Real opening of Missouri river commerce in 1865 to Fort Benton
The 1865 season marked a real boom as six steamboats reached Fort Benton, led by the Benton and Deer Lodge, amid Sioux hostilities and war-era overland blockades. River pilots proved Missouri transit possible in low water, triggering a surge in Montana freight and a new era for Fort Benton as a port and town with rising rates and bold ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Fort Benton
Montana
Deer Lodge
Yellowstone
Effie Deans
Missouri
Chippewa
Bozeman
Bridger
Red Cloud
Sully
Bozeman Trail
Price
Corrine and
Lake City
St. Louis
United States
Salt Lake
Benton
Roundbutte
Fort Union
Sioux Country
Dakotas
Milk River
Sours Passage
Marins
St. John's
American Fur Co
Hawley
Hubbell
Northwestern Fur Co
Fort la Barge
Fort Campbell
Charles Chouteau
Chouteau
Confederacy
Lincoln
Charles R. A. Dimon
Mackinaw
Cow Island
General Grant
Kate Kearney
Joseph LaBarge
Upper
Deans
Ray
Kearney
LaBarge
Helena
John S. McCune
Galpin
McKune
John G. Copeland
William Howard
C. J. Atkins
John Grisellis
Dakota
Grant
St. John’s
Fort Berthold
Mississippi
Marinns
Loma
Bannack
Virginia City
T. A. Kent
Fort Phil Kearney
Fetterman
Port Benton
Western Life Pays Nearly Half Million in 1939
Western Life Insurance of Helena reported nearly 500000 dollars in death claims and matured endowments for 1939. Since starting 30 years ago it has paid nearly 33000000 dollars to policyholders and beneficiaries. The company holds Montana bonds, mortgages, and minimal real estate assets, with 40.28 percent of assets in bonds. Directors discussed trade agreements, mortality issues, and grasshopper control, and planned exposure in Washington to influence measures requiring congressional approval. They expect a strong travel year for Montana based on inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Life Insurance Company
Helena
Western
The
Western Life
Montana
Northwestern
Lee Coulter
Northwest
Washington
Ferguson
Bureau of the Budget and Congressional Committees
Greater North Dakota Association
Washington, D. C
Beet Allotment Policy Opposed by Montanans Board
The Montanans Inc board opposes Secretary Wallace's beet acreage allotments and favors a graduated increase as proposed by the National Reclamation Association. Directors in Helena drafted telegrams to Montana's congressional delegation urging continued reform and discussed reclamation and trade agreements at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Reclamation Association
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Montanans, Inc
Helena
Montana
Congress
James H. Rowe
A. T. Hibbard
W. N. Purdy
Bozeman
L. A. Campbell
Missoula
A. T. Peterson
Billings
W. G. Ferguson
Interior
Harold Ickes
German racer Hans Stueck in motorboat on Scharmutzel Lake
German racing motorist Hans Stueck averaged 51.23 miles per hour on a motorboat run on Scharmutzel lake near Bad Saarow, documenting a high speed water test.
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Hans Stueck
Scharmutzel Lake
Bad Saarow
Anonymous farmer hosts gratitude banquet at Montana State College
Bozeman based retiree W S Davidson and successor John P Fabrick were honored Feb 15 at a Montana State college faculty banquet. Dr A L Strand presided as toastmaster with H H Swain as speaker. Gov Ayers and state board members sent greetings. host praised MSU for three decades of help in farming pursuits.
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W. S. Davidson
State Board of Education
John P. Fabrick
Bozeman
Montana State College
Montana
A. L. Strand
H. H. Swain
The
Greater University
George Gosman
Dillon
Davidson
Fabrick
Roy E. Ayers
State Board
Dr. Strand
Lamey Announces Gubernatorial Democratic Candidacy
Arthur F. Lamey Havre attorney and former American Legion commander announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He was first to seek the post now held by Gov Roy E Ayers and serves as chairman of the state Democratic central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamey
Arthur F. Lamey
Havre Attorn
the American Legion
Roy E. Ayers
Democratic Central Committee
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Alder Gulch
Last Chance
By Joel F. Overholser
Onoco
Conoco
Acmi Aoi
HTCC
CBS
Columbia Broadcasting System
Charles Stark
Charles Barrie Stark
State Chamber OF Commerce
Western Life Insurance
Resources
U. S. Government
First Mortgage
Legal Reserve
R. B. Richardson
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