Value of Birds and Their True Service
A 19th century column argues birds sustain life by eating pests and aiding humans. It cites a French scientist claiming birds’ extinction would shorten human life to one year, While many dismiss the idea, the piece laments ongoing bird persecution and jokes about Adam and Eve misseeing birds as thieves in the garden.
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Eve
Universiy
Minnesota Farm School
Christian Science Monitor
Twin Bridges
Birds Pay Their Dues With Silent Service to Man
The article argues birds such as robins eat insects and provide pest control, comparing a robin's daily intake to a human’s impossible appetite, and contends that shortening birds’ work hours would harm ecosystems. It calls for letting birds be and refraining from harmful legislation.
Wilson's throne speech criticized as unpatriotic by critic
The New York American quotes harsh remarks about President Wilson's speech from the throne. It accuses him of sacrificing American rights to please Britain and urges Congress to resist what it calls humiliation and perjury by Democrats.
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New York American
Wilson
England
United States
Congress
Campaign for Reichle agent on Oregon Short Line
A strong effort aims to place an agent and telegraph at Reichle, twenty miles north of Dillon, boosting shipping and passenger service. Shippers face delays requisitioning stock and farm produce via Melrose or Dillon by phone through Twin Bridges. A staffed station would expedite business, improve timetable awareness, and ease summer passenger traffic.
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Reichle
Oregon
Dillon
Melrose
Beaverhead Fair Preparations For Big Visitor Turnout
Beavershead county fair managers hope to dodge bad weather and present standout features that could make this one of the county's largest fairs. The roundup is expected to draw crowds from Butte and strain local hotels and restaurants. Provision for visitor housing is urged to keep guests safe and comfortable during their stay.
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Beaverhead
Butte
Plowing Progress Across State Aids Prospective Planting
Farmers report plowing active in many regions for weeks with an optimistic outlook for the season. Beach land growers have been discing for over a week, and irrigated fields have begun powing as frost recedes.
United States Express Company Goes Out of Business
A surprise announcement revealed the United States Express company, in operation about sixty years, has been forced out of business. The closure ends a long-standing service in the region and affects customers awaiting shipments and deliveries.
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United States Express Company
Early express company faltered under parcel post burden
The article notes the express firm was among the first organized and hailed as a strong institution but could not cope with parcel post. It cites Senator Chamberlain of Oregon criticizing Ambassador Page for talking too much, suggesting muzzling or recall, though the president disagrees.
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Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Page
Rainbow wigs catch on with Butte ladies
Rainbow wigs matching the new gowns have arrived in Butte and received favorable comments from many local ladies as a novelty.
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Butte
Untitled: Mixed quotes on land use and public affairs
A collage of short opinions and notes from various papers weighs on land use in the United States Montana's tilled and untapped land versus potential gains. Remarks touch on school gowns costs, parental duties, lawyers in investigations, mail order effects on towns, and wartime politics.
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warning
Mercury ointments for catarrh can damage smell and derange the system when absorbed. Use only prescription remedies from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, sold by druggists, 6c per bottle. Take Hall’s Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Claims Safe Worm Removal
An old ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy that expels seat and pin worms in children. It describes relief from morning breath, grinding teeth, and dark circles, claiming a laxative tone and universal safety. Available at druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine, Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Teen shoots own hand while hunting near Pattee Canyon
Ralph Foreman 14, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Foreman, accidentally shot his right hand with a .22 rifle at the ranch mouth of Pattee Canyon. Dr McCullough dressed the wound which was not serious though very painful after the gun fired as he struck the butt on the ground.
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Missoula
Ralph Foreman
Richard Foreman
McCullough
Ralph
Pattee Canyon
Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed by Local User
I N Stuart of West Webster New York reports five years use of Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders. He says they are mild in action and have produced satisfactory results and high value. Sold by all dealers. adv Im.
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I. N. Stuart
West Webster, N. Y
Chamberlain
Adv
Idaho Short Line name change proposed by Boise clubs
The traffic department of the Boise Commercial club asks Oregon Short Line officials to rename the road Idaho Short Line since about ninety percent of its miles lie in Idaho. Boise Commercial club will be aided by southern Idaho commercial groups in this effort.
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Idaho, Falls
Boise Commercial Club
Oregon
Best Family Laxative Advertisement
Dr Kings New Life Pills praised by Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine as Our family laxative. Marketed for adults and aged with a 25 cent price. Available at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Dr. King
Charles E. Smith
West Franklin
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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