Hog completes 79-day fast in Great Falls stock tale
S H Splath of Cascade bank recalls a hog that reportedly fasted 79 days shrinking from 225 to 90 pounds. An earlier shipment slipped a scale plank December 2 then went ignored until a later load revealed the live skeleton hog still alive and voracious.
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Great Falls
S. H. Splath
The
Cascade Bank
Mr. Splath
Norris Vetoes Senate Bill on State Examiner Salary
Helena reports Gov. Norris vetoed senate bill 106 concerning the salary of the second assistant state examiner. The veto marks the session's third presidential action on veto power.
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Norris
Helena
Senate
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertised For Elderly Ailments
A Special Medicine for Kidney Ailments claims quick relief and lasting benefit for kidney and bladder issues and aging urinary irregularities. Isaac N. Regan of Missouri reports a complete cure and urges others to try Foley's Kidney Remedy, available from all druggists.
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Foley
Isaac N. Regan
Farmer
Lone highwayman robs Murray Leary saloon in Butte
A masked robber entered the Murray Leary saloon on east Quartz street at dawn, forced six patrons and the bartender to line up, rifled the cash register for about $40, and took small change from customers.
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Butte
Murray-Leary
East Quartz Street
Saloon License Raised in Conrad Meeting
At the regular Conrad town council meeting all members attended and approved raising the saloon license to 110 dollars per quarter.
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Conrad
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed by Prince ton Resident
J. W. Kuhn of Prince ton Ned endorses Foley's Honey and Tar saying it stops a severe cough quickly and reliably for coughs colds grippe and lung trouble. He advises refusing substitutes and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Preachers oppose postal bill impact on religious publications
The Silver Bow county Sunday school association objects to a bill raising magazine mailing from 1c to 4c per pound. They warn it would add about a million dollars in costs and could force some religious publications to suspend. At a banquet Rev Edward Laird Mills introduced a resolution.
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St. Butte
Sunday School Association of
Silver Bow County
Edward Laird Mills
Telegram to Senators Carter Dixon and Congressman Pray Noted
A night telegram was sent to Senators Carter and Dixon and Congressman Pray to notify them of the action described, with details limited to the notice of the effect and its immediate recipients.
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Carter
Dixon
Pray
Alfalfa in Demand in Montana Valley
Billings February report from commission men states nearly every ton of alfalfa grown in the region was sold at satisfactory prices. Some small isolated crops remain unsold while outside buyers scour the valley. Forage priced at 9.50 dollars per ton with winter street sales at 10 to 12 dollars and stacks generally at 8 dollars.
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Billings
Montana
Commission
A Mother's Safeguard For Coughs And Colds
Foley s Honey and Tar advertised as safe for children with coughs colds croup and bron chi tis. No opiates used and sold by all druggists presented as best and safest option for mothers seeking relief for young ones.
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Foley
Children sue for damages over 1909 railroad crossing death
Children of John and Mary Williams of Billings file a federal suit against the Northern Pacific seeking 60000 dollars in damages for their parents deaths at a railroad crossing near Billings on June 26 1909.
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Helena
John
Mary Williams
Billings
Northern Pacific
Amalgamated Copper Buys Limestone Quarries
Great Falls on February 28 reports the Amalgamated Copper Mining Co has paid over $100,000 to acquire limestone quarries owned by William Albright on Belt Creek Sluice Box Canyon at Albright. The tract covers about 1500 acres.
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Big Amalgamated
Great Falls
Amalgamated Copper Mining Co
William Albright
Belt Creek
Albright
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Colds Lagging to Pneumonia
A traditional remedy claim states cold and lagrippe can lead to pneumonia, with Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a prompt, reliable cough medicine that expels the cold, checks the lagrippe, and contains no narcotics. It is marketed as safe for children and adults and offered for sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Tragic Fire Kills Two in Missoula Cabin
Missoula reports a fatal blaze in a negro’s cabin that killed Tillie Gouin a Blackfoot woman and Andy Triplett a Black man. The husband of Gouin is jailed as the suspected arsonist after pouring gasoline on the fire in a failed attempt to light it. Both victims are believed to have been intoxicated at the time.
