A Southern Pioneer recounts early Montana life and pioneers
The article recalls 19th century pioneer days in Montana with anecdotes about Lewis and Cochran, their long voyage up the Missouri, the Deer Lodge journey, and the 1855 treaty era. It notes scarce goods, high prices for flour and buckskin, and the rough, survivalist life of frontiersmen crossing rivers and building roads to Fort Benton and Deer Lodge.
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Montana
Adward AL Lewis
Butte
Plains
Lewis
Cochran
Missouri
Lants
Missouri River
Soslaw
Fort Tunton
Mackinaw
Fur Company
Fort Benton
Thieutenant Mullins
United States Army
Wats
Deer Lodge
Sciene
Reunion
Fort Henton
Fiell Gate
Packing Company
Judith River
Yellowstance
Fort Kenton
Silver City
Fragmentary notice hints at a cross state event
The readable fragments suggest a formal event or memorial planned by religious and civic groups including Presbyterians and officials from Oregon Idaho Massachusetts and Massachusetts. The text mentions a funeral or ceremony timing and location but details are unclear and Jumbled.
Mountain Rechristened Amid Clear Spring Water Ceremony
A ceremony at Mount Spokine marks its rechristening with clear spring water. Gov. M. E Way attended, joined by Syne karin and Spokane historical society members. Miss Marguapltr Mour toasted the event, following a sprig-water ritual by the BrAnile peal.
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Kenya
May Engage in Tariff War Over Split Peas
Washington, Aug. A counterorder from the state department yesterday aimed to protect American split peas from German competition. Officials indicated the measure could trigger a tariff response, tied to wartime trade friction with Germany.
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Andrye
Abe
Tbs
Belo
Mies
Germany
Gerasiny
Loyal Order of Moose Votes Funds for Institutions
Kansas City August 22 Five million dollars to institutions for the benefit of lodge projects was approved by the Loyal Order of Moose in a convention. Funds to support vocational and trade schools, a home for orphans, and a facility for the aged were among the beneficiaries.
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Kansas City
Order of Moose
Orphone
Legislative bill passed correcting executive and civil service tenure
Washington reports President Tate signed the new appropriation bill affecting legislative, executive, and judicial funding. The measures reduced or eliminated provisions, restructured the commerce court, and set tenure rules for civil service employees, with a target implementation around March 4.
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Washington
Tate
Todiy
Henaude Il
Mnien Ments
Roommeres Court
Uiitt
Comerce
Thousand Kot Runns Specks Shyovara Bargains Daily
A fragment from Washington reports a $5,000 appropriation for Thomas I. Ranning of Montana following a loss in a public life incident during 1904. A note mentions daily bargains at Leyst the gale.
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Nanatch
Shyovara
Washington
Thomas i. Ranning
Mentania
Condemned Murderer’s Fate Hinges on Election Verdict
The condemned man awaiting execution near Portland gains a reprieve until after the November vote on capital punishment. The postponement follows a request noting that Ohio and Oregon electors will decide the policy, with a renewed push to determine whether capital punishment remains legal.
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Kadem
Dre
van Inge
EL EL
Stoucres
Stewart
Gomar Harlings
Portland
Six Men Saved by Daring Fireman in Tunnel Rescue
A Tacoma through train disaster left six crewmen unconscious inside a tunnel after a hose break. Fireman Denise and helpers, aided by conductor Toole and others, carried the injured from the tunnel to the eastern mouth and onto a passenger train to Pacific hospital in Tacoma arriving at 2:30 this morning.
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Northern Packie Treight
Fueorno
Das Faun
Rmi
Tte
Yael
Denise
Drotran
Heer
Lefrost
Hwe Denisa
Teby Phereby
Ly Ing Dmennscham
Benlss
Ah Montent
Deiper
Bralanmum
Jno
Te Ngali
Pang
Toole
Norkens Pacific Hospital
Tacoma
Waits Until Ship Is On High Seas To Nab Quarry
United States marshal and deputies seized on the steamship Manchuria at sea after passengers bound for Yokohama were taken into custody. They face arrest under federal white slave laws as the ship neared a port. The arresting party planned to transfer the prisoners to a government tug while the vessel was offshore.
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San Francisco
United States
Ellote
Tacit Mall
Manchuria
Figures On Main Cereal Crops In Foreign Lands
Data from the world cereal crop survey shows Russia and other nations producing large harvests this year. Figures list yields for Denmark Egypt Turkey and Poland among several countries. The report notes Russia's condition remains such that forecasts are cautious about total output.
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Wreningtos
Agen
Balan Hraty
Inlininsy
Wichels Envla
Vles Masi
Bist I Psm
Mirnes Rain
Pavone
Panna Hye Praesbh
Palka Fia
Moon
Benn
Denmark
Apnee
Talwicks
TNR
Coons
Tiemminks
Russia
Army Appropriation Bill Sparks Lengthy Debate
Washington district notes a prolonged session as senators discuss the Army appropriation bill. debate touched on funding levels and related military support programs. The measure moves toward House consideration while priorities and cost controls remain points of contention.
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Washington
Tintlonay
Uae
Leon Lil
Senate
Renate
Unclear Meeting Probes Local Infrastructure Claims at Lake
A transcript from a Thursday meeting of Monte Plonrers at Oeer Ledge discusses proposed waterworks and sluice operations. The notes reference Twin villages election of a president, a plan to wash out Koh parts from gravel, and past sluice box seals in Virginaa City.
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Wibea
Monte Plonrers
Oeer Ledge
Cearlon
Wettlen
Sliver Bow
Twin Viehlges
Crativile
Pine Tree
Miah Creek
Mia
Collina
Virginaa City
Macy
Lave Ory Avengase Visa Ag
Incerpar
Carrsec
Lois Rice Dies at Delon in County News
Lois Rice died at Delon after a long illness. The 28 year old was a resident of this county for 14 years. Her husband Mr. Rice, a former Loom worker, is among the immediate family. Services and full obituary details are not available in the fragment.
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Lippe
Oregon
Dice
Ewing
Presbyterians
H. Vounus
Teast
Mr. Rice
Hue
Theowgh
Charles Kelly Leads Pricer Team in Conservative Banking Ad
Charles Kelly and D. Ryan head a group promoting conservative banking and credit facilities. The notice cites officers including Kelly as president and cashiers guiding drafts payable in the United States and foreign countries. It invites four business solicitations and outlines aims to extend accommodations to customers.
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Ciyleal
Charles 1
Kelly
Johns
Ryan
Mareny Daly
C. C. Swindorne
Charles 2
Kegly
D. Ryan
RA. Kunkel
Row
Plach
Caagniee Traisavla
United States
Corelen
A. Presigent
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