Butte Adds Penny Tickets as Street Car Fares Rise
Butte street car service begins the December 10 fare rise from five to six cents. The Public Service Commission also raises mail carrier and under twelve fare, though not requested by the road. Copper pennies will be supplied for change while tickets are urged to speed trips and cut cash handling. The carrier wage increase plus epidemic losses push district rail losses above $500 daily, with a $25,000 bank loan and another likely needed to cover the deficit.
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Clark Bank
Insurance Reform Battle Threatens Montana Policy Holders
Citizens face a backlash as the Insurance Federation seeks to separate the state auditor from the insurance commissioner and appoint the latter. The move would impose new costs and shift control to old line companies, risking higher taxes and reduced public influence in insurance governance. Community leaders urge voters to lobby their senators and representatives to oppose the plan and defend a people centered system.
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Equity Mutual Insurance Companies
State Auditor
State Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Commissioner
Montana
Brownie Burke Sparks Clash Over County Health Orders
Brownie Burke, former Senate page, urged residents to ignore county authorities, sparking brief townwide uproar. Governor Stewart mediated by phone as crowds cheered and clubs, theaters, and saloons faced closures. Dr. Cogswell traveled from Helena to Butte to broker a peace with officials and venue managers. Butte ended the standoff with quiet compliance.
Brownie Burke Writes From France As War News Reaches Helena
Helena reader Brownie Burke, smallest page in captivity turned private first class, writes from the front to Homer G Murphy. He describes 90th Division actions, reports a promotion for Murphy, and praises American troops, French allies, and home front support from Hoover, the Red Cross, the Y M C A, and Knights of Columbus.
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Jack Stewart
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Fritz
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Turkey
Austria
Okehs
Herbert Hoover
Gaza and Company
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Red Cross
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Butte Health Clash Traps City In Flu Lockout Showdown
County and city boards of health clash over closing Butte to curb a flu outbreak. The county orders a full lockdown with schools, churches, saloons and cabarets shut, masks required, while the city resists, declaring the town open. Governor Stewart intervenes as tensions rise and theater crowds confront health inspectors.
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County Board of Health
County Medical Association
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Butte
Medical Association
City Board of Health
Imperial Buttes
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad
An old time remedy promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil to strengthen kidneys and digestive organs to defer old age. Capsules, tasteless and odorless, claim to restore vitality with continued use and offer money back if not effective.
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