Montana Federation of Women Clubs Adopts Orphanage Resolution
At its Bozeman convention the Montana State Federation of Women’s Clubs adopted a resolution urging a second state orphanage to relieve Twin Bridges overcrowding. It calls for legislative bills to establish the facility and fund humane officer duties, with local club presidents forming cooperating committees.
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State Federation of Women’ 'S Clubs
Bozeman
Montana
Womanhood
Montana State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Legislative ‘Committee
Hurrah for 4th at Jackson in the Big Hole
Jackson residents plan a patriotic Independence Day with a parade led by the Hooligan Semaphore Brass Band a state car and floats the Redmen in regalia a speech by Hon H B Duff a $75 purse baseball game multiple races a grand ball and a Goddess of Liberty voting contest open through June 30 to crown the day’s heroine.
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Jackson
Big Hole Basin
Order
Redmen
H. B. Duff
Goddess of Liberty
James B. Mreshon Wins Fight for Life
Newark man James B. Mreshon credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after eight months of weakness and lung hemorhages. He says the medicine revived him within weeks and lists its claimed uses from coughs to asthma. Potts drugstore offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial.
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James B. Mreshon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
Potts
Meeting of Montana Good Roads Delegates at Missoula
Missoula to host the Montana Good Roads congress June 27 and 28 with J H Dodge aiding the delegation. Notable speakers include Horatio Earle ex state highway commissioner Michigan and Thomas J Tynan Colorado warden. An excursion to Bitter Root valley and aviation flights are planned along with Union league baseball games and auto races. Hotels urge advance reservations due to expected large attendance.
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Missoula
Washington
Montana
Horatio
Bitter Root Valley
A Charming Woman Needs Health to Be Truly Lovely
A 19th century drug store note extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for women’s health. It links beauty and charm to strong stomach liver and kidney function, claiming the tonic purifies blood, steadies nerves, and improves skin and complexion. Sold for 50c at Potts druggist.
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Potts
Jem
Alden Gulch Pioneer Dies in Salt Lake Father of Smelting Industry
Abraham Hanauer, 77, a pioneer in mining and smelting who helped establish early furnaces in Utah and Montana, died in Salt Lake City from Bright's disease. Born in Bavaria, he moved to Denver in 1859, worked with Hanauer Dold & Co., arrived in Virginia City after Aldergulch gold discovery, and settled in Salt Lake in 1872. He sold his smelting business to American Smelting & Refining Co. and spent later years in cattle investments. he was unmarried.
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Salt
Lake City
Abraham Hanauer
Denver
Montana
Bright
Utah
Hanauer
Bavaria
Hanauer, Dold‘ & Co
Virginia City
Mont
Aldergulch
Salt Lake
American Smelting & Refining Co
Colorado
Idaho
Arrest of Hibbing Mayor Charged in Arson and Safe Blowing
Hibbing Minnesota mayor Dr D F Dumas longtime Casslake leader of a yeggmen gang is arrested on arson and safe blowing charges. Police found guns powder dynamite burglars idols and masks at his home during a search.
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Hibbing
Minn
D.F. Dumas
Casslake
Minnesota
Dumas
Mexican sells rattlesnakes to local dealer in San Antonio
A San Antonio Mexican collector finds a ready market for venomous snakes he traps. The local dealer buys at 26 cents a pound to supply shows museums and scientists.
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San Antonio
Tex
Hammocks for comfortable porch days from Post Office store
The Post Office store offers easy comfortable hammocks for summer porch and lawn use. Customers can find hammocks suited to any preference, promising relaxed outdoor days.
Gun Fight at Twin Bridges Ends with Arrests
In Twin Bridges on Main Street a night burglary at Counter's saloon sparked a gunfight. Fifteen shots were exchanged without injuries as Marshal and deputy pursued two suspects, Robert West and Frank Howard, who were later bound over to the district court. A crowd of hoboes and alleged sheep-herders were detained. Both claimed innocence and said they slept in the corral when the trouble began.
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Main Street
Counter’s
Willows
Robert West
Frank Howard
District Court
Labor Unions Excluded From Sherman Antitrust Bill
Representative Martin of Colorado re introduces a bill amending the Sherman antitrust act to exclude labor organizations agricultural associations and fraternal societies formed for mutual benefit from its effects. Referred to the committee on judiciary.
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Washington
Martin
Colorado
Committee On
Montana Day to Highlight State at Omaha Land Show
L W Buckley of the Omaha Land Show aims to bring Montana exhibits to the October 16 to 28 event. Governor Norris designates October 23 as Montana Day with speeches and lectures to showcase the Treasure State. Great Falls Helena and Lewistown led January exhibits and more Montana towns plan participation.
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Norris
Montana
Treasure State
Omaha, Neb
L. W. Buckley
Omaha Land Show Management
Northwest
Edwin L. Norris
Great Falls
Helena
Lewistown
Pension sought for revolutionary’s daughter in Missouri
Representative Walter Hensley of Missouri introduces a bill to grant a pension to Mrs Sarah Springer of Elvins for her father who served in the American Revolution. Mrs Springer is 91. her father died in 1836 at age 82.
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Washington
Walter Hensley
Missouri
Congress
Sarah Springer
Elvins
Springer
Wedum Couple Host Grant Weekend Gathering
Mr and Mrs A J Wedum autoed to Grant Sunday and invited friends to join them for a social visit and afternoon gathering.
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A. J. Wedum
Grant
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Good Roads
Omaha
Robert
Dillon
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