Beatrice Jackson recounts origins of the Charleston dance
In a November Smart Set piece Beatrice Jackson describes discovering the Charleston from Charleston and Magnolia Gardens revelers. She explains the improvisational, lightning rapid steps, their native American roots, and how she popularized the dance on Broadway and the Keith Circuit.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Andrew Jackson
Beatrice Jackson
Smart
Magnolia Gardens
Keith
America
Jackson
Looking Backwards Forty Two Years Ago in Dillon
The Tribune recalls historical happenings from 1583 including Quong Lung Kee described as boss washee A S Rife building a large brick hen house West side and George W Dart installing a force pump for fire use The note lists numerous Dillon secret and anti secret societies and their offices naming groups such as Ancient Order of United Workmen Band of Hope Gold Water Army Free Masons Knights of Pythias and several women’s and juvenile organizations
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Existance
George W. Dart
Dillon
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Band of Hope
Gold Water Army
Dillon Literary Society
Free Masons
Helping Hand
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Order of Good Templars
Knights of Pythias
MW. E. Sewing Circle
St. James Cruild
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Hunters Sam Arntz and George Jewell Return to Dillon
Sam Arntz and George Jewell return from Wise River after a successful hunting trip. Alf Decker, a Bedrock resident, visits Dillon on business and greets many friends.
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Sam Arntz
George Jewell
Wise River
Dillon
Alf Decker
Bedrock
Dynamite Found Near Beaverhead River Bridge
A Beaverhead City man Al Wallace found two ten pound boxes of dynamite last Monday near the Beaverhead River railroad bridge a mile north of town. Some speculate it could have been intended to blow up President Taft's special train during his Montana trip.
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al Wallace
Beaverhead River
President Taft
Butte
Amos A. Elliott
Kalispel
Polson
J. R. Lawson
Charles Henderson
Scotland
Lawson
Mutt and Jeff Spotlight New Boss The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in India is led by a new chief with 3,000 officers under its banner. The update signals organizational leadership changes and local church oversight across the country.
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Mutt & Jeff
The
Salvation Army
India
California Fig Syrup Ad Warns Against Imitations
An elderly advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for sick children with a pleasant taste that frees the bowels. It warns mothers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup printed directions and to avoid imitations.
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California
Prairie Dogs Devastate Vast Rangelands Across Valleys
Report notes that over 100 million acres of range and agricultural land are harmed by prairie dog activities. The pests disrupt productive valleys and beach lands, threatening crops and grazing areas.
Reconstruction Plan For Constitution Afloat
Lieutenant John A. Lord of the U S Navy says the famous ship Constitution must be rebuilt while afloat because resting on a dry dock keel would not withstand the pressure. He oversees the project and warns of risks if the ship is beached.
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John A. Lord
U. S.N
Constitution
Staged banter shows Jed Hoskins mocked for laziness
In a lively hall scene Jed Hoskins is teased as the laziest man while characters boast quirks and ask joking questions about habits and skills. The exchange includes a sibling remark about not smoking or drinking and a line about crocheting.
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Jed Hoskins
Jed
Neighbor doctor furious over duck calls
John Dingley notes Jim Pepper had luck after an excursion with his girlfriend when their train stalled for about three hours in a tunnel. A government gun is described as capable of firing metal a mile offshore, while Jasbow claims a blade disposal solution.
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John Dingley
Jim Pepper
Jasbow
Bazaar proposed to fund church coal fund efforts
The Rector speaks to the congregation about raising money for the coal fund. He notes failed honest efforts and proposes a bazaar. Bill Jones jokes about fashion contrasts with men’s stiff collars and derby hats.
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Bill Jones
Keeping Young At 70 And The Duty To Nature
The piece argues against overreliance on medicine and urges active living into old age. It cites examples like Cato learning Greek and Faust finishing after eighty, and stresses staying engaged with the young and new to stay mentally fresh. It warns against laziness and promises that nothing good is too late. NEXT WEEK notes fake cures and a Jerusalem event with radio music from London.
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Nature
Cato
Faust
Information line inspires missing Gettysburg address search
A boss asks where to find Lincoln's Gettysburg Address torn from a book. Stupid Stone suggests calling information to locate a copy. The exchange plays on outdated information services.
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Stone
From Bad to Worse With Berkelosis
Sam tells Rastus he feels ill and fears berkelosis. Rastus urges a doctor visit to get it checked. Days later Sam reports the condition worsened and the doctor confirms two Berkelosis cases.
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Sam
Rastus
Rastus Shufflin
Call for bids for resident physician services Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Montana calls for sealed bids to furnish medical and surgical attendance and medicines for one year starting January 1 1926 for the sick poor jail inmates and county. Bids due December 7 1925 at 10 A M with 10 percent certified check and bond required. Board reserves right to reject all bids. John S Baker county clerk.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead
Montana
Beaverhead County
Quiz feature from Educational Book Co. extracts
Readers gain a new feature titled QUIZ endorsed by Eugene C. Gibney of the New York Board of Education. The puzzles promise intellectual challenge and entertainment, pairing the newspaper with Educational Book Co. for a curated set of questions.
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Educational Book Co
N. Y
Eugene C. Gibney
New York Board of Education
Puzzles and Solutions from a Vintage Newspaper
A bundle of brain teasers and cryptic lines asks readers to solve cross puzzles with lines across squares and item-based clues for apparel and biblical figures. It includes puzzles numbers 5 6 7 with notes on solutions next week and a humorous quip about gasoline prices.
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Simon Plover
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