Dillon Letter List Seeks Uncalled Letters at Dillon Post Office
November 4 1909 notice from Dillon Montana lists uncalled letters including Nellie Berry John Baryon A L Cook Pearl D Dillon J H Harrison Hawkins Richard Lewis Harrold Liggett Ralph Hillard 2 Mitchell John D Norgard Jeno Pasley Chas Peak W A Raymond Jos Stillwell J H Schulz Frank Mrs M M Grace Lamont postmaster and warns letters will go to Washington if not claimed within 30 days. Taxes Due Delinquent on November 30 at 6 pm 10 percent penalty adds Casumore county treasurer.
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Washington, D. C
Dillon
Mont
Berry
Nellie
Baryon
John Burse
A. L. Cook
Pearl D
John Harrison
J. H. Hawkins
Richard
Lewis
Harrold Liggett
Ralph .Lytsell
Hillard
Mitchell
John D
County warrants called in for payment on November 20
All registered county warrants are called in on November 20 with interest ceasing on those not presented by that date. County Treasurer, 44-4
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W. F. Casumore
Two Likes Nerve and Cheek Charm Philadelphia Record
A playful exchange unfolds as a beau compliments nerve while a young man approves of cheek during a flirty scene in the Philadelphia Record. Their lighthearted banter leads into a lingering embrace.
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Philadelphia Record
Railroad Contractor Killed in Canyon Cave-In
A Sunday afternoon cave-in near Cruickshank canyon killed an unidentified railroad contractor whose last name was Bowman. Coroner Hanmer held an inquest. death ruled accidental. The body was buried in Junction Cemetery at county expense.
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Cruickshank Canyon
Bowman
Hanmer
Salmon
Idaho
Top Hats Through the Ages From Silk to Beavers
A London Answers piece traces top hats from sixteenth century peering spires to eighteenth century beavers, noting silk origins in Itlorence about 1800, French silk hats as chimney pots, and varieties like Wellington Anglesea and D Orsay. It mentions green hats by the Earl of Harrington and others testing hats by standing on them.
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Elizabeth
England
Wellington
Anglesea
D'Orsay
Earl of Harrington
London
Breakfast Banter In A Cincinnati Eatery
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quip captures a breakfast rush exchange. A waiter offers bam and eggs for a quarter while customers joke about poached eggs on toast and omelet length. One line riffs on buttons and a pun about pineapple skins.
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Walter
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Novel corset bags with pockets and accessories
The article describes ribbon corset bags with outside pockets containing suspenders and corset laces as a novelty. It suggests a soft cashmere baby remembrance sack in nightingale style and notes ribbon corset bags made to resemble toothbrush cases without rubber lining as welcome gifts with sachet pouches sewn at the bottom.
Mi O Na promised to cure stomach diseases fast
The advertisement touts Mi O Na tablets as a guaranteed remedy for stomach pain indigestion and related ailments. It promises quick relief within minutes and offers a money back guarantee via Potts the druggist with a sample from Booths Mi O Na. Mrs Mary Hutchinson endorses it after two boxes.
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Potts
Dillon
Booth
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Hutchinson
Pearl Street
Ypsilanti
Mich
Market Letter Reports Cattle Demand Mixed Across Weights
The Weeky Market Letter notes a large early week cattle run with light receipts expected, steady demand for medium weights and cornfed stock, and weakness in heavyweight feeders and light stock. Hog prices rise with bulk at 7.60 to 7.70 and top 7.75, while sheep killers are slow and feeders stay steady.
Nothing Was the Matter. A Yachtsman's Tale of a Upside Down Ensign
A former newsboy turned cabin boy aboard a tramp collier recalls how Newport's warships sprang to a distress drill when the collier entered with its ensign inverted. The captain explained nothing was amiss, until a joking misread turned the scene into a humorous nautical misunderstanding.
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Newport
Light and Dark Cigars Offer No Strength Clue
Harper's Weekly notes that dark wrappers do not guarantee a stronger cigar. Curers, blends, and fillers matter more, and even a dark cigar can be mild if thoroughly cured. A dealer may mislead the buyer with color alone, while strength depends on curing and leaf quality.
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Harper's Weekly
Left Handed Vituperatives Across English Regions
A London Chronicle report surveys regional terms for left handed people across England Scotland and Ireland. It lists phrases such as back handed k-pawed gal lock cork handed scrame handed and wallet handed with a note on Tim Healy using kithogue in a speech at East Wicklow to deride an opponent’s left handed blows.
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England
London
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Derbyshire
Teesdale
Nottinghamshire
South
Dorset
Devonshire
Scotland
West
Ireland
Tim Healy
East Wicklow
O’kelly
London Chronicle
Capital Music Hall Closes Amid Prohibition Pressure
Helena reports the Capital Music hall shuts down after months of unprofitability following an ordinance banning on floor sale of drinks. The venue once housed a basement gambling outfit and suffered further decline after the wineroom law and midnight closing ordinance.
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Helena
Capital Music Hall
Personal Pickups in Dillon and Nearby
Mrs. Henry Thompson of Dell visits Dillon. Local homes undergo painting. Horses are moved to winter pastures or hay. Harry Schuler bought a 22 horsepower Buick yesterday. Names and travels include Henry Hansen, Jules Guyaz, and Miss Annie Maynard en route to Blaine. An apron sale by St Rose Guild set for Nov 13 at Mrs Gist. More notes on operations, travel, and a quiet wedding at the Elliott lodging house with William Jacques and Hallie Lee.
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Henry Thompson
Dell
Williamson
Bannack Street
Anperson Bros
Harry Schuler
Annie Maynard
Dillon
Blaine
St. Rose Guild
M. D. Gist
Elliott Lodging House
William Jacques
Hallie Lee
A. B. Martin
The
Presbyterian Church
Real estate transfers and mineral rights listed in county records
Warranty deeds transfer parcels in Dillon Armstead and Stahl's addition with values up to 1000 dollars. Mineral patents and mineral rights cover Baker tunnel Klondyke and Hennnessy placers in Pioneer district. Water rights in Blacktail creek and Swamp spring, plus mining locations Bedrock No 1 lode and Pioneer Mill Site. Final receipts and patent grants documented for multiple claimants.
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Joseph. E Shirts
John T Wratdaannne Donee
Sol Mes Ureck
Horse Traiste
Celina Campeau
Charles Bock
Dillon
Scott & Decker
Philip H. Hall
Armstead
Milo French
Dora E. Hart
Josh
Mary E. Ferguson
Stahl
Linna M. Moore
Lizzie Armstrong
Dewey
R. C. Koontz, Sr
Clarence I. Langtry
R. C. Koontz, Jr
Baker Tunnel
Blacktail Creek
Clara S. Smith
Big Hole Basin
Paddy Harrington
Cain Conners
Bloody Dick
Pioneer Gold Mining & Milling Co
Pioneer
Pioneer District
Big Hole
Baisn
Discount on Electric Lights Begins October First
The Union Electric Light Co announces a 25 percent discount on electric lights starting October first. No discount will be allowed after October tenth.
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Union Electric Licnut Co
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White
Oscar
Centennial
Dillon, Mont
Metropolitan Chop House
Dillon’ Bakery
Paul Brown
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W. R. Hocking
East Granite
P. O
Butte
EWS & W As
Settiervent
Rooming House
Gardner
Masonic
Ada Merritt
M. Paumie’s
Galena St
Butte, Mont
Foley
Bright
Lance Borris
Red Cross
Gilmore
Pittsburg
Mi-o-na
the Weekly Market Letter
Standard Publishing Company of
South Omaha, Nebraska
Price
Henry Hansen
Los Angeles
T. J. Murray
Jules Guyaz
Medicine Lodge
J. P. Chapman
Deer Lodge
Dacacynact
AH. Martin
Presbyterian Manse
Mrs. Harvey~ Johnson
Polson
Flathead Indian Reservation
Wood
Carl Mast
M. A. Walker
J. W. Deputy
Lovell
Washington Street
Center
Helena Streets
Charles Vaughn
Southern
Montana Telephone Company
Wm. Knapp
G. W. Dart Hardware Company
Railroad Avenue
Morse Streets
Virginia City
Thad Avery
Thad
India
Stella Morse
W. M. Cobleigh
Montana State College of Agriculture
Pearl I. Smith
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