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Missoula
Tillie Gouin
Andy Triplett
First Case Under Concealed Weapons Law Referred
Butte February 27 The first case under the new law making carrying concealed weapons a felony and penitentiary offense has been referred to the county attorney. Ed Trevatham was arrested at the Butte Anaconda Pacific depot last night by Officer Pat Leyden for possession of two loaded guns.
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Butte
Ed Trevatham
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Pat P. Leyden
Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Claims Remedies
An old classified style ad touts Foley Kidney Pills to neutralize and remove poisons causing backache rheumatism nervousness and kidney and bladder irregularities. It promises to restore natural organ action and notes availability from all druggists.
Endorsement of Mayor Nevin’s Closed District Action
In Butte on February 28 over 2,000 citizens endorsed Mayor Nevin’s closing of the restricted district. The petition, drawn by the Ministerial Association, noted potential support could reach 10,000 if time allowed.
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Butte
Nevin
Supreme Court Affirms City Water Bond Validity
Helena February 25 The supreme court today affirmed the district court ruling in favor of the city over a suit challenging its plan to issue 650000 dollars in water bonds. The decision upholds the city's water bond proceedings and schedules no retrial.
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Helena
Supreme Court
District Court
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Croup and Colds
A father from Manchester recalls severe croup in his four children and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with relief. The advertisement claims asthma hay fever la grippe and whooping cough respond to the remedy. Trial bottle is free with sales by Potts the druggist at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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J Louis Chamblin
Manchester
Potts
Women to Lead City Yard and Alley Clean-Up Drive
In Great Falls on February 27, the city’s women connected to the city beautiful committee announce plans to clean rear yards and alleyways this spring. The committee will spearhead the effort and begin immediate cleanup work.
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Great Falls
City Beautiful Committee
Vacant City Lots Set Aside for Public Gardens
After vacant lots for gardening purposes and will apportion vacant lots contributed by owners to such worthy poor people as may desire to do some gardening.
Harriman Railroads Plan One and a Quarter Million Ad Campaign
Directors of the Harriman railroads announce a one year advertising program costing a million and a quarter to promote ten thousand miles of railroad resources across Washington Oregon Idaho Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana Nevada and California.
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Helena
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Nevada
California
Harriman
Warning to Railroad Men on Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Geo E Bell a former Nickel Plate conductor from Fort Wayne Indiana warns railroad workers about long years of railroading causing kidney and bladder issues. He reports back pain frequent painful urination and says Foley Kidney Pills cured him after four bottles. He now recommends the remedy to fellow railroaders. Sold by all druggists.
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Geo. E. Bell
Third St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Foley
Madison County teachers a year report shows gender gap
County school superintendent reports 74 teachers in Madison last year, 9 males and 65 females. Women averaged 62.2 dollars per month while men averaged 100 dollars. Nine Normal graduates are listed among the teachers.
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Virginia City
Madison
Madison County
School Money Apportioned in Montana State Totals
Helena Feb 28 W E Harmon state superintendent of public instruction released the school apportionment totaling 266415 dollars to be distributed among 88805 children at three dollars per pupil Beaverhead counties share 4524 dollars allocated from the fund to schools across the state.
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Helena
W. E. Harmon
Beaverhead County
You Can Cure That Backache with Australian Leaf Cure
An advertisement claims Mother Gray's Australian Leaf relieves backache dizziness headache and languor. It markets a kidney and urinary remedy sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents with free sample from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
New York
Supreme Court Clerk Deposits Quarter Receipts
Helena report states J. T. Athey, clerk of the supreme court, deposited with state treasurer W. E. Esselstyn the receipts of his department for the quarter ending yesterday totaling 570.90 dollars.
Mysterious Man Found Frozen Near Vaughn
An unknown man was found frozen to death a mile west of Vaughn on the G. M. Edwards ranch. He appeared to have been dead about three weeks. His clothing yielded only two Stockholm beer hall programs.
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Great Falls
Mar
Vaughn
G. M. Edwards
Remedy Plaster and Horehound Syrup Offer
A cold remedy combination offers HERRICK'S RED PEP PER POROUS PLASTER for chest relief and BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP to ease chest tightness. Buy the Horehound Syrup in a dollar size to get a free porous plaster with each bottle, sold by Potts, the Druggist.
