Tobacco Through Time From Queens To Chiefs And Courts
A historical note traces tobacco use across eras from Lady Nicotine in France to the English court under Raleigh. It links William Penn’s land purchase via peace pipes with colonial Americas, and recalls harsh punishment for smokers in Europe and Britain, including fines and royal condemnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn
America
New York Sun
France
Portugal
Jean Nicot
Nicotine
Walter Raleigh
Eton
Bridge of Sighs
Europe
England
Denmark’s Danebrog Flag Legend Traced to 1219 Battle
The article recalls the white cross on a red field flag of Denmark, said to have appeared in a sky vision to King Vindemar during a 1219 battle near Reval against the Esthonians. One variant says the flag fell from heaven, with medieval religious associations shaping the symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindemar
Reval
Montreal Family Herald
Local Joke Over Window Washing Delays
On Tuesday a man jokes about washing Mrs Jones's windows delaying into Friday and possibly Monday, illustrating a light moment from a Kansas City Star item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Playing Safe
A short, humorous anecdote about a boy named Bobby hammering nails despite his father's warnings. His sister Mary watches as Bobby concentrates on driving a nail, insisting she is holding it, while the father cautions about mashed fingers. The brief scene captures a child’s carpentry play and parental instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Mary
Epilepsy Treatment Advances Reported By Italian Surgeon
Trocello, a surgeon commander in the Italian navy and Rome University lecturer of nervous diseases, reports success in treating epilepsy with tartrate of boron and potassium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trocello
University of Rome
Judge Denies Dismissal in Rail Strike Injunction Fight
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson rejects defense bid to throw out government motion for a temporary injunction. The court orders the government to argue for the injunction replacing the expiring restraining order as exhibits detail alleged strikers crimes coast to coast. The affidavits claim about 25 murders among various acts including sabotage and derailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sept
Libh
James H. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Blackburn Esterline
No Substitute Offered for Diarrhoea Remedy
A statement that ninety nine of a hundred druggists recommend Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy when diarrhoea is asked about. It notes pharmacists rely on customer reports that the remedy is dependable and effective.
Fine Wheat Field Yields High Near Polson
Polson Montana September 6 one of the best wheat yields in the valley comes from the P Hern place southwest of Polson One hundred acres averaged 42 bushels per acre The wheat was sown last fall on summer fallow land that had been well worked The results underscore the role of good farming alongside moisture in crop success.
Public Notice of Land Claim Hearing in Lewistown Montana
Department of the Interior notice says FRANK J. BRUG of Lewistown Montana filed a land claim with Year Proof to October 16 1922 before the local receiver in Lewistown. Witnesses named are Ed Hudson Joseph A. Brag Lewis town Carl F. Ashley Randall A. Wilson Teiges Montana. First Pub. Sept. 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Mont
Frank J. Brug
Montana
Ca Ter & Receiver
Iona
Ed Hudson
Joseph A. Brag
Carl F. B Ashley
Randall A. Wilson
Teiges
Joe Montgomery
Register
The Key That Unlocks the Door To Long Living
The article argues that longevity comes from sparing diets in old age and cautions that even the healthy may suffer indigestion or constipation. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to move the bowels and invigorate the stomach, suggesting normal aging can reach a ripe old age with proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Edith Father Proposes Half Furnishing Deal for Marriage
Edith Father offers to pay half the cost of house furnishings if they marry. Edwin asks who will cover the remaining half, raising questions about financial arrangements and commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Edwin
To Polish Glass
Glass is polished in different manners. Pieto glass is roughed with sand, smoothed with emery and with crocus. A good polishing powder for show cases consists of rock alum burned and finely powdered five parts and powdered chalk one part. Mix and apply with a dry brush.
Land Office Notice of Land Claim in Grass Range Montana
August Rotter of Grass Range Mont files intent to prove up a three year claim on H E 041191 for the northwest and southwest quarters and other described land in township 22 east range 1? as of Grass Range before U S Commissioner R W Blake on October 16. The notice lists Thomas M Shaw Richard Hook Joseph Bottes and Albert Honeyager as associates. First pub Sept 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
August Rotter
Grass Range
Mont
Nwi
Nwe
R W. Blake
U.S. Com
Grass Mont
Thomas M. Shaw
Richard Hook
Joseph Bottes
Albert Honeyager
Joe Montgomery
Register
Notice of Sheriff’s Sale in Fergus County Montana
Sheriff WM. R. Woods Jr. announces a judicial sale in Fergus County Montana. On October 7 at 2:00 PM the front door of the Lewistown courthouse will sell defendants rights in approximately 320 acres described as Township 12 North Range 33 East and related parcels. Stuart McHaffie represents the plaintiff Petters and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Tenth Judicial District
Montana
Fergus
Petters and Company, & Plaintiff
Charles J. Pailer
Selma Fuller
Basin Oil Company
M. R. Swanson
Fergus County
Lewistown
Couny
State of Montana
Ighest
Ortheast
Tuyth
Onty-Three T
WM. R. Woods, JR
Stuart McHaffie
Notice of Administration for Elmer Bee
Adela Parker Kendall administrator of Elmer Bee's estate gives notice to creditors to present claims within four months after first publication. Mail or deliver to Kendall at Grass Range Montana or to C W Buntin attorney in Lewistown Fergus County Montana. Dated Lewistown Montana August 21 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adela Er Kendall
Elmer E. Ee
Three Year Proof Notice Filed in Grass Range Montana
Ralph B Reed of Mehagee San-a filed notice of three year proof to enter land before R Blake U S Commissioner at Grass Range Montana on September 25, with Alexander M Flat Willow and James H Ross L Teigen among witnesses. First publication August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Office
Lewistown
Mont
Ralph B. Reed
Meh Ag
R. Blake
U. S. Com
Grass Range Mont
Otto Hazer
Alexander M . Flatwillow
James H
Ross L. Post
Teigen
Joe Montgomery
Register
Notice of Land Claim Proof Required at Grass Range
Ross P Walker of Grass Range Montana filed notice to prove up a homestead claim for the NW quarter of section 10 township 1, with deadline September 25, 1922 before R W Blake, U S Commissioner. Parties named include Roland N Dough Georg Charles Clark Tom L Fleming and Joe Montgomery of Grass Range. First pub August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Interior
Lewistown
Montana
Ross P Walker
Grass Range
M Vaca
R. W. Blake
A. S. Com
Mont
Roland N
Dough Georg Charles Clark
Tom L. Flemineau
Joe Montgomery
Daniater
Sheriff Sale Proposed on Montanas Fergus County Property
Frank E Doran Com corpora tion plaintiff seeks sale of real property to Florence C Ricks defendant at a sheriff s sale on September 16 1924 at 2 P M at the courthouse Lewistown Fergus County Montana The property comprises Lot 2 South Half of the Northeast Quarter Southeast Quarter of North Half of Southwest Quarter Section 6 North Northeast Quarter Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter North Half of the Southeast and Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Section 7 Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter Section 8 all in Township 15 North Range 22 West with attorney E K Matson for the plaintiff dated August 10 at Logington Montana WM R Woods Jr clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Tenth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Fergus
Frank E. Doran
Lewistown
Comey
Theortheast
Township
WM. R. Woods, JR
E. K. Matson
Land Office Notice of Claimant Meeting at Grass Range
Land Office at Lewistown Montana on August 25 1922 notes William O Woods seeks to establish a claim before R W Blake U S Commissioner at Grass Range on October 16 1922. Named participants include Charles Neeamnen Nathan E Gibson Neal Donohue and Hugh L Shawhan all of Grass Range Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Mont
William O. Woods
Makey Om
R. W Blake
U. S. Com
Grass
Charles Neeamnen
Nathan E. Gibson
Neal Donohue
Hugh L. Shawhan
Grass Range
Joe Montgomery
Register
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S. Clark
Peter Schuttler
Wheeler & Wilson
H. R. Kyte
W. H. Cullington
S. L. Gile
Mrs. James
John
Nora
Mr. James
Polson
Elmer E. Kendall
Deceas
Strike Neigarettt
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