Army Caning Reform Stirs Debate on Temperance and Discipline
The article argues for preserving the army canteen arguing it reduced desertions and improved morale and discipline. It cites Assistant Adjutant General Vincent’s investigations that closed sutler saloons and introduced post canteens with profits supporting soldier messes and fewer guard-duty demands. It notes officers largely back the canteen while some abolitionists persist.
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War Department
Vincent
West
Sutler’s
Temperance workers warned of harmful law outcome
The article argues that temperance advocates are meriting aims but misjudge the law as it stands. It cautions that supporting the current measure could undo years of progress and mirror abolitionist regrets, affecting both men and the service negatively.
Big Timber Fire Sparks Call for City Fire Protection
The town faced utter helplessness during a Sunday night blaze at the Bailey residence. Residents urge citizens to equip pike poles and a chain hook, arguing the fire department is lacking and the city should adopt protective measures.
Farmer Kills Turkey For Market Near Central Park
A Gallatin county farmer slaughtered a turkey for sale near Central Park last week. The bird reportedly weighed 47 pounds dressed, highlighting local livestock market activity.
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Montana
Central Park
Gallatin County
Montana Starts Off New Year Debt Free
The state of Montana enters the new year with no outstanding public debt after a period of fiscal consolidation. Officials credit strong revenue collection and cost controls, noting continued prudence as budgets plan ahead.
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Montana
Northwest Sheep Raising Success Rooted in Arid Conditions
One reason why sheep raising and wool growing are conducted so successfully in the northwest is that an arid climate favors the wool industry. The article notes how dry conditions reduce forage losses and support grazing patterns beneficial to flocks.
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Northwest
Sheep Thrive on Dry, Varied North Western Ranges
The Stockgrowers Journal notes sheep prefer dry, well-bedded ranges to avoid foot rot in humid climates. They favor diversified pasturage with thistles, shrubs, briars, and weeds interspersed with native grasses, thriving where vegetation varies and buffalo grass dominates in winter.
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Stockgrowers Journal
Pendleton Wool Scouring and Packing Co Built Local Industry
Theron Foll and E. Y. Judd organized the Pendleton Wool Scouring and Packing Co six years ago in Pendleton. The mill grew from 12000 to 30000 capital, scouring millions of pounds of wool yearly, serving Yakima and Lewistown areas, creating local employment and boosting Pendleton’s wool trade. The plant operates May to December, runs debt free, and lists officers including E. Y. Judd president and Theron S. Fell manager.
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East Oregonian
Theron Foll
E. Y. Judd
Pendelton
San Francisco
Pendleton Wool Scouring and Packing Co
Pendleton
Yakima
Washington
Lewistown
Idaho
Oregon
E. D. Boyd
F. B. Judd
Theron 5
Ieif
Pendelton Woolen Mills
F D. Boyd
F. E. Judd
T. EB. Fell
Budd Drug Co
Bosehee
Boschee
Green's Prize Almanas
Cabinet Photo Offer From Ayres Photographer
January special offer from Ayres the Photographer promises a free 16x20 Platino Portrait with every person ordering a dozen of his best cabinet photos. The pitch emphasizes the new portrait style and aims to boost nationwide advertising.
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Ayres
Land Office Allows Amendment in Porter Pyle Homestead Case
Commissioner of the General Land Office affirms Helena decision allowing Porter to amend his patent to fit a corrected survey. The case centers on conflicting homesteads in Cascade County near Belt, with Porter surrendering about 0 acres to align with the revised boundary after a survey error discovered by John French of Great Falls.
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Herman
General Land Office
Heleng Land Office
W. M. Porter
Cyrus R. Pyle
Cascade County
Pyle
Porter
John French
Great Falls
Secretary of the Interior
Seceretary
Helena Land Office
Washington
Ielena Land Office
Big Timber Bachelors Host Grand New Year Dance
The Big Timber Bachelors praised as hosts for a grand New Year's Eve ball one of the largest and most enjoyable in the city. About 75 couples attended as music by Brooks of Livingston, L. Belley, and Prof. Dominico of Big Timber delighted guests.
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Messrs. Brooks
Livingston
L. Belley
Dominico
Big Timber
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