Northern Pacific sells 5700 acres near Melstone to Chicago investor
The Northern Pacific railroad disposed of more than 5700 acres near Melstone to J. G. Adams of Chicago. The sale, filed in county records, shifts land from grazing to farming use and signals a broader company land strategy for the Musselshell region.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
J. G. Adams
Chicsgy
Musstlakell
Billings Grazette
The
Chicago
Xallowstans County
Melstone
Chicago, Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Sabre
Pounky
Policy of Forest Service on Grazing in National Forests
The Forest Service explains its grazing policy to balance new settlers with existing stockmen. Reductions target large holders to admit newcomers, maintaining fair access while preserving range capacity. In Wyoming six years after creation, large owners fell from 60,000 head to 10,000 as newcomers entered, showing reductions spread over years to protect both old and new users.
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Forest Service
Washington, D. C
Ferum
Wyoming
Milwaukee to establish experimental farms along new transcontinental route
Officials of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad announce six experimental farms in Montana Idaho and Washington to show land value and irrigation and dairy prospects to homeseekers. Each 10 acre unit will be self supporting and run on modern scientific farming methods and crop rotation to educate investors and settlers.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad
Montana
Idaho
Washington
The Vizier's Little Joke at Fez
A Frenchman in Fez recounts an ultimatum to the governor for an apology letter. The vizier Si-Feddin-Garnit delays, then reveals the letter was ready all along, showing anger was needless. The charge d'affaires departs after demanding closure and a seal from the sultan.
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Fez
Si-Feddin-Garnit
Fez Imediately
S-Feddin-Garnit
Cured Beyond All Question by Early American Remedies
From the New York Gazette May 7 1772 an account describes a patient labeled Montanny Begro Zan sent to Beridewell for discipline. A heavy regimen of warm water emetic and lamp oil, with New England rum, led to violent sickness and death before nightfall. The operator Mr Dobbs was declared innocent.
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New York Gazette
Satur
Gay
Mr. Montanny
S. Begro
Zan
Beridewell
New England
Dobbs
The Duke of Clarence Learns a Humble Sailor’s Jibe
During a Portsmouth visit to inspect ships the future William IV was teased by a long‑awaiting lieutenant who joked about hair loss and being passed over. The witticism earned the officer a prompt promotion to captain within days.
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Duke of Clarence
William IV
Portsmouth
Mentone Man Skeleton Found in French Cave
An almost perfect skeleton of Mentone Man was found in a Mentone cave in March 1872. The tall man had an average skull and a facial angle of eighty five degrees. Bones sit with cave lion and other extinct remains, with flint tools and animal bones around. Twenty-two perforated teeth may have formed a chaplet. The Mentone specimen, alongside Engis Dutchman, is among the oldest known human remains, suggesting early brain power.
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Mentone
France
Engis
Robins Return After Summer Absence Draws Attention
Observers note robins were scarce from July 15 to Sept 1 in the local area. The birds returned in large numbers by Sept 1 and were welcomed as they were in April. It remains unclear whether rainfall or insect abundance elsewhere drove the absence.
Secretary Wilson cites crop yields despite soil depletion
At the Iowa State Fair Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture presented statistics showing that average crop yields over the past decade were higher than in the 1860s. He argued that scientific methods including crop rotation offset soil fertility loss.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Iowa State Fair
Hubbard man proves japan tea can be grown in Oregon
Hubbard resident Peter Leer demonstrates tea cultivation in Oregon by growing a thriving patch of land planted to tea. He harvested a small quantity last year and sold it to merchants at four dollars a pound, showing potential for local production in Hubbard and beyond.
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Oregon Tea
Hubbard, Ore
Peter Leer
Hubbard
Oregon
Miengpobente
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N.P. Railroad
Milwaukee
the Mentone Man
H. M. Allen & Company
A Es A
E. Steensland
Wisninger
Bailey Implement Company
J. W. Bailey
James Vestal
C. T. Busuia
Joan &, Aspury
F. E. Taylor
Jas. Vestal
J. D. Radford
John F. Rebury
D. D. Smith F. E. Taylor
Thos, Flanagan
C. N.skileman
U.S
J. A. Barter
Notary Public
Skillman & Bailey
Choice
Big Timber Home Tel. Co
Carpe Anderson, Mer
Sweet Grass Creek
J. A. Lowry & CO
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