David Cohen Sr Dies A Pioneer Of Montana
Anaconda reporter notes the death of David Cohen Sr at age 71 a German native and early Montana pioneer. Born in Germany he lived in Scotland and London before moving to the United States at 20 after stints in Virginia and southern states. He later served in the Havana customs service before placer mining at Alder Gulch in the 1860s.
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David Cohen
Anaconda
Montana
Mr. Cohen
Germany
Scotland
London
United States
Virginia
Cuba
Havana
Alder Gulch
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
Use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder shaken into shoes. Relieves tired aching feet hot sweaty feet and corns or bunions. Break in new shoes with comfort. Sold everywhere 25 cts. Free trial package offer by Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Cts
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Man Digging for School Marms In Virginia City Case
A man believed to be Alex Duquette, once employed in a Billings barber shop, was arrested near Whitehall by Sheriff Trauffer and brought to Virginia City on a charge of insanity. He said he was digging for school marms. Judge Callaway will decide on his case after his return from California, unless he dies meanwhile.
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Virginia City
Alex Duquette
Billings
Whitehall
Trauffer
Callaway
California
Foley’s Kidney Pills End Backache Says Isaac Cook
Isaac Cook of Kewanee Illinois commander of Julius A Pratt Post No 143 G A R credits Foley’s Kidney Pills with ending his backache and kidney pain after two months use. He reports relief from bladder misery and plans to recommend the remedy to friends and comrades at City Drug Store.
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Isaac Cook
Above Post
Kewanee, Ill
Foley
Sullivan Killed in Saloon Altercation at Butte
In Butte on May 2 James Sullivan known as Muldoon was shot and killed last night at the Gagena saloon by Albert Belin a swamper in charge of the bar. Belin says he acted in self defense after a dispute over a refused drink led to the shooting.
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Butte
James “Muldoon
Sullivan
Albert “Frenchy
Belin
Swamper
Terparily
Gagena
Cars to Run by Tenth for Interscholastic Meet
Missoula officials promise street cars will operate on city lines by May 10 at the opening of the Interscholastic field and track meet at the University of Montana.
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Missoula
University of Montana
Dormitory to Be Built at Montana Agricultural College
Bozeman May 3 A new building will be added to the Montana Agricultural College this summer to serve as a girls dormitory and the contract details are under way.
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Bozeman
Montana Agricultural College
Building contract awarded for state project
Leveque and Felsheim won the contract for a state building with an appropriation of $50,000. The agreed contract amount is $42,792 and completion is mandated before October 15.
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Leveque & Felsheim
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted at Potts Drug Store
An old advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills purge poisons from the liver stomach and kidneys as a cure for despondency and weakness. The copy promises health vigor and courage with a 25 cent price at Potts' drug store.
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Dr. King
Potts
Prison crowding in Deer Lodge prompts board meeting
Helena May 2 The state board of prison commissioners, visiting Deer Lodge, faces a serious proposition as the prison now houses 650 inmates for a capacity of 500. Governor Norris said the board has not reached a solution yet and will consider the matter at once.
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Helena
State Board of Prison Commissioners
Deer Lodge
Norris
Benedict Resigns From State Agriculture Post
Helena May 2 Lewis P Benedict resigns after 13 years as chief clerk in the state bureau of agriculture labor and industry to pursue private business opportunities.
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L. P. Benedict
Helena
Lewis P. Benedict
State Bureau of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
An Ideal Husband Seeks Relief With Electric Bitters
A product notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous and weakly women. It claims many female suffering from melancholy headaches sleeplessness and digestion issues found health and happiness after use. Sold by Potts the Druggist for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Potts
Schoolgirl Killed by Train in Helena Yard
Seven year old Bertha Guerre, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Guerre, was struck and killed by the engine of Northern Pacific passenger train No 3 while walking to school in the Northern Pacific yards in Helena.
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Helena
Northern Pacific
Bertha Guerre
George Guerre
Carrie Nation Targets Modern Dress in Kalispell
Carrie Nation spoke in Kalispell on Wednesday denouncing women’s fashion and dress as licentious. She linked temperance workers to saloon keepers and argued that only prohibitionists can reach heaven.
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Carrie
Kalispell
Carrie Nation
Regular Tom Boy Susie Climbs and Scratches Healed by Arnica Salve
A lively girl, Susie, climbed trees and fences and endured scratches and bruises. Her mother treated her with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which quickly healed the minor wounds. The ad promotes the salve as a universal healer available at Potts' drug Store for 5 cents.
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Susie
Potts
Milwaukee Plans Long Rail Line from Musselshell to Great Falls
Lewistown May 2 reports the first right of way agreements have been filed confirming Milwaukee's plan to build a railroad line from Musselshell to Great Falls spanning over 200 miles.
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Milwaukee
Lewistown
Musselshell
Great Falls
McGees Baby Elixir for Stomach and Bowel Ailments
When a baby overfeeds the stomach turns resulting in indigestion sourness and vomiting. Bowel involvement causes colic pains and diarrhoea. McGees Baby Elixir is a corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. Pure wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Potts
Can’t Box For Exercise, Helena May 3
Attorney General GAlen says a prize fighting ban extends beyond the legislature and may invade personal liberty. He notes that boxing for exercise outside a gymnasium could be illegal, as county attorney W H Trippet asks if several young men in Anaconda may run a room as a gym for exercise with admission charges and wrestling.
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Helena
Galen
W. H. Trippet
Anaconda
Foley's Honey and Tar Called Safe for Throat Ailments
For more than three decades Foley's Honey and Tar has been a trusted remedy for throat chest and lung issues. It is advertised as safe for infants and children with no opiates or harmful drugs. Only Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package is genuine. City Drug Store.
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Foley
Foley’s
City Drug Store
Aeroplanes to Fly at State Fair in Helena
Visitors at the Montana state fair in Helena on May 4 will have the chance to see aeroplane flights. The executive committee and secretary were authorized to call for contracts at yesterday’s meeting.
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Helena
Montana
State Treasury Shows April Balance Rises in Montana
Montana state treasury ends April with a larger balance than April 1. Esselstyn reports April receipts of 94,855.84 and disbursements of 93,188.16, raising cash on hand to 764,122.93. Bond investments total 32,720,578.32.
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Montana
Helena
Esselstyn
Norris
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Healthier Kidneys
Describes Foley's Kidney Remedy as essential at first signs of irregular kidney function to avert serious illness. Claims restore kidneys and bladder to normal state and activity. City Drug Store advertised.
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Foley
City Drug Store
Fifteen Electricians Strike for Higher Wages in Butte
Fifteen electricians from local contracting shops went on strike yesterday to demand a raise of 50 cents a day and better shop conditions. Employers refuse to grant the increase, noting current pay is $5.50 for an eight hour day.
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Butte
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Constant Quality at Stable Price
The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as maintaining high standards and curative qualities without any cost increase. It highlights its effectiveness for coughs colds croup whooping cough and throat chest lung ailments and warns to seek the genuine yellow package at City Drug Store.
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Foley
City Drug Store
Learning How to Fight at Camp in Helena
Eight officers from the Second Regiment National Guard of Montana encamp at Fort William Henry Harrison with a model company to study war by practice observation and theory in Helena on May 2.
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Helena
National Guard of Montana
Fort William Henry Harrison
Two Men Robbed Near Stockyards in Great Falls
Christ Malone and Charles Miller were held up early near the stockyards by a masked bandit and robbed of two watches and several dollars in cash.
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Great Falls
Christ Malone
Charles Miller
Ballard's Snow Mixture Sold By Potts Druggist
Barbed wire cuts and harness galls are treated with Ballard's Snow Mixture, advertised as healing and antiseptic. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Ballard
Potts
Governor Wants Lane Fourth
Governor Norris proposes fourth lane project in Helena on May 5, outlining transportation priorities and funding options. Local officials weigh impact on traffic and state budget as residents seek faster, safer routes.
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Wants Lane
Helena
Norris
Governor backs enforcement to curb Fourth of July hazards
The governor endorsed stricter city ordinances to achieve a sane and safe Fourth of July nationwide, aiming to cut the annual death toll and property damage from high explosives and unsafe celebrations. He noted minimal concern about the exact measures but supported the movement to enforce rules.
Wolves Gathered Near Bozeman By Rancher Find
John Eberhard brought ten live wolf pups and a fresh hide of an old wolf to Bozeman from his ranch sixteen miles away.
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Bozeman
John Eberhard
Lion Cage Incident Sparks Child Safety Alarm
In Pittsburg a savage lion fondled a child's hand reaching into its cage, a startling danger to youngsters. A separate health note urges early care for colds and croup with Dr King’s New Discovery, praised by Mrs. Davis of Flat Rock North Carolina for easing her baby's croup.
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Pittsburg
Potts
Record-breaking stock and brand filings in April
Helena May 4 The secretary of the state board of stock commissioners reports the largest April in office history with 308 recorded stock and brand filings. The surge marks a record month for the office and reflects heightened activity in stock registrations.
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Helena
Ringling Buys White Sulphur Springs Resort
John Ringling owner of Ringling circus has purchased the White Sulphur Springs hot springs and baths 75 miles northeast of Helena Montana Lewis Penwell reports the site will be developed into a major health and tourist resort on the coast extension of the Milwaukee line
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Ringling Bays
Helena
Lewis Penwell
Chicago
John Ringling
Ringling
Circus
White Sulphur Springs
Waukee
Montana Ranch Wool Output and Travel Offer Details
The article notes Montana ranches produced extensive wool in 1909 with key figures on washed and unwashed fiber. It mentions five million lire in Montana per department estimates and advertises excursions east via the Oregon Short Line to multiple western and midwestern cities. Tickets are listed for August and October travel, with agents available for rates and details.
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Tural Department
Montana
Department
Oregon
Cheyenne
Denver
Colorado Springs
Peeble
Kansas City
St. Louis
Omaha
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
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