Carnegie grants pensions to ex presidents for public service
The Carnegie Corporation announces annual pensions of 5000 dollars to former U S presidents who stay unmarried, with similar amounts for their widows if they remain unprovided for by the government. The plan, discussed at the corporation's second annual meeting at Andrew Carnegie's home, aims to support ex leaders in dedicating their knowledge to the public good.
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New
York
United States
Carnegie Corporation
New. York
Er Nation
Andrew
Farmers' Wife an Equal Partner in Farm Home
Bozeman reports that a farmer should grant his wife a free hand to join as an equal partner in both the farm and home. The piece argues shared decision making, with plans for education and home life, noting Farm Week events January 22-18 and a convention. It also touts Buckskin face products and remedies for skin issues.
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Bozeman
Hal
Tearn
Montana Winners Take Northwest Wheat Prize
St Paul Dec 12 J P Nasi and Chas Bridgeman of Clyde Park Montana won the five thousand dollar prize for the best five bushels of wheat grown in the Northwest in 1912 awarded by the Northwest Development league. Deboir of Conrad Montana was second with 84 while Bridgeman and Nash tied for top yield at 59 13 bushels per acre on 52 acres. Starz of Hingham had the highest commercial card but lower yield and Kane and Heun of Conrad followed.
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St. Paul
J. P. Nasi
Chas. Bridgeman
Clyde Park
American ‘Northwest
Northwest Development League
Nash
Bridgeman
Peter Deboir
Conrad, Mont
Bridgeman and Nash
Deboir
Minneapolis Grain Exchange
Fred‘ ’Starz
Hingham
Conrad
Deep Plowing Boosts Production and Soil Feeding
Farmers miss soil potential by not deepening cultivation beyond the surface. Deep plowing breaks the root barrier, taps stored plant food just inches below, reduces moisture evaporation, and enables loam brought to the surface to feed crops. Modern power plows reach eight to fourteen inches.
Panama Trip Fantasies Stir Officials and Taft Family
A humorous piece imagines the Panama Canal voyage by a mouse and a cat in a pea-green boat. It notes officials and Congress members, including Miss Helen Taft, travel Isthmus expeditions aboard electric locks at Gatun and predicts the first ocean-to-ocean boat run this coming summer or fall.
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Panama Canal
Uncle Sam
Helen ‘Taft
Gatun
New Orleans
Congress
Willie the quiet helper at home and the missing boy
A diary like note traces Willie’s helpful chores and neat appearance as Christmas nears while the narrator frets over the absence of Bill. The house grows still at night, doors unmoved, and the family longs for the noisy racket that once bore the boy’s name.
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Willie
Bill
Foils a Foul Plot Sells Health Pills
An old advertisement markets Life Pills claiming to cleanse stomach liver and bowels. The copy warns of a shameful plot and promises restoration of health and good feelings. Sold at all druggists for 950.
Oil drill at 2 500 feet could find flow expert says
A Montana report quotes claims that best oil fields may be found in the state, with a predicted flow if drilling reaches about 2 500 feet. The rhetoric echoes earlier quotes about rich prospects and the hope of profitable discoveries.
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Oe Billines Atvdelets S Ees Betsig
United States
Motivational Hard Work and Procrastination Caution
A commercial bulletin quotes a lesson on action over procrastination. It insists that success comes from immediate, vigorous effort and facing fears, while delaying tasks leads to added difficulty and loss of peace. It emphasizes contentment from well done work and the value of personal effort.
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Selsin
Elin Commercial Bulletin
Minnick Family Hosts Shower For Miss Maggie Irwin
Last Monday evening Mrs Li Li Minnick and the Misses Minnick entertained at a parcel shower for Miss Maggie Irwin. The young ladies spent the evening in pleasant chat and games. Afterward the bride elect opened packages containing many beautiful and useful gifts of cut glass hand painted china silverware and linen.
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Li Li Minnick
Minnick
Maggie Irwin
Elect
Plainly written Christmas package addresses urged
The piece urges clear plain addressing for mailed gifts during Christmas. It warns that most mail clerks handle huge volumes and many parcels go to dead letters, so senders should wrap parcels securely and clearly print the sender’s address in the upper left hand corner to ensure delivery.
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Jessen
Jett
What I8 A Newspaper Explores Its Roles and Faults
A reflective piece argues a town newspaper is known by all yet the editor, exposing both praise and blame. It contemplates how the paper serves roasts and relief after police action, and how omitting a name fuels gossip and discontent.
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Bridge Club
The S F G Club Meets at Miss Irwin Home
The S F G Club gathered at Miss Irwin’s home on Thursday evening December 19. Business matters were discussed and set aside, then a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. The remainder of the evening was spent in music and social chat.
Bride and Groom Wed in Glasgow Area Celebration
The ceremony featured a dark blue gown and a wide audience including relatives such as Miss Azle Dye. Afterward Mr and Mrs Rebington left for Great Bulls and other western points for their honeymoon and will reside near Glasgow.
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Ind
Practical Teachers Course to Begin January at Helena
A new Teachers Review course, linked to Moriiana Wees leyan University in Helena, will start in January and run until February exams. Professor Co W Tenny directs, focusing on the new text books and practical school work to prepare attendees for examinations and classroom use.
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Moriiana Weesleyan University
Helena
Co. W. Tenny
Matt R
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