Search for body abandoned until river goes down
Lewistown June 6 The search for John Alanzo Williams 22 of federal aid highway crew found near Jenni farm west of town has been given up temporarily due to high swift muddy river. Inspectors will monitor from banks and report if body seen. Death by own action theory supported by footprints cap and pipe left on bank and slaves washed downstream.
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Lewistown
John Alanzo Williams
Federal Aid
Jenni
Guy Tullork
Yom O. Ayers
Williama
Beaver Creek
Williams
Lone trapper bags 14 mountain lions in Montana
From March 15 to May 15 Ben Vogel, state trapper, killed 14 mountain lions in Mineral County and bagged 21 coyotes. A single lioness measured over nine feet tip to tip. Experts note lions kill about 30 deer yearly, suggesting Vogel saved roughly 650 deer for Montana. Libby district reports many lions. one of Montana's best hunting sections.
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Autte
Ben Vogel
Mineral County
Mineral Independent
Inferior
Tip
Vogel
Montana
Twen
John Joluwon
Pris Pear
Libby
Mantana
Six Iowa Families Move to Bitter Root in June
Corvallis reports six Iowa families will arrive in the Bitter Root valley this month. William Weiner, a new resident and Christie place buyer, informs that the party left Iowa on June 2 to travel west, with word reaching My Hefner, a fellow Iowan, as they proceed toward Montana.
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Iowa
Corvallis
William Weiner
Christie Place
My Hefner
Ast Lowan
Iherin
Mantana
Antantalale
Healthier Stronger Girl Uses Lydia Pinkham
A Oregon woman described years of weakness and strenuous factory work with prolonged illness. After trying various medicines she used Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports improved strength and vitality. She endorses the product and offers to answer letters about it. address listed as 113 Willow, Silverton, Oregon.
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Oregon
America
Peneble
Tale Schmid
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Miss Schmidt
Wotten
Bobmidt
Willow
Eilverton
Pimpliches? Mentho Sulphur Says Pimples Dry Up
A noted specialist proclaims pimples broke out on face neck arms or body dry up quickly when Mentho Sulphur is applied. The remedy is described as harmless inexpensive and unmatched by others. Consumers are advised to ask druggists for a jar of Rowles Mentho Sulphur.
Grouse Population Plummets From Heavy Rain
Lewistown June 6 The Winifred Times reports widespread wet weather has ruined nests of grouse and sage hens. Hatches will be small and scarcity could worsen next fall. Countywide reports suggest a potential hunting impact though no decision on a closed season has been made.
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Lewistown
Winifred Times
Hen Mothers Four Small Kittens on Corvallis Ranch
A Rhode Island Red setting hen and a cat living as nest mates at Simmons place in Corvallis produced four kittens and a brood of chicks. The hens shared the nest until a separation was needed, with the cat later taking over a neighboring nest and becoming mother to four kittens while the hen hatched chicks. The sequence ended with the cat resting over the kittens after the crowed nest situation was resolved.
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Corvallis
Rhode Island
Simmons Place
Biddy
Jay
Liddy
800 000 Eggs Taken From the Fish Traps
Bitter Root Lake's harvest yields 800000 trout eggs hauled to Somers hatchery. H B Bouton notes the season’s peak while M I Matvick oversees ice transport. A rainbow trout shows the hatchery aquarian. Weather ruins intensify spawning area at Bitter Root Lake as eggs are collected.
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Bitter Root
Jake
H. B. Bouton
Somers
M. I. Matvick
Bitter Ret Lave
Aged Farmer Found Dead in Armchair
Scobey June 6 W M Christian sen a farmer near Peerless was found dead in his shack Friday by Cr Travis and Lester Reeves who visited the old man He was about 60 years old and appeared to have died two days earlier He was found sitting in his chair The body was moved to the Scobey undertaking parlors Christiansen's wife was away from home at the time of death
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Scobey
W. M. Christiansen
Peerless
Cr. Travis
Lester Reeves
Scobey Undertaking
Christiansen
Martinsdale News Bridges and travelers report flood delays
Local social notes list Mrs George Moore and Mrs Ralph Good hosting a dinner bridge event. Miss Gertrude Bengett returns from Findon after tiree parks high school trip. Families move home from Tony, with others planning visits. Floods disrupt Milwaukee road traffic. Mrs Huzzy oversees water lunch porns confectionery. Matt Soudeno notes impassable roads after recent storm. Lehn woolgrowers attend annual meeting with 1200 ewes and lambs moved to Mrock ranch. Frank Rogine underwent throat operation in Butte. Early lifting machines similar to elevators described at 236 BL.
