Contractor Cape Killed In Roofing Accident
Harry Cape an English born contractor died after a fall from a roof at a Thompson Reynolds cottage project opposite D. T. Chapman. He slipped struck staging and rocks, was treated at home, deteriorated overnight, and died Wednesday night. He leaves a wife four children and relatives in England. Funeral set at N E church. Burial Thursday.
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Thompson & Reynolds
D. T. Chapman
Harry Cape
Railroad Avenue
Leason
Montana Street
J. W. Tait
N. E
Henry Cape
Somersetshire
England
United States
Dillon
States
Montana Weather Report Sees Favorable Growth In Crops
The Montana Weather Service notes little precipitation in the past week with rising temperatures boosting vegetation and grain. Conditions are favorable across the state though some areas report flooding from the Yellowstone and minor wind, frost, and irrigation needs in others. Grass and ranges look strong and hay crops are anticipated in Valley County while western sections may require irrigation if dry spells continue.
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Helena
Valley County
Yellowstone
Serpent Diet and Incredible Stomach Capacity at Paris Museum
The Paris Museum of Natural History details show a 20 foot serpent at Jardin des Plantes feeding since August 1885. From 1885 to 1895 it ate 50 times, mostly goats, with three rabbit meals and one goose, while unusual cases include a horned viper swallowing a companion and a cobra swallowing its brother in error.
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Museum of Natural History
Sn Paris
Museum
Leon Vaillant
Jardin Des Plantes
Professor Vaillant
Pittsburg
Bicycle notes from Montana riders and city scenes
The Dillon area shows growing bicycle use with 63 League of American Wheelmen members in Montana, 175 of about 200 Dil lon riders owning wheels, and Boulder reporting 35 to 40 riders. Renz Cushing and Will Hayward rode to Sheridan and Twin Bridges, wind and bad roads hindering the trip. Fidel Huber sold his bicycles to Dillon Implement Co, while Burleigh & Willis plan a crimson rim bicycle addition to their law office fleet.
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Fidel Huber
Dillon Implement Co
Boulder
Dillon
Renz Cushing
Will Hayward
Sheridan
Wisconsin Placers
Twin Bridges
Burleigh & Willis
Mid-Summer Carnival Trip to Salt Lake
Travel offer for a July 2 3 and 4 1996 trip from Dillon to Salt Lake and return priced at 15 dollars Tickets go on sale July 1 limited to duty lith passengers with details limited in the ad.
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Salt Lake
Dillon
He Got the Job At Montague Street Office
A youth applies for a rail magnate’s office job and is hired to ward off questions with evasive answers. He claims “here and there” as prior work and is placed near the door dispensing definite replies to all visitors.
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Montague Street
Cata
New York
Lively Crossing Scene On Broadway At Fourteenth Street
The New York Sun describes a busy Broadway crossing at Fourteenth Street where a large policeman and cable crew control foot and vehicle traffic. Pedestrians, including women and children, react with mix of caution and amusement as cars pass. A dramatic near miss near Union Square is briefly noted, with a quick warning by a cable man.
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Broadway
Fourteenth — Street
Fourteenth
Fourteenth Street
Union Square
Broadway Crossing
New York Sun
Controversy Over Tea Quality and Brewing Rules
The piece notes a class divide over tea and wine with a new expert claiming cheap teas harm nerves. It cites debates on tea bags, water quality, and exact brewing methods, arguing that water must be freshly boiled and added promptly for proper flavor.
Fashion Notes On Summer Silk, Lace And Hats From New York
Tees apricot and pale green silks blended for evening wear. Jackets vary with waist flattering cuts. Brocades and satin striped silks used for evening toilets. Batiste and grass linen contrast with silk accents for dressy looks. Grenadines show rich patterns. hats feature round black or pale straw. Lace dominates day and evening gowns and accessories.
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Batiste
Dresden
League
New York Post
Notable Names and Ventures Across Nations and Fields
The list highlights Theodore F. Shuey as a U S senate reporter, Joseph Chamberlain exploring sisal on Bahama estates, Roentgen receiving Bavaria’s crown order, explorer Paulau Chailly in New York, Thurlow Weed Barnes a wealthy violinist with a Stradivarius worth about ten thousand, and Senator Hill studying Shakespeare. Also notes a Dillon Implement Co sale of bicycle stock in Dillon Montana with thanks to patrons and transfer of business to the new owners.
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Theodore F. Shuey
United States Senate
Joseph Chamberlain
Bahama Islands
Roentgen
Bavaria
Paulau Chailly
New York
Thurlow Weed Barnes
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Cape
Montana Weather Service
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Fiftyninth Street
Moss
Columbus Monument
Fifty Ninth Street
Ninth Avenue
Fifty-ninth Street
New York City
New York Press
Paria
League of American Wheelmen
Montana
William
Yonkers
Zoroaster
Hollingswort, Tiger and Osborn Rakes
Dulon Implement Company
The
Senator Hill
Congress
William Shakespeare
Mas. L. Kurrer
F, Huser
State Board of Education
E. A. Steere
Board of Coun
Beaverhead
Argenta
Uillen
P. H. Poinderter
Board of County
OM Baer
Mona
J. T. Cox
W. S. Pyle
COX & Plye
Geo. J. Staudaker
Butchers
Veal
Dillon National Bank
Dillon, Montana
Masonic Block
B. Splaun
I. J. B. Treuman
Beaverhead County
Oklahoma
Blue Jay
Vipond
United States of America
J. B. Treuman
State of
Doe
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