Father and son reunion in Alder gulch tale of John Stone
In Virginia City a famed early character John Stone is rediscovered through a story of a son seeking him in Alder gulch. The tale traces Stone’s fortune seeking, two marriages, and a complex family saga across Arkansas and Montana, ending with the son inheriting his mother’s property.
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Virginia City
John Stone
Alder Guich
Fortune
California
Montana
Alder Gulch
Arkansas
Stone
Virginia
Enoch Arden
Aldergulch
Gold Lure Holds Man Prisoner for Years in Montana Canyon
The story follows Injun Joe, a long time placer miner in Meagher and Cascade counties near Neihart, who spent decades chasing the mother lode along Pacer Creek. He built a sluice, endured lean years, and lived seasons between mining and camp cooking, with rare big hauls and a life kept by gold dreams.
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Joe
Pacer Creek
Placer Creek
Cascade County
Meagher County
Logging Creek
Big Timber Creek
Neihart
Morrison Cave Dedication Set for June 29
Morrison cave near Whitehall Montana will be formally dedicated as a state park with hundreds of guests and guides. The project, supported by Jefferson and Gallatin counties since 1927, features CCC improvements, a new road, parking and facilities, and the famous Cathedral chamber.
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Morrison Cave
Jefferson
Gallatin
Montana
Bruno Petsch
CCC
Sam C. Ford
C. A. Morrison
Northern Pacific Railway
United States
National Parks Service
Nature
Morrison Cave Association
Whitehall
Camp Cavern
Cave Mountain
Stalagmite Ridge and Cave Details Near Jefferson Canyon
A long curved ridge rising to 5906 feet with a 14 mile by 4 mile footprint forms the park’s topographic feature on the north side of Jefferson canyon about 45 miles east of Butte. The cave spans roughly 60 by 30 feet with about 8688 feet of passages in total and a main crawl of about 1200 feet. Of the cave’s surveyed trails 1465 feet have been measured. CCC teams have contributed two thirds of the cave’s linear extent in the past five years. All formations are cataloged within the cave system.
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Jefferson Canyon
Butte
CCC
Nervous Types Held Expensive In Soldier Garb
In wartime Washington and recruitment centers a dedicated group studies shellshock to prevent mind and personality disintegration. Psychiatrists aim to identify temperamentally unsuited men before induction, projecting significant cost savings and reduced breakdowns as up to 54 percent of at risk draftees could be spared military service. Dr. Harry Stack Sullivan notes the government faces high bills for mental and nervous breakdowns.
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Washington
Psychieee
Selective Service
Army
Harry Stack Sullivan
Selective Service Headquarters
Room Names Referenced Amid Historic Estate Areas
The record notes established rooms including the Paradise room Cathedral room Staird and Biggee room Natural door land ends Uncle Sam room and others as part of a historic property layout. The list implies a series of named interior spaces within the estate.
Practical Health Hints for Spring Colds
Practical tips warn of spring colds due to weather changes and fatigue. Hardening the body through rest, nourishment, warm clothing, and avoiding crowds helps. At onset, a hot bath, rest, warm drinks, and quinine aid symptoms. regular small quinine doses may prevent colds. Sunny days invite activity but require gradual transition and proper dressing to avoid chills.
Costly World War medical care drains millions
The article notes that costs for men in World War and post-war periods approach one billion dollars with ongoing spending for years. It cites that 25 per 1000 called in 1917 1918 were turned away due to nervous or mental disorders and estimates the average government expense per breakdown at $32,000, while also pointing to morale impacts on troops.
Milk River CCC enrollees arrive from Pennsylvania
Malta dispatch notes Milk River CCC camp reinforcement from Pennsylvanians boosting company strength. Roundup reports Alice Foley, former Roundup resident, died in San Francisco of a heart attack. 1910 marriage of Miss Alice McCann to Charles Foley referenced with prior telegraph company work. High school scholastic event won by Bill Wood of Terry at Montana State College. April precipitation at Lewistown totals 1.06 inches, below 40 year averages but moisture favorable for spring grains. Citizenship admits list includes Otto Bedwell and 10 others in Malta Judge Hurry's court.
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Roundup
Alice Foley
San Francisco
Alice McCann
Charles Foley
Foley
California
Bozeman
Bill Wood
Terry
Montana State College
Lewistown
Malta
John Hurry
Otto P. Bedwell
Telegraph Creek
Jennie Pearl Emerson
Sara Marguerite Ferguson
Loring
Michael Labocke
James Leslie Young
Jasper Grant Young
Cora Alma
Farmer Complaints About Potato Bugs Inspire Quip
In advance information from the San Francisco Chronicle, First Farmer laments potato bugs devouring his crop in ten days, while Second Farmer notes the pests finish his crop in two days and roost in trees to watch for replanting. A Seed Merchant adds that others are already reviewing seed orders for next spring.
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Phantom Forest
Jack Eisenkin
Noulder
Mont
U. S
James A. Tobey
J. A. Tobey
Milk River
Penneee
Western Insurance CO
R. B. Richardson
Pres
Helena
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