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George Moore
Ralph Good
Gertrude Bengett
Findon
Tiree Parks
Louis Camorcey
Tony
Thonl
Alfred van Camp
Aloha Bridge
Herd Home
Thuredas
Armor Martin
Mangiver
Neilwit
Judith Gap
Fuzzy
Cheral
Great Falls
Huzzy
Matt Soudeno
Lebo
Lehn
Te Anual
Mair Company
Mrock
Frank Rogine
Fran Butte
Roads Blocked Around Glacier by Snow from OFEP
Kalispell June 6 six feet of snow at Waterton Lake. roads blocked and eastern activities halted. J W Swanson reports trucks with 600 pound loads fail, crew at Many Glaciers hotel held up awaiting road improvements. Swanson hopes to return Saturday for another attempt. The note mentions attempts to drive through and India pictures for Prince of Wales hotel.
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Kalispell
Glacier National Park
J. W. Swanson
Waterton Lake
Swanson
Prince of Wales
T. J. Ileman
Destruction of Grave Markers Disturbs Anaconda Cemeteries
Undertaker P J Finnegan reports vandalism in Mount Carmel and Mount Olivet cemeteries where metal grave markers under glass have been damaged. Rain has washed names from surfaces and the responsible party is unknown. Finnegan vows severe punishment and vows to restore order.
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Anaconda
P. J. Finnegan
Finnegan Undertaking Company
Mount Carmel Ane
Mount Olivet
Finnegan
Turn Horses Back to the Open Range
In Martinsdale Jone six the local boys clash with state ownership of range horses, claiming a Ringling Rollyap act on the range. About 165 head of horses were run in for the George Higgins ranch amid the inadvertent conflict with the law over sticks and open-range livestock.
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Martinsdale
Jone
Helstvin and Kiel: Baltic fashion and hair customs noted
A fragmentary description contrasts German state Helstvin and Holstein women famed for thick brown hair and braids. It notes barber shops offering braids as widows seek hair padding, and mentions Kiel and Poland shop practices. It also observes Holstein women adopting short skirts and fine stockings and subscribing to fashion journals.
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Berlin
Helstvin
Taliva
Grand Dunes
Advvorl
Ownn
Ike Kiel
Polenda
Fia
Advertising Fakir Targets Canadian Road Route Ad Sales
Lewistown June 6 A Montana chamber of commerce report warns of a man named Baker affiliated with the Western Canada Road Route service of Calgary selling ads in the United States. The group behind the Prairie Motorist and Western Canadian Motorist is accused of targeting Alberta and neighboring states, with possible immigration-law arrest or deportation to remove him. The notice mentions campaigns in Great Falls Helena Butte and other Montana towns.
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Lewistown
Montana
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Breitenstedt
Montana State Hotel Association
Wenderstand
Baker
Western Canada Road Route Service
Calgary
Gyp
Macleod
Vancouver
Alberta
Gun Organization
United States
United.ates
Great Falls
Helena
Butte
Conley Sells Restaurant in Lewistown
Lyman Royce, newly back from California, closed a deal to buy the restaurant once owned by Mayor Frank Conley in Sanderston. Emil Kessler, chef at Kennedy's cafe, partners with Royce. the duo plan to move with Mrs. Wessler to their Deer Lodge location in a few days.
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Lewistown
Lyman Royce
California
Deer Lodge
Sanderston
Frank Conley
Emil Kessler
Mr. Royce
Billings Candidate Sent to Annapolis Naval Academy
Joseph O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs J E O'Brien of 1K Alderson avenue has been admitted to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He passed the entrance examination last October and won first place after the competitive tests. A Billings High School graduate in the class of 1920, he is 18 and has lived in Billings most of his life. He will leave around June 10 after completing the final mount of preparation.
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Billings
Joseph O'Brien
Myg
J. E. O'Brien
Alderson Avenue
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Joseph
Te Billings High School
University of Pennsylvania records purge posing student scandal
June 6 Philadelphia report on Jacques Scholle denied as a student in the University of Pennsylvania yearbook the 492 Record. Provost De George William McClelland confirmed a notice to omit Scholle from the book while noting his irregular attendance as a student in the evening program and as a visitor. Athletic records show no varsity participation for him.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Jaques Scholle
Scholle
Vikers Vantons
Signa Alpha Mu
de George William MecClellans
Sabelle
Tal
Bette
Watnut Street
Dr. McClelland
Coyotes Caught at Martinsdale Den Near Berg Ranch
Oswald erg and Kevent Valentine led a Rifle Club event to eliminate hereditary pests. They scored 1,500 points in the contest and uncovered a coyote den at Dead Man on the Berg ranch near Lennio, killing a female and five pups.
