Rotary luncheon highlights advertising history and impact
Butte Rotary hears speaker discuss advertising evolution and economic influence. Thomas J. Davis notes ad spending totals about 2 trillion for one form, with 100000 people employed full time in advertising. The talk traces advertising roots to 1850 and marks the club's 20th charter with inclusion of Malcolm Gillie and other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mnning
Taff
Montana
Thomas J. Davis
Fanning
Adone
Missich
Butie Rotary Five 6
Malcolm Gillie
Alex Christie
Dolph Jesse D
Newman
T. J. Mayer
Gorge D
Cleary 71 Dies After Illness At Home In Butte
Leary Cleary aged 71, a well known upholsterer, died at his daughter’s home in Butte after a long illness. Born in County Leodland he moved to Butte as a young man and worked in the furniture trade. Survived by four sons Leonard Cleary of Butte and Frank Cleary of Las Animas, James Push, D J Fisher, J J Walsh. a sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Final rites at St John the Evangelist will be held at 9:20. Burial at Daly Holy Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Lowland
Cleary
Leonard P. Cleary
Frank
Las Antin
James Push
D. J Fisher
J.J. Walsh
Oak
McTucker
Elizabeth
St. John
Harvey of Ver Succumbs in Wise River Home
H Harvey of Ver dies at his Wise River residence after a Montana career spanning Hecla Mine Bannack lodge and own store ventures. Widow Julie Milam Harvey and surviving relatives incl Herbert Maurice Missoula Louise Jones and Mrs Lewis Newton to attend Melrose Cemetery funeral. Burial arrangements announced by White Mortuary.
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Wise
Edward
Ounty
Wise River
Montana
Mont
Glendale
Pany
Julie Hi
Milam . Harvey
Butte
Herbert
Maurice
Missoula
Louise Jones
Lewis Newton
Mass
Melrose Cemetery
Unclear Advert Incoherence Describes Remedies
Fragmented ad copy lists moon remedies and antiseptics with promises of money back. Mentions products like Moore's and a drug store agent, claims quick effects and test procedures, and includes odd phrases about breath fresheners and comfort. Overall reads as a garbled late nineteenth or early twentieth century patent medicine advertisement.
Wood haulers urged to clear debris in forests
R T Ferguson, Deer Lodge region supervisor, urged wood haulers to keep forest areas clear of debris after an inspection of the Butte district. The forest remains open to hauling except Thompson Park, Nez Perce and Echo Lake. He condemned careless disposal of branches and improper cutting methods, calling for branches to be laid flat and scattered to reduce fire risk and for trees to be cut low with stumps not exceeding the tree diameter.
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R. T. Ferguson
Deer Lodge
Butte
Ferguson
Thompson Park
Nez Perce
Echo Lake
Hilman Wisckol Files for Divorce From Gary Wisckol
Hilman Wisckol filed for divorce from Gary J. Wisckol in district court yesterday citing extreme cruelty. The couple, married December 26 1922, seek custody of four minor children, home and furniture use, and a maintenance fee. Florence Ring was granted a divorce from Eagle Ring by Judge T E Downey. action not contested and she restored her maiden name Florence Wood along with $50 attorney fees and $20 court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilman Wisckol
District Court
Gary J. Wisckol
Florence Ring
Eagle Ring
T. E. Downey
Florence Wood
Butte Man Hurt in Car Collision
Thomas Thompson, 2124 Redwood Street, injured when his car collided with Spencer Merry, 720 East Mercury Street, on the Elghteen Mile highway near Donald. Merry, returning to Butte from a Madison fishing trip, rolled his car while Thompson’s stayed upright. Walter Bauer drove Thompson. Both cars damaged. other passengers minor injuries. Thompson rushed to Murray hospital by Joe Lohmeyer.
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Thomas ‘Thompson
Redwood Street
Spencer Merry
Mercury Street
Thompson
Whitehall
Merry
Butte
Madison
Donald
Walter Bauer
Murray Hospital
Joe Lowhey
Seek To Halt Hearing On Railway Bus Line
Montana Trucking Lines seeks a permanent injunction to restrain the board of railroad commissioners from holding a public hearing on Northern Pacific Transportation Co. to operate a truck line between Butte and Bozeman. The suit accuses the board of proceeding despite a prior denial and pending court actions. Also notes a Terent estimate reports that more than half of Alyania adults are illiterate.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Northern Pacific Transportation Company
Bulle
Bozeman
Montana Trucking Tines, Inc
Thn
Northern Pacific Transportaon
Butte-Hazeman
al Yania
Chesterfield Blending for a Milder Better Taste
A tobacco article explains that many tobacco varieties exist with distinct flavors and qualities. Chesterfield blends and cross blends home-grown tobaccos with aromatic Turkish to balance each tobacco, enhancing milder taste and aroma, resulting in a smoother cigarette that They Satisfy.
Jury Seated in Pierce Manslaughter Trial
A jury of 12 was selected in Judge T. E. Downey's district court for the trial of Joseph Pierce on a manslaughter charge. Pierce is accused of causing the October death of John Mac Fadyen, 57, struck by a car on Grand Avenue near Harrison. Trial continued to this morning at 10 due to absence of N A Rotting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Downey
Department of District Court
Joseph Pierce
Pierce
John MacFadyen
Grand Avenue
Harrison
N. A. Roteting
Ragsdale Leaves for Vacation with Family
J G Ragsdale superintendent of city schools for four years, with Mrs Ragsdale and daughters Doris Jean and Janet, leaves yesterday for a month on the Pacific coast. They will visit Seattle and possibly move to Southern California. His resignation becomes effective in August when Douglas Geld of Browning will succeed him.
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J. G. Ragsdale
Gty
Butte City Council to Meet on Vacating Campus Streets
The Butte city council will convene an adjourned regular session this evening to act on a petition to close Prospect Avenue West Broadway and West Granite Streets at their intersections with the Montana School of Mines campus. The vacating aims to provide a site for a proposed school of mines dormitories.
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Butte
Prospect Avenue
West Broadway
West Granite
Montana School of Mines
School of Mines
Scout Registrations Above Those Year Add
Registrations for the annual summer encampment of Boy Scouts in the Silver Bow council area open at Camp Lowlands July 8 and exceed last year’s figures. The camp runs through August 19 with weekly options and a banner attendance expected. A building permit was issued for repairs at 631 S Ohio costing $100.
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Boy Scouts
Silver Bow Council
Lowlands
O. E. Hoover
Hoover
Mike Loughran
Department of Public Works
M. Gordon
Ohio
Marine airmen expected today in Butte visit
Ten Marine Corps Reserve flyers on a 30 hour cross country training mission are due in Butte this afternoon for a two day visit weather permitting. They depart Seattle at 9 this morning in five Curtiss Wright aircraft with a possible Spokane stop and a demonstration of aerial tactics planned. First Lieutenant Joseph P. Adams will command the group.
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Marine Corps Reserve
Butte
Seattle
Spokane
Joseph P. Adams
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Tising
Heon
H. Harvey
Bannack Lodge
Gray
Jett
Brug
Paxson
Teer Brug Co
Fuller Drug
Moore
Barre
Moe Helens
Miles City
van Aly
Calgary
Uy Loa Angeles
St. Paul-Mois
East Lake City
Thomas Thompson
MCAS
Rngsdale
Goast
Indo- China
City Council
John D
Kate Sullivan
Butte Land and Investment Company
Hurlburt Addition
Fuller Paint Store
Newspaperhill
Kyogart
Mya Apyaet
Chesterfield
Tonwce Cay
Schilling
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