Montana News of Interest New Replacement Regiment
Helena reports the second Montana regiment has become the One Hundred Sixty third infantry a replacement unit. Major George Graham former Holter hardware manager led border duty and landed in France with Rainbow division becoming division quartermaster. He is noted as the first Montana officer ashore. High Scores Made in Billings contests feature West winning Brownlee medal after shootoffs and Morgan leading professionals with 146 of 150 points.
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Heléna
Montana
One Hundred and Sixty-third Infantry
Montana Boys
France
George Graham
A. M. Holter
Rainbow Division
Billings
Billings Red and Gun Club
J. Collins West
Brownlee
O'Brien
Weatherhead
Robbins
Harker
Norris
Terherne
West
Morgan
Flannigan
O’brien
Butte Toole county thrift stamp lag cited by state director
Toole county has subscribed 6 percent of its thrift stamp quota, with apportionment at 35994.33 and investments of 2098.57. Valley 8 percent, Chouteau 11 percent, Blaine 12 percent, Carter 13 percent, Richland 13 percent, Hill and Fallon 17 percent trail. Deer Lodge leads at 131 percent and Silver Bow at 112 percent.
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Butte
Toole County
Harry W. Turner
Datwne
Valley
Chouteau
Blaine
Carter
Richland
Hill and Fallon
Deer Lodge County
Silver Bow
Murder of G W Hill in Billings Shocks City
Laborer G W Hill was found fatally wounded in a pool of blood in Billings last week. He had just arrived from Bozeman and held a non employment registration card. Authorities report a brutal struggle and multiple knife wounds including a severed jugular. The attacker remains unknown.
How She Banished Backache by Mrs Effie E Kleppe
Mrs Effie E Kleppe of Averill Minnesota describes rheumatism and kidney trouble treated at a sanitarium with no relief. She reports immediate relief after using Foley Kidney Pills and continued use when back pain returns, sold by Potts druggist.
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Effie E. Kleppe
Averill, Minn
Potts
States council urges stricter pistol permit rulings
Helena reports the state council of defense has asked judges to exercise extreme caution in granting pistol carry permits after an investigation found an unduly high percentage of armed men in the state.
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Helena
Council of Defense
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound Praised as Charm
Mrs. Margaret Smale of Bishop California reports a persistent cold last week improved by Foleys Honey and Tar Compound. The ad notes the remedy is reliable and available through Potts the druggist.
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Margaret Smale
Bishop
Calif
Potts
Farmers on Sun River pledge acre of wheat for Liberty bonds
In Great Falls area farmers from the Sun river bench adopt resolutions to donate an acre of wheat for buying Liberty bonds and Thrift stamps, showing wartime support even without enlisting.
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Great Falls
Sun River
France
Fire destroys Two Dot on railroad line. town near White Sulphur Springs
A blaze severely damages the town of Two Dot, located a few miles east of White Sulphur Springs on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Loss is estimated at about 150000 as reports filter in from the scene.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Here
The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed
A reminder that family physicians may be unavailable during stomach pains colic and diarrhoea. Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is urged as the best in-house treatment to avoid pain and risk. Sold by City Drug company.
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Chamberlain
City Drug Company
Rain, cooler weather aid forest fire fight in Northwest
Forest fire danger eased in Montana Idaho and eastern Washington as recent rains and cooler air helped contain flames. District No 1 Forest Service headquarters reported significant improvement after a tough week.
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Missoula
Montana
Idaho
Washington
District No. 1
The
Forest Service
Chronic Constipation Advice and Remedies
The article notes constipation results from low moisture in waste and recommends drinking water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise. It cautions against harsh laxatives and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild, pleasant remedy available at City Drug company.
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Chamberlain
City Drug Company
Advim
Rye Exhibit Near Havre Sparks Local Pride
Ed Lewis from eight miles northeast of Havre brought in exceptionally fine rye, with stalks three feet six inches high and in prime condition, showcasing the season’s best crop in the area.
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Havre
Ed Lewis
To Prevent Belching And Improve Digestion Advice
Advice urges eating slowly and chewing thoroughly to avoid belching. If problems persist take one Chamberlain's Tablet after meals. Also mentions a sale of product at City Drug Company near the depot.
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Chamberlain
City Drug Company
Transmission lineman killed by lightning near Orr Montana
E R Seaver a Montana Power company line patrolman was instantly killed by a lightning strike Sunday afternoon at his home near Orr about 25 miles southwest of Great Falls He had just talked with the Rainbow plant on the telephone when struck His wife ran half a mile to a nearby ranch house to summon help as the telephone service was disabled by the flash.
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Great Falls
E. R. Seaver
Montana Power Company
Orr
Here
Rainbow
Foley Kidney Pills Aid Rheumatic and Kidney Ailments
Mrs. Frank P. Woods of Morrill Maine reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills for rheumatic and bladder issues and says her husband also benefitted. Potts druggist sells the remedy. Also notes 12 cylinder Liberty motor weighs 825 pounds and produces 450 horsepower with 0.46 pounds of gasoline per horsepower hour.
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Frank P. Woods
Morrill
Maine
Foley
Potts
Adv
War Department
Kidney Pills Help Man From Utah Say He Recovered
Frank Miller of Bingham Utah reports kidney trouble that left him unable to work. He says Foley Kidney Pills cured him and he now feels as good as ever. Sold by Potts the druggist Adv-1m.
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Bright
Frank Miller
Bingham, Utah
Potts
Convicted Seditionist Sentenced in State Prison
Missoulan Tom Carson was found guilty by a district court jury of sedition and sentenced by Judge Lentz to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison. Witnesses testified he cursed the United States and boasted of joining the I W W.
Dangers of Constipation and Foley Cathartic Tablets
Neglected constipation may cause piles ulceration of the bowels appendicitis nervous prostration or paralysis. Do not delay treatment. Foley Cathartic Tablets work surely easily gently without injury to the stomach or intestines. No habit forming drugs. Suitable for large folk. Sold by Pott's the druggist Ady-1m.
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Pott’s
Baker in Bad Bozeman
J A Schroeder owner of a bakery in Anaconda pays 350 to the Anaconda war chest and must cease manufacturing all bakery products except bread and rolls until August 1 for violating state food administration rules.
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Bozeman
J. A. Schroeder
Anaconda
State Food Administration
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promises Quick Relief
Mrs Mary Logdam of 282 Maple St Perth Amboy NJ reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieves coughs hoarseness and sore throats. Product advertised as non narcotic slightly laxative and sold by Potts the druggist with 24 Adv-1n in ad.
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Foley
Mary Logdam
Maple St
Perth Amboy
N. J
Potts
Rain Halts Forest Fires in Helena District
Heavy rains Sunday night stopped all fires in the Helena forest district. District Supervisor Charles K. McHarg Jr says detailed local reports are unavailable but assumes fires are now under control.
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Helena
Helena Nofrest
Charles K. McHarg, Jr
McHarg
Lame Back Relief Advertised by City Drug Co
An advertisment suggests using Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massaging the back muscles at the site of pain. The product is advertised for sale by City Drug Co.
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Drug. Co. Im
Fifty Thousand Dollar Branch House Planned in Billings
A new branch branch office costing 50000 dollars is planned in Billings on the site of the old Northern Pacific wool warehouse along the Northern Pacific right of way on the south side. The building measures 60 feet frontage and 76 feet depth. It will serve the Midland empire territory including northern Wyoming eastern Montana southern Montana and central Montana up to Hedges.
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Siouse
Billings
Northern Pacific
Wyoming
Montana
Hedges
Bozeman Test Suggests Gaseene as Cheaper Gas Alternative
In Bozeman A A Braten tested Gaseene fluid in a Buick with W R Deem driving a 65 mile trip. The fuel reportedly delivered equal power to gasoline and at a much lower cost, prompting Braten to say Gaseene could replace gasoline substantially if tests hold across broader use.
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Bozeman
A. A. Braten
W. R. Deem
Postmaster Appointments in Montana Fourth Class
Washington reports four new Montana fourth class postmasters replacing resignations. George A. Robertson serves Ashmore, Anna V. Morrison Clancy, Daisy Sirginson Dunkirk, Eugene I. Boyer Fort Logan, Lynne W. Black Weede, Thomas E. Leavitt Madoc.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Digestive Ailments
A Dillon woman touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as curing years of indigestion bloating and colic. The ad claims the preparation removes nasal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. One dose demonstrates value with money refunded and Potts druggist selling it.
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Dillon
Mayr
Potts
William Allen White Speaks at Montana Federation Event
In Great Falls delegates of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs heard William Allen White of Emporia Kansas deliver The War I Saw. He was the featured speaker, brought by the ladies and the Great Falls Elks, drawing a capacity crowd.
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Great. Falls
Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs
William Allen White
Emporia
Kas
The
Great Falls Elks
Farmers Lead in Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions
The treasury department notes that farming and rural areas showed the strongest support for the third Liberty loan. Over 20,000 communities subscribed or oversubscribed, with many rural districts meeting quotas on the first day, outpacing larger cities.
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Treasury Department
United States
Curtis Hospital Found on South Washington Street
Helena E. Curtis R N Ady 42 tf listed in the street notice referencing Curtis Hospital on South Washington Street and the Kings bury residence as part of the local directory entry.
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Curtis Hospital
South Washington Street
Kingsbury Residence
Helena E. Curtis
R. N. Ady
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FRUIN
Baker
Corns
Midley E. Lawrence &Co
Svewo
Ian
OOS
C. D’s
FE. H. Brundage, Undertaker
Dillon, Montana
Burke Auto Transfer Co
Ned Burke
Black Res
Black
Dillon Carriage Works
Baxter-Tonney Orchestra
Red Cross
Young Ewes
H.C. Barflend
J. Carhart
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