Horse Thief Suspect Captured After Long Hunt
William McCracken, hunted for three years on horse stealing charges involving Anchor brand horses on the Little Missouri, is jailed in Custer County. Montana stock detectives Richardson and McCarty arrested him at Thompson Creek after 36 hours of surveillance. They believe he and accomplices may have stolen hundreds of horses across four states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Willam Mcracken
Custer County
Little Missouri
Richardson
McCarty
Montana
McCracken
Thompson Creek
Hunting Trouble on Breckinridge and Barrett Streets
A drunken quarrel between Casey and O'Brien on Breckinridge Street near Barrett Avenue escalates as bystanders intervene. The exchange spirals from a petty argument into a tense scene with mock chanting and a crowd forming. Witnesses include Mike Hogan and others, while one man in a frock coat urges calm.
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Mike Hogan
Casey
O’brien
Breckinridge Street
Barrett Avenue
Ian Uurbahe
Louisville Times
Its Risk Love Line Sparks Cautious Debate
A quoted line suggests a kiss may imply deeper feelings, while another remark notes artful language can be taken at face value. The exchange prompts readers to weigh appearances against true intent.
Not Unpardonable Encounter Over Silent Talk
A terse exchange reveals a man forbidden from visiting another as a joke turns on who can communicate. The remark paints a scene of intolerance and humor in a moment of social friction.
Incomplete Row Sparks Question About Wounding
A fragmentary exchange asks if anyone in the row was wounded with a tentative reply that the answer is not exactly clear, leaving uncertainty about injuries.
Sensible Step: Quit Coffee To Ease Caffeine Ailments
An old health note urges stopping coffee when caffeine causes headaches nervousness insomnia biliousness and irritability. The guidance frames quitting as the sensible remedy for these symptoms.
Instant Postum Description
Instant Postum made from wheat roasted with molasses and contains no harmful substances.
Industrial survey on Montana wartime production near completion
Montana industrial groups have nearly finished a wartime preparedness survey. Led by M. H. Gerry Jr of the Montana preparedness committee, the study identifies plants that could supply war munitions and food. Information was gathered gratis by society aides and sent to E. P. Mathewson of Anaconda for forwarding to New York headquarters.
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Helena
Montana
M. H. Gerry, Jr
American Society of Engineering
Gerry
E. P. Mathewson
Anaconda
New York
Valley Wants Rural Route for Beaverdhead Valley
Dillon postmaster E L Poindexter and Post Office Inspector Peacock urge approval of a Beaverdhead valley rural route by Washington. The planned route traverses the southern valley after surveying all roads south of Dillon to meet family-per-mile requirements and depart from denser crossroads.
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Dillon
Peacock
E. L. Poindexter
Washington
Beaverhead
Farmers Picnic At Lewistown Draws Large Attendance
More than 1500 farmers gathered at the fair grounds for the Equity picnic. Attendees mostly from the county but many from Great Falls also attended. City Attorney Mueller welcomed the crowd in Mayor Symmes absence. Speakers included R L Thompson Beachland W L Beers Big Sandy Professor Cooley Bozeman Colonel Robinson Forsyth Montana Farmers association president and Samuel Phillips. A sports program followed by a banquet and dance at the Guild hall.
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Lewistown
Great Falls
Fair Grounds
Equity
Mueller
Symmes
R. L. Thompson
Beachland
W. L. Beers
Big Sandy
Butte Strike Reaches Sudden Arbitration Accord
The Butte Workingmen's union and the Butte Teamster's union settled after months of disruption that idled over 2,000 workers. Leaders agreed to arbitration after declining to recognize the Silver Bow Employers association since June 1 when a 50 cent wage increase took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Butte Workingmen’s Union
Butte Teamster’s Union
Silver Bow
Glendive Announces Roundup Rivalry With Miles City
Glendive and Miles City, long hosts of frontier roundup events, face competition as Glendive plans a July 4 to 6 festival with a $2,000 prize fund and a Western program led by Bad Lands Bill McCarty of the Custer Trail ranch. Miles City event runs July 3 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendive
Miles City
Montana
Chamber of Commerce
Bill” McCarty
Custer Trail Ranch
Anaconda Declines Foreign Offer for All Copper Output
Reports close to Butte and Anaconda mining circles say a foreign government offered to buy Anaconda Copper Company's entire 1917 output at 29 cents per pound, but the offer was declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Anaconda
Half Breed Gets Life Sentence In Murder Case
LewistownPat Berger known as the half breed received a life imprisonment term for the first degree murder of George Crawford. Judge Ayers imposed the sentence after rejecting defense motions and denying the arrest of judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Pat Berger
George Crawford
Ayers
Bannock Montana Growing Rapidly Near Dillon
Bannock Montana's mining camp, 25 miles west of Dillon, reports extreme difficulty securing sleeping quarters as new workers arrive daily. Outskirts fill with tents while cabins house multiple occupants and W W F Dunn, manager of several mines, begins a row of residences.
