Pioneers to Gather in Billings for September Reunion
Great preparations are under way in Billings for the annual convention and reunion of Montana’s pioneers. The event, held September 26 to 28, is hosted by the Yellowstone Association of Pioneers of Eastern Montana and includes a parade, welcome address, reception at the Billings Club, elk barbecue, and automobile tours of the area.
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Billings
Pioneers of
Montana
Yellowstone Association of Pioneers of
Billings Club
Governor Toole Heads East for Health Recovery
Governor J K Toole departed Helena for a month on a health trip to the east after a period of indisposition.
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Helena
J. K. Toole
The Touch That Heals Arnica Salve Ad
Bucklen arnica salve blends arnica flowers and healing balsams. It claims to cure old sores ulcers burns scalds cuts wounds or piles. Guaranteed by Riley the druggist. 25 cents. 1-m
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Bucklen
Riley
Masked bandit robs hotel bar in Butte
In Butte at the Clarence hotel barroom one masked man entered at eight o clock last night and held up the bartender taking nearly forty dollars from the till. He escaped without any interference as about twenty men were present.
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Butte
Clarence Hotel
Not So Successful in Yellowstone This Season
Helena reports H W Child of Yellowstone National Park says the season fell short of 1905 and 1906 in visitor numbers. He notes fewer travelers due to the Jamestown Exposition and cooler East summer, yet more notable visitors with national repute flocked to the park than since its formal opening.
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Helena
H. W. Child
Yellowstone National Park
National Playground
Health in the Canal Zone Tempts Young Artisans
The Panama Canal construction draws skilled workers from area trades who fear fevers yet are encouraged by Electric Bitters. The remedy is touted as safe against malaria infl uence and useful for blood poison, biliousness, weakness, and stomach liver kidney troubles. 50 cents. Riley druggist guarantee.
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Panama Canal
Riley
Masons Swindle Exposed in McKinley Monument Plot
Helena residents were sent a postal request to fund a McKinley memorial by sending 10 cents to Judge W. R. Day in Canton Ohio and recruiting three others. San Francisco investigators found the Masonic scam fraudulent and halted further contributions.
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Helena
W. R. Day
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
San Francisco
Montana Tax Receipts Show Growth in Business Revenue
State Treasurer Collins reports county treasurers indicate Montana shows a large increase in tax license and fee receipts despite nationwide recession fears. More people working and business activity rising last year across counties.
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Helena
Collins
Montana
1 to Avoid Appendicitis Victims Report
A brief notice notes one or more individuals affected by appendicitis. The report lists a single victim in a concise health update.
Northern Pacific machinists strike spreads in Livingston
Fifty machinists in the Northern Pacific shops at Livingston walked out refusing to work with strikebreaking boilermakers. It is likely that about 700 more machinists will join the walkout later.
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Livingston
Northern Pacific
Anaconda Man Dies After Family Quarrel Shooting
Arthur Stewart died at St. Ann's hospital from appendicitis and peritonitis after being alleged to shoot his stepfather George W. Elphison following a family quarrel. He was not told his stepfather had died, to avoid a fatal shock.
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Anaconda
Arthur Stewart
George W. Elphison
St. Ann’s Hospital
Must Prepare Applications Helena Land Office Order
The General Land Office issues an order directing all US land office registers and receivers to prepare all applications to make entries and filings on public lands when requested by applicants. The aim is to improve accuracy and save applicants from paying to have papers prepared previously.
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Helena
Commissioner of the
General Land Office
United States Land Offices
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold with Foley's Honey and Tar
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports dramatic relief from a three month summer cold and hay fever after using Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. He notes his wife also found the remedy effective and credits a local drug store with providing it.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
City Druc
Telegraphers receive ten percent raise on Northern Pacific
In Butte on September 25 President Elliott of the Northern Pacific Railway raised telegraphers' pay by ten percent and settled all grievances with the company, per reports reaching Helena.
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Butte
Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Helena
Collins Electrocuted at East Helena Plant
Helena Sept 23 Electricity killed John Collins at the East Helena electric plant Sunday morning He was placing a light in a socket when the current short circuited and passed through his body The voltage was high and he fell unconscious on the floor death followed instantly Collins had been foreman at the plant for thirteen years He leaves a widow.
Foley's Kidney Cure From City Drug Store
Of Interest to Many. Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. City Drug Store.
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Foley
Madison County Fair closes after record attendance
Twin Bridges Sept 23 Saturday marked the Madison county fair closing day with the largest attendance in grounds history. The day offered ideal weather and a mix of sights and sports, while fair officials led by Secretary B G Paige received commendations for their work.
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Twin Bridges
The
Fair Commission
Scretary
B. G. Paige
Secretary Mosely Refers Montana Lumber Rate Protest to ICC
Helena Sept 23 E A Mosely secretary of the interstate commerce commission has written the Montana railroad commission that the protest against the proposed lumber rate increases by Great Northern and Northern Pacific from Pacific coast points eastward will be referred to the commission for consideration when it reassembles.
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Helena
E. A. Mosely
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana Railroad Commission
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Commission
A Humane Appeal for Dr King’s New Discovery
A Richmond Indiana resident Mr A D Williams 107 West Main St urges people with weak lungs to try Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it is the only remedy that helped him and complies with the proprietor’s recommendation. It saves more lives than other throat and lung remedies and is used worldwide curing asthma bronchitis cough whooping cough and hoarseness.
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Richmond
Ind
A. D. Williams
West Main St
How She Snared Him
A narrator recalls a playful scene in an arbor with a woman who uses a book of questions to trap him. He writes coy replies about marriage, champagne, and the case they were discussing, while trying not to spoil her game and avoid offense. The piece ends with witty misfires and flirtatious banter.
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Lnaugh
Ship Strikebreakers Arrive in Helena
Strikebreakers from the east, sent by the Northern Pacific, replace four striking boilermakers in Helena. Thirteen men are housed near the machine shops prepared for them.
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Helena
Northern Pacific
Despondent Swede Victor Johnson takes own life at labor camp
Missoula Sept. 24 Victor W Johnson a Swedish worker employed by the Big Blackfoot Sumter company at Big Jack s camp cut his throat early yesterday morning in a cabin. The death by own action was discovered at 6 a m when coworkers went to wake him. Despondency from illness was given as the cause.
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Missoula
Victor W. Johnson
Big Blackfoot Sumter Company
Big Jack
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