Slayer Captured After Six Years in Butte Killing
James Ferry and Dan Merrigan quarrelled over religion, Ferry stabbed heartily and died within 15 minutes in Butte. Merrigan fled, hidden for weeks, later captured in California after years on the run. Ferry was 36, Merrigan 46 at the time. both linked to mining and politics in Butte.
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James Ferry
Dan Merrigan
Butte
Ferry
Merrigan
Morrigan
Main Street
Broadway
City Hall Alley
City Jail
California
Increase Weight and Vitality With Phosphate
An ad describing Buro-Phosphate as a pure organic phosphate remedy to restore nerve energy and vitality. It argues thinness stems from weak nerves and claims phosphate aids weight gain, stronger nerves, and healthier flesh, urging readers to monitor weight due to potential flesh gain.
Montana Veterans Welfare Commission aids wounded heroes
Montana's Veterans Welfare Commission reports on aid efforts for wounded veterans, outlining a $200,000 fund, employment support, vocational training, and local Red Cross cooperation. It urges field secretaries where needed, details Billings canteen aid, and requests citizen letters through secretary Charles E. Pew to identify cases requiring relief.
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Montana
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
C. L. Sheridan
Bozeman
William Cutts
Butte
C. E. Pew
Helena
8. V. Stewart
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
Charles L. Sheridan
Charles E. Pew
Sheridan
Cutts
Corporal Pew
Fort Snelling
Minn
Major Sheridan
McDowell
The
Red Cross
Red Cross Chapter
Veterans’ Associations
Billings
Commission
Billings Red Cross
Veterans’ Association
Press agent for a fair aviatrix thrills Montana man
Bill Breitenstein, brother of A J Breitenstein of the Rainbow hotel in Great Falls, left Helena Independent staff to join the army as a lieutenant. Now publicity manager for Ruth Law, he promotes her flying and related fair attractions at Montana fairs. He took a joy ride with Law, endured spins and dives, and later wrote how flying felt versus riding a bronco. Law recently exhibited in Missouri and at Carthage on Fourth of July.
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Bill” Breitenstein
A. J. Breitenstein
Rainbow
Great Falls
Bill
Montana
Helena Independent
Ruth Law
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miss Law
Old Age Starts With Your Kidneys Claim
Ad claims kidney action determines aging and urges continued use of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem capsules to restore vigor. The pitch says aging can be deferred, life prolonged, and warns not to eat until the disease is settled. It emphasizes continuing daily intake after restored.
The Regenerated German Statesman as a World Joke
A sharp appraisal notes that the more self important a German statesman appears, the more the world views him as a joke. The comment hints at waning stature amid international skepticism toward his role and leadership.
Ennis Cowboy Captures Two Playful Cub Bears
Clyde Beals herding cattle along Hyde creek near Ennis spotted a mother black bear with two cubs. He used three horses to corner the tree where the cubs hid. He captured both cubs, placing one in each sack and took them by horseback to Ennis. The six week old cubs attract much comment from local youngsters.
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Clyde Beals
Hyde Creek
Ennis
Beals
Abe
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Trio Fragrance
An advertisement urges buyers to include Cuticura Talcum with soaps and ointment as part of the Cuticura Trio. It promotes a scented face and dusting powder usable for skin and babies, claiming 25 cents each everywhere.
Stillwater wool sets state price and payout record
Stillwater county pays a statewide high for wool at 60 cents per pound, marking a record return to sheep owners. The 2024 clip exceeds last year, surpassing a quarter of a million pounds with over 150000 dollars in checks. Despite dry weather lambs are thriving and no sales will occur until the right time.
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Stillwater
Stillwater County
Irrigation Districts Forming North of Great Falls
Meetings are held in Portage and Benton counties just north of Great Falls to district 125000 acres for irrigation under government direction and aid. Benton Lake twelve miles north of Great Falls will be the storage reservoir under the Sun River project. all deeded land to be irrigated totals about 125000 acres.
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Portage
Benton Country
Great Falls
Benton Lake
Germany demands a square deal in 96 percent claim
Quote reflects skepticism toward Germany’s insistence on a fair settlement, suggesting the country seeks the largest possible share or advantage, implied by the phrase 96 per cent as a proxy for maximum favorable terms.
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Germany
Drought Aid Plan for Montana Farmers via Federal Road Jobs
Montana moves to ease drought impact by creating employment on federal road projects under state highway commission and Governor Stewart. Appeal sent to the Bureau of Public Roads to amend the road contract system for quick revenue for farmers during summer and fall. hay prices rise to 30 a ton with winter delivery and possible 45 by December, threatening cattle market and meat supply without rail freight relief.
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Montana
State Highway Commission
Stewart
Bureau of Public Roads
Ashington
Paul D. Pratt
Highway Commission
Hay growers resist high price offers as markets soften
Hay merchants report growers declining offers amid expectations of firmer prices later. Trade notes indicate producers remain cautious, awaiting better bids while evaluating current stock and future demand.
Wolf Point Hotel to Add Two Stories at Sherman Site
Contracts signed outline two extra floors for the Sherman hotel at Wolf Point. The current structure is valued at $1,650,000 with $10,000 slated for furnishings of the new floors. Plans also call for a palm room and enlarged sample rooms for salesmen.
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Wolf Point
Sherman
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Ban Merrigan
Bill Breitenstein
Ennis Cowboy
Ku All Eliee Parmanou Dollelfaib
Pett Es Peert
Old
Treasure State
Puget Sound Country
Middle West
Carnation Milk Products Company
Seattle
Wash
Montana Trade Journal
UTK
Northwest
U. S. Internal Revenue
District of Montana
Great Falis
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