When Butte Was In The Making
This piece chronicles early Butte's rough frontier era with legends of armed miners and gamblers contrasted by claims of peace and lawful citizens. It notes placer mining starting in 1865, its peak in 1867, and decline by 1869, with $9,000,000 in gold extracted from Butte's placer workings and the first shaft dug by Joseph Ramsdell before 1865.
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Butte
East
Hell
William Woodward
Northwest
Silver Bow Junction
Joseph Ramsdell
James Ramsdell
Porter Brothers
Dennis Leary
George W. Newkirk
W. L. Farlin
Travonia
Fort Benton
Missouri
Lower Points
New York
New Jersey
Union Pacific
Corinne
Bitro-Phosphate Sold For Weight Gain By Doctor
Frederick Kolle reports that weak nervous individuals should take a 5 grain Bitro-Phosphate tablet before or during meals to gain weight and nerve strength. The therapy, linked to a famed French scientist, is priced at fifty cents a week for a two week course.
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Frederick 8. Kolle
New York
Who's Who
Fewer Flu Deaths Seen in Montana This Winter
Dr W F Cogswell Montana state health officer warns influenza may recur this winter but stresses three limiting factors. He notes virulence unlikely to drop, vaccines and quarantines offer little control, and population immunity will curb spread. He estimates last year affected 35-50 percent, predicting fewer cases but higher pneumonia deaths. He urges prompt reporting of suspicious cases and prep to prevent medical shortfalls.
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W. F. Cogswell
Almot
State Board of Health
Cuticura Trio Promotes Daily Skin Care
Advertising copy promotes Cuticura soap ointment and talcum as a complete daily toilet regimen. Cleansing purifying ointment soothing healing and powder for fragrance. Sold for 25 cents everywhere.
Bones of Prehistoric Giant Found Near Billings
Emmett Williams on Blue Creek ranch 15 miles from Billings unearthed massive bones. A large hip bone resembles a human shape but is about three times larger. The bones lay in sand beneath soft slate, preserved under centuries of sediment. surface bones crumbled except the intact hiplike bone. Local surgeons hesitate to classify the find.
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Emmett Williams
Blue Creek
Billings
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advert
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming they restore kidney and digestive health, deferring old age and boosting life strength. It urges daily use, stating a return to health is possible and offers money-back guarantees for the product.
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Gelence
Haarlem
Mining Claims Law Passed in Senate
A mining claims law has passed the Senate without amendment and awaits the president's signature. The measure suspends annual representation of mining claims for the year and divides opinion among Montana miners. Supporters say a broad need exists. opponents argue war-era suspensions should remain unnecessary now.
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Congress
House
Senate
Montana
After 30 Days Signatures Determine Five-Claim Exemption
The text states that after a 30 day period, regardless of signature, any holder of five claims may obtain exemption from that number. It implies a policy granting exemption per five-claim holders regardless of formal signing.
Knocks Out Pain Reliever Ad Boosts Quick Relief
An ad touts a popular external pain reliever for rheumatic aches stiffness sprains and neuralgic pains. It pretends speedy non rubbing relief with a clean refreshing effect sold in drug stores at 35c 70c and 1.40.
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Ae LS
Erie
Thomas
Montana Joint Stock Land Bank
Helena
Pain
Sloan
Ren
Tru-Blw Biscuit Company
Spokane
Portland
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