Wool Prices Seen Falling For Montana Fleece This Season
J Hanlen of Billings, wintering in Boston, says flockmasters may receive lower wool prices this season. He notes Boston commission houses still hold much last year’s wool, now taking 8 to 5 cents per pound less. Wyoming lambs wool sold at 18 cents, Colorado high grade at 20 cents, versus 26 cents last year.
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Billings
J. Hanlen
Boston
Hansen
Wyoming
South St Paul
Colorado
No Use to Die Says Rushboro Woman on King’s New Discovery
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She says it loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even after being deemed hopeless. The remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold at Potts druggist with guarantee 50 cents and a trial bottle free.
Train Wrecker Arraigned in Oregon Short Line Case
Patrick Gordon was arraigned on a charge of attempting to wreck several Oregon Short Line trains and told the court he had no money for an attorney. Judge Donlan pressed about his finances as Gordon admitted he had “blowed it.” William Meyer was appointed to defend him and will plead next Saturday.
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Butte
Patrick Gordon
Donlan
Gordon
William Meyer
Foley’s Honey and Tar Soothes Coughs from Cold
When you have a cold the mucous membrane is inflamed and the disease germs which you breathe find lodge ment and multiply especially the pneumonia germ. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes and heals the inflamed air passages stops the cough and expels the cold from your system. Refuse substitutes. City Drug Store. 1m
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Foley
City Drug Store
Sheridan Debates Electric Light Reverting to Candles
Sheridan residents weigh keeping the current electric light system or returning to tallow candles as the Brandon power plant operated by the Bismark Nugget Mining Co. comes under discussion after a mass meeting addressed by the company president.
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Sheridan
Brandon
Bismark-Nugget Mining Company
Town Weighs Bonding to Buy Plant Amid Divided Opinions
Citizens debate bonding the town to buy the plant while noting the proposition does not deliver sufficient dividends to sustain private operation. Public sentiment is split on the measure.
Butte Miners' Union Chief Denounces False Employment Circulars
President P. J. Dutly of the Butte Miners' union counters circulars claiming ten thousand jobs in Butte. He says labor supply far exceeds demand and unskilled workers are not hired in the mines. Duff notes five thousand pennyless men have arrived misled by the notices.
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Butte
P. J. Dutly
Butte Miners’ Union
Northwest
Duff
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Promises Quick Health
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It guarantees a cheerful refund of the price if the customer is not satisfied through Potts the Druggist.
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Dr. King
Potts
Great Big Timber Fire Destroys Central Block
Fire gutted the central part of Big Timber on March 14 destroying 25 business houses and about 50 residences. Officials estimate the loss at roughly half a million dollars as residents plan to rebuild the city core.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and prevents consumption
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar relieves obstinate coughs and expels the cold preventing consumption and pneumonia. It notes cures for incipient consumption and directs readers to City Drug Store.
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Foley
City Drug Store
Water Shortage Warned By Helena Official
In Butte on March 16 ranchers and stockmen report that Section Director Young of Helena warns snow absence this winter will cause water shortages for mining and irrigation. He notes streams will stay low even with heavy snows due to scant snowfall in the mountains.
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Butte
Young
Helena
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Ad Warning
Drugstore ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar fully cures coughs and colds with no opiates. Guarantees refund if not effective and promises lung healing, pneumonia prevention, and protection against consumption. Yellow package branding noted. City Drug Store promotes authentic product and warns against substitutes.
Helena Pioneer John Thomas Connor Dies in Helena
Helena resident John Thomas Connor a Montana pioneer died this afternoon. Born in Philadelphia in 1836 to John and Annie Connor, he moved west in 1863 from Denver to Salt Lake City and then Bannack arriving March 4 1863. Connor practiced as a mining engineer and was the last surviving delegate to the 1864 Virginia City Union convention which nominated W Sanders to Congress.
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Helena
John Thomas Connor
Montana
Philadelphia
John
Annie Connor
Denver
Salt Lake City
Bannack
Connor
Virginia City
W. Sanders
Fencer David Pratt Pleads Guilty in Federal Land Case
David Pratt of Billings former state stock board president and wealthy cattleman pleaded guilty in federal court to illegal fencing of 7 960 acres of public land. He was sentenced to 48 hours in jail and fined 250 dollars.
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Helena
David Pratt
Billings
State Board of Stock Commissioners
Best Healer in the World Rev F Starbird Endorses Arnica Salve
East Raymond Maine pastor Rev F Starbird says Bucklen Arnica Salve heals his old army wound and obstinate sores and aids his veterinary work. Price 25 cents at Potts the Druggist drug store.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Potts
Autopsy Justification Question Clarified by Attorney General
Helena March 15 Attorney General Galen issued an opinion to Beaverhead County on when a coroner may order an autopsy He states autopsies are justified only to decide if death was by criminal means and the necessity depends on case circumstances and the coroner s judgment
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Helena
Galen
Beaverhead County
Kidney Trouble Warning and Remedy Ad
Public health ad warns that kidney and bladder trouble may signal Bright’s disease or diabetes and urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy. The notice cites City Drug Store as the point of purchase.
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Bright
Foley
City Drug Store
Attorney General Rules on County Per Diem and Travel Pay
Helena March 17 an AG opinion to Powell county clerk says jurors serving as witnesses cannot draw double per diem. Justices of the peace get five dollars for committal hearings with witnesses. taking testimony voids pay. A sheriff cannot claim mileage outside the county to serve a subpoena and, when no arrest is made, only actual necessary traveling expenses.
