First Confrontation With Bootlegging in Montana Territory
A century ago moonshine fueled Indian trade in Montana. Kenneth McKenzie of the American Fur Company built a distillery at Fort Union to supply liquor for traders, challenging laws banning liquor into Indian country. Regulators and rival firms condemned the scheme, ending McKenzie's fur career after discovery.
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Justice Speed in Courts Advocated by Callaway in Washington
Lord Isaac calls for quicker justice in the United States especially in state courts. He cites England's Judicature Act reforms and urges courts to adopt flexible court rules to speed procedure while preserving fairness. Willis Wilson and Taft praised procedural improvements and stressed reform through rule making by courts.
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Monkey Union Railroad of Montana Tales on a Slow Line
An old Montana line nicknamed Monkey Union, originally Montana Union, ran from Silver Bow canyon to Anaconda. The line, once narrow gauge and then standard gauge by 1887, faced rugged terrain and bovine obstacles, delivering a quirky saga of engineers like Mickey Campbell and long careers amid shifts to electric interurban service.
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Salt in Freezing Ice Cream Reaches 21 Degrees Below Zero
Salt lowered the ice temperature in freezing ice cream making by causing the ice bath to reach about 21 degrees below Fahrenheit zero. The process uses salt to induce freezing and solidify the ice cream mixture.
Deadly Polism Linked to Lead Copper Alloy
A rare hazard note reports vinne gar reacting with lead and copper to form deadly polism. Researchers caution against exposure in industrial settings and urge protective measures.
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