Nome City Letter Carrier Opens Alaska Post for Free Delivery
Fred Lockley recounts his successful bid as Nome City first letter carrier from Salem Oregon to Alaska in 1900. He describes arriving amid crowds, organizing a free delivery system, sorting hundreds of letters, and delivering mail while facing harsh conditions, long days, and a funeral for a companion.
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Missoula
A. J. Gibson
Fred Lockley
Nome City
Nome
Lockley
Alaska
Ben
Oscar
Lam
Salem
Ore
Taylor
Fair Grounds
Bering Sea
Golovin Bay
Gus Kaiser
Frank Kaiser
Gus
Rev. Lindsley
Frank
Montana Pharmacists Invited to Montana State Association Meeting
Sid J. Coffee, secretary of the Montana State Pharmaceutical Association, invites about 250 druggists statewide to the annual meeting in Butte on Aug 7. Expected attendance near 150, with committees named for trade interests, legislation, queries, entertainment, and special papers. A banquet follows the business session, with entertainment arranged by the Silver Bow Patent Medicines group.
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Missoula
Sid J. Coffee
Montana StatePharmaceutical Association
Montana State Pharmaceutical Association
Butte
Montana State Pharmath
Stutte
Mont
Association
L. G G. Smith
George Fresheimer
Fred Scheober
M. FR. Randall
C. BR. Hoskins
Emil Startz
H. M. Parechen
J. FE. OoConnor
A. BE. Spriges
T. A. Fosselman
FE. Gallogly
Robert H. Paxson
David Doty
E. K E. Gallogly
J. B. Lockwood
William H. Murgittroyd
Alf
Lee Warrey
W. H. Lightstone
Dr. E. Matthews
Charles Ballinger
D. M
Columbia Gardens
T. A. Forselman
Cobban Park Plan Aids Rattlesnake Woodlands Protection
In Missoula on July 8 observers praised R. M. Cobban for preserving timber along the Rattlesnake by acquiring land that will serve as a park for proper use. The area, though not a public park, will be open to recreation with rustic bridges and brush clearing enhancing appeal while preventing further timber destruction along the creek from the county farm to Vine Street bridge.
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Missoula
R. M. Cobban
Cobban
Vine Street
Movable Scenery Shifts Stock in Coeur d'Alene Branch
Fresh preserving fruite Stevens & Co Movable Scenery Missoula reports rapid shifts along the Coeur d'Alene branch this week. Two slides occurred in quick succession as a mountain near tunnel 2 collapsed, requiring transfer of passengers and baggage to river service. Singer sewing machine office 141 W Main.
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Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
Streams Rise as Mountain Rains Swell Local Rivers
In Missoula on July 28 the week's rainfall swelled streams, with valleys seeing modest rises and mountains driving higher flows. The Rattlesnake River in particular shows a notable increase in volume. Sewing machine supplies at Lister's.
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Missoula
Topics of the Town A Popular Movement in Missoula
Missoula residents back street improvements and a street machinery program while demanding action against local graft and secretaries in the red light districts. City hall reno continues. grade disputes on Higgins avenue and Cedar Street concern developers. police confront vagrants as three and five room houses are offered for sale by John Lundgren.
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Higgins Avenue
Main Street
Three Hive Corner
Cedar Street
Stevens Street
John Lundgren
Water theft spurs city to reservoir action
The city moves to secure water from the reservoir due to ongoing theft by ranchmen and others along the line. With water now scarce, city works require all available supply to meet demand.
Hydrants Limited to Landscape Irrigation During Dry Season
During the dry season hydrant use must be discontinued for street and sidewalk sprinkling and restricted to lawns gardens and trees. Noncompliance will lead to water shutoff by The Missoula Water Co.
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THE
Missoula Water CO
Orchard Homes land sale opens new tracts near Pekin
The original Orchard Homes plat of 320 acres has sold. Cobban and Dinsmore acquired 240 more acres adjoining the tract and platted it into five and ten acre lots now for sale on the same terms. This offers a chance for a comfortable farm home. Write Cobban and Dinsmore Missoula Montana for terms and pamphlet.
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Orchard Homes
Cobban & Dinsmore
Missoula
Mont
Summerschool proposed for state university at Fort Missoula
The suggestion to use Fort Missoula for a state university summer school has earned favorable comment. The plan envisions permission from the war department, a start early next year, and inclusion of the biological station. The program would attract between and ho students initially and grow to 30 or more visitors each summer within three years, boosting Missoula’s reputation as a summer destination.
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Missoula
Craig
Fort Missoula
State University
War Department
State Board of Education
East
Montana Mountains Awe The Chapman Surveying Party
George Westby of the Chapman Surveying Party writes from Montana's wild backcountry. He describes cold weather, deep snowdrifts, crossing Indian trails, and superb scenery as they hunt for supplies in August at the Mission and Swan ranges. He notes frequent sightings of wildlife but no time for hunting or Sundays off.
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Missoula
George Westby
Chapman
Geological Survey
Blackfoot
Gust Moser
Ovando
Here
Grand Montana
Bonner
Montana
Rosendorf's Bread Highlighted in Missoula News
The telephone company plans to move into the Higgins block ground floor by August 5 and complete interior arrangements for the new exchange. New switchboards are arriving, and the office will be modeled after the Standard description for convenient service.
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Missoula
Higgins Block
Fishermen enjoy bountiful week at Missoula streams
Dearing's binder twine at Wilson's Lots of Fish reports a great week for fishermen in Missoula on July 28. Streams are in prime condition and many anglers are bringing in good catches though some still have hard luck stories, names left unsaid.
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Missoula
New Residences Planned in South Missoula Lane Area
Plans are under way for several handsome residences in the shaded squares of the South Missoula Lane company. Construction starts early next spring, with possible early summer completion for one or two. The houses will stand between the Bonner residence and the university and be modern in every respect.
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Missoula
South Missoula Lane
Bonner
University
Theft of Water in Missoula Sparks Night Watch
The Missoula water company is forced to station continuous watchmen along the supply flume and ditch from the creek to deter theft and protect water access. The action follows ongoing losses as authorities seek to secure the system.
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Missoula
Missoula Follows Conger China Campaign Status
Local Missoula interest grows around the China campaign with many residents knowing Minister Conger and his wife. The item notes ongoing public curiosity as the event develops with peppard ep fragment in the report.
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Missoula
China
Conger
O. E. Peppard
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