Vigilantes string of Montana justice and Marshland capture
After Henry Plummer’s execution, Montana Vigilantes effectively ran the territory. They hunted escaped bandits from Virginia City, sending mobile detail teams to corners of the region. In one raid they surprised Steve Marshland in a Clark's Fork cabin, forcing surrender as supper was prepared.
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Montana
Henry Plummer
Executive Council
Marshland
Steve Marshland
Plummer
Clark’s Fork
Virginia City
Vigi
Plummer Gang Vigilantes Execute Montana Outlaws
In a fever of frontier justice, vigilantes capture and hang Bunton, Carter, Skinner, Cooper, and others tied to the Plummer gang after surrounding Cottonwood and Missoula valleys. The executions proceed by improvised scaffold as they pursue remaining members through Hell Gate and Bitterroot settlements.
Not Your Heart It’s Your Kidneys
Public health claim stresses kidney disease as a major cause of many ailments. The ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem O11 Capsules as a remedy, urging immediate use and continued daily doses to restore health and vigor. It touts quick relief and urges readers to consult a doctor.
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Haarlem
To Have Clear Sweet Skin Adv from Cuticura
Advertising copy advises touching pimples redness and skin irritation with Cuticura Ointment then bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse dry gently and dust Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Price 25 cents each.
Tia Juana to Become Western Hemisphere Gaming Center
A Montana backed plan aims to transform Tia Juana Mexico into the wettest and most thrilling sporting center in the Americas with about 1.5 million subscribed. Organizers, including Tex Rickard type figures, promise Monte Carlo scale and a full gaming hall with craps, cards, and betting, plus an automobile bus link from California.
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Enterprise
Helena
Western Hemisphere
Tia Juana
Mexico
Americas
California
San Diego
Monte Carlo
Montana
Fare Bank
Europe
America
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bozeman Plans Wild West Show for Elks Convention
Bozeman aims a $50,000 wild west production for the August 12 13 and 14 Elks state convention with land arena seating for 15 000. Promoters led by T B Story Nelson Story Jr Lester Work and R P McClelland plan stars from across the West including cowboys Indians and cowgirls, with $5 000 in cash prizes and a slogan She's Wild. Ad Day of Medicine Hat is arena director earning 250 a day.
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Bozeman
B. P. O. Elks
T. B. Story
Nelson Story, Jr
Lester Work
R. P. McClelland
Livingston
Messrs. Work
McClelland
H. L. Casey
Ad Day of
Medicine Hat
Arena
Calgary
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
New York City
Gallatin County Fair
West
Canada
Texas
Old
Mexico
Crow
Flathead
Gallatin County
The
Elks
Honor Pioneer Walter Cooper Celebrates 76th Birthday
Walter Cooper, a longtime Montana pioneer and Gallatin county figure, celebrated his seventy six birthday anniversary. Cooper serves as Gallatin county vice president of the Society of Montana Pioneers and has led both the state and county organizations. He arrived in Montana in 1864 and settled in Bozeman in 1869, later serving in the state legislature and constitutional convention and remaining active in politics and community affairs.
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Walter Cooper
Cooper
Gallatin County
Society of Montana Pioneers
Pioneers’ Society
Montana
Bozeman
Butte Street Car Rares Boosted Seven Cents
The Montana public service commission granted a seven cent fare increase for Butte Electric Company after a hearing. Patrons may now buy four ride tickets for six and a quarter cents while the Columbia Gardens trip remains ten cents, a rate in effect for years.
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Butte
Butte Electric Company
Montana Public Service Commission
Columbia Gardens
Hundred Percent American Farmhouse Banner Sparks Debate
A county farmhouse near Stipek proclaims a 100 per cent American flag motif from foundation to peak. Owner Carson says his wife initially opposed the display due to attention but supported the patriotism after discussion.
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Stipek
Asper Carson
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Martin
Tex
Alex Carter
Missoula
Hell Gate
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Skinner
Nellie
Carter
Johnny Cooper
Tiebalt
Aldergulch
George Shears
William Graves
Oatore
Sen
Old Mexico
Ad Day
Bud” Story
Food and Drug Division
State Board of Health
A Who
H. M. Shea
Pure Food and Drug Division
Joto
Tedae
Bellingham
Carnation Milk Products Company
Seattle
Wash
Montana Trade Journal
T's
Northwest
Ren
Surance Policiee
Great Falls
U.S. Internal Revenue
District of Montana
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