Dam breaks flood Nebraska lands and irrigation fears
The week of heavy rains caused floods and a dam burst at Curtis Nebraska draining thirty square miles. Train delays and abandonments followed. Officials warn about irrigation practices and the power of confined water as new codes add a dollar fee to each license. Montana State University welcomes Dr. O J Craig as president and Rev John Morrow in Omaha draws followers to a new religion. The season’s early heat brings prostrations and concerns over climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Nebraska
Dama
Curtis
John Morrow
Omaha
Sandwich Islands
America
Weather predictions and public perception in the North American Review
The article critiques long range weather forecasting as unreliable and partly charlatan, noting official forecasts now come from multiple regional offices. It argues success depends on data transmission, warns against overconfidence, and endorses J. H. McLean's volcanic oil liniment for livestock as a farmer’s remedy with claimed immediate, lasting healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Waldo
North American Review
New York
Washington
J. H. McLean
N. M. White
Dillon
Mont
District open and local notices on appointments and travel
A town dispatch notes a district opening with a short term. Andy Christianson of Lima is appointed deputy sheriff after returning home pleased. Mrs Tarbell and daughter Olga travel from Helens to California for health reasons while Alex Anderson plans a year in Texas then Montana. An anecdote praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local sales by N M White.
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Andy Christianson
Lima
Andy
B. Tarbell
Olga
Helens
California
Alex. Anderson
Madison County
Galveston
Texas
Mr. Anderson
Montana
Chamberlain
J. W. Strickler
Valley Center
Cal
N. M. White
Passenger fares from Dillon to eastern points set Feb 15 1895
Effective February 15 1895 the passenger fare from Dillon to eastern points is listed. First class to Missouri River points including Council Bluffs Sioux City and Kansas City costs 45.00 with a 30 day limit. First class limited to continuous passage costs 40. Chicago first class is 57.50. Second class tickets to Missouri River points are cancelled. F T Counins, Agent.
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Dillon
Missouri River Point
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Kansas City
Chicago
Missouri River Points
F . T. Counins
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Leadville
Buena Vista
Omaha
Council Bluffé
St. Joe
Leavenworth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
F. T. Contiys
State examiner position outlined with powers and salaries
An overview of the state examiner role created by the legislature. The official may inspect books and papers of county or state officers and banking institutions, summon witnesses, and examine under oath. Salary total is 4000 dollars with an assistant at 3000 dollars. Counties contribute yearly to the state examiner fund by class. Also includes Montana Sunday excursions and medical remedy ads amid the notice excerpt.
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State Examiner Fund
Cros Ae
Tne Eas
Political pleasantries and partisan quips across papers
A roundup of witty editorial slips and satirical lines from multiple papers. The Washington Star notes a busy season for the political coroner, while the Wilmington Every Evening mocks political principles as bread and fish. St Paul Globe questions McKinley tactics, and others parry on pulling for office and hell in political prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Wilmington
Tom Reed
MckKinley
St. Paul
New Orleans
Bob
Ingersoll
Republican Party
St. Louis Republic
Duke of York’s Irish Title Baron Killarney Report
Twenty lives lie between the emperor of Germany and the British throne. Princess Vistoria of Schaumberg Lippe says she has never kissed her husband. Queen Victoria with dyspepsia eats the richest foods and drinks heavy wines. The Prince of Wales believes he will never be king, though current chances favor his succession.
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Duke of York
Baron Killarney
Germany
Vistoria of
Schaumberg-Lippe
Victoria
Prince of Wales
England
Self Judged Authors and Their Notable Works
Notable writers from history are cited with claimed opinions on their works. Bayard Taylor preferred X1mena, Mrs Stowe praised Uncle Tom's Cabin, Prescott valued Conquest of Peru, Buckle praised no posthumous finished work, More praised Life of Edward V, Cowley favored The Mistresse, Eliot favored Romola, Holland found Kathrina among his best thoughts, and some poems reflect author biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckle
Sir Thomas More
Edward V
Cowley
George Eliot
Romola
Holland
Kathrina
Newbro’s Witch Hazel Almond Cream Delights Ladies
A vintage advert touts Newbro’s Witch-Hazel Almond Cream as the most delightful toilet preparation on the market and declares no lady’s toilet complete without it.
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Newbro
Letters Remaining at Willis Post Office Montana 1805 1895
List of letters remaining in the post office at Willis Beaverhead county Montana for 40 days and 90 days with notes of addressees such as August Heichle Eloise Cannon Pat Red Rock Emerson Hitt Corley Bert Ninckley Arthur Powers and others. Notices warn that unclaimed mail will be sent to the dead letter office. Also an ad notes Tribune office Dillon offers cheap first class printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis P. O
Willis Beaverhead County
Montana
August Heichle
P.M. Wolland
Eloise Cannon
Pat
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Am Tribune
Tribune Publishing Comp'y
San Francisco
Dror
Code Commission
O. J. Craig
Indiana
Montana State University
Craig
Missoula
Metcalf
Red Rock
Deering Machinery
Deering
Studebaker Wagons
General Merchandise
Portance
Union Pacific
A. Augendre
Paris
France
D. M. Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Washington Post
Eliel Brothers
Stoge
Goming
Elies
Dillon, Montana
Bayard Taylor
X1- Mena
Mra. Stowe
Prescott
Peru
Wihlis
Emerson Hitt
P. M. Corley
Bert Ninckley
Arthur Powers
MAM Mowrs Liberator
Frank Tovey
Morgan Langhorne
Mra CK
Tribune
Drake
Hood
H. J. Burleigh
Bannack Street
Dillon, Mont
Giionor J. Staudaher
Tae
St. Joseph
St Louis
M. L. Davidson
D. T. Chapman
W. A. Jones
D. M. Best
Montana Mercantile CO
Burfeind Bros. & CO
Montana Street
O. E. Morse
Dillon Furniture Co
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