Survey Aims to Classify Lands in Lewis and Clark County
Helena officials seek a United States Geological Survey soil survey for Lewis and Clark County lands. Dr L M Rheem and Agriculturist F B Carpenter push the effort after discussing with government officials. The survey, already underway in North Dakota, would map soil types for agricultural and mining use and inform Helena valley lands.
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Helena
L. M. Rheem
Commercial Club
F. B. Carpenter
United States Geological Survey
Rheem
U S. Geological Survey
North Dakota
Dakota
Helena Valley
Thompson Falls Student Wins State Extemporaneous Essay Prize
Margaret Barto of Thompson Falls high school won first place in the Montana state extemporaneous essay contest held in Bozeman. Cecil F. Ristow of Great Falls took second with a piece on sacrifice for country, Randall Gould of Gallatin county high school placed third on high school education.
Senators Myers Propose Nitrogen Plant on Flathead River
Senator Myers of Montana introduces a bill in Washington to study building a large water power plant on the Flathead river near Polson. The project would produce nitrates for explosives in war and fertilizer in peace, with a $20,000 appropriation for the investigation to determine feasibility and cost.
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Senator Myers
Montana
Washington
Flathead River
Polson
Congress
Myers
Philipsburg Quadrangle Adds To U S Geological Map
The Philipsburg quadrangle in southwestern Montana expands the U S Geological Survey map coverage to 27 square miles. It includes the Flint Creek and Cable mining districts and results from investigations by W H Emmons and F C Calkins, noting Flint Creek as a top silver producing area.
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U. S. Butte
United States Geological Survey
Philipsburg Quadrangle
Montana
Flint Creek
Philipsburg
Cable
Southern Cross
W. H. Emmons
F. C. Calkins
Sanders County Attorney Accused in High Profile Theft
Thompson Falls Sanders county a dispatch says County Attorney Wade R Parks was arrested on a charge of stealing a grip containing 5000 in securities from J D Bratten of that place He was arraigned in justice court and released on bond He has made no statement The securities had not been recovered.
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Sanders
Helena
Thompson Falls
Sanders County
Wade R. Parks
J. D. Bratten
Parks
Justice
Road Districts Consolidated in Deer Lodge County Anaconda
County commissioners consolidate six road districts into two for Deer Lodge County. Several appointments were made at the session and an appropriation of 1000 dollars was announced for the state fair association.
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Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Board of County Commissioners
State Fair Association
Second Shipment of Elk to Gold Coin
A shipment of 32 elk, mostly cows, has been unloaded at Gold Coin marking the second consignment in a week. The effort reflects Anaconda business men’s enterprising spirit and substantial methods.
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Anaconda
Baby Week Observed in Deer Lodge Program
Deer Lodge hosts a Baby Week observance at the Womens' club house featuring Mayor Conley’s proclamation read by Mrs. A J Lochrie, a talk on Baby Week by Prof F A Steyer, a presentation on infant care and feeding, lullaby performances, and readings including Little Brown Baby.
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Deer Lodge
Womens’ Club
Conley
A. J. Lochrie
F. A.’ Steyer
J. J. Flynn
Flemming
C. O. Rimdespacher
Co. BR Brown
Little Brown
Thelma Rule
Conscription in Canada Eases for Settlers and Farm Trade
An advertisement notes Canada lifts embargoes on cattle and horse shipments from the United States after foot and mouth concerns. It touts prairie lands of 160 acres for a ten dollar entry, high 1915 yields, and warns there is no conscription or land tax in Canada. It highlights easy terms from railways and farming prosperity to support settler migration.
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United States
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern Railways
Canadian West
Dominion
Robert Borden
Dr. Roche
Western Canada
International Boundary Line
Not Sure of the Way Biscuit Dilemma Reflected in Kitchen Chat
A dialogue shows Lucile asking about biscuit making with fashion plates and a cookbook. She worries whether biscuits come from a recipe or a pattern and admits being a little green in the kitchen.
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Lucile
Seminole Brand Coffee Ad Offers 35c Ib Sealed Can
Denison's Seminole Brand coffee sold in sealed 3 lb canisters for $1.00. Only one merchant in town carries Seminole. if your grocer does not, write the Denison Coffee Co. in Chicago for a souvenir and the local Seminole dealer.
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Denison
Denison Coffee Co
Chicago
Then Why Why What Makes Him Stay or Leave
Dialogue excerpt presents a rhetorical exchange where a man questions his motivation for proposing and remarks on family perfection versus personal desire. The line hints at themes of social expectations and self-interest within a matrimonial proposal.
