End of Bull Teams and Rise of Rail Routes in Montana
Reminiscence on old bull trains and their replacement by the Turkey Trail and standard gauge rail across northern Montana to Lethbridge. Anecdotes recall Fort Benton routes, Macleod trails, and figures like Polly Pollinger and Kamoose Taylor as the railway era transformed prairie transport and frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Lethbridge
Leth
Montana
Alberta
Pioneer Railway
Prairies
Fort Benton
Fort Macleod
Polly” Pollinger
Blackfeet Reservation
Macleod Trail
Kamoose
Taylor's Hotel
G. Baker
Port Macleod
Dave
Seaking
Jinks
Ullwnacker
Germans order gen tiles out of Amsterdam Jewish quarter
German authorities ordered all gen tiles from Amsterdam's old Jewish quarter near Waterloo square. The move may create a moat like ghetto for about 50 000 people. The order followed clashes between Dutch nazis and armed opponents near Waterloo square and two days of anti nazi actions by Jews. Traffic to the area could be controlled by canal drawbridge openings.
Shanghaied Bulls and Train of Cattle in Hard-Won Trail Ride
A chaotic scene unfolds with bulls, wagons, and 200 cattle forming a train on a rough prairie. Herders drive teams into a corral as oxen are yoked by skill and improvised cursing, while a toy railway terminus at Lethbridge serves as loading point for a 10 ton full load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erich Can
Clement
Macleod
Lethbridge
America Offers Freedom In Midst of World Chaos
A reader proclaims pride in American freedoms amid global turmoil. The narrative emphasizes free speech, press, assembly, religion, and travel without fear of government detention or wartime repression, asserting the value of constitutional rights and nonviolent political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bull Wagons and Prairie Life on the High River Trail
A narrative recounts a bull wagon voyage to High River with stops at a mission school and encounters with Indians, mounted police and a wild night of herd management. Alberta Jim, a British night herder, deserts his post during a thunderstorm while a bell ox led the stray herd. The piece reflects on bullwhacker culture and the fading era of the western prairie bull train.
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High River Mission School
High River
Alberta Jim
Dave Jinks
Northwest Mounted Police
Nothoe
Prairies
South
Dave
Withal
Ferrell's Air Delivery Claims Early Montana Feat
In 1921 Fred M. Ferrell of the Fe Motor Company Lewistown disputes a prior claim that Joe Hocking delivered a Royal typewriter by air in Glasgow to a Malta resident within two hours. Ferrell recounts a Danvers case where a farmer’s Ford part was dispatched by airplane and delivered in under an hour, confirming an early Montana air delivery.
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Ferrell
Joe Hocking
Joe Stocking
Glasgow
Malta
Montana
Fred M. Ferrell
Fe Motor Company
Lewistown
Oro
Lewis
Fergus Motor Company
Danvers
Senator Pushes Cantonment at Fort Peck and Air Base at Great Falls
Senator James Lee told reporters in Washington that he advised President Roosevelt to establish an army cantonment at Fort Peck Montana and to place an air squadron at Great Falls. He cited Fort Peck facilities and buildings from dam construction as feasible for wartime use. Other Democratic lawmakers joined in advocating defense industries for Montana amid contract dispute concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Washington, D
Roosevelt
Fort Peck
Mont
Great Falls
Learre
Fort Benton WPA volumes linked to Parker and committee
Fragmentary notes mention the Fort Benton project under WPA supervision, a focus on bound volumes, and Joseph B Parker. The text implies resolutions and SEPINANCES coded references within the oe ae and seetad te thee tive-im bounds, indicating archival actions or acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benton
Joseph B Parker
Surgeon Dr. Mark T. Hoyt Remembered After World War I Service
Glasgow mayor Dr. Mark T. Hoyt, who died recently after serving with American forces in World War I, led surgical teams behind the front lines. He praised Red Cross nurses and helped establish the first Glasgow hospital in 1889 using three freight cars, showing lifelong Montana roots.
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Red Cross
Mark T. Hoyt
Glasgow
France
Hoyt
Argonne
Montana
Prefers His Sheepskin Over Gridiron Laurels
A prominent college football player announced he was stepping back from competition to focus on studies. He said he preferred a sheepskin to the pigskin, challenging the notion that football does not interfere with academics.
Butte to Get New Stockyards in Montana
The Sioux City Stockyards Co plans a 200000 dollar modern facility in Butte with 58 acres bought from Hansen Packing. L A Snyder will lead as general manager, bringing a market 1500 miles closer and aiding western Montana cattle, hogs, and sheep sales by mid June start.
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Butte
Helena
Montana
Southwestern
L. A. Snyder
Snyder
Lewistown
Sioux City Stockyards Co
Sioux City
Butte Stockyards
United States
America
Hansen Packing Co
Commission
Big Hole
Flint Creek
Grassico
Embargo Aimed at Wedge Between Hitler and Stalin
The article argues the removal of the moral embargo on shipments to Russia is a diplomatic move. It suggests Russia’s collaboration with Germany makes it hard to trust but notes Britain and the United States hope to sway Moscow away from Hitler.
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Russia
Germany
Italy
Hitler
United States
Stalin
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Eeners Airlines
Old Bull Wikackers
Canada
Old McLeod Trail
E. M Clipman
Jews In
Amsterdam
Club
Nazi Oppressors
Rtm
Eacain
Shonen Fae
Anaconda
Ed East
Columbia Network
Barker
Coyote
Roosevelt County Independent
CBS
Shirley Temple
Lux Radio Theater
Captain January
DR. Hoyt
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Coyalla
Blue Ribbon
Kentucky
Pam
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