Albert H. Rowe Pioneer of Montana Dies at 83
Albert H. Rowe age 83 of 811 Second Avenue South Great Falls died after three months illness in a local hospital. Born March 24 1858 in Irish Hollow St he rode stagecoaches from Fort Benton to Sun River crossing and later worked as deputy sheriff and vet. Survived by widow in California two daughters Vera and Catherine both in California son Jimmie of Spokane brother Wearn Rowe Fort Benton and sisters Mrs. G A Smith Denver and Mrs. G W Rouse Libby.
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Fort Benton
Rowe
Albert
Sun River
Sun River Crossing
Mandy Clamor
Great Falls
Jack Dyas
Dyas
Montana
Charlie Rowe
Neihart
Benton Group
Bill Black
Chouteau County
Armington
Belt
Mike Larsen
Second Avenue South
Demarsh
California
Vera
Catherine
Jimmie
Spokane
Wearn Rowe
G. A. Smith
Denver
G. W. Rouse
Libby
Better Air Service To High Line Area
Glasgow gains improved airmail service as Great Falls schedules connect Glasgow and Hi line towns with morning flights. Letters mailed by 11 p m in Glasgow link with the 8 15 a m plane at Great Falls, enabling same day connections to Lewistown Billings Cheyenne Denver and Wichita. The Billings leg also joins westbound coast flights.
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Glasgow
Great Falls
J. T. Sternhagen
Lewistown
Billings
Montana
Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
Wichita
Kan
Whitehall’s Pioneer Past Lived in Montana Lore
In 1867 Whitehall emerged as a key stage stop on routes from Salt Lake Helena and Fort Benton drawing travelers from around the world. Notable locals include Major E. G. Brooke, postmaster and hotelier who hosted famous generals and travelers while restoring General Lee’s portrait to honor hospitality and loyalty. The historic hotel closed in 1889, leaving the town rebranded after the old station.
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Fort Benton
Whitehall
England
South America
China
Mexico
Africa
Japan
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
West Indies
Canada
Carrington
Fort Phil Sheridan
Garfield
Major Brooke
Lee
Beauregard
Jackson
Johnson
Brooke
Montana
Twin-I Ranch Incorporation Filed at Kalispell
Articles of incorporation for the Twin-I ranch at Lake McGregor were filed with the clerk and recorder. Directors are M. B. Blair Ingvold Birk and Douglas R. Birk. The 150 acre ranch lies at the east end of the lake. Immature oysters or larva are called spats.
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Kalispell
Lake McGregor
Clerk and Recorder’s
M. B. Blair
Ingvold Birk
Douglas R. Birk
Krispies Cheese Wafers Recipe for Dinner Parties
A compact early 20th century style recipe explains cheese wafers as light appetizers to whet diners appetite. It lists ingredients like butter American cheese Tabasco sauce Wor cestershire and oven popped rice cereal crumbs with instructions to roll bake and slice into wafers. Yield about sixty wafers and pairings include chilled tomato juice soups and salads.
Waistband Style For Twixt Teens
A growing up girl finds ease with Claire Tilden patterns to guide her through the awkward age. The article previews practical waistband styling tips and beginner sewing guidance designed for preteen to teen wardrobes.
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Claire Tilden
Weiloff station repairs and enlargement reported
News briefs note repairs and extensive enlargement at the Weiloff oil station in Lewistown. Helena reports J. E. Henry, state purchasing agent, awarded Montana Teather Co of Butte most of a 1100 contract for leather and shoe materials for state institutions. Choteau records the death of Alfred Harris in Glendale California, linked to Julius Hirshberg era business ties. Harris survived by son Joe. Marysville notes the death of George Arnott a prominent Billings lawyer with mining ties near here. Deputy Sheriff Rolla Duncan says death appears natural at a mine camp near Marysville. Butte announces Frances Kennedy of Butte named senior caseworker in Silver Bow county public welfare. Kennedy succeeds Harold M. O’Braun who left for Helena to join the state youth administration.
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Helena
J. E. Henry
Montana Teather Co
Butte
Choteau
Alfred Harris
Glendale
Calif
Harris
Julius Hirshberg
Dupuyer
Joe
Baker’s Dude Ranch
Marysville
George Arnott
Billings
Here
Rolla Duncan
Frances Kennedy
Silver Bow County
Dan D. Sullivan
Harold M. O'Braun
State National Youth Administration
Pattern 406 Girls Dress Sew Guide
Pattern 406 offers a simple bias-cut waist skirt and bloused bodice for girls and juniors in sizes 8 through 16. Features include a high-front waistband, optional collar, short or long sleeves, pockets, trim options like lace or ric rac, and a sloping back fullness control. Send 15 cents for pattern with size name address and style number to Pattern Department M.N. New York.
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Pattern Department
M.N
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Shaffners Mark 26th Anniversary With Surprise Party
In observance of their silver wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Willard F Shaffner longtime residents were honored at a surprise event at the Shaffner home Monday evening Hostesses were Mrs Morris Homme and Helen Shaffer.
Valley and Cascade County Debt And Crop Insurance Update
Valley county reports June 30 net debt at 12864.30, down from 46270.80 last year, with cash rising by 25162.46. School district indebtedness fell to 130676.53 from 196394.05, district cash up 48394.57, improving Valley schools by 114112.09. In Great Falls, state flood insurance totaling 115182.75 is written on Cascade crops with 106 policies, premiums 8138.93, covering winter wheat 14825 acres and other crops including oats barley mustard rye sweet clover and peas.
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Glasgow
Valley County
Nora Mumford
Great Falls
Cascade County
W. J. Burton
Kalispell to Replace Holt Ferry with New Bridge
Flathead county commissioners announce a large timber bridge over the Flathead river to replace the Holt ferry 16 miles southwest of Kalispell. The 868 foot long 24 foot wide structure with five 100 foot spans will cost about 30000 and employ 40 to 50 WPA workers. Traffic will detour to highways 92 and 35 and the Therriault ferry during eight months of construction starting October. J H Weisz is in charge.
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Kalispell
Flathead River
Holt Ferry
Flathead County
Therriault
J. H. Weisz
Two-Way Radio Keeps Forest Fire Crews Connected
Martinsdale report shows Ranger Stacey Eckert explains how the forest service uses a short wave radio set to link a five man improvement crew with the Belt Creek station dispatcher. The crew remains on standby for emergency fire service at all times.
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Martinsdale
Stacey Eckert
Forest Service
Belt Creek
Alfredo Fernando Breaks Longevity Dance Record in Johannesburg
Alfredo Fernando set a new endurance dance mark in Johannesburg South Africa dancing 150 hours surpassing his prior 148 hour record. The feat kept him moving through days and nights raising attention from local audiences and media.
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Alfredo Fernando
Johannesburg
South Africa
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Albert H. Rowe
Janet Waldo
Virginia Dwyer
Gale Storm
Famous Hotel
Ranch Is Incorporated
Weiloff
Clark’s Fork Valley
Anaconda
West
Rawlins
Charles M. Russell
United States
Montana Newspaper Association
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