Shrine to Build Many Hospitals
Dr O M Lanstrum of Helena leads the Shrines program to construct cripples' hospitals for charity. First five include Twin Cities and St Louis central plan with branches at Shreveport San Francisco and Montreal. operation expected this year with more hospitals to follow.
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United States
O. M. Lanstrum
Helena
Shriners
Union
Canada
New England
Rocky Mountain
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Portland
Ore
Lanstrum
Earth
Noble Sam P. Cochran
Hella Temple
Dallas
Tex
Noble W
Scottish Rite Hospital For
Atlanta
Twin Cities
Montana
Minneapolis
St. Paul
University of Minnesota
St. Louis
Central Hospital
Washington University
Robert Osgood
Harvard University
MacKenzie Forbes
McGill University
Montreal
Nathaniel Allison
Michael Hoke
Scottish Rite Hospital
Wilson
Los Angeles
Was Reno a Coward in Custer Battle Claim Debunked
Tom Newcombe veteran scout and burial assistant to Custer disputed claims of Major Reno’s cowardice. He described the Little Bighorn fight as rapid and decisive, with Reno unable to cross the river and Benteen engaging the Sioux forces as Custer’s detachment fell. He affirmed Reno’s actions as prudent under impossible odds.
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Major Reno
Custer
Tom Newcombe
Newcombe
Butte
Helena
Major Benteen
Kansas
Legacy of Custer and Reno Battle Sparks Enduring Debate
Historians dispute key factors