Pershing Wants Montana Troops for Europe
General Pershing awaits the 163rd United States infantry, formerly the Second Montana, composed of volunteers from diverse vocations and backgrounds. The regiment, famed for height and skill, includes many college graduates, writers, lawyers, miners, woodsmen, and cowboys, all ready to join the European fighting force.
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Pershing
Montana
Fort Assinniboine
Europe
Martin Maginnis
One
United States Infantry
Rocky Mountain Rifle Club
Butte
America
Army
Navy
Ives Trial and the Miners Court in Alder Gulch
The passage recounts the George Ives murder trial in Alder Gulch Nevada Montana in December 1863. Don L Byam presided on a makeshift street court while miners watched, and George Ives was found guilty and hanged. Colonel Sanders delivered a famed speech, inspiring belief in law and order among frontier residents.
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W. L. Steele
Alder Gulch
Hayes Lyon
Buck Stinson
Dillingham
Vigilance Committee
George Ives
Don L. Byam
Nevada
W. F. Sanders
Charles S. Baggs
Alex Davis
J. M. Thurman
H. P A. Smith
Ives
W.H. Patten
Witc
Mr. Patten
Don UL. Byam
Wless
Friends of Law and Order
Colonel Sanders
Desperado
Sanders
Pericles
Montana
Canadians’ recruitment tour targets slackers across Montana
Western British mission representatives tour Montana cities to enlist British and Canadian subjects. District No 1 shows 3600+ evaders. others pending. Enlistees go to Canadian camps, with roles in infantry, air services, rail work, navy, and skilled trades. Endorsed by 19 to 46 age range, with family support and postwar return travel. Schedule runs from November 8 to November 29 visiting multiple towns including Fort Benton, Havre, Glendive, Miles City, and Butte.
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United States
Montana
George
J. M. Donaldson
Co. J. Gillingham
Infantry
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Navy
Great Britain
Halifax
England
Donaldson
Gillingham
Great Falls
Butte
Fort Benton
Havre
Malta
Glasgow
Bainville
Plentywood
Williston
Glendive
Miles City
Forsyth
Billings
Big Timber
Livingston
Bozeman
Famous Charge of Civil War at Gettysburg and Maginnis
Major Martin Maginnis of Montana, veteran officer and later politician, joined the First Minnesota in the famed Gettysburg charge where 262 went into action and 47 survived. Hancock ordered the bayonet charge, the Minnesota regiment broke the Confederate line, saving the day. After the war Maginnis settled in Montana, engaging in business and politics with the Rocky Mountain Gazette.
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Gettysburg
Hancock
Martin Maginnis
Montana
Congress
Minnesota
Sickle
Barksdale
Wilcox
Maginnis
Rocky Mountain Gazette
Barnum and Balfley’s Big Show Tops Complaints
A satirical remark notes that many men who claim never to have had a real show have received a larger one than Barnum and Balfley’s. The line mocks critics by implying the spectacle outdoes ordinary expectations.
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Barnum & Balfley
Montana Elk Meat Proposed to Aid Army in France
Federal officials study slaughtering thousands of elk in southern Montana to cure meat for American soldiers in France. Yellowstone winter herds face hunger as snows and scarce forage bite. Game Warden DeHart reluctantly supports the plan, citing range overpopulation and need.
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Montana
France
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Valley
DeHart
We Refuse To Back Down We Promote Early Action
Company declares strong stance against backing down and urges customers to act early now. Emphasizes urgency and readiness to serve without compromise.
Postage rates cut back as transport improves
The article reviews historical postage changes from 1851 to 1883 and notes the return to a 3-cent letter rate as transportation improves. It recalls the old 8-cent green stamp, the switch to a 2-cent red stamp, and potential future 8-cent stamp designs to reflect wartime participation.
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Post Office Department
New York
St. Louis
Baltimore
Europe
San Francisco
Panama
George Washington
Columbia
Universal Postal Union
Department
America
Depth charges feared by U boat commanders
American and British destroyers inflict havoc on U boats with depth charges. Sub crews live in deadly fear of the timed explosives. Wide destroyer patrols drive subs deeper, force more torpedo use, and compel frequent returns to base, hampering operations.
Hidden Good in All Men Cited in Classic Reflections
A reflective line notes that while there is good in every man, persistent searching for it can wear you down. The remark suggests patience and discernment in judging character and virtue.
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Wrefes
National Army
AEA
William ¥. Pemberton
Wilbur F. Saners
King George
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Safety First
First National
Big
Geet ‘Bank
First National Bank
Alis
National Life. Insurance Company of Meat Legal Reserve Company
Daly Bank
Butte, Meat
Martin Aginnis
Teck Sn Seo
U. S
Banking Corporation
Helena
the Banking Corporation Helena
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