Billings Opens Public Market Pushes Lower Living Costs
The Billings chamber of commerce backs a public market for farmer direct sales to consumers. The city council already allowed farmers who grow melons to sell from wagons on the streets, limited to the farmer who raised the produce. Meanwhile in the Midland Empire pear growing gains notice led by the Big Horn Basin, with A S Chilcott near Kane Wyoming aiming for 1,000 Slemish Beauty trees. his 15 year old trees yield large pears at 10 cents a pound.
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Chamber of Commerce
Billings
Big Horn
Wyoming
A. S. Chilcott
Kane
Wryo
White Marble From Sopris Forest for Lincoln Memorial Temple
The white Denver marble from Sopris National Forest Colorado will supply the $2 100 000 Lincoln memorial temple on the Potomac in Washington The stone is described as first great eastern use though common as interior finish in public buildings The Denver federal building shows an western example Quarries lie on private land within the national forest and prospectors can claim mineral deposits under applicable laws.
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Lincoln Memorial Temple
Potomac
Washington
Sopris National Forest
Colorado
Jhis
Denver
Federal
National Forest
Marble Company Profile Near Marble Colorado
The marble company that owns the quarries near Marble Colorado is cited as a major timber user in national forests and as representing notable enterprise facing difficult conditions. The rough deposits and lack of transport kept the site inaccessible for years, with substantial sums spent to develop the property and bring stone to market. By 1907 about 1,200,000 had been invested in development.
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National Forest
Marble
Colo
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promises Immediate Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as penetrating the skin to clear impurities and stop itching instantly. It claims guaranteed healing of eczema rashes ringworm and other eruptions and notes 50 cents by druggist or mail order from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
Census Bureau delays leave millions in unfinished work
Three and a half years after the enumeration, much census work remains incomplete and many reports have not been filed. Several million dollars of census work has lapsed into junk as clerks stay on old tasks, delaying essential annual reports.
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Census Bureau
Gentle and Effective Laxative Promoted in Ad
Dr. King's New Life Pills are advertised as mild and effective laxatives for constipation. Testimonial from Hugh Tallmar of San Antonio praises the product, noting they cause no pain. Priced 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Notice for Public Auction of Homestead Land in Montana
Department of the Interior announces that John W. Davis of Saco Valley county Montana has filed intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim for section 10 township 34 north range 32 east M M. The hearing will be before Edwin T. Riemer U S Commissioner in Saco on November 22, 1913. Witnesses named: John M. Olson Martin Hanson Jess P. Miller Herman Licht all of Saco Montana.
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John W. Davis
Saco
Vailay County
Mont
M. M
Edwin T. Riemer
U. S
Airy barroom brinkmanship ends in forced exit
A bartender shakes Zeph to wake him and tries to send him outside for fresh air. Zeph resists and is seized by the collar and escorted to the alley, protesting that he cannot be made to take air. The scene captures a volatile interaction in a saloon described in Nobody's Magazine.
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Zeph
Seph
Minister’s Farewell Sermon Ends with Jail Chaplaincy
A pastor quits his pulpit on Sunday citing lack of love from parishioners for salary, church aims, and unity. He accepts a jail chaplain post, delivering a farewell message from the verse I go to prepare a place for you.
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Brethers
God
Thhis
Chaplin
Electric Bitters Promised To Aid Dizzy Women
Claiming relief for fainting dizziness backache head ache weakness and kidney troubles Electric Bitters are touted as giving strength from the first dose. Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana says four doctors gave up but the tonic helped her and she recommends trying them. 50c and 1.00 at druggists or by mail.
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Laura Gaines
Avoca
Crutcher Practices in State Courts and Land Office
Crutcher appears in state courts and the land office to argue cases and file claims. The report notes his appearances, filings, and procedural steps in hearings and land disputes.
Dr R P Minnick Physician and Surgeon Notice
Dr R P Minnick a physician and surgeon maintains office at residence and provides telephone number 27 for contact in this notice.
Dentist R E Devney to Visit Saco on Oct 29 30
Malta dentist R E Devney will be in Saco every two weeks with the next trip scheduled for October 29 and 30. His office is over the first National Bank.
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Saco
Northern Lights Tale of Love and Winter Famine
A rugged narrator recalls a famine winter in an Arctic village. Orloff demands a decision to marry or lose his love. Blood, death, and a brutal vigil accompany the mission’s chaos as a child’s fate intertwines with icy justice.
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Orloff
Nu- Into
Orlog
Anvik
Cap
Ltory Cross
Metla
Burt Orlof
Hitle
Father Barnus
Pesh
Ile
Meistersingers Bring Unique Chimes to University Quartet
The Meistersingers, University Four alumni with strong glee club experience, showcase a large twelve foot nine inch chimes instrument. Four boys manipulate three-tone chords to blend bass to Swede tenor, delivering a sweet powerful sound. This may be their final tour in the region.
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Meistersingers
University Four
Meterersingers
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Saco Independent
Saco Observer
W. D. A Miller
Valley County
Montana
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land
Glasgow, Mont
T. FE. Crutcher
Land Office
R. P. Minnick
R. E. Devney
Malta
Irirst
Nat’l
Bank
REX Beach
McClure, Phillips & Co
the Meistersingers
Opera
Safe
THE
First National Bank
John K. Bell
Harry A. Wagg
GC. E. Taylor
Robert Abel
Cashier &. L. Wallace
E. L. Wallace
Wm. H. Taylor
R. Hawver
Notary Public
Maxwell Auto Co
First National Bank Building
W. E. Beavens
C. W. Hunter
PrOp
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