Lima Improvement Company eyes townsite boom in Montane
The Lima Improvement Company prepares to buy the Goodno and Garland properties to lay out a new townsite in Montane. It plans large lots, wide streets, underground water pipes, and irrigation for shade trees and parks. Shares sold reach 150 of 1,000 at $10 each, with about $1,500 needed to start. Local railroad workers and businessmen anticipate moving In. A Liverpool broker, George James, faces liabilities of $100,000.
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Lima Improvement Company
Goodno
Garland
Garland’s Hall
Lima
Secrets of durable roads lie in constant care and upkeep
The author argues European roads endure because of maintenance not just construction. He recalls a Scottish road where a lone worker repaired a minor defect to prevent larger damage, illustrating that ongoing, cheap upkeep beats neglect and saves long term costs. Continuous supervision keeps roads smooth and reliable.
Roadways as long term business investments in repairs
Paris observer Lovurs H Gumgon argues roads should be treated like long term business assets. He says ongoing repairs under his plan cost less than interest or taxes from rebuilding, making the question simply which method best preserves a good road.
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Lovurs H
Gumgon
Paris
Wm. Timmons
Idaville
Ind
John Leslie
N. M. White
American Legion of Honor 1891 First Call report
The first call of 1891 lists 71 deaths across states led by New York and Pennsylvania with varied degrees and a largest donation of 1434 dollars. It notes reserves and bonds, a Madison Square garden event, and campaigns in Indiana Ohio Maine and California. Also included are notices of recoveries and various public notices and advertisements.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Texas
California
New Jersey
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Ohio
Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
Illinois
New Hampshire
Navy
American Legion of Honor
Insurance Department of Massachusetts
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Massachusetts Grand Council
Hampden Council of
Indian Orchard
Grand Council
Indiana
Order
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Lafayette
Peru
P. G.S. Henry A. Chase
Red Men's Endowment Association of
Bro
J.B. Miller
Grand Sachem McKay
Alex H. Libby
Chieftains’ League
Maine
Great Council of the
United States
Atlanta
Chicago
Portland
Ind
Swayer's Distest Promoted as Skin Cure in Patent Ad
An advertisement touts Swayer's Distest as a universal skin remedy. It claims to cure tetter eczema and itch without internal medicines and promises clear, white, healthy skin for the face and body. The text urges readers to ask their "bru-ceiet" for the ointment, though spelling is garbled.
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Bucklen
N. M. White
City Drug Store
Ballard
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Omaha Stockyards
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Anderson Bros
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Dillon, Montana
R.C. Halliday
VAL Blatz
Milwaukee Beer
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A. H. Nelson
Washington, D.C
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A. Mont
G. Settles
U.S. Land Officer
Helena, Montana
Dillon Mercantile Company
Montana
Poindexter & Orr
Cillon
Eugene
Baily
Lima, Montana
John A. Clinton
Lima, Mont
Miss. A. M. Hammon
Chuncu and Societies
Lima M. KE
Jos. Sietor
Berri Iea
Se'y
Ladies’ Aid Society
Laulies
Engineer's Hall
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Dillon Brewery
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