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Bannock
Mont
Dillon
W.W. F. Dunn
Farmers Attend Institutes With Bozeman College Speakers
A farmers institute at Reichle featured Superintendent F S Colley Dr Hartman veterinarian and Miss Jensen home economics from Bozeman Agricultural College. Ranchers and farmers from the surrounding area attended in strong numbers and a second session was held at Beaverhead County High School in Dillon with similar interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
Dillon
F. S. Colley
Hartman
Federal Grand Jury Impaneled in Helena
The federal grand jury has been impaneled with W. J. McHaffle as foreman. Members include James Foley George Gordon T. L. Martin C. R. Merritt T. B. Miller W. A. sfoore S. N. Nicholson G. A. Redding L. M. Rheim John Palmer Frank Peck H. G. Pickett C. G. Stubbs E. C. Simmons D. G. Knotts Ben Washle E. M. Dixon Henry Knop A. W. Lewiston E. W. Wilson Ben T. Smith James C. Belcher all of Helena and others from Valley Boulder Elliston Garrison Townsend Wolf Creek York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
W. J. McHaffle
James Foley
George Gordon
T. L. Martin
C. R. Merritt
T. B. Miller
W. A. Sfoore
S. N. Nicholson
G. A. Redding
L. M. Rheim
John Palmer
Frank Peck
H. G. Pickett
C. G. Stubbs
E. C. Simmons
Valley
D. G. Knotts
Boulder
Ben Washle
E. M. Dixon
Elliston
Henry Knop
Garrison
A. W. Lewiston
Townsend
E. W. Wilson
Wolf Creek
Ben T. Smith
James C. Belcher
York
Democrats Organize Stevensville Club to Promote Party
A Stevensville democratic club with over 30 charter members organized to promote party interests. Officers elected include President Alfred D. Stephenson, Vice President W. C. Culbertson, Secretary James W. Faulds, and Treasurer Cyrus L. Franks.
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Elect
Stevensville
Alfred D. Stephenson
W. C. Culbertson
James W. Faulds
Cyrus L. Franks
War Department Plans Regarrison Fort Harrison and Fort Yellowstone
Washington says the quartermaster told Congress it is intended to reopen Fort William Henry Harrison and Fort Yellowstone using appropriations for the new fiscal year starting July 1 1916. The move signals intent to reestablish garrisons at the two Montana and Wyoming posts.
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Montana
Helena
War Department
Fort Harrison
Washington
Congress
Fort William Henry Harrison
Fort Yellowstone
France Buys Montana Horses in Dillon Sale
An inspection of horses for the French government in Dillon closed after several hundred horses passed examinations and were sold. The sale and inspection were an unqualified success, the first such sale and examination held for war purposes in this county.
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France
Montana
Dillon
Case of Tick Fever Reported in Lewistown
Lewistown reports a case of spotted fever or tick fever by City Health Officer C. C. Wallin believed to originate far north. Initially mistaken for smallpox.
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Lewistown
C. C. Wallin
Forest Fire In Little Basin Area Brought Under Control
Forest Ranger J. W. Steele returned home after leading a 75 acre forest fire battle in Little Basin creek country. He was aided by 13 farmers from a district fire department he organized. The blaze, first this year, was threatening but extinguished with little damage. Steele praised the farmers for their decisive work.
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Butte
J. W. Steele
Little Basin Creek
Steele
Montana Lumber Rates Modified by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission adjusted Montana lumber rates effective July 1, easing the burden for Libby Eureka mills and benefiting Montana markets. Changes include Bonner's Ferry to Great Falls 19 to 19 cents, Libby 17 to 13 cents, Eureka 15 to 13 cents, and Columbia Falls 12 cents remains. A Butte dairy case involves suspected violations of tuberculosis law with prosecutions planned once evidence is sufficient.
