Heavy grader demonstration boosts Montana road work potential
In Billings Montana a two day test with a 40 horsepower heavy grader shows a badly rutted avenue can be transformed to boulevard like condition enabling autos to travel at 50 miles per hour. The machine company claims two miles graded daily and the billings chamber of commerce recommends city council buy the grader for unpaved streets.
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Billings
Montana
Montana Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Prosperity Predicted in Broadview Dry Lands
Reporters visiting the Broadview area forecast unprecedented prosperity in dry farming sections of the north. Crops are in excellent condition and winter wheat acreage has more than doubled. An estimated 500000 bushels may be harvested soon with yields of 25 bushels per acre possible even without further rainfall. Over 50 power outfits are preparing spring- crop ground, signaling record yields across the territory.
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Broadview
Bow
Yellowstone District Irrigation Canal Extension Near Hysham Forsyth
The extension of the Yellowstone District Irrigation canal between Hysham and Forsyth is nearly complete. It will irrigate about 20 000 acres, up from 5 000 when the ditch was first laid out four years ago. The line runs 29 miles and uses a wooden pipe six feet in diameter to cross rough terrain. Settlers now occupy the ceded Crow Indian reservation area with substantial homes.
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Billings
Yellowstone District Irrigation Company
Hysham
Forsyth
Crow Indian Reservation
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promises Gentle Bowel Relief
Ad copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild remedy for bowel congestion and discomfort. It claims the pills “gently persuade” bowels to act, with health following, and notes a 25 cent price at Potts the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Potts
Petition filed to create Toole County from Teton and Hill regions
County of Toole in Great Falls reports petitions filed with county clerks seeking the formation of Toole county from parts of Teton and Hill. The proposed county would include the area north of the Marias river in Teton county except Cutbank and adjacent land, plus an 18 mile wide strip along Hill county. The Teton county commissioners will hear the petition on June 21.
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Toole
Great Falls
Toole County
Teton and
Hill Counties
Teton County
Marias River
Cutbank
Hill County
Sable Endorses Foley's Kidney Pills for Kidney Trouble Relief
Mr. Sable of 30 Cook St Rochester New York recommends Foley's Kidney Pills citing prompt relief from kidney trouble. Potts the Druggist also supports the product as effective.
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Charles Sable
Cook St
Rochester
N. Y
Foley
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A Fourth of July injury list sickens readers yet Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for healing burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions. It treats boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles and costs 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
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Bucklen
Twin Bridges Hosts Major Live Stock Sale This June
Arrangements are under way for a two day sale at Twin Bridges on June 14 and 15. Promoters expect 300 head of horses and cattle with plans to double the total as books close. Buyers from across the state will attend.
When Buying Buy Only the Best Says Wis. Man Wife
H L Blomquist of Esdaile Wisconsin says his wife believes Foley s Honey and Tar Compound is the best cough cure on the market. She tried others but Foley s gives the best results according to Potts the Druggist.
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H.L. Blomquist
Esdaile
Wis
Foley
Potts
Park-bound crowds set record for Yellowstone season
Butte residents have booked more trips than ever to Yellowstone National Park this summer. Conductor Jack Burns, 25 years on the Oregon Short Line, notes two extra specials plus regular trains will run opening day June 15, with three more specials the following day to handle a surge in travelers. Tim Farrel and John Quinn also long-time Harri man line staff on the route.
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Butte Inter ,Mountain
Yellowstone National Park
America
Jack Burns
Oregon
Butte
Pocatello
Jack
Tim Farrel
John Quinn
Harriman
Idaho
Regar
Burns
Supreme Court narrows county commissioners liability opinion
The Montana Supreme Court rules county commissioners are not absolutely liable for injuries from highway defects. Liability depends on negligence and a required standard of reasonable care in duties. Some counties saw resignations threatened after the initial ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Supreme Court
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Adendor? Yellow Package
An old promotional certificate asserts Poley's Honey and Tar compound contains no opiates or habit forming drugs. It claims healing effects for coughs colds throat chest and lungs and directs readers to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in a yellow package from Potts the Druggist.
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Poley
Foley
Potts
State Auditor Breaks Quarter Revenue Record in Montana
State Auditor C. M. McCoy turned over to State Treasurer E. E. Esselston $87,220.10 in the three months just ended, the largest quarterly total ever for Montana. The May 31 deadline means insurances taxes and fees drive the higher second quarter, with this year showing a substantial increase over 1911.
