Pants Word Battle Draws Small Town Debate
From the Tribune November 29 1889 item notes a New York Sun dispute over the term pants with readers ridiculing waistcoat overcoat comparisons. O M Best returns east. Big Hole cattle fair prices: steers 26 dollars dry cows 18 calves 9 to 11. An Argenta miner arrives by snowshoe.
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New York Sun
Best
Children attend crowded Dillon dance in 1899
The December 1 1899 Tribune item notes a large children's dance with square dances waltz and minuet. A cash mining deal reached 80000 dollars via First National bank. John Porter and Ollie B Miller obtain a Dillon marriage license. County Treasurer French receives 8729 94 from Oregon Short Line for 1889 taxes.
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First National Bank
John Porter
Ollie B. Miller
Dillon
George French
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Beaverhead County
Dillon News Roundup From 1909 Tribune Clipping
Highlights include Pliel Brothers moving to a new store addition, a lively city council meeting on saloon issues, visitors Knotts and Dr Orr returning from a hunting trip with seven deer, a new dry land farmer on Dillon Beach, Norman Holden's newborn son named Spud, and blacksmith Jack McLaren kicked in the face while shoeing a horse.
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Pliel Brothers
Frank Knotts
W. C. ‘Orr
Dillon
Argenta
Norman Holden
Spud
Jack McLaren
Basque Stripes Inspire New Luggage Designs in Paris
A Basque country stripe motif, famed for saddle bags, decorates modern luggage in Paris shops. Hermes gains credit for popularizing the design used on lacquered fabrics. Featured items include a golf grip bag, sport handbag, green red striped golf bag, suitcase cover, and red black striped cabin trunk.
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Paris
Hermes
Heart on Right Nebraska Tackle Raymond Richard
University of Nebraska football tackle Raymond Richard weighs 200 pounds and plays effectively despite his heart and other vital organs being on the right side of his body. The unusual condition does not hinder his playing ability.
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Raymond Richard
University of Nebraska
Roman Heating System in Ancient Homes
Describes how large Roman houses used a central heating system with terra cotta flues between walls. Heat from the lower floor rose to upper rooms, a method comparable to modern layouts.
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstract Company
Real estate transfers recorded in Beaverhead Abstract Company ledgers for the week ending November 23 show property changes filed under the firm’s title books. Listings include parcels transferred between individuals and local entities, reflecting ongoing property activity in the county.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Porter transfers 51 acres to Ethel McCaleb near Farlin
Warranty deeds show Ollie B Porter and John R Porter transferring 51 acres to Ethel McCaleb near Farlin. Carrol Livestock Co grants 1280 acres to Brenner Livestock Co in Horse Prairie. Edna B Emerick leases 3 apartments in Emerick Building Dillon to Jessie Perono.
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Ollie ‘B
John R.porter
Ethel McCaleb
Farlin
Carrol Livestock Company
Brenner Livestock’ .Company
Edna B. Emerick
Jessie Perono
Emerick Building
Dillon
KGIR Seeks Power Increase And Frequency Change
KGIR, a one year old station in Butte, filed with the federal radio commission seeking a power rise from 250 to 500 watts and a frequency shift from 1 860 to 1 470 kilocycles. Dillon area listeners favored by daylight reception have welcomed KGIR.
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KGIR
Butte
Federal Radio Commission
Dillon Radio
Cannon Ball Baker Sets New Coast to Coast Record
The Franklin sedan driven by Cannon Ball Baker set a new New York to Los Angeles road record, completing 3260 miles in 69 hours 31 minutes at an average 46.89 mph. The run, witnessed by D A Galt of Beaverhead Auto Sales, beat both Studebaker and train times with the engine never shut off.
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D. A. Galt
Beaverhead Auto Sales Company
Cannon Ball” Baker
Franklin
New York
Los Angeles
Syracuse
N. Y
Dillon
Mont
Cannon Ball Baker
New York City
Studebaker
Franklin Automobile Co
Abandoned Cadillac Searched For Owner Near Glen
Sheriff Orr seeks the owner of a Cadillac sedan found idle on the state highway south of Glen. The car had sat by the roadway about a week and was moved to Glen Tuesday evening by Undersheriff Hartwig as a description is broadcast to identify the person who abandoned it.
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W. C. Orr
Glen
Carl Hartwig
Anomaly in British Civil Title for Women Mayors
The article explains a peculiarity in British civil law where the title of wife of the mayor is used for a woman linked to a mayor. If no wife exists, the title may be given to a daughter or any woman the mayor appoints.
Reward offered for arrest of bounty funds violators
A Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association ad offers a one hundred dollar reward to any individual not a regular law officer for the arrest and conviction of anyone illegally collecting bounty funds.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Adv
Jaunty short fur jacket headlines sports wardrobe trend
The season highlights a short fur jacket in natural gray kid paired with a black and white striped jersey dress and a leather belt. Henri Bendel imports the ensemble from Goupy, with a black velvet beret by Reboux completing the sporty, morning wear look.
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Jersey
Henri Bendel
New York
Reboux
Silk Fishnets Highlight Afternoon Wear Mockup
New fabrics for afternoon and semi formal attire include large mesh silk fishnets. A beige silk net dress with ir irregular diagonal flounces and a single shoulder bertha is paired with a black felt hat, black suede shoes, and gloves.
Skirt Lengths Shift Toward Ankle Hemlines
Fashion notes describe afternoon and evening skirts flowing to the ankles with Mid Victorian echoes. The slim clinging upper portions remain enchanting, prompting acceptance of the longer silhouettes with little objection.
Modernistic Yarn Embroidery Elevates School Frocks
Designers use colorful yarn embroidery to trim smart new school wear. Motifs favor modernistic patterns over floral designs, offering playful yet stylish jerseys and knitted frocks.
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Jersey
Early American Bibles: Eliet, Saur, and Alker in Philadelphia
The first Bible printed in America was John Eliet’s Indian language translation produced in Cambridge, Massachusetts between 1661 and 1663. The second was a German Bible issued by Christopher Saur in Germantown in 1743, followed by an English Bible printed in Philadelphia in 1782 by R. Alker.
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America
John Eliet
Cambridge
Mass
Christopher Saur
Germantown
R. Alke i
Philadelphia
Manitoba Name Origin From Lake Its Name Draws On Indian Words
Manitoba province takes its name from the nearby lake called Manitoba meaning together the straits or narrows of the Great Spirit in two Indigenous words. The derivation emphasizes the region’s geographic and cultural heritage in early naming.
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Manitoba
Automobiles and eggs joke from Washington Star
In a humorous quip Uncle Eben laments cars will not help poultry markets until a machine lays eggs. The Washington Star captures a light note on technology and farming.
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Eben
Washington Star
Foley Pills diuretic advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Foley Pills diuretic claiming it cleanses the urine and removes waste to prevent aches and a run down condition. The ad urges trying the product and guarantees results, selling through Geo. M. Gosman, successor to Potts.
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Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Big Preparation for Royal Court Presentation
The London Graphic describes the strict prep for royal court introductions. Delays are unforgivable, with candidates facing long waits as carriages and autos line up on the Mall. Spectators watch from sidewalks and curbs while gowns and faces are scrutinized with little mercy.
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London Graphic
A Mouse Farm in Rayleigh Essex
A mouse farm in Rayleigh Essex rears 50000 mice of many colors as Mr Tuck feeds about 300 young daily. Mice are sold to colleges and hospitals for experiments and can be handled by hand at a moment’s notice.
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Rayleigh
Essex
England
Tuck
Bells Cause Collapses in Towers as In 1810 Tragedy
Detroit News notes that bell vibrations can crack masonry and cause accidents. It cites Satis N. Coleman author of Bells, recalling the 1810 church spire collapse in England during morning service that killed 23 people.
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Satis N. Coleman
England
Walla
Detroit News
Speed of the fastest birds and animals noted
Popular Mechanics Magazine cites the swift bird speeds over 100 miles per hour. The puma is among the swiftest wild animals, and whippets hold many domestic speed records. Race horses exceed 1,000 yards per minute, while pigeons reach about 2,800 yards per minute in short bursts.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Woman’s fall leads to hospital stay after shopping trip
A mother fell down stairs in a store and was sent to a hospital for an overnight stay. The father told children she was at the hair dresser to avoid alarming them. The next morning Rex, age six, wondered if she would get a permanent.
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Rex
Daily Thought on God as Infinite Good
A reflection credits Father Angelo with describing God as an infinite ocean of good and a treasure-house of riches free from poverty or grief. The quote portrays God as an unlimited source of joy and all encompassing goodness.
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Father Angelo
Woman accused of cruelty in divorce plea
In Brockton, a husband sought a divorce on grounds of cruelty. The defendant testified she hit and beat him, even hurling missiles. The judge asked if there was any request to resume the maiden name, as the proceeding neared its end.
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Abel
Hbelant
Brockton Enterprise
Insect Family Estimated World Diversity
Scientists estimate there are about 8,500,000 insect species worldwide. The figure reflects a conservative approximation shared in London Answers.
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London
Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Quick Relief Ad
Bladder irritation symptoms like burning and itching are urged to test Cystex with a money back guarantee. The ad claims quick improvement and invites readers to buy at City Drug Co for 60 cents. It emphasizes sleep disturbance, fatigue, and low spirits, urging action now.
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City Drug Co
Adv
Dr Caldwell’s 47 Year Practice Endorses Natural Constipation Remedy
A longtime physician argues constipation recurs despite good health habits and endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non habit forming treatment. He warns against drastic purges and urges daily bowel movement with a spoonful of the syrup. He offers free trial bottles via mail order.
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Caldwell
Ayhody
Dr. Aldwell
Monticello
Illinois
Mystery revived in Drowns case after 39 years
The 1890 disappearance of Marcus Drowns is reexamined when a body found near Warm Springs Creek prompts renewed inquiries. His brother George seeks answers as family and friends recall fragmentary clues suggesting foul play during his spring trip from Dillon to Dell to brand horses and mules. Marcus, about 21, was known for cattle work near Dillon.
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Marcus Drowns
Dillon
Dell
George Drowns
Sheriff’s Office
Warm Springs Creek
Drowns
Marcus
Marcus Crowns
Roses and Thorns Proverb Reflection
Proverb makers note the saying about roses and thorns is imperfect as some roses are thornless. They argue a rose remains a rose despite thorns and suggest the reciprocal view: if roses have thorns, thorns have roses.
Columbus Banners Read F and Y for Ferdinand and Isabella
The banners used by Columbus at San Salvador bore the letters F and Y standing for Ferdinand and Isabella. The Isabella name is sometimes rendered with Y.
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Columbus
San Salvador
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Middle Age and Exercise Changes in a Sensible Life
A State Journal item notes that middle age marks a shift toward moderation in activity with a medical adviser warning that both too much and too little exercise pose risks. The piece frames balance as key to health in mature years.
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State Journal
Amended order to show cause in Wampler estate sale
In the district court of the fifth judicial district of the state of Mona, Wampler estate executor W. E. Brink petitions for sale of all real property. A hearing is set for December 7 1929 at 10 o clock in Dillon Montana with two weeks of newspaper publication requested in Dillon Tribune.
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Fifth Judicial District
Mona
Seavemead
David F. Wampler
W. E. Brink
Dillon
Montana
Dillon Tribune
Henry . Rodgers
Vane
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