State Notes on Local Pythian Home and Civic News
The Montana items report diverse local developments from several cities. Highlights include a Knights of Pythias lodge planning a 75,000 Pythian home. American Legion post organizing in Wolf Point with 106 members. Billings teachers’ minimum salary rising to 1,200. a fatal shooting in Butte during an arrest attempt. Billings schools reopening after fuel-related closure. Peterson Drug fire in Missoula with $35,000 loss. Governor Stewart proclaiming Thanksgiving on November 27. Great Falls coal strike idling about 1,500 workers with large daily losses. Missoula firemen using gas masks. Great Falls to build a 50,000 golf country club. MontanaStock Growers oppose government ownership of utilities. Knights of Columbus purchasing building in Lewistown for a club. beaver damagges at Giant Springs. silver and gold strike reported at Neihart. Nashua flax remains unharvested. moonshine activity in Butte. a Missoula gun accident resulting in a child's death. a Whitefish growth plan for 300 residences. and Mother Superior Adameus Dunne of the Ursuline Order passing away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skalaka
F. N. Bell
Butte
Bozeman
The
Knights of Pythias
Wolf Point
American Legion
Billings
Alex McLean
Thomas Walsh
Billiggs
Missoula
Peterson Drug Company
Helena
W. Stewart
Great Falls
Broadwater Bay
Montana Stock Growers’ Association
Lewistown
Lewistown Knights of Columbus
Charters &McDonald
Main Street
K. C
Consolidated Silver Mining Company
Neihart
Nashua
Federal Revenue
Blue Ridge Mountains
Ed Wood
Stevensville
Whitefish
Adameus Dunne
United Ursuline Order
Northern
United States
Montana
Ursuline Houses
America
Rome
Alaska
Seattle
Movie Tragedy Scene Sparks Unscripted Gum Request
A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes a dramatic acting moment where a character tells another to speak while her lips move, prompting Pauline Perfection to respond with a quirky request for gum. The passage highlights performance tension in a dated film scene.
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Pauline
Detroit Free Press
If Thin and Nervous Try Buro-Phosphate
An old medical note promotes Bitro-Phosphate tablets to combat thinness by addressing phosphorus deficiency. It claims nerve tissue benefits, improved strength, energy, and a healthier appearance, advising cautious use for anxious or nervous individuals and guidance for those not wishing to gain fat.
Montana Man Denies Frear Telegram Charges
John D. Ryan of Montana, former assistant secretary of war for aircraft production and air service director, filed with the House Aviation Committee a reply denying Frear telegram charges as false and insinuating. He argues the memo mixes facts and innuendo, clarifying that war measures and the spruce railroad were misrepresented and that civilian labor was restricted to protect war needs.
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John D. Ryan
Montana
Air Service
Washington
House Aviation Committee
Milwaukee Railroad
Railroad Administration
Deep Creek
Lake Pleasant
Ryan
Milwaukee Road
Spruce Production Division
Milwaukee
Secretary of War
War
Frear-Magee
Spruce Division
France
Real Dutch Drops and Golden Medal Capsules Ad
Anomalous OCR style ad touts Real Dutch Drops and Golden Medal Capsules from Haarlem. Claims restore strength and prevent kidney problems, urging daily use and promising sturdy health without food, with vague references to Netherlands charter and limited details.
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Netherlands
Persieg
Holland
Haarlem
Sinn Fein raid and Wilson armistice day return
In Dublin Sinn Fein parliament raided last week with nine members arrested and many documents seized. President Wilson left his bed on armistice day for the first time since illness interrupted his western speaking trip.
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Dublin
Ire
Sinn Fein
Washington
Wilson
San Francisco
Cal
London
Indianapolis
Rollin
H. Bunch
Muncie
Indiana
John F. Kramer
Mansfield
Minneapolis
Minn
American Legion
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
New York
Wall Street
Chicago
Landis
U. S. District Court
Pan Motor Company
Columbia
New York State Hotel Association
War Time Labor Shortages and Contractor Wages Debate
A wartime item discusses severe shortages of essential industries labor in the northwest linked to selective draft. Soldiers were paid civilian wages to work with civilians, and officials defended not paying soldier rates for manual labor. The piece rebuts claims about line purpose and criticizes a committee for unfounded accusations, with John D Ryan defending his decisions during the armistice period.
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Fallon
Northwest
War Department
Milwaukee
Ryan
Frear-Magee
John D. Ryan
Arrow Creek Company Plans to Start Drilling Soon
After a recent strong oil strike near Roundup Arrow Creek Development Company redoubles efforts to begin drilling at the earliest moment Weather has hindered rig placement but work will start as soon as conditions allow.
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Arrow Creek Company
Arrow Creek Development Company
Emma Goldman mentioned in disputed Nemeni te debate
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local report about Emma Goldman and controversial remarks. Names and exact context are unclear but indicate a debate involving Emma Goldman and related figures.
Remedies Commonly Used for Ailments Highlighted
The passage notes that many men and women suffering from rheumatic joints neuritis lame backs and headaches have used a remedy to relieve their pain. It emphasizes widespread use among both genders and suggests broad relief from various pains.
Federal judge rules wartime prohibition unconstitutional
A federal judge in Louisville declares wartime prohibition unconstitutional and signals the ruling may affect enforcement. In Providence a special meeting of the American Newspaper Publishing Association addresses a news print shortage. In Yakima former firemen urged to tear up their union charter as tensions rise over city fire department unionization. Pacific coast tailors return to work under open shop amid resumed production.
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American Newspaper Publishing Association
Providence R. I
Arthur L. Brown
Federal District Court
Harvey A. Baker
United States
George F. Shaughnessy
Internal Revenue
Yakima
Wash—Yakima
International Firefighters Association
San Cal
Pacific Coast
Louisville
Walter Evans
Dairying and land sales in western Montana described
Dairying is presented as a farming type suited to timbered western Montana sections. The article notes land values fixed by appraisers after deductions for promotions, commissions, and trimmings, with terms of 10 percent down and balance. It promises assistance in selecting a location matching buyer needs.
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Montana
Livestock and services offered in Montana ads
A collage of farm sale notices and classifieds from Montana including Hampshire bucks raised by Charles E Farnum in Harlem Billings Rambouillet bucks at 25 dollars per head and various fur and chemical ads. Also included are tax enforcement notes about whiskey sales in Kentucky and a report that Franklin D Olier was elected first national commander of the American Legion. The page references land sales stock ranches and farm lands for sale near Great Falls Conrad and Helena with figures like 400 000 and 1 600 acres and notes on alfalfa and irrigation projects.
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Colville Valley
Stevens Co
Washington
Colville
Northwest
Coeur d’Alene
Spokane
Wash
International Real Estate Exchange Bureaus
Hampshire
Harlem
Mont. Duroc
Jersey
Walters
J. R. Afflerbaugh
Billings
Mont
B. C. White
Buffalo
Internal Revenue
Kentucky
Minn
Franklin D’olier
Philadelphia
American Legion
D’olier
Quartermaster Corps
March
Conrad
P. J. Nason
Judith Basin
Els
Montana
Iena
Great Falls Mont
Seaainea
Onta
Capitel
Ris
Ae Newspaper Association
Great Falls
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Frear
Aircraft Production Board
Emma Goldman
Sloan
Santhenen
Gample
Bellingham Chemical Co
Belfod
Batingmasn
Ctem Bala
Yce
Blackfoot Larb Development
Missoula, Mont
Laberto
BON DE LA Bans
Liberty Bonds
Frary & Klingame
Liberty
Butte Stock Bachange
North Main
Ajaers
McCarth
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
Havre
Grover
M. N. A—Wk
Saco
EBC
Alfalf
Riike Stuart Yakima
Columbia de Sna
Gofamban Floral Co
Broadway, Batte
i _ cueaus CLEANING aTA Recame co
Mall Express
W. Granite, Battea
Ane Adjustment CO
Lena
S. C. Huseth
Optician
Great Falls, Mont
Central Avenue
Great Falia, Mont
Warrenton
Warrenton News
Navy
Developmert CO
Stanton Bank
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