The Old-Time Cowboy in Montana and the Cattle Era
A historical overview traces Montana and Wyoming cattle days from Indigenous tribes through fur traders and gold rush prospectors to the modern dairy and industrial era. It highlights the cowboy as a dominant yet misrepresented figure and frames the cattle era as central to western myth and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana Territory
Great West
Texas
Wyoming
West
Charles M. Russell
Tis Annals of
A Man of Stern Qualities of the Cowboy in Montana History
The article details the cowboy as a symbol of the open-air life and a driving force in Montana’s cattle empire. It traces cattle industry growth from 1862, notes Texas longhorn drives, and cites 1884 Montana cattle numbers and the emergence of the cowboy as a distinguished, enduring character born to the trade.
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Southwest
America
Iowa
Illinois
Montana
Montgomery Ward
Hardihood
Nester
More Rawhides and the Montana Cowboy Charms
Charles M. Russell’s new book More Rawhides celebrates the old Montana range life. The piece lauds Russell as a bluesome artist who preserves western slang and humor while recounting cowpuncher days with vivid anecdotes and illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Russell
Ontana
Russell
Montana
Sores
Cowboy
Musterole relief for sore throat and congestion
Musterole provides quick relief from sore throat and chest cold symptoms. The white mustard ointment penetrates to the sore spot with a gentle tingle, loosening congestion and easing pains, without blistering.
California Fig Syrup Ad Targets Concerned Mothers
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to children for gentle cleansing of the bowels. It promises a fast return to a well and playful mood, noting the product’s pleasant taste and authentic labeling with baby friendly directions.
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California
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Dan R. Conway
Tenderfoot
A. J. Noyes
Bear Paw
Chinook
Chicago
Rosenbaum Brothers
Livestock Commission
George Barrows
Jay Rhodes
Frank Owens
Owens
Jay
Barrows
George
Snake Creek Battle Field
Ford Agency
Inquire
WM. Sutter
Dad
Mother
U.S
Mi-17
THE
Coleman Lamp Co
Ee Canadian Factory
Toronto
Ontario
Coleman
MIS Business
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