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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

3

Josephine the Colorful Missouri River Steamboat

The Josephine built in 1873 for Grant Marsh carried government cargo on the Yellowstone and Missouri. It served in surveys, fought low water, and aided troops in the Sioux campaigns before later guiding Canadian troop transports and supporting river improvements up to Fort Benton.

Missouri Yellowstone Montana Josephine Yellowstone River Seventh Cavalry Coulson Grant Marsh Pittsburgh Coulson Packet Company Marsh Northern Pacific Survey G. A. Custer Jose Phine Stanley Key West Mart Coulson Far West Abner Shaw Peninah Custer Terry U. S John Todd Ohio Mississippi St. Louis Glendive Creek Todd Fort Benton Cow Island Carroll May Lowry Yankton S. C Joe Todd James W. Forsyth Fort Buford Wolf Rapids Fort Union Powder River Big Horn Pompeys Pillar Billings Northwest Territory Benton Canada I. G. Baker Baker Coulsons Bismarck Down River Dakota Prairies U. S. Army Crook Gibbon Rosebud E. H. Durfee Upper River Silver Lake Little Big Horn Manitoba Sioux Coulson Packet Co J. Maratta John Belk Upper Dakota Line Missouri River Shonkin Marins Judith Rivers Jim Hill F. Y. Batchelor River Press L. Whisler Prince of Rocky Mountain Joseph Leach W. J. McDonald Yukon River Alaska

Montana Women Mobilizing Army to Combat Cancer

The Montana Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer, led by Mrs. H. W. Peterson of Billings, mobilizes to educate Montanans on early cancer signs and the importance of early treatment. Captains from local groups will tour counties in January to March with literature and speeches, culminating in a statewide enlistment drive in April.

Montana The American Society For the Control of Cancer H. W. Peterson Billings Marjorie B. Slig New York Peterson Ed Henrichs Troy Aubrey Knowles Anaconda H. G. Merkle Geraldine W. H. Bunney Belfry Darwin Harbicht Fort Peck Helen Tupper William Rendicker Chateau

Nail cutting superstition from Yorkshire years ago

A traditional Yorkshire belief warned that trimming a newborn’s nails in the first year would cause the child to become a thief in adulthood. The tale reflects historical superstitions about infant care and morality.

Yorkshire England

Efficient Flight Altitude Found for Plane Operation

Tests indicate an average flying altitude of 5 000 to 6 000 feet yields the most efficient operation for aircraft.

Red Lodge City Hall Nears Completion

The WPA funded project in Red Lodge shows a novel city hall design valued at 26000 dollars with interior finishing underway. Since July, an average of 28 workers have been employed and 23082 dollars spent to date, with total cost under 10000 dollars for Red Lodge to assume all city departments including the jail.

Red Lodge WPA

Former State Auditor Relates Mining Congress Fate Tale

George P. Porter recalls an unexpected Spokane mining congress role about ten years ago when he ended up chairing Montana day and delivering a two hour talk. He says a prior visit taught him not to tempt fate again, joking the Lord was with him that day.

Ield George P. Porter Spokane Mr. Porter Davenport Francis Thomson Idaho University Montana School of Mines University of Washington Montana Charley Muffley Broadwater County Montana Mining Association Butte Erickson A. P

Community cancer crusade seeks volunteers and funds

The campaign relies entirely on volunteers with a goal of one enlistment per 100 people, equating to $5,370 for Montana. Literature on cancer and its control is available by writing commander Mrs. W. H. Peterson at 505 Lewis Avenue, Billings.

Montana W. H. Peterson Lewis Avenue Billings

Versailles Palace Built to Employ Thirty Thousand Workers

A historical claim attributes to Louis XIV the motive of constructing the great palace at Versailles as a means to provide employment for about 30,000 workmen over many years. This view frames the project as an economic and political enterprise shaping French labor and power.

Lous XIV Versailles

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By Joel F. Coverholser Sioux City S. D Republic James E G. F. Johnson Biabes N. Dak George T. Porter Graham & Ross Great Falls Mont
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