Prizes for Dry Farming at Montana State Fair
Helena May 12 More than twenty five hundred dollars will be distributed among exhibitors of dry farming products at the Montana State fair this year September twenty six to October first inclusive by Jas J Hill chairman of the board of directors of the Great Northern railway This announcement was made by Martin Martin secretary of the fair following a conference with Mr Hill on Saturday The cash premiums amount to twenty six hundred and forty dollars In addition a silver trophy cup will be given to the experiment station in the state making the best exhibit.
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Helena
Montana
Jas. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Martin Martin
Hill
Dry Sundays at Twin Bridges
Twin Bridges May 6. The town votes to be dry on Sunday after a stormy council session. Council split evenly, Mayor Thompson casting the deciding ballot to close saloons or keep them open. The meeting was lengthy and heated.
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Thompson
Kidney Pill Praise From Illinois Civil War Veteran
Isaac Cook of the Julius A Pratt Post No 143 in Kewanee Illinois writes of relief from backache and kidney pain after using Foley's Kidney Pills for two months He reports complete relief from backache and bladder misery and plans to recommend the medicine to friends and comrades at every opportunity Local drugstore is City Drug Store.
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Isaac Cook
Above Post
Kewanee, Il
Foley
City Drug Store
Montana April precious metals production totals
Helena report shows April receipts at the assay office totaling 141432.74 dollars. Fergus leads with 46397.77, Chouteau 41051.68, and Madison 38480.68 in metal values.
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Helena
Montana
Fergus
Chouteau
Madison
Thousands Buy Licenses in Helena Game Season
Helena reports 46,431 residents obtained official permits to hunt or fish in the state last year. Game Warden Henry Aware has tallied licenses returned from all distributions, confirming strong participation in outdoor sports.
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Helena
Henry Aware
Lion Scare in Pittsburg Cage Incident
A lion in a Pittsburg menagerie allegedly fondled a child’s hand reaching into its cage, highlighting danger to youngsters. The snippet then shifts to promote Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and croup, cited by a North Carolina mother, with prices and a free trial.
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Pittsburg
Potts
Land Entries and Cash Receipts Reported in May at Lewistown
The local land office shows 70 237 acres under the old homestead law 16 707 acres under the enlarged law and 23 861 acres desert entries. State selections in April totaled 114 108 acres with cash receipts of 26 565 dollars for the month.
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Lewistown
Homstead
Rancher Dragged to Death by Horse at Flathead Ranch
Kalispell May 8 Wilson Kuhns a well known farmer of the Flathead was instantly killed yesterday at his ranch northwest of town by a horse that dragged him over a fence and several piles of rails. Rescuers led by his wife reached him but he was dead.
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Kalispell
Wilson Kuhns
Flathead
Kuhns
Electric Bitters for Women Health Repair
An ad-like notice promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervous breakdowns female troubles and weak kidneys. It claims many have found health and happiness using the product and offers a 50 cent price with satisfaction guaranteed by Potts the Druggist.
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Potts
Railroad plan links Musselshell valley to Helena
Helena news reports an announced railroad project by James J. Hill and Howard Elliott to connect the Musselshell valley directly to Helena, making Lewistown and surrounding regions tributary to the capital's rail network. The announcement signals a major expansion effort for the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines.
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Helena
Lewistown
Musselshell Valley
James J. Hill
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railways
Howard Elliott
Helena to Welcome New Rail Link This Summer
Mr Hill announced to Helena Commercial Club reception committee that a new line will be built this summer joining the Great Northern and Northern Pacific main lines to a point on the Billings and Northern, with a joint branch into Helena.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Hill
Helena
Land allotment cuts show small selection total
Kalispell on May 7 reports only 14 of 500 Flathead Indian land applicants filed today, bringing the total to 95. Officials note this is under 25 percent of those entitled to land as the selection process continues.
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Kalispell
Iday
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Health Cure
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to expel poisons from the system and cure liver stomach and kidney troubles. It promises health and vigor for the weak and nervous and notes the price as 25 cents at Potts drug store.
Not Guilty of Murder in Glendive Saloon Case
A district court jury acquitted J. W. Olinger of murder in Newton county. Olinger had shot and killed Daniel Keaton in Olinger's saloon last Christmas evening citing self defense after Keaton struck him. The defense argued Keaton's disreputable character and a quarrel led to the fatal shot.
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Glendive
J. W. Olinger
Daniel Keaton
Olinger
Keaton
Newton
Governors Inspect State Lands Then Walk Back
Governor Norris Secretary of State Yoder and Attorney General Galen began an inspection of state lands from Fort Benton. Five miles out their car failed and they were forced to walk back into town.
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Fort Benton
Norris
Yoder
Galen
Regular Tom Boy Cured by Arnica Salve at Potts Store
A rugged girl named Susie climbs trees and fences and endures scratches and cuts until her mother applies Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The inventor claims it heals boils eruptions eczema old sores corns and piles. Available for 25 cents at Potts' drug Store.
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Susie
Potts
Bank theft targets smelterman in Butte heist
In Butte yesterday shortly before 11, Frank Egan a smelterman, was relieved of 1350 in currency by two smooth dips who slipped into the small corridor to the State Savings Bank. The pickpockets escaped.
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Butte
State Savings Bank
Frank Egan
Penal road labor plan eyed by state authorities
Bozeman May 10 Prof R D Kneale of the Agricultural College civil engineering department has gone to Deer Lodge at the invitation of penitentiary authorities to help draft a plan for using convict labor on state roads. Kneale is an experienced road builder with prior work supervising convict road labor in the South. He believes the plan is sound and could be applied to all able bodied convicts.
