Montana Roads Get $5 Million Federal Aid Push
Washington officials urge Montana to start road-building under federal aid. Montana may access about $5.49 million from 1917 to 1922 with boosted per-mile limits and new rural post road definitions. Forest road funding and state matching are highlighted amid a national construction surge. Some citizens resist federal involvement in local matters.
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Washington
Montana
Departments of Agriculture and Labor
Department of Labor
United States
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Steady Health Gains for Montanans
Advertises Bitro-Phosphate as a daily aid to increase firm flesh and energy. Claims to supply an essential brain and nerve substance in active form and to remove nerve waste, promising new strength. Sold by druggists with a guarantee of results or money back.
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Reese Sptee Rae
Cold remedy proves popular despite illusive claims
A four year old rapidy wee medicine relieves colds and bronchial attacks, keeping its popularity. The product is recommended by few, sold by all druggists, and shown in one trial to be a cabinet staple.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Kidney Health
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming to improve kidney function, detoxify organs, and defy aging. It emphasizes lifelong health, urges readers to buy a box, and promises satisfaction or refund if not effective. The copy reads like a period promotional piece with claims of renewed vitality.
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Haarlem
Questio Gowa
Orien x” Sred
Lees i
Pioneer Murder Mystery Shocks Butte Copper Camp
David W. Thomas 56 longtime Deer Lodge valley native and special deputy sheriff and guard at Deer Lodge penitentiary was killed by two unknown assailants on Hast Broadway Butte. The murder sparked two theories involving I W W strike Finns or labor trouble with another party. Thomas was stepbrother of Jack Harris Fort Benton and Howell Harris Lethbridge and had a storied career as pistol ace and lawman. Police seek clues as details unfold from the copper camp.
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Jack Harris
Fort Benton
Burns
Butte
David W. Thomas
Deer Lodge Valley
Thomas
Northern
Montana
Howell Harris
Lethbridge
Alta
Harris
W. G. Conrad
Charles Conrad
Deer Lodge
Rarus
Rarus Mine
Nk Conley
Conley
Thomas Real
Stuart
William P. Thomas
Plains
Utah
Margaret Harris
California
Glacier National Park motor rules issued for 1919
The Glacier National Park superintendent announces new season rules for motor vehicles. East side permits cost 2.50 for cars and 1 for motorcycles with routes extending to Many Glacier and Two Medicine. west side permits cost 1 with roads to Lake McDonald. Seasonal permits are valid only in the issued section and expire December 31.
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Glacier National Park
Continental Divide
Glacier Park Station
Park
Many Glacier Hotel
Two Medicine
Cut Bank
St. Mary’s
Many Glacier
Belton
Great Northern Railway
Lake McDonald
Flathead
National Park Service of
Cuticura Ointment Promises Pimply Face Aid
An old advertisement urges use of Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It recommends daily use to keep skin clear and also mentions Cuticura Talcum.
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Thin People
Dr. King
Haarlen
Pioneer
Lenora Villa
Musselshell
W. J. Swan
Laura Carter
Glacier Park
Eee Pattersons Tobaccc
Irving Whitehouse Company
Third Street
Great Falls
Oenaar
AL LlUatt Terre
Northrup,King & Co
6&Co
Northrup
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