Electric line death of Boer relative shocks city
Butte Adolph DeWet, nephew of General DeWet, was killed Wednesday morning at work on a Missouri Power Co electric line near the city. He was strapped to a pole about twenty feet high when over 2,000 volts passed through him, killing him instantly. Helena Choteau county reports the state's largest railroad assessment, totaling 3,589,695 dollars.
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Butte
Adolph DeWet
General DeWet
Missouri Power Company
Lane's Tea Promises Healthful Digestion and Bright Complexion
PLEXION And a bright eye keeps her bowels active. Lane's Tea is a pleasant laxative and a great digestive aid. It clears up the complexion drives the yellow from the eye and keeps the kidneys in healthful condition. Get a 250 package and try it tonight. For sale by Central Pharmacy.
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Lane
Central Pharmacy
Helena plans for Montana exhibit at St. Louis fair
Helena representative Charles M. Reeves works on Montana’s exhibit for the St. Louis fair, coordinating details and display plans in the capital.
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Helena
Chas. M. Reeves
St. Louis
Montana
Lane's Tea claims bright skin and clear complexion
Portland letters tout Lane's Tea as the cure for facial redness and pimples after two weeks of use. A second note mentions a mine shaft fire at the Alice mine in Butte and a health ad praising DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver cleansing and gentle purification.
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Portland
Ore
O. F. Woodward
Lane
E. R. Tomas
Prairie Fire Ravages 20000 Acres North of Havre
A large prairie fire burns for a week north and west of Havre driven by strong western winds. About twenty thousand acres of fine range have been destroyed.
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Havre
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Piles and Wounds
A historical notice promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for piles and skin injuries. It claims quick, permanent relief and warns against counterfeits. A testimonial from J C Phillips of Paris, Tl is cited for bleeding piles. Central Pharmacy sells the product.
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DeWitt
J. C. Phillips
Paris
Central Pharmacy
Work Begins On Large Lumber Mill In Missoula
The Large Lumber company starts construction on its mill in Missoula and plans rapid completion. A sizable workforce will be employed to complete the project quickly.
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Missoula
A Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Promised by Remedy
EF L Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recalls a bicycle trip hindered by diarrhoea. A dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy helped him complete the journey and recover. He later used it again during a dysentery attack. For sale by Central Pharmacy.
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EF. L. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Central Pharmacy
Runaway Team Tramples J J Adams. Death Suspected
A runaway team trampled J J Adams, leaving a mangled body with a broken neck. Doctors report Adams still alive with a hopeful chance of recovery.
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Butte
J. J. Adams
Kodol Promises Cure for Stomach Troubles and Dyspepsia
An advertisement touts Kodol as a permanent cure for stomach troubles and indigestion. It claims perfect digestion improves health and cites a testimonial from Rev. J. H L. Holliday of Holliday Mississippi who was saved after medical experts gave up. The copy encourages taking Kodol after meals at Central Pharmacy.
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J. H L. Holliday
Holliday, Miss
Acker's Dyapepeia Tablets Sold at Central Pharmacy
By using Acker's Dyapepeia Tablets one little tablet will give immediate relief or money refunded. Sold in handsome tin boxes at 25 pts. Central Pharmacy.
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Acker
Central Pharmacy
Missoula Mill Closure Leaves Seventy Men Jobless
The M M Ross saw mill at Hudgon has shut indefinitely, leaving seventy workers without jobs.
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Missoula
M. M. Ross
Hudgon
Moki Tea Promises Cure for Sick Headache and Digestive Ailments
Advertising copy from Central Pharmacy touts Moki tea as a permanent cure for sick headaches and digestive issues. It claims to restore appetite, sleep, and energy, offering satisfaction guaranteed or money back with pricing listed as 25 ots and 50 ots.
New President Elected by Butte Miners Union
The Butte Miners Union chose William Haggerty as their new president after a sharp voting contest on Thursday. Three other candidates ran in the race.
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Butte
Butte Miners’ Union
William Haggerty
International Mining Congress Delivers Broad Attendance
In Butte delegates from across the United States attend the International Mining Congress in session this week. The gathering is described as productive with many delegates enjoying the proceedings and engaging in discussions on industry issues.
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Butte
International Mining Congress
United States
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative for Children
The text praises Syrup of Figs for improving children's health with laxative effects and notes it is manufactured exclusively by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Calfornia Fig Syrup Co
Republican Central Committee Selects Great Falls for State Convention
Helena reports the Republican State Central Committee met Wednesday afternoon and set the state convention for September 27 in Great Falls. An advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to cure piles fistula and related ailments in short time. Available at City Drug Store for 260.
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Helena
Republican State Central
Great Falls
W. A. Greer
McDonnellaville
Not Yet Engaged to Mr. Smith Says Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn answers a question about her engagement with Mr. Smith, saying not yet but she would be engaged by the time she returns if allowed to go to the theater. The New York World quotes the exchange.
