When Pike Sandusky Aided a Benefactor in Gold Creek Claim
In Gold Creek Idaho the tale recalls prospectors flocking to promising river claims after the Civil War. A business man funded a prospector's stake and Pike Sandusky, famed as a dangerous man, guarded the rightful claim and secured it for the generous financer. The outcome left Sandusky loyal though fortunes were uncertain.
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M. E. Plassmann
Gold Creek
Idaho
Missouri
Bannack
Alderguich
Last Chance
Pike Sandusky
Pike
Sandusky
Ravalli Canneries Open For Season At Stevensville
Ravalli Canning Company begins pea harvest with eight viners near Stevensville preparing to handle early crop. The Ravalli brand also includes beans kraut and pie cherries with strong demand in Montana cities and by eastern and western distributors. Bitter Root Creamery and Ravalli provide seasonal and year round employment for hundreds in Stevensville.
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Ravalli Canning Company
Stevensville
Ravalli
Montana
Ravalli Cannery
New Gas Car Tested for Official Inspection Runs
Milwaukee officials tested a new gas motor car on the Lewis town to Harlowton line designed for light hauls. The center mounted engine powers a two transmission, generator and differential system with passenger compartments at both ends. At terminals the car reverses by a motor adjustment for return trips. Superintendent Sorenson led the test. the vehicle was built by Buda Motor Company and several are in use elsewhere.
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Milwaukee
Lewistown
Harlowton
Sorenson
Buda Motor Company
J Culbertson Dies at Poplar in Indian Agency Area
Joseph William Culbertson son of the late Joe Culbertson Indian scout died at the government hospital in Poplar after a few days illness. Born March 31 1879 at Poplar he studied at the Poplar government school and Carlisle Indian School. He married Matilda Koerner July 5 1900 at Poplar Presbyterian Church and later worked as a buyer for Wickham Mercantile at Fort Yates and ran a mail contract. He returned to Poplar in 1917 bought a meat market and operated it through 1920. He was buried in Poplar cemetery after funeral services led by Rev C W Orneer.
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Joseph William Culbertson
Joe Culbertson
Government Hospital
Poplar
C. W. Orneer
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Culbertson
Government School
Carlisle
Matilda Koerner
Poplar Presbyterian Church
C. J. Lindsay
Fort Yates
Wickham Mercantile Company
McLaughlin
Song of Montana Pioneer Poet Theme From Butte Mine Era
The only surviving copy of Paul Cyr's 1867 Song of Montana, written in French and set to Charming Erie, is held by W. C. Peat of Missoula. Cyr, born 1832 in Grand Isle Maine, influenced Montana literature after a life spanning Helena Butte Missoula and Kalispell. He died in Boise Idaho in 1908.
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Eric
Missoula
Montana
W. C. Peat
Louise P. Arnoldson
State Aniversary
Paul Cyr
Grand Isle
Maine
Houston
New England
St. Joseph
Helena
Butte
Cyr
Cedar Creek
Kalispell
Sherwood Street
Boise
Idaho
Cuticura Promotes Sore Hands Care Ad
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for hand care. It claims washing with Cuticura Soap and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment dries and softens hands, then removing excess with tissue. covers toilet uses as a whole.
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Sonk
New Germany Bus Uses Solid Rubber Tires For High Speed
A 50 passenger bus built in Germany features wheels with solid rubber elastic tires and can reach speeds of 4644 miles per hour, showcasing an unusual tire technology and performance claim.
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Germany
Post Toasties Energize Mornings In Heat
A General Foods cereal ads promotes Post Toasties as a refreshing crunchy breakfast. It touts flavor versatility with milk cream fruit or berries and claims quick energy from toasted corn hearts to start sultry days and keep cool.
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