John Work’s Fur Trade Legacy and Early Montana Idaho Posts
A condensed portrait of John Work a Hudson’s Bay Co chief trader recounts his 1831 32 expedition from Fort Vancouver through Nez Perce country to the Snake river brigade area now Montana and Idaho detailing hardships fever outbreaks scarce horses and famine level food as he documented wilderness life and the fur trade era in earlier archives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nez Perces
Edward Exmatinger
Hudson's Bay Co
John Work
Montana
Idaho
Fort Vancouver
John Wark
Wark
North
Ireland
Hudson’s Bay Co
Hudson’s Bay
Peter Skenelen
Columbia River
Pacific Coast
Canal History
Flathead
Nez Perce
Upper Columbia
Snake River Country
Lewis and Clark
Lolo Pass
Bitter Root
Hell Gate
Missoula
Out River
Avon
Beaverhead Rock
Aho
Cam
Work
Ermatinger
Moncton
N. B
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
I da
Journey of fur trapping and peril in 1831 32 South to Idaho
The journal records a harrowing trek from the Rock and into Idaho with winter shortages, scarce forage, and Blackfeet attacks. Trappers Cloutier Letandre and Curry die. Warily, Work and companions endure hunger, cold, and risky camps as they push toward Beaverhead rock and later Vancouver.
Rev Edwin Ellis a Montana bicycle pioneer dies in New York
The Rev Edwin M Ellis 88 former Helena resident and Sun day school pioneer dies in Rockville Centre New York He rode 50 000 miles by bicycle in Montana over 40 years and helped raise Sunday school attendance from 2397 to 17167 between 1892 and 1912 He was decorated by the Presbyterian board of missions and sought to donate his bicycle to the Montana historical library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ellis
Montana
New York
Edwin, M. Ellis
Helena
Pioneer Presbyterian
Treasure State
Rockville Centre
N. Y
Mr. E
Bitter Root Valley
Nina Ellis Dosker
Rey
Ellis
Montana Historical Library
Presbyterian
Board of National Missions of
The
Presbyterian Church
Walden
Princeton Theological Seminary
Bitter Root
Montana Patrol Urges Early License Plate Renewal
Montana motorists face a Feb 1 start for enforcement of 1941 plate rules after heavy sales the day after New Year’s. State patrol officials urged drivers to obtain blue on white plates and renew permits promptly to avoid violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Careful Driver Promotes Faster Air Route to Los Angeles
A clipped line advocates a fast return trip over the Western route to Los Angeles in half the time of current air routings to Canada. The message emphasizes safe driving and careful travel decisions reflected in the era’s travel advisory tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alaska
Lethbridge
Western Air Express
Great Falls
California
Nome
Los Angeles
Montanan Wins Champ Liar Best at Burlington
Howard Amberson of Three Forks Montana won the Burlington Liars Club New Year’s Eve contest with a tale of hot foot from red pepper and chili powder. The diamond studded gold medal honors the spinner of the club’s top yarn among more than 6 000 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Amberson
Three Forks
Mont
Burlington
Valley Ranch
Baver
Montreal
Kakabonga Lakes
G. W. Hendricks
Bartow County
Cartersville
Quake Increases Water Supply in Helena District
After the December quake shook Helena, about 100000 gallons of water daily flowed from Oro Fino gulch into Hale reservoir, keeping it full and possibly eliminating pumping. Mayor Jack Haytin said the flow necessitates replacing a two inch pipe with four inches and crews search Dry gulch for additional sources. Water in a G M Diacon ranch well rose four feet overnight. no new precipitation is credited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Oro Fino Gulch
Hale Reservoir
Jack Haytin
G. M. Diacon
Loma
Mystery Snake Attacks Chickens Then Returns With Chicks
A farmer reports a snake killed many chickens and later returned to the house with 14 young chicks in tow. The flock is recovering and growing well now.
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Elno
United States
Civil Aeronautics Board
Western
Cut Bank
Shelby
Dominion
Air
Line
Chile
William A. Coulter
Dominion Post Office Department
Coulter
Aakxlavik
Farbanks
Calgary
Butte
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Caren
Salt Lake City
Long Beach
San Diego
U.S.A
Mexico
Twin Cities
Tena Clilien
Cecaehie Mercy
Kate Hopkins
Ange
Mercy Wens
Eis Salzburg
Rock
Arco
Boise
Snake
Columbia
Journal Daily
Hell Gate Country
Ovando
Masson
C. Riendeau
J. Cloutier
A. Letandre
Curry
LaBuche
Soteau
Carney
Letandre
Cloutier
Montanan
Champ Liar
Capital City
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Poowerp
Glacier Production Company
Butte, Mont
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