosecution. Moe is stationed in New York en route to France.
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Deer Lodge
Evere Wc' Moe
New York
Young Moe
Mullin
France
Mullins
Soldier's Cough Is Cured
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft. Adams Rhode Island reports a three month cough relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He recommends it and says he will keep it on hand. Also noted relief for hay fever asthma and bronchial coughs. Potts druggist advertises the product for sale.
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Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. I
Foley
Potts
Flathead farmers find no grain cut ban for hay
Kalispell reports farmers on the Flathead reservation called a county war congress meeting after misreading food administration orders. They learned no grain cutting ban existed, though hay crops were damaged and cattle feed is scarce.
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Kalispell
Food Administration
Flathead Reservation
County War Congress
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by Texas Justice
Justice of the Peace W H Hill of Detroit Texas recommends Foley Kidney Pills, claiming they surpass all others for backache rheumatic pains sore muscles stiff joints and frequent bladder action. Sold by Potts druggist. Ady-1m.
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W. H. Hill
J. P
Detroit
Tex
Potts
State Fire Marshal launches survey of mills and stores
Helena announces a statewide campaign starting September 3 to survey flour mills grain elevators cold storage plants and large retail stores to reduce fire hazards. A corps of experts will supervise district by district inspections and literature to educate the public on fire prevention. Miles City backs plan to reclaim and honor war dead with military cemetery sections likely in cities. Health-resort attendance wanes due to costs with Foley's Honey and Tar advised for hay fever and asthma relief.
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Helena
A. E. Eklund
Miles City
Montana
Cuba
Porto Rico
Miles
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Claims Wide Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as superior for kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts relief for backache, pains, rheumatism, swollen joints, tiredness, and sleep disturbances, targeting readers seeking medical remedies.
Help for Homesteaders in Havre by Great Northern
The Great Northern Railway, via Superintendent J. L. Chase, offers extra work to farmers due to crop failures. Men will be employed as carmen, shopmen and carpenters and the work should tide ranchers over until next planting season.
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Havre
Great Northern Railroad Company
J. L. Chase
Carmen
Foley Cathartic Tablets Recommended by San Antonio Reader
Geo Jenner of 416 Labor St San Antonio Tex reports Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness. He urges they belong in every traveling man's grip and notes relief from sick headache and bloating due to bad digestion. Sold by Potts, the druggist.
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Geo
Jenner
Labor St
San Antonio
Tex
Potts
Big Bean Farm Planned on Crow Reservation Lands
Billings Montana area will host a 1000 acre bean farm in 1919 on Crow reservation land. Thomas B Campbell and associates plan to plant beans, with large portions already broken for cultivation.
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Billings
Montana
Crow Reservation
Thomas B. Campbell and
The Joy of Living Cham berlain's Tablets Ad
A promotional notice touts Cham berlain's Tablets to improve bowel movement and digestion for real life joy. It urges readers to try the medicine and mentions City Drug company as a seller.
Denmark War Substitutes Thread for Binder Twine Use
A fragmented OCR note describes a thread used as a substitute for binder twine in Denmark during wartime. It notes availability, handling, and potential limitations for farming and packaging tasks. Specific names, dates, or places are not clearly readable in the text.
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Denmark
Infant found dead on Montana homestead prompts murder probe
In Horseshoe Lake district near Malta a baby’s body, wrapped in Turkish towels, was found by L. T. Gant while cutting hay. The newborn appears to have died weeks earlier and was gnawed by wild animals. authorities suspect homicide as the cause remains undetermined.
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Malta
L. T. Gant
Horseshoe Lake District
Gant
Local Remedy Cures Dysentery Says Savannah Resident
A Savannah resident reports using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy nine years ago to cure flux and again a few years later. He says a few doses cured the second attack and has recommended the remedy to many. For sale by City Drug Company Advim.
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Savannah
Chamberlain
City Drug Company
Advim
Camp for Tourists in Billings Opens Plans
Billings starts a tourist camp with cottages and running water and gas planned. Every season thousands of travelers pass through the city on their way to and from the parks.
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Billings
Chamberlain's Tablets for Stomach Biliousness and Constipation
These tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. If you have such troubles, try them and see what a first class medicine can do. For sale by City Drug Company. Adv-1m.
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Chamberlain’s
City Drug Company
Rains Too Late Save Wheat in Montana Districts
Latest crop reports say recent rains arrived too late to save much of Montana's wheat with several districts reporting heavy damage. Had rain come 48 hours earlier it could’ve saved key areas. Barley and flax benefited from the showers.
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Helena
Montana
Earlie
Lame Shoulder Ailment Treated By Rest and Liniment
A brief note describes lame shoulder caused by rheumatism of the muscles and recommends absolute rest and a few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. Advertised for sale by City Drug Company.
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City Drug Company
Adv
Too Fond of Joy Rides Tragic Youth Faces School
Peter Noll aged 15 stole and drove a Buick from N R McDonald for a second time. He was found near the Thompson ranch northwest of Roundup with the car and on Tuesday Judge Jones committed him to the state industrial school at Miles City until he comes of age. The first offense was treated leniently with another chance offered.
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Peter Noll
N. R. McDonald
Thompson Ranch
Roundup
Nell
Dillon Minister Praises Mayr Remedy
A Dillon minister recounts stomach trouble lasting nearly twenty years and constipation. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for relief, claiming it removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose proves its value, money back guarantee, sold by Potts druggist.
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Potts
Tragedy Discovered Near Little Belt Creek
The body of Frank Carlson, missing nine months, was found on the bank of Little Belt Creek near Alex Stone’s ranch. A Martin rifle lay beside him with an empty shell in the breech, the weapon appeared loaded otherwise. Carlson disappeared last October after a hunting trip with Elmer Warelis and John Mathlen.
Kidney Pills Aid Aged Kidneys From Aches To Aid
An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills targeted at middle aged men and women claims kidneys slow with age need help. It states pills aid overworked and diseased kidneys and bladder and are sold by Potts, the druggist, with a one month ad.
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Potts
Bullet hits girl at Daly hotel in Great Falls
Patrolman Bill Murray fired at Ed Knowles as he rode a bicycle on the sidewalk. The bullet entered a room on the second story, pierced a curtain and pillow, and lodged in the scalp of Miss Poney Grant, a hotel guest. She lay bleeding until found hours later. The bullet was from a .44 caliber revolver.
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Great Falls
Bill Murray
Ed Knowles
Daly Hotel
Knighted British General Cecil Lowther Visited Roundup
Harold Lowther, part owner of the NF ranch east of Roundup, reports his brother Major General Cecil Lowther has been knighted by King George at Aldershot with the queen present. The general, longtime British Army officer since the war's outset, has been wounded multiple times and visited the ranch over two centuries ago.
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Roundup
Harold Lowther
Cecil Lowther
King George
Aldershot
Wheat price soars in Turkey to 50 dollars a bushel
The American and Syrian Relief Commission in Turkey reports wheat is selling for 50 dollars per bushel. Before the war the normal price ranged from 50 to 60 cents per bushel.
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Turkey
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State Bank OF Dillon
Sam Hill
Webel
B. Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Dillon
H. C. Ie
Federal Reserve Banking System
C. C. Thornton, Pres
Marshall Field
E. H. Brundage
Undertaker
Burke Auto Transfer Co
Ned Burke
Black Res
Dillon Carriage Works
Standard Lumber
C. E. Blinn
Tribune Book
Ady-ti
Eliel Brothers
Athia Sule
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