Frontier Fort Pulse of the Missouri River steamboat season
In the fall at Fort Benton soldiers and miners clash aboard the Only Chance when a whisky laden steamboat arrives. Guards patrol the bank as the captain resists orders, and the fort braces for a harsh winter with limited mail and backwater communication until spring. Fort Stevenson in 1867 hosts General Regis de Trobriand overseeing frontier operations and river traffic notes.
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Missouri
Prairie Post
Montana
Fort Stevenson
Interior of
Dakota
Buford
Lewis and Clark
Regis de Trobriand
de Trobriand
Louis Philippe
America
Lafayette
Paris
DeTrobriand
31St Infantry
Stevenson
Deer Lodge
Alder Gulch
Idaho
Grant Marsh
Mackinaws
Fort Buford
Lady Grace
Imperial
Benton
Zephyr
St. Louis
Montanans Over 100 Apply for Pensions
Three Montanans past age 100 have applied for old age pensions per J E Ericken executive director of the Montana old age pension commission. The oldest is Mrs Eliza Le Fort at 102, with Atel McKnight of Brown ing and Gabriel Beauchman of Wolf Point listed as 100.
Civil War Vet Bainbridge Breaks Arm in Fall
Thomas Bainbridge a 90 year old Civil War veteran from Butte, one of three surviving AR veterans in the area, fell on ice and broke his right arm. Doctors said he is durable and he underwent fracture reduction without anesthetics. He recalled battles where he came out without wounds and remained quiescent during the setting of his arm.
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Thomas Bainbridge
Butte
Bainbridge
A. R
M. A. Gold
River traffic baring winter as miners voyage home from Montana
In 1870 Montana miners crowd the Missouri River heading back as low water slows steamboats from Buford to Benton. Forty plus boats reach Fort Benton with many continuing upriver while mackinaw flats carry stragglers downstream. Snowbound hopes fade as cabins crowd with improvised bunks and scarce funds.
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Utah
Missouri
Fort Benton
Buford
Benton
Stevenson
First Indian Park May Be Created in Flathead Shotwell
L W Shotwell superintendent of the Flathead Indian agency said projects will start in Flathead valley. The federal Indian bureau allotted 150000 dollars to build roads and mountain trails on the reservation. Schools at Polson Rowan Arlee and St Ignatius may receive 50000 40000 and 30000 dollars respectively for enlargements. He believes a petition for an Indian national park on the west slope of the Mission range within Flathead tribal lands will be granted.
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L. W. Shotwell
Flathead Indian Agency
Flathead Valley
Federal Indian Bureau
Polson
Rowan
Arlee
St. Ignatius
Indian Bureau
Mr. Shotwell
Indian Department
Mission Range
Flathead
United States
Robin Returns to Orchard Homes as Early Spring Hopes Rise
A robin appeared in Orchard Homes near Missoula signaling unsettled spring. Local residents rescued the bird from a gale and kept it indoors while weather outlooks shift. Nearby reports of robins spurred talk of an early seasonal change.
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Orchard Homes
Missoula
Grub Stake Mining and Notable Fortunes Rise
A historical overview of grub staking in the American West explains how merchants and bankers funded prospectors in exchange for a share of discoveries. It recounts key figures and mines linked to grub stakes, including Comstock and Treasure Hill, and notes the term’s Nevada origin from an Indian guide in the White Pine district.
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West
Nevada
Comstock
Comstock Lode
San Francisco
Sierras
Grass Valley
Judge Walsh
George Hearst
Joe Clark
John Turner
Applegarth
Treasure Hill
White Pine
Everhardt
Akien
H. A. W. Tabor
Leadville
Denver
Pittsburgh
George Robinson
Robinson
Ten Mile
Broadcast speeches cost theaters millions in election year
Estimated at fifty million dollars in lost business for motion picture theaters from campaign speeches. Observes that many people struggle to make ends meet amid ongoing economic pressure.
Montana U to Meet San Francisco in Butte Nov 21
The University of Montana Grizzlies schedule a November 21 game in Butte against the San Francisco Dons. The match, arranged by the Butte Chamber of Commerce, aims to thrill fans and add another top opponent for what is billed as a historic Grizzly football season. Douglas Fessenden is the new Grizzly coach, while Spud Lewis leads the Dons’ aerial offense.
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University of San Francisco Dons
Montana University
Footall
Butte
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Grizzly
Missoula University
Douglas Fessenden
Dons
Jackrabbit hunting fuels profitable winter trade
Farmers in the Harlem region transport large quantities of jackrabbits to town markets as a winter business. Prices range from five cents for unskinned hides to ten cents for dry hides, boosting farmer income while reducing a major regional pest.
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Harlem
Pilot Describes Safe Twin Engine Landing in Blizzard
Lou Goldsmith of Portland recounted a 35 below zero emergency landing at Twin Bridges during a Portland to Salt Lake City flight. He relied on a parachute flare and landing lights as heavy static scrambled radio signals, while co pilot Karl Kalberer and stewardess Nora McCullough praised his calm skill amid fierce winds.
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Twin Bridges
Lou Goldsmith
Portland
Portland- Salt Lake City
Goldsmith
Burley
Ida
Esther
Karl Kalberer
Nora McCullogh
Lou
Norma McCullough
United Airlines
Doctor Shovels Road to Aid in Childbirth
Dr. Marvin Amick of Broadus drove 30 miles through a blizzard to reach Stacey and deliver an 11 pound son to Mr and Mrs J W Pearson. The trip saw the car stuck in deep snow every few hundred feet but the physician arrived in time to assist the birth.
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Marvin Amick
Broadus
Stacey
J. W. Pearson
Fragmented quote hints at weather and work ethic
The snippet references handling frost and weather impact on a job, noting coffee and readiness. It remains unclear who speaks or the exact event, but emphasizes endurance in cold or hot conditions and a reference to windshields.
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Peter
The Man Who Knows The Remedy's Safe Doctor
An advertisement touts a doctor who identifies whether a headache neuralgia or rheumatism remedy is safe. It urges readers to consult the doctor to ensure the treatment is appropriate. The copy emphasizes professional judgment and personalized guidance.
Bayer Aspirin: Safe Effective Headache Pain Relief
Do not trust unknown remedies for headaches or rheumatic pains. Consult your doctor and compare with Genuine Bayer Aspirin. Bayer Aspirin transformed medical practice by proving safety and speed in relief. Buy Bayer Aspirin at any drug store by naming Bayer Aspirin, not just aspirin.
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Edna Lamoore Waldo
Fort Benton Levee
Fala Cote
Seagram’s “V.Q
Gav't
Seagram’s
Peew
Flathead-Shotwell
Robin
Western End
Montana U
Ws. Zoek
The
Northwest
Bayer Aspirin
Montana State College Experiment Station
Bozeman
Jesse Green
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Anaconda, Montana
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