Rattlesnake School House Opens in District No 3
Residents on Rattlesnake have completed a brick-veneered school house in district No 3, built by private subscription and costing 1700 to 1800 dollars. It sits between Dunstan and Perkins ranches on the Argenta road, opened with teacher Miss Mary Clemens of Idaho and 21 pupils enrolled. Trustees Monroe Mann Ed Smith and Geo Perkins lead the district.
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Rattlesnake
Dunstan
Perkins Ranches
Argenta Road
Mary Clemens
Idaho
Monroe Mann
Ed. Smith
Geo. Perkins
Skin Eruptions Cured by Arnica Salve and More
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions ulcers boils felons corns warts and other injuries with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. It also mentions a Dillon Social club event led by Frank Eliel T E Smith and W D Brown planned for Friday November 11 at Cochran's opera house and notes a growing membership of 36. A note asks the wire thieves to return two bales of wire by Beaverhead Canal crossing or face prosecution. The Dillon column includes local business notes and a fire loss claim settlement dated November 1 1898 with thanks to The Fire Association of Philadelphia.
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Central Pharmacy
Dillon Social Club
Frank Eliel
T. E. Smith
W. D. Brown
Cochran’s Opera House
J. B. Furley
Dillon
Montana
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Bannack
Mont
Onartes Mixvs
Frank Scowanktz
The Best Plaster and Sheep for Sale in Dillon
An ad extols Chamberlains Pain Balm as superior for chest side and back pain with quick relief and promotes City Drug Store as seller. It also offers large flocks of sheep near Dillon Montana for sale including ewes lambs and wethers with flexible quantities and contact details for Oliver and Mogsr.
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City Drug Store
Manila Letter from the Far East and Cotter’s Cavalcade
A correspondent describes life in Cavite near Manila, illness and wages, tropical details, and a local fiesta with insurgent displays. The writer notes possible return home soon, observations on native attire and huts, and a visit to Aguinaldo’s residence. Also mentions a successful Magniscope vaudeville show at Cochran’s, with a fire causing about $1,000 damage.
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Oayrrs
Montana i Istill
Manila
Laguna
Pennsylvania
Co. E
Missouri
Cavite
Bacoor
Aguinaldo
Cochran's
Opera House
Remarkable Shiloh's Cure Praised by Local Doctor
A physician extols Shiloh's Cure as the most remarkable remedy for advanced consumption seen, claiming it has saved many from the disease. Sold at The Central Pharmacy and by L. J. Williams, proprietor.
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Burrano
N. Y
Gents
Central Pharmacy
L. J. Williams
Uncalled Letters at Ditlon P O With Notices and Ads
The column lists uncalled letters at Ditlon P O including names such as Grace Lamenz and others with 30 days to claim before despatch to the dead letter office. It also notes stock cattle sale at Red Rock Montana and the county’s quarterly teacher examination dates November 18 and 19. An employment ad seeks a woman with ranch experience and wages for the right person. A coupon-like text quotes a New York Sun eyeglasses reflection on comfort and eyewear.
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Ditlon
P.O
New York Sun
Rules and Etiquette of the House From Old Journals
A historical note on unwritten rules and etiquette in Parliament. The piece cites quirky, dated amercements such as not moving the speaker’s hat before the third congee and fines for leaving the chamber in a confused manner. It also mentions tobacco bans in galleries and committee tables from 1640s and 1693.
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Mr. Parnell
Rome
Siwash dogs in Alaska and a Siberian exile statistic
A San Francisco Chronicle excerpt describes Alaskan prospecting teams relying on hardy Siwash dogs trained to harness and follow commands, with fierce team clashes noted when passing. It also reports that in 15 years Russia sent 624000 persons to Siberia, including 100000 prisoner relatives who followed freely.
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Alaska
San Francisco Chronicle
Russia
Siberia
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Lillie Chase
Bristol
Porrax
Prope
Boston
Beaverhead Canal Co
Jas. P. Murray
Oliver & Mogsr
Dillon, Mont
Biomark
Our
Dr. A. E. Salter
Grace Lamenz
L. W. Marcum
Red Rock
Belknap
Rocky Mountain
Dillon Implement Co
Denver
Glenwood Springs
Leadville
Aspen
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Hesing
H. D. Brainard
F. B. Williams
THE
Kentucky Liquor Store
Idanah
Schlitz
Mansonic Block
John W. Morton
Dillon, Montana
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