James L. Galen Named Glacier Park Superintendent
The Interior Department in Washington appointed James L. Galen of Helena as Glacier National Park Superintendent. Born March 8, 1871 in Helena, Galen is a Montana native with a long career in western exploration and public service, including a 1899 Alaska posting and a perilous 1906 07 dog sled voyage toward an all American mail route.
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Fontane
Secretary of Interior Department
Washireon
James L. Galen
Selena
Glacier National Park
Galen
Montana
Aving
Elena
Conress
Agida
Gelen
Helena
St. John’s College
Minnesota
Santa Clara College
California
University of Bel Dame
Indiana
Interior Department
Washington, D.C
Alaska
United States
Teller District
Nome
Valdez
Warning on whooping cough circulated by health service
An article by W. C. Rucker warns that whooping cough is a serious communicable disease, with cold weather spreading illness in crowded quarters. He notes it killed over 100 American children in 1911 and urges identification with a green badge and cautious behavior to prevent transmission.
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United States
Pblic Health Service
W. C. Rucker
J. Rucker
Rucker
Quote on plague fears and global quarantine pressure
The fragment argues that if the Bubonic plague killed many US children in a year the entire world would quarantine the United States. It presents a stark warning about international reactions to domestic outbreaks.
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United States
The Yankee Inventors and Patent Office Critique
The Commissioner of Patents notes optimism in rising patent counts tied to national prosperity. In 1912 there were 69 236 applications with 35 589 granted, but warns against worthless patents and no patent no fee practices that dodge protection and invite infringing. He praises Iowa’s 16 year leadership in agriculture and the ongoing work at Washington.
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Uncle Sam
United States Patent Office
Secretary Wilson Pushes For Higher Agriculture Funding
The Secretary of Agriculture, Wilson, is pressuring Congress for larger appropriations to expand the department’s work. He argues the agency needs more money to advance farming initiatives and related programs.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Finds Rate Too High For Grapefruit
The Interstate Commerce Commission rules Lindsay & Co. of Helena Montana overcharged on grapefruit shipments from Jacksonville and High Springs Florida to Helena. It states the through rate was unreasonable based on twelve carloads from 1909 to 1911 with $6,502 in freight charges. The commission sets a future rate of $1.62 per 100 pounds and awards Lindsay & Co. $616 in reparations.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lindsay & Co
Helena
Mont
Great Northern Railway Company
Jacksonville
High Springs
Fla
Florida
Stage Beauty Remedies Promoted For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for a range of skin issues including eruptions blotches pimples eczema and chapped lips. It claims to heal sores burns cuts and bruises and even claims benefit for salts rheum and piles. The copy targets general readers seeking cheap topical cures from druggists at five cents.
Utes Armed in Colorado Conflict With Sheep-Herders
Gun clash near Cortez escalates as about fifty Utes leave the reservation and confront a Milan area sheep-herder. A hunter is shot and seriously wounded, prompting a posse and possible militia reinforcement. Sheriff threatens further action to restore order.
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Cortez
Colo
Milan
Colorado
Zacatata
Thera Bie Rabbit
India
Asguilt
Syith
Ite Reservation
Vichel
Strange Marriage Makes Own Baby her Grandchild
In Kalamazoo Michigan a woman identified as Mrs Christiana Workinger, mother of ten, is reported as stepmother to her own children and step-grandmother to a child born to her, with her daughter having previously married her former son in law. The unusual family ties were noted by local officers.
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Kalamazoo
Michigan
Christiana Workinger
Chas. Strabel
Strabel
Wilson Seeks Reinforced Steel Gloves after Handshake Busy Day
President elect Wilson, tired after thousands of handshakes following Taft’s greet tour, jokes for a reinforced steel glove. Within a day two Chicago manufacturers offered him a pair, claiming long experience in that line of business and seeking his approval.
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Wilson
Taft
Chicago
Saco Citizens Oppose County Division Move
A mass meeting at Paylor's hall convened by the Commercial Club discussed joining Malt to form a new county. Short addresses showed the plan would harm the community. A unanimous resolution declared strong opposition to county division under current conditions and demanded a square deal.
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Saco
Suco
Bank Made Big Profits At New York Bank Since 1863
Testimony from George S. Baker shows the Iirst National Bank of New York earned over 80 million dollars since 1863 with a 500 thousand dollar capital. Dividends reached 226 percent, more than twice the capital, in the four years since 1908. Untermyer notes 18 550 percent on original capitalization since 1873.
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Washington
Iirst National Bank of
New York City
George S. Baker
Samuel Untermyer
Walter
Terms of Court Dates for Various Oklahoma Counties in 1913
The document lists court terms for Choctau County Hill County Blaine County and Valley County for 1913 with specific dates across January February April May June October and September. It records multiple Tuesday and Thursday sessions including January 21 May 6 September 9 November 25 February 11 April 29 June 3 October 28 January 14 March 25 May 1 October 7 January 80 April 16 June 17 and September 25.
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Hill County
Blaine County
Valley County
New Life Pills Advertised Amid Quack Claims
An old advertisement touts New Life Pills as a cure for stomach and liver distress. It markets relief from alleged systemic abuse and promises restored health with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Plan to unify Montana higher education gains broad support
Educators and university leaders praise the Association for a Greater University of Montana plan to consolidate Montana higher education under one system. Figures from Minnesota and California educators endorse the scheme as economically sensible, reducing rivalry and boosting university ranks nationwide.
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Association For A Greater University of Montana
State Board of Education
Montana
Syrus Northrup
Minnesota
Betel Poe
Ms ‘Bryan
Indiana
David Starr Jordan
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Missouri
California
New York
Montallats
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Tauzna River
Valdes
Tanana River
Pacific
United States Revenue
Iowa
For
Agriculture
Mr. Wilson
Chocteau County
Montana's
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