Helena's Wealthy Boom and Disasters Spark Hope for Future
The narrative recounts Helena Montana’s 19th century boom, driven by Last Chance gulch gold and later quartz mines, making it once the wealthiest city of its size. It notes Drumlummon’s $15,000,000 bullion, the Whitlatch-Union discovery, and vast regional fortunes fueling lavish buildings and entangling fortunes into a fragile prosperity. It ends with images of old banks and enduring caution amid rebuilding efforts after disasters.
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Helena
Montana
Byse Stuart Hen I
Last Chance Gulch
Accord
United States Geological Survey
Etin
Pacer Se
Thomas Cruse
Drumsummon
Marysville
T Cruse Savings Bank
Ace
Whitlatch-Union Lode
James W. Whitlatch
Grizzly
Oro Fino Gulches
Cruse
Bald Butte
Belmont
Penobscot
Piegan-Gloster
Oes
Mother Earth
Helena Bankers and a Millionaire Hero in a Wild Panic
The piece recounts Helena Montana's banking crisis triggered by the Cruse Savings Bank and American National failing amid demonetization fears. It highlights Thomas Cruse as a cautious benefactor who finally funded relief after bankers pleaded. It also profiles Samuel T Hauser's later ventures and the 1935 earthquakes impacting Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rocky Mountain
First National Bank
Rock of Ages
Helena
Cruse Savings Bank
American National
Posse Seeks Big Hole Rancher Bailey Missing Since Christmas Eve
Sheriff James A. McCollum says a posse and visitors report no trace of Bill Bailey of the Big Hole basin near Dillon. Bailey has not been seen since December 24 when visitors found no habitation at his cabin, raising fears he may have perished while tending the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siig
Bill Bailey
Big Hole
Dillon
James A. McCollum
Bailey
State Tax Collections Forecast Strong 1935 Revenue
State Treasurer James J. Brett states that total tax collection for 1935 plus additional payments will exceed last year by about 300000 dollars, bringing the land total to around 1500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Brett
Constipation Solution Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted
An editorial style promotion urges mothers to treat a constipated child with a liquid laxative. It touts exact dosing for all ages and claims hospitals and doctors use the liquid form. It notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the commonly used preparation available by prescription or over the counter.
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Dr. Caldwell
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Mr. Hanson
WPA
Havre
Great Northern
Coyote
Butte
Tom Monahan
Ed O'Keefe
Tommy
Manny
Ous
Samuel T. Hauser
Alta
Montana Territory
First National Bank of
Rocky Mountains
New York
Missouri River
Hauser Lake
Samuel T.ser
Hauser
Mrs. Hauser
Whitlatch-Unier
Posse
Fconoco
Gier
INTER
Conoco
Texas
Conoco Travel Bureau
Denver
Colorado
Niet
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