Fever Coyotes in Montana Drop in Bounty Claims
In Helena officials report a sharp drop in bounty claims for coyotes in early 1915 compared to the prior year. G C Joyce notes about 14 213 dollars in claims in January and February this year versus 24 278 last year, attributing the decline partly to a mange inoculation campaign that weakened wolf and coyote populations.
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Helena
Montana
G. C Joyce
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Joyce
Statewide Dairying Campaign Planned in Montana
A statewide drive to improve Montana dairying and creamery business will unfold this year. F M Millman will lead efforts and move headquarters to Bozeman May 1 after launching the campaign at Hamilton. The board's meeting included Superintendent F S Cooley Governor Stewart and E B Linfield. President Hamilton was absent.
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Hamilton
Montana
F. M. Millman
Millman
Bozeman
Stewart
F. B. Linfield
Trial opens in Steele Johnson murder case in Glendive
In Glendive district court the Steele Johnson murder trial begins with state witnesses testifying. Officers described finding Alexander Steele on the Yellowstone river bridge wounded and in pain. he said his wife and Roy Johnson shot him. Prosecution seeks to prove Steele was unarmed when he confronted them. defense has not yet blocked this testimony.
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Glendive
Steele-Johnson
Alexander Steele
Yellowstone River
Roy Johnson
Steele
Voung Johnson
Walsh argues NP rights dispute over Hagenstein homestead
Senator Walsh of Montana presented before the secretary of the interior the Northern Pacific case against Gus Hagenstein. The conflict concerns homestead rights in the Glasgow land district and overlaps with prior railroad selections within the grant indemnity limits. About 30 homesteaders are affected.
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Asques
Washington
Senator Walsh
Montana
Secretary of the Interior
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Gus Hagenstein
Glasgow Land
Northern Pacific
Women Plan State Convention In Helena
Helena women’s clubs prepare to host the Montara association state convention next June. Representatives from clubs across the state will attend to discuss topics of interest to women. A committee has enlisted the commercial club to help arrange plans for the meeting.
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Helena
Montara Association
Popular Conductor Pulley Killed in Laurel
The body of James R. Pulley, a Northern Pacific conductor, was brought here after a fatal Laurel accident. He married five months ago to Miss Woods, Columbus postmaster. A popular Elks member and trainmen’s lodge member, he was off duty at the time.
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Livingston
James R. Pulley
Northern Pacific
Laurel
Pulley
Miss Woods
Columbus
Lodge of Elks
Jie
Western Consumers' Week set for April in Montana towns
Butte reports Western Consumers' Week will be observed from April 3 through 9 in Montana. Club women statewide are coordinating with Utah Idaho Washington Nevada and Oregon to boost home industries and encourage regional cooperation.
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Butte
Montana
Club
Utah
Idaho
Washington
Nevada
Oregon
Auto Fire Truck For Livingston Purchase Approved
Livingston city council votes unanimously to purchase an automatic fire truck and apparatus after four years of consideration. The decision was split on the make of the machine.
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Livingston
English Courses For Aliens In Great Falls
Alien workers at the Boston and Montana reduction plant will learn English through a night school at Hawthorne school in Little Chicago near the smelting plant. A petition signed by many of the workers was presented to the Great Falls School board to use the building, sponsored by metallurgist M. J. Krejei.
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Great Falls
Boston & Montana Reduction
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Hawthorne School
Little Chicago
M. J. Krejei
Untitled Exchange Sparks Quarrel Remark
A terse exchange notes a belligerent stance with a jab that contrasts quarrelsome behavior against pacifist rhetoric. The remarks imply ongoing tension and personality clashes in a social setting.
California Syrup of Figs Advertises A Gentle Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for children. It claims it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels, relieves feverishness and sickness, and restores well health after a few hours. The copy urges mothers to ask for a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
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California
Parody on a House Inspires A Simple Bungalow Joke
A playful dialogue explains a bungalow as a parody on a house. The simple exchange frames a home style as humorous and approachable, reflecting lighthearted regional humor.
Sumatra Natives Use Rhinoceros Horn Cups as Cure
Natives of Sumatra make drinking cups from rhinoceros horn believing the beverage cures poison. The practice reflects traditional health beliefs and usage of horn materials among local communities.
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Sumatra
Patent Granted for Egg Substitute From Thoroughly Cooked Yams
A patent has been granted for an egg substitute primarily made from thoroughly cooked yams. The invention focuses on a yam based mixture intended to mimic eggs in cooking and baking.
German shippers Prefer Long Sea Route Over Kiel Canal
German shippers have never favored the Kiel canal, preferring the longer sea voyage to avoid toll charges.
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Kiel Canal
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