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Helena
Powell County
Endorsement for Electric Bitters by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Norman R Coulter in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He says it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. Potts the Druggist sells it for 50 cents. 1m
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Bozeman Hosts Modern Woodmen Convention Start May 6
Bozeman will host the Modern Woodmen of America two day state convention beginning May 6. Preparations are underway to make it the largest convention in the order's history with efforts focused on arranging sessions and activities.
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Bozeman
The
Modern Woodmen of America
State Banks Assets Reported At 23.8 Million in Montana
State examiner T. E. Collins releases figures showing total assets of Montana banks at 23,801,485.30 dollars. Deposits subject to check total 10,782,082.61 dollars and savings deposits amount to 6,860,557.86 dollars.
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Helena
T. E. Collins
State Examiner
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Prevents Pneumonia
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for lingering colds and preventing pneumonia and consumption. Promotes substitutes refused and credits City Drug Store.
First smoke from Washoe smelters signals launch
Anaconda reports the Washoe smelters emitted their first stack smoke yesterday afternoon. The whistle blew across all sections of the city to greet the milestone as operations began.
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Anaconda
Despondent Young Lady Faces Family Crisis in Great Falls
A Great Falls report dated March 14 describes a young woman distressed by family troubles. It notes a separation of her father from the mother and the mother's departure from the state within recent days.
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Great Falls
Digo
Tragic Death of Miss Cora Eriefsen Linked to Gossip
Miss Cora M. Eriefsen, a Strain Bros. office employee well known in the city, took carbolic acid and chloroform at her home last evening ending her life. The act was linked to circulating gossip about her, received in an unpleasant manner during the day.
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Anid
Cora M. Eriefsen
Strain Bros
Reclaim 30 000 Acres Planned in Missouri River Valley
Helena March 14 W B Dolenty of Townsend says surveys are done for reclaiming 30 000 acres under the community method in the Missouri river valley. An eleven mile ditch above Townsend will divert water from the Missouri river. The land is described as unusually fertile.
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Helena
W. B. Dolenty
Townsend
Missouri River
Missouri
Twin Bridges Pioneer John F. Seyler Dies at 70
John F. Seyler, a prominent stockman and longtime resident of Twin Bridges and Madison County, died this afternoon at age 70 from a paralytic stroke. He had lived in the area for forty years and was among southern Montana’s wealthiest cattlemen.
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Twin Bridges
John F. Seyler
Montana
Mr. Seyler
Madison County
Helena Poolrooms Closed After City Ordinance
Helena voters approved a city ordinance closing poolrooms within thirty days. Violations incur a fine from 10 to 100 dollars and up to thirty days imprisonment.
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Helena
Committee Returns from Washington on Mineral Land Classification
The Helena committee on mineral land classification reports to have met with President Roosevelt and Interior Secretary Garfield. They were introduced by Senator Dixon and granted an extended interview. Charges were explained and the importance of conserving prospector rights emphasized. Garfield promised attention to the matter.
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Helena
Committee On Mineral Land Classification
Washington
Roosevelt
Interior
Garfield
Dixon
Heinze Joins Montana Mining Association Support Grows
Interest in the Montana Mining association remains strong as operators submit membership blanks and fees. F. A. Heinze recently joined, sending a check and application to Secretary F. B. Linderman and pledging support for the movement.
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Helena
lInterest
Montana Mining Association
F. A. Heinze
F. B. Linderman
Heinze
Twin Bridges Man Arrested in Peculiar Horse Theft Case
Matt Glasgow a well known teamster from Melrose is arrested for grand larceny after claiming a horse he saw along a mining road was his. The horse owner produced a bill of sale from a third party, then another man appeared with a warrant for Glasgow’s arrest.
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Twin Bridges
Matt Glasgow
Melrose
Glasgow
Prison Bids Rejected Readvertised by Montana Board
In Helena on March 17 the state prison board rejected all bids for prisoner care. Acting Governor Norris Attorney General Galen and Secretary of State Yoder will readvertise with bids opened May 6. Two bids arrived Conley and McTague at 52 cents per day and Jack Wyman Butte at 4714 cents per head daily.
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Helena
State
Norris
Galen
Yoder
Conley and
McTague
Jack Wyman
Butte
Open Land to Settle 15 000 Acres in Dearborn County
Helena reports 15000 acres reclaimed under the Carey land act will open for settlement April 10. The 93 farms of 160 acres each will be sold at 20.50 per acre with a perpetual water right. Down payment 2.50 per acre, remainder in nine years no interest, annual installments. Land is rich loam 60 miles from Helena, suitable for grain grasses and vegetables.
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Helena
Dearborn
St Patrick Celebrations At Local Parties And Prize Winners
Miss Grace Johnson hosts a St Patrick night with shamrock place cards and green decor inviting Harrington Doherty Nutterville Barere Rossiter Bueschlein. Miss Templeton hosts a separate gathering with many invitees. Mrs Carson speaks on General Ex day. Chinook prizes awarded for stories poems and class art with Imogene Allen and Muth Ward noted among winners.
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Grace Johnson
Harrington
Doherty Nutterville
Barere
Rossiter
Bueschlein
Miss Goodrich
Miss More
Nelligan
Miss Ward
Imogene Allen
Muth Ward
College banners and flags at Tribune Book Store
Tribune Book Store advertises banners flags and pennants for all colleges. Includes broad selection for teams and events with affordable prices and quick service for school spirit needs.
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Tribune Book Store
Caucus Call For City Alderman Nominations In Dillon Montana
Notice announces a Citizen's Caucus to meet at the Court House Dillon Montana on Monday March 30 1908 at 8 pm to nominate one alderman candidate for each ward for the upcoming city election Dated March 18 1908 signed W M Knapp Acting Mayor Aze
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Court House
Dillon
Montana
W.M. Knapp
Aze
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