Kaffir corn grown successfully in Montana proves viability
F W Wright of Forsyth in Rosebud county demonstrates Kaffir corn can be grown for seed in Montana. He sent photos to the state department showing a tall thriving plant, planted on spring breaking, with a th rifty appearance. Wright, who came from Oklahoma, plans northern seed for planting and notes a second photo shows Soudan grass reaching eight feet and seed ready.
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Montana
F. W. Wright
Forsyth
Rosebud
Wright
State Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Weight Gain For Thin People
Advertisements claim nervous exhaustion and thinness stem from starved nerves and that the organic phosphate known as bitro-phosphate restores health. The product is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee, promising rapid weight gain and brighter eyes, improved energy, and better sleep.
Fifty Year Old Family Remedy for Colds Boosts Popularity
A vintage ad touts a fifty year old home remedy that quickly relieves colds and mild bronchial attacks. It promises fast relief and claims broad trust, noting it has stood the test of time and remains popular with general store and druggist purchases.
Digest of Unclear Health Notice Wording
Fragmentary OCR text references safe life choices and medical themes but contains garbled phrases and missing context. The readable portions mention health for Dr Ki and a two page coat, lacking clear event, date, or organization details to form a precise summary.
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Pilla
Cai
Chris Ramme, Montana Pioneer and Roosevelt Friend
Chris Ramme, German-born yet ardent American, recalls life in Montana from July 1877 in Milestown to ranch near Ekalaka. He met General Miles and Buffalo Bill, ran livestock ventures, and opposed Kaiserism after visiting Germany. Ramme served in World War I, later ran Ramme House, and reflects on democracy versus autocracy.
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J. P. Lewis
Ekalaka
General Miles
Sitting Bull
Buffalo Bill
Theodore Roosevelt
Chris Ramme
Cow Town
Carter County
Cow Country
America
Ramme
Lake Superior
Montana
Col. Buell
Fort Custer
Old Milestown
Bismarck
Fort Benton
Missouri
Yellowstone
Miles City
Fort Keogh
Nelson A. Miles
Fort A
Chicago
Custer County
Punkin Creek
Captain House
Captain Bach
Main Street
Graham
Kahn
Powder River
Chimney Rock
Mill Iron
Box Elder
Brick & Allens
Brick
Board of County Com Sioners
Hash Knife
Bill LaForce
Russell
Standing Rock
South Dakota
Edward
Louis T
Julia Emerson
Louis
Bret Harte
Mark Twain
Roosevelt
Dakota
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Of Capsules Promise Kidney Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Of Capsules as a safe gentle remedy for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles with claims of purifying the blood and restoring health through daily use. It urges continued treatment to prevent relapse and notes availability at drug stores through a local pharmacist.
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Haarlem of
Lambago
Tero Jo
Clear Sweet Skin Care Ad and Freedom Claim
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talent for skin care at 25 cents each. A separate note mocks California’s pro prohibition vote with a quip about John Barleycorn and a claim by Victor Berger about fighting for freedom.
Lewistown Youth Wins War Cross for Argonne Valor
Private Ralph Silloway, son of Montana educator Prof. P. M. Silloway, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for single handed action under German fire in the Argonne forest. He survived a fall at Peoria prior to enlistment and has not yet appeared on casualty lists.
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Illinois National Guard
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
France
Silloway
Montdidier
Meuse
Argonne
Fighting Seventh
Grevenmacher
Argonne Forest
Montana
Ralph Silloway
Avery Implement Factory
Peoria
Ill
P. M. Silloway
Lewistown
Illinois
Fergus County
Joseph O'Neill
Billings
36 000 Men of Montana in the National Army
Adjutant General Greenan reports from Montana draft boards that over 36 000 of 201 000 registered men aged 18 to 45 were inducted into the army. He notes 5 000 more may have served in other branches and urges a federal record system to capture all citizens' military service.
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Montana
Army
Greenan
War Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Congress
Bava Ana
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Dr. King
Sloan
Sloan's
Liniment Mills Pain
Sitting Bull and
Cody
Germany
West
Kaiser
Flathead Lake
Apy Tweed
Missoula Biological Station
New York State School of Forestry
Herbert W
Lewis
California
John Barleycorn
Wictor Berger
WAR Cross
National Army
Butte
DOC
Anderson
Owsley Bldg
Mont
Postoffice
Precision
Sixth Street
Great Falls, Montana
The
Rocky Mountain Fire Insurance Co
Liberty
Montana Power Bonds
Sam Stephenson
A. H. Gray
C. H. Williams
W. N. Smith
T. J. Walsh
W. A. Brown
J. B. Taylor
Leo P. McMeel
John E. Dawson
George H. Shanley
Alfred Malmberg
Secy.Treas
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