Montana Promises Riches in Mines and Grasslands
The account details Montana Territory as a land of vast valleys ideal for grazing and growing crops, with stock ranching hampered by distance to railways but poised for growth once transport improves. It notes thriving mining, especially silver and copper, a self‑owned mine system, and a rising town of Butte with 44 silver and seven copper mines nearby, plus widespread development and prosperity amid modest living.
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Copp
Fina Otoney
California
Colorado
Ug Alls
Mostania
Fallroad
Fort Benton
Helena
Franklin
Idaho ‘Territory
Deer Lodge
Butté
Montana
Deer Lodge Creek
Nurthernie
Loney
Jng
Montalia
Placer
Placers
Yeo
Butte Miner
Helena Herald
Independent
Hob Yidh
Tyre
O'Brien and Mackeys and
Keenea
Butte
Arastris
Lanention
Lon
Missonta
Montana Territory Rail Access Hinted as Key to Prosperity
The writer argues that irrigation and rail connectivity could spur Montana’s growth, noting the Ogden to Helena road’s limited reach and Congress delays. He highlights naming officials in Helena, local mining sites, and hospitality for visitors while stressing hopes for an east west line to Chicago and the lakes. He also references the Tichborne case and a San Francisco mining and woolen exhibit tied to Territory promotion.
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Ogden
Franklin
Helena
Ory
Northern Pacific
Lakes
Chicago
Congress
Montana
Northwest
Moc
U. S. Register
Smith
Meyentartly
General Land Office
U. S
Deer Lady
O'Bannon
Butte
Yamhill
W. E. Mendexdall
Miscellany of witty quips and quotes from The Graphic
A collage of humorous observations and dialogue from Punch and various papers. Snippets cover marriage, communism, exploration myths, fencing jokes, and playful exchanges about weather, cats, and telegraph antics. The tone imitates late 19th century newspaper humor.
Tilden's Return and Plans Aboard the Cunarder Scythia
Report on Mr Tilden aboard the Scythia with John Bigelow and friends as reporters note reactions to his speeches and the prospect of a fair trial. Tilden hints at possible time in England or travel to distant lands while indicating skepticism about Republican papers and Southern policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bigelow
Cunarder Scythia
Tilten
Une
Tilden
Tose
Tildey
Mr. Tildén
Tim
England
Ibroad
Ware
Shii
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Brown
F. E. Gleason
Upataka
Stevens Building
Go. W. Beal
M.D
J. WW
Wheeblock
Olfles
Hale
Druy
T. Porter
Notary Public
John F. Forbis
Hutte
Butte City
Thornton
Attornewd
W.E. Mendenhall
ROO
Washington
DL. McPtarland
Davis & Bennett
Utah Territory
Bamplea
Orrice
Raiibow
Postufle
N. L. Turner
Broadway
Old Door
Warren & Porter
Offica
Cate Arran
Mont
Mie Miner
G. A. Hines
Barnett
Stu Butte
Seabee Teteen
Warten Din Nore Pavers Congress
Na- Gonal
Kerf Milly
Wm, Woodward
Copperoptics
Buite
JO8
Rosenthal
Aanager
Pfaff & Sherman
G. W. Beal, Pro’r
Main Street
City
M. T. We
LA B
Scott
Deer Ledge
David Cohen
Dlain Street
Lee
Sam. Scott
McBurney House
WM. P. Forbis
Mars Street
Deer Lodge City
Atleswolis & McParlard, Proprietors
Cirton
Butte City, Mont
Robertgirton
Proparioa
nor'Saluga
Hotel de Mineral
Globe Home-Minde
Vanity Fair
City Meat Markets, Potting & Konzelman
Phornitoss
Botte City, Montana
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Proprietors
Hurte
Potting A
Konzalman
Silver Butte
Wilson & Gwin
Beet Liquors & Cigars
Dublin
Helena, Montana
Schwab & Zimmerman
T. Hauser & CO
Butte, Montana
Butte and Vicinity
Bulte, Montana
Busineau
Mnk
Condonial Hotel
Viponil
Comnia
K Mendenteil
Monteun
Leia
Tichborne
Uyde Park
House of Commons
Tichborne Release Association of London
San Francisco
Singwar
Tichborne Release Association
Lutcher
Baronet
Pioneer Woolen Mills Company
Territorial
Oro Y Plata
Mission
Pioneer Woolen Maida Companies
Philadelphia
Wagner
America
Puck
Africa
The
Graphic
Carnat Antonelli
Entler
Carder
Bret
Paris
Martinez Collins
Moore
Michigan
Yale
Asacohundrun
Norristown Herald
New York
New Dewey
Boston
Jenny Linn
Boston Post
Detroit Post
Susan
Anthony
Lacey Stone
Jane G. Swisshehn
Ife
Chicago Tribune
Times
Saysle
Taj Irish Railway
Jorcester Press
Hulbert
San Diego
Pern
Sandwich Islands
Islas
Mexico
Islea
Samoa
P Center
Pacific
Ushi
Jive
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