Meek saves missionary wife during 1837 rendezvous rescue
The 1837 Yellowstone rendezvous tale centers on Joe Meek who, after his Nez Perce wife leaves him, pursues them. He rescues Mrs. Smith, carrying her away from pursuing Indians while the missionary husband dies of thirst. Meek later regains his daughter Helen Mar and the story connects to his later Oregon career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bridger
Yellowstone Lake
Missouri
Three Forks
Ashley
St. Louis
Gray
Flathead Mission
Willamette
Mr. Gray
Joe Meek
Hudson’s Bay
Meek
Ematinger
Helen Mar
Wind River
Smith
Mrs. Smith
Helen Mar Meek
Whitman
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
War Savings Stamp Drive in Taverns and Stores
W. W. Wachtel, chairman of the war stamp council of the Liquor and Wine Industries, announced an intensive campaign to sell 6 million dollars in war savings stamps in taverns and liquor package stores in 45 states during July with the slogan If you can't carry a gun carry a stamp book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wachtel
War Stamp Council of the
Liquor and Wine Industries
Tax Agency Buys Bonds From Montana Revenue Force
Lewis Penwell, collector for Montana, told Secretary Morgenthau that the Montana internal revenue staff have voluntarily authorized withholding more than 10 percent from each monthly paycheck to purchase war savings bonds for the duration.
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Lewis Penwell
Internal Revenue
District of Montana
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Internal Revenue Force
Montana
Norway native Christine Ha gen Knudson dies at 85
Mrs Christine Ha gen Knudson aged 85 died recently after a long Montana residence. Born in Norway in 1865 she came to the United States with her parents in 1865, lived in Chicago Racine Milwaukee Omaha Minneapolis Shawmut and finally Harlowton where she settled on a homestead in 1910 and resided since 1918.
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Harlowton
Christine Hagen Knudson
Montana
Norway
Chicago
Racine
Wis
Milwaukee
Omaha
Missouri River
Minneapolis
Shawmut
Argentina Plans Spending On New Tankers Near Four Million
Argentina will spend about 3.9 million dollars to acquire new oil tankers, with the government outlining the purchase as part of its maritime expansion efforts. The announcement positions the deal within broader energy and transport upgrades for the port and shipping sectors.
Practical Health Hints On The Six Key Vitamins
Dr J A Tobey outlines six essential vitamins A D B1 B2 P-P niacin and C. He lists best sources including butter liver egg yolk milk cheese fish liver oils yellow and green vegetables enriched bread whole grains meats and citrus fruits. Regular intake supports growth energy digestion and disease prevention.
Hinsdale Man Carl Schultz Dies at 79
Carl Edward Schultz, 79, longtime Hinsdale resident, died here. Born in Minneapolis, he and his wife moved to Montana in 1903 to file on a homestead near Hinsdale.
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Glasgow
Carl Edward Schultz
Hinsdale
Minneapolis
Montana
Shelby county tax collections reach new high in 1941
Toole county's half year 1941 tax receipts totaled 117736.50 dollars, credited to treasurer Dc O Dunstall. The figure equals 93.3 percent of the levy, the best percentage in the county's history.
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Shelby —Toole County
Dc. O. Dunstall
Valley county districts vote on bond retirements
County Superintendent A Jerome Wall said if voters in three districts approve funds transfers to retire bonds in elections before July 1, only one district in the county would remain with bonded debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Valley County
A. Jerome Wall
Advisory council opposes tax hike on unemployment
The advisory council of the state unemployment compensation commission passed a resolution opposing any increase in unemployment compensation taxes at this time. It also urged returning the employment service from federal control to the states after the war.
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Helena
State Unemployment Compensation Commission
How To Keep Cool Healthfully With Lemonade Emphasis
An article on using lemonade to battle heat fatigue and vitamin C loss. It notes that heat increases vitamin C depletion, advises drinking ample lemonade for hydration and vitamin C, and suggests practical tips like using fresh lemon juice, plenty of ice, and garnishes for a refreshing, healthful beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake and Bacon Wrapped Veal Birds
Mrs. S. E. Sanders of Cascade Montana shares recipes for Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake and Bacon Wrapped Veal Birds. The cake uses honey and rhubarb baked 50 minutes at 350 degrees with a honey topping, followed by a rhubarb sauce. The veal dish features bacon wrapped pieces with a savory bread crumb and onion stuffing, braised with carrots for 14 hours and finished to crisp the bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Sippel
Log Cabin
S. E. Sanders
Cascade
Montana
Miles City Pilot Leads Midway Bombing Run
Lieut James P Muri 23 of Miles City helped bomb Japanese carriers in the Midway action. Secret torpedo crews attacked from sea level through a 20 mile gauntlet of fire, with Maj James E Collins 26 Meridian Miss piloting another plane. The mission involved four planes, courting intense anti air and ship fire as carrier groups and warships flashed across the Pacific.
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Montana
James P. Muri
Miles City
Midway Island
Muri
James E. Collins
Meridian
Miss
Care tips for home refrigerators during shortages
Mrs. Margaret Tuller advises homemakers to maintain efficiency and longevity by placing refrigerators with proper clearances, ensuring air circulation, and keeping temperatures between 40 and 45 degrees for milk and raw meat. Defrost weekly, keep units clean, and insert only clean, cooled foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tuller
Extension Home Management
Aerial Dawn Letters From Aerial Battle over the Carrier
Mumi and Muri fly in to attack a large carrier with heavy escort as Zeros dive. They score a hit and torpedoes fire off. both planes take damage, one wheel shot away and the other nose over. Muri graduates from Custer County high in 1936. grandmother recalls family pride.
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Mumi
Muri
Collins
Earl D. Ashley
Moore
P. L. Moore
el Centro
Calif
Ashley
Midway
Muir
Custer County High School
Future Farmers of America
Marie
Glasgow City Attorney John M. Kline Dies at 57
John M. Kline 57 Glasgow city attorney and Montana resident of 38 years died in Glasgow. A Mississippi native, he came to Montana as an Indian service clerk at Poplar, moved to Glasgow about 1907, and later studied at Georgetown University and National Law School in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
John M. Kline
Montana
Mississippi
Kline
Indian Service
Poplar
Georgetown University
National Law School
Washington, D. C
Lewistown Council Advances Civic Center Lease Plan
The Lewistown city council voted to lease the civic center to a government agency for one year at 1800 dollars annually. The space will be used for a girls dormitory pending plans for a defense school for women in the city.
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Lewistown
McKenzie Couple Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William McKenzie of Coffee Creek were honored at a community golden wedding celebration held at the Coffee Creek community hall marking their fifty years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
William McKenzie
Coffee Creek
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Japan
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