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Martinsdale
Oswalderg
Kevent Valentine
Rifle Club
Dead Man
Berg Ranch
Lennio
Wool Growers Meet In Measher
Martinsdale June 6 thirty members attended the annual meeting of the Upper Musselshell Wool Brewers Association held at the hall on June 4. The association now has forty six members Thayer Stevens of Harlowtown added his name to the roll. The final financial statement shows 118 dollars in the treasury. J Moore was elected president and Orville Maris vice president for the coming year. Forest Van Camp, secretary for two years, was reelected.
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Martinsdale
Upper Musgelslell Wael Brewers’ Association
Erg Hall
Oibers
Thayer Stevens
Harlowtown
Wininal
Te J. Moore Aes Wade
Orville Maris Wice
Forest van Camp
Pants Theft Suspect Caught Leaving Store With Two Pairs
Faul Smith was arrested at the Buttrey department store after being observed on prior visits concealing two pairs of trousers under his coat. He moved toward the front door before the sheriff arrived. Authorities believe he may be a professional thief and are reviewing his record.
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Faul Smith
Buttrey Department Store
Smith
Ander
Paris electrifies air driven clocks in Paris
Paris fixes long running time errors as air driven pneumatic street clocks, blamed for inconsistent times, are ready to be electrified from the Observatoire. The 4 year contract with a private company ended at midnight and electric mechanisms will regulate clocks across the city once cables are laid.
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Paris
Observatoire
France
Balloon research sparks a novel helium lift idea
The article discusses Sir Arthur's proposal to use small hydrogen balloons to aid pedometer trials. He notes the potential to gain power with modest weight reductions and seeks a safe method to overcome current obstacles.
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Lenton
Han Inter
Vanda
Leyte
Arthur
Guernsey Breeders Plan Major West Sale Of Foundation Stock
Missoula June 6 A large sale of wire bred and high grade Guernsey cattle will be staged at Plains on June 5. The Plains Guernsey Breeders Association formed five years ago aims to foster a local dairy industry with pure bred Foundation stock. Twenty five pure bred females and three bulls were bought in Maine. George H. Webster selected the animals personally before serving as Montana dairy commissioner.
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Missoula
Plains
Plains Jernsey Breeders' Association
Vale
Montana
Plain Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Fits
Guernsey
Maine
George H. Webster
Webster
New England
Early Day Miner Injured in Gem Mill
Dan McQuade a well known miner of St Regis is under medical care after a heavy weight fell from above at the Gem Idaho mill injuring his head and chest. He has many friends here having lived in this community since the early days.
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St. Regis
Dan McQuade
Gem
Idaho
Alear
McQuade
French claim lullaby composer of America tune
Paris reports claim that lull composer Lull did not write My Country Tis of Thee as attributed. French musical figures allege the melody was adapted from God Save the King and passed to George I, with alleged connections to Louis XIV and staging at St CyrSchool events amid royal celebrations.
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Paris
Lull
Louis XIV
France
Georgy I
England
Imendel
Ranking Postoffice Elevation Noted at Martigdale
A local notice states the postoffice will advance from fourth class to presidential rank and gain a salary of SHOP annually. The upgrade depends on receipts meeting the required amount.
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Martiigdale
Butte Trees Threatened by Dry Rot Across City
Butte faces a citywide threat as dry rot attacks thousands of trees that have shaded streets and yards for two decades. Nurserymen warn that early autumn frost damaged bark, creating sap-death pockets that, if girdled, will kill the living trunk. Owners may not spot the danger while trees still look healthy.
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Butte
Girl Floats Down River Rescued by Tree Ledge
Havre June 6 five year old Elizabeth Doherty of Lohman attempted to cross Clear Creek while seeking horses for her father. The current swept the horse away and carried her about 130 yards downstream where she lodged in a tree. Arthur Staton heard shouts and with effort crossed the stream to throw a rope, helping the child to safety.
Lawn Mower Accident Hurts Harlowton Girl
In Harlowton on Thursday morning, Miss Masgatt Martin, age unknown, sustained severe injuries while playing in a neighbor's yard. A newly sharpened lawn mower blade nearly severed a finger, requiring seven stitches and causing deep damage to one bone. Two other fingers were cut.
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Harlowton
Masgatt Martin
Martin
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