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Helena
Bonner’s Ferry
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
Montana Railroad Commission
Libby
Eureka Mills
Great Falls
Eureka
Columbia Falls
Interstate Commerce
State Livestock and Sanitary Board
Butte
J. W. Butler
Nash
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength cure
An old advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. Apply nightly and morning with a druggist ounce typically enough to clear the skin and deliver a fair complexion. Guarantee money back if freckles do not disappear.
Briggins Sees Self-Importance Spark Debate
In a witty exchange, one character questions Briggins’s self-importance while another notes his belief that catching a fish and sharing a boat with it is a form of favor. The dialogue hints at humorous ego and misplaced generosity.
How to Treat Dandruff with Cuticura Remedies
Promote Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and itching with a morning wash using Cuticura Soap and hot water. Claims a clean scalp yields healthy hair and relief from dandruff symptoms. Offers free sample by mail with a book, addressed to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Doctor Third Ly Sermons Compared Across a Decade
Knox asserts that Doctor Third Ly’s sermons are unchanged from ten years ago, while Blox-Do questions if their quality remains the same. The exchange suggests consistency in delivery.
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Blox
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Dr Rindlaub Notice
Dr J H Rindlaub of Fargo announces specialist eye ear nose and throat practice. New measurement appears in scribbler note about poetry and feet inviting readers to reflect on measurement by the yard versus by the feet.
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J. H. Rindlaub
N. D
Free Rheumatism Book by Jesse Case Brockton Mass
Advertisement for a free booklet titled RheumatismIts Cause and Cure. Claims to offer a comprehensive explanation and cure for rheumatism and neuritis. Provides sender as Jesse Case from Brockton Massachusetts and invites readers to request the book at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Dept. C. W
Brockton
Mass
Brick Nickname Sparks Diplomatic Exchange
A witty exchange notes that many hold a bricklike reputation, with someone remarking how public opinion is shaped by perceived firmness. The remark frames a discussion about public perception and the impact of a strong persona on relations.
Resinol Ointment and Soap Promise Quick Skin Relief
The resinol treatment soothes irritated skin and stops itching quickly. It heals eczema ringworm and similar eruptions and clears disfiguring pimples when other treatments fail. Resinol is a doctor's prescription used nationwide for twenty years and sold by every druggist.
Santos Dumont Leads South American Tour For Pan-American Meet
Brazilian aviation pioneer Santos Dumont visits multiple South American cities to promote the Pan-American aeronautic conference. Born in Sao Paulo on July 20 1873 he spent about 50 000 dollars yearly on aeronautics from 1900 to 1912. He won a 250 000 franc Paris prize in 1901 was named chevalier of the French Legion of Honor in 1904 and received the officer's cross in 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos Dumont
South America
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Europe
Paris
Pains Inside and Back Promoted by Pinkham Remedies
Burlington Wisconsin resident Mrs Anna Kelly reports relief from side and back pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tablets and Sanative Wash. The advertisement touts Pinkham remedies as uniquely suited for female ailments and offers confidential free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Kelly
Chestnut Street
Burlington, Wis
Lydia E. Pinkeham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
The Cause of Husband’s Death Revealed
Widow recounts that the husband died from hookworm infection as the cause of death. The family describes the hardship and health conditions leading to the illness in a local inquest.
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Mr. Fish
Widow Fish
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Theas
William McCracken
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W. C. Langdon
Fargo
N. Dak
Daisy Fly Killer
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Marold & Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklys, HN
Valley Wants
Unions
Employers’ Association
State Railroad Board
State Livestock Board
W. W. McDowell
Good Government League
McDowell
State Industrial Accident Board
Rank Davies
Murphy Printing Company
Davies
Sidney Miller
Hamilton
Joseph Oker
Big Timber
Billings
Columbus
A. M. Alderson
Alderson
Diplomatic
Fletcher
Santos-Dumont
Carter
Carters
Hanfords
G. C. “Sanford
Syracube
N. Y
Dr. Williams Sanatorium
University Av
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Denver
Canada
Chicago
United States
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Legrano
I. Medd
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