Tramp Run Over. Amputation After Car Collision
Livingston Arthur James, a county charge, was run over while riding cars and lost a leg below the knee. Crystal Springs Hotel buildings burned, loss about 35000 with 12000 insured. W 8 Brockman of Bagnell praises Chamberlain's Dough Remedy for bronchitis. Chamberlain's Pain Balm extolled by Josh Westhafer for joint and muscle pains. Central Pharmacy advertises both remedies.
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Livingston
Arthur James
Butte
Crystal Springs Hotel Company
Crystal Springs
Quote exchange over life savings in tense confrontation
A heated dialogue features one character questioning the value of a quarter believed to save a life. The other counters that the quarter is likely overvalued, highlighting a clash over money and danger.
Weary-Say Query on Old Clothes Stirs Banter
A humorous exchange from the New York Journal features a weary man asking for old clothes from a woman and the old maid’s witty reply about trying on his garments. The playful dialogue reflects social manners and humor of the period.
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New York Journal
Mail delivery disrupted by bid rejection and strike
Public mail service suffers a breakdown as no contractor is available to transport mail from depot to post office after bids were rejected and the former carrier's contract expired. A temporary worker was hired but has also gone on strike.
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Miles City
One Minute Cough Cure Ad at Central Pharmacy
A historical advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as the quick fix for cold attacks. It claims rapid relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and notes children favor the remedy sold at Central Pharmacy.
Bargain Furniture Sale at Tattersall's
Local notice promotes a bargain sale of furniture at Tattersall's in Bil. Shoppers are invited to the event to save on household items.
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Tattersall’s
Bil
Pool Rooms Closed by City Ordinance
Butte city authorities shut the pool rooms on Thursday under an ordinance approved two months earlier.
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Butte
Anaconda Smelter Workers Dismissed Over Eight Hour Day
President Scallen dismissed the Washoe smelter car penters who demanded an eight hour day. Tonight and tomorrow night and each day this week Kemp's Bal sam for throat and lungs is advertised as the best treatment for coughs bronchitis whooping cough asthma and consumption. Sample bottle free. Central Pharmacy selling at 25c and 50c.
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Anaconda
Washoe Smelter
Scallen
Kemp
Central Pharmacy
Printer Missing in Kalispell Believed Foul Play Suspected
Relatives and friends of Chas. A. Dooley a printer by trade fear he has been foully dealt with as he has not been seen since last Monday and no news has reached his acquaintances.
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Kalispell
Chas. A. Dooley
Electric Bitters Prove Cure for Jaundice and Liver Trouble
Rev O J Budlong of Ashaway Rhode Island praises Electric Bitters as a thorough reliable medicine. He claims they cured years of jaundice and liver trouble and that they excel for liver kidney and stomach disorders. City Drug Store guarantees satisfaction and offers the remedy for 50 cents.
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Rev
O. J. Budlong
Ashaway, R. I
Passenger commits suicide on Sunday morning at station
The report states that as the passenger pulled into the station a man named D. Carey, a resident of Butte, shot himself with a red revolver ending his life instantly aboard the train car.
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Billings
D. ©. Carey
Butte
Redvolver
Remarkable Cure Report for Dr. King’s New Discovery
W H Brown of Leesville Indiana describes enduring asthma while 18 miles from life and finding instant relief and cure with Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims better sleep and relief from consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs and grip. Guaranteed bottles 50 cents and one dollar trial bottles free at City Drug stores.
Montana Ministers Debate Bible Printing Fit
Helena ministers discuss if the Bible is fit for print sparked by a weekly serial Bible publication in Ilinois.
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Helena
Ilinois
Pioneer Limited sets luxury mark for rail travel
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduced electric train lighting in 1888 and pioneered traveler comforts. The Pioneer Limited car design set a luxury standard likely unmatched, a landmark in railway elegance.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Ranch Owner Killed by Hired Hand in Self-Defense Claim
Livingston Fred Bishir owner of a ranch about twenty five miles northeast of here was shot and killed by his hired hand David Brokus last Saturday. The two men had argued and Brokus says he acted in self defense.
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Livingston
Fred Bishir
Here
David Brokus
Brokus
Water Cure for Chronic Constipation Advice
A short health note recommends two cups of hot water before meals and at night, plus water after meals, plus outdoor exercise to cure chronic constipation without medicines. When purgative is needed a mild option like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets may be used. For sale by Central Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Central Pharmacy
Kearns Bill Defeated in Mining Congress Vote
The Kearns bill, proposed to abolish extralateral rights, was overwhelmingly defeated in the Mining congress session on Wednesday with only three delegates voting in favor.
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Butte
Mining Congress
Acker's Blood Elixir Promises Cure for Blood Ailments
An advertisement claims dull headaches pains in the body feverishness pimples and sores indicate impure blood and touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal cure. The copy asserts the product purifies blood and is sold with a positive guarantee.
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Acker
Central Pharmacy
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Lee
Helena—Choteau County
Alice Holst
Cholly
Vassar
Josh Westhafer
Loogootee
Ind
New York
Tribune
Mmlan
Tribune Pub. Co
Dillon
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