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Herrick
Ballard
Potts
Tragic Mine Death Near Butte
In Butte on March 1 authorities presume Thomas Hendrickson took his own life by throwing himself down the Parrot mine shaft from an estimated depth of 2100 feet. The act appears to be the result of unknown motives and left a grisly scene for investigators.
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Butte
Mar
Thos. Hendrickson
Parrot Mine
Attacks School Principal Seeks Relief with Electric Bitters
Chas B Allen of Sylvania Georgia describes a three year battle with rheumatism liver and stomach troubles. He credits Electric Bitters with a full cure after four bottles. The ad extols relief from stomach issues female complaints kidney disorders biliousness and overall vigor. Potts the Druggist advertises them at 50 cents.
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Chas. B. Allen
Sylvania
Potts
Receipts Rise in State Insurance and Secretary Offices
Helena reports quarterly settlements with State Insurance Commissioner H R Cunningham and Secretary of State A N Yoder. Cunningham’s department posted 41,746 in the first quarter, up 4,096 from the prior quarter, while Yoder’s office recorded 14,693.10, up 4,200 from the same quarter last year.
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Helena
H. R. Cunningham
A. N. Yoder
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for wide healing use
The advertisement claims millions of friends and vast cures over forty years for sores ulcers eczema burns boils cuts sprains and more. It lists piles as well and promotes 25c jars at Potts the druggist.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Potts
Vasby Wins $10,600 Verdict Against Gypsum Co
Lars Vasby obtained a verdict for damages against United States Gypsum company in Judge Jere B. Lessie’s court for 10 500 after suffering a left leg fracture in two places while working at a local mine last summer. He initially sought 25 000.
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Great Falls
Lars Vasby
United States
Jere B. Lessie
Vasby
Dr King's New Life Pills Take On Ailments
Dr King's New Life Pills claim to prevent appendicitis by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. They promise relief from constipation headaches biliousness and chills and are sold for 25 cents at Potts the druggist.
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Dr. King
New Life
Potts
State treasurer reports Montana cash balance and receipts
E E Esselstyn state treasurer deposited with Gov Norris the February statement of the commonwealth strong box. Receipts totaled 16605320 dollars while expenditures ran 3406267 dollars leaving a cash balance of 122647849 dollars. Bond investments stand at 3228809 dollars bringing total cash resources to about four and a half million dollars.
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Montana
Helena
Mar
E. E. Esselstyn
Norris
Commonwealth
Department
Throat relief with Ballard's Snow Liniment advised
An ad recommends treating sore throat from the outside with Ballard's Snow Liniment. Rub the throat at night and cover with a cotton bandage. soreness should disappear by morning. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 bottles from Potts, the druggist.
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Ballard
Potts
Beaverhead Briefs Spark February Weather and Reports
Helena March 1. Although February was short the Beaverhead district reports show activity across farms and markets. The terse bulletin notes rainfall, stock movements, and local appointments, with no major incidents recorded.
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Beaverhead
Helena
T. B
Mining outlook improves in Montana state wide bullion report
Miller, assayer in this city, notes a strong month for mining with output from counties showing substantial bullion receipts. Beaverhead 29.83, Chouteau 34290.77, Deer Lodge 1700.62, Fergus 29023.33, Granite 141.30, Lewis and Clark 16876.16, Madison 14869.92, Missoula 522.16, Powell 10414.55, Silver Bow 2035.29. Total 109903.93.
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Madison
Missoula
Powell
Silver Bow
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised for Pain Relief
A remedy for side or back pain promises quick relief when applying the rubbing liniment. It relaxes contracted muscles and eases motion. Sold by Potts with prices 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle.
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Ballard
Potts
Facts About Washington Profiling His Speech and Temper
The passage notes George Washington rarely spoke long and could be irritable yet generally controlled His temperament flared on a few occasions Washington served on a grand jury after retirement and had acted as a petit juror before becoming president It cites Thomas Jefferson recalling brief talks and public duties.
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Washington
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia House of Burgesses
Rexall Orderlies Constipation Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe effective treatment for constipation. It claims no laxative side effects, guarantees satisfaction, and notes two package sizes priced at 10 and 25 cents. Sold at Potts the Druggist 15 Bannack St. The Rexall Store.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
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