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Bozeman
R. D. Kneale
Civil Engineering Department
The
Agricultural College
Deer Lodge
Prof
Kneale
McGees Baby Elixir Promoted For Infant Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It claims relief from indigestion sourness vomiting and colic with added notes on pleasant taste and pricing 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Potts
Butte Copper Output Rises in April to Highest Since November
The Boston News Bureau reports Butte mines produced 25,087,200 pounds of copper in April, up from 24,757,700 in March and 13,755,000 in February. April's total matches the high level seen in the same months of the previous two years.
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Butte
Boston News
Eighth Montana State Fair announced for Helena Sept 26 to Oct 1
Helena announces the eighth annual Montana state fair to run September 26 to October 1 in the city Secretary Martin Martin stated demand rises with homeseekers and broader agricultural development. Also promoted is Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds with antiseptic healing properties priced at 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Potts the Druggist.
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Ballard
Potts
Pony Train Wreck at Waterloo Siding
The breach train from Whitehall was wrecked at Waterloo siding this morning, causing an incident on the Pony line near Twin Bridges. No further details were provided on injuries or causes.
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Twin Bridges
Whitehall
Waterloo
Train derailment near station leaves no injuries
A train derailed just east of the station with one engine on the rails while cars left the track. No injuries were reported as the incident limited to track disruption and required inspection.
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White
Great Falls Adopts Quiet Fourth of July Ordinance
Great Falls council passes final reading prohibiting fireworks and retail sales from June 10 to July 10 to ensure a sane and safe Fourth of July. The city becomes first in the state to enact a quiet Fourth law.
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Great Falls
America
Council
Foley’s Honey and Tar Advertisement Note
For more than three decades Foley's Honey and Tar has been a household favorite for throat chest and lung ailments. Safe for infants and children as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. None genuine but Foley in the yellow package. City Drug Store.
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Foley
Iuse
City Drug Store
Fnm
State Lands Sale Rescheduled to June 4 in Townsend
Helena May 11. The sale of state lands originally planned for May 28 at Townsend has been postponed one week and moved to Monday June 4. The event will proceed with the same terms and conditions as listed for the May sale.
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Helena
Townsend
Jefferson County High School Wins Montana Debate Title
Missoula May 10 Jefferson county high school won the fourth annual debate of the Montana High School Debating league tonight defeating the team from Butte high school. The question was Resolved That the United States Senators Should be Elected by Direct Vote of the People with strong arguments from the winning affirmative side.
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Missoula
Jefferson County High School
Montana High School Debating League
Butte High School
United States
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Prompting Early Use
An early health ad touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as essential for sound kidneys and bladder. It urges taking the remedy at first signs of irregularity to avert serious illness and restore normal function, with City Drug Store listed as the source.
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Foley
City Drug Store
Big Cattle Deal in Eastern Montana Sets Record
Miles City May 12 One of the biggest cattle deals in recent eastern Montana history was completed Monday. G R Hutchinson acting for Stacey ranch owner sold more than 7000 cattle at $35 per head totaling at least $245000. Delivery starts July 14 at Miles City and continues for up to two years to finish the roundup.
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Miles City
Montana
G. R. Hutchinson
Stacey
W. E. Harris
California
W. L. Richards
A. H. Arnett
Dickinson
N. D
W. S. Parkins
Merchants National Bank of
Mandan
High Cost of Living Boosts Prices Without Quality Gain
Foley's Honey and Tar remains a top cough remedy with no price rise. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by 1-m City Drug Store. consumers are urged to refuse substitutes.
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Foley
Supt. Young Resigns From Butte Schools
R. G. Young, longtime superintendent of the Butte public schools and a leading Montana educator, resigned at the school board meeting citing other business as the principal reason for stepping down.
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Butte
R. G. Young
Butte Public Schools
Montana
Free Land Grants in Mexico Offer Plantations and Shares
Advertises Mexican homesteads via The Jantha Plantation Company Pittsburgh Pa. With five acres of fruit trees planted within five years residents can work land on shares offering around a thousand dollars yearly. Claims health conditions and climate are ideal with mild temperatures.
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Mexico
Jantha Plantation Company
Pittsburgh
Yellowstone Park season to open June 15
Helena May 12 H B Child president of the Yellowstone National Park company announced the park season will run from June 15 to September 15. He said business will be heavy with 60 special train parties of 100 persons booked so far and ground to be broken June 1 for the Canyon hotel at the Grand Canyon a 750 foot long structure with 400 rooms and 100 baths.
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Helena
H. B. Child
Yellowstone National Park Company
Candles of the Sky From Vega Measurements
Dr. Charles Fabry of the French Academy of Sciences reports that measurements of Vega’s light, observed near the zenith in calm weather, match the brightness of a standard candle at a distance of 2,500 feet from the eye.
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Charles Fabry
French Academy of Sciences
Vega
World cities by population exceed five hundred thousand
The article states twenty nine cities exceed 500 000 inhabitants globally and fifteen surpass one million. It lists counts as a general demographic summary without naming specific cities or dates.
Women in Japan Describe Dress Codes by Age and Status
Women in Japan reveal their age and marital status to shopkeepers when buying dresses. Designers tailor styles for single and married life, offering distinct options based on these personal details.
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Japan
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