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Helena
C. M. McCoy
E. Esselston
State Auditor of
Montana
Rheumatism Pain Ease With Liniment Test
A reader is advised that only external treatment is usually needed for rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment. Apply freely and massage the area at each use to relieve pain. Sold by all dealers. 1-ml bottle suggested.
Drowned attempting rescue at Libby ferry disaster
About 100 onlookers watched as Thomas Murphy and three other river men tried to reach a swamped ferry at Libby on May 28. Murphy became entangled in a mooring rope and was pulled overboard, drowning while attempting to tow the wreck to shore for release.
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Libby
Thomas Murphy
Kotenai
Murphy
Boy Kills a Horse in Wisdom Montana
Herbert Carrideau Anaconda boy was arrested at Wisdom in the Big Hole valley on June 1 charged with brutally killing a mare owned by Hans Johnson. The animal was slain with a double bitten ax the intestines exposed and she died after being tied to another horse and released. Carrideau was intoxicated at the time.
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Herbert Carrideau
Wisdom
Big Hole Valley
Hans Johnson
Carrideau
Mrs J E Henry Credits Foley's Kidney Pills
Mrs J E Henry of Arkon Michigan says kidney troubles doubled her expenses until she tried Foley's Kidney Pills. She bought a bottle and believes they saved her a large doctor bill and helped her finances.
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J. E. Henry
Arkon, Mich
Foley
Cascade Rancher Dies Near Best in Montana
Edward Peterson, 61, pioneer and wealthy Cascade Rancher, collapsed while working on his stock farm four miles from Best and was found later by family. He came to Montana 30 years ago and leaves a wife and six children. The body will be brought to town for burial Monday.
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Great Falls
Best
Edward Peterson
Peterson
Montana
Teachers Underpaid in Helena Montana Institutions
The state board of education semi annual meeting heard from the salary committee G T Paul Dillon Walter Hartman Bozeman C R Leonard Butte C H Hall Missoula and W E Harmon about salaries for professors and instructors in state institutions lagging behind other states. A health ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets claiming they ease constipation with no discomfort and are sold by all dealers.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Education
G. T. Paul
Dillon
Walter Hartman
Bozeman
C. R. Leonard
Butte
C. H. Hall
Missoula
W. E. Harmon
Assay Office Receipts May Totals at Helena Office
May deposits in the U S assay office reached 183 242 69 with counties led by Madison Fergus Lewis and Clark and Broadwater Chouteau Deer Lodge Granite Jefferson Missoula Powell and others Deposits by county include Madison 83 410 32 Fergus 30 183 13 Lewis and Clark 35 242 30 and Chouteau 20 071 98 The prior May total was 115 707 32.
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Helena
United States
Madison County
Fergus County
Lewis and Clark
Broadwater
Chouteau
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Granite
Jefferson
Madison
Missoula
Powell
For Sale and Rent Notices from Dillon Tribune
Classified ad clippings show items for sale including a steel range and iron bed, a furnished room for rent, and a wanted 4 or 5 room furnished house by June 1 or 15. Also listed are Dillon Coal & Transfer Co, a five room furnished house for rent, L J Price office rental, and Harrison's household goods store promoting new and second hand items. Includes Colorado lump coal by C W Scott.
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P. O
Dillon Coal & Transfer Co
U Dillon Bakery
L. J. Price
Kalispell Chamber Sets Delegates for Good Roads Meet
Kalispell chambers and local leaders plan to secure the 1913 good roads convention for Kalispell. The City Mayor and county board will each name five delegates to attend the Anaconda gathering July 8-9 and argue for bringing the meeting to Kalispell. Old age benefits note promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for digestion and regularity. For sale by dealers.
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Kalispell
Good Roads
Chamber of Commerce
D. R. Peeler
Board of County Commissioners
Flathead Motor Club
Anaconda
Orchard City
Chamberlain
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Ore
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International Harvester Company of Americancorpor
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USA
R. W. Boone
Tribune
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Harrisons
John State
Colorado
C. W. Scott
Echo Ranch Armstead, Mont
Reynolds’ Ranch
Bir
Thomas Lipton
London
Thomas A. Lipton
New York
Glasgow
Montana. Auto Supply
Montana Street
Dillon Montana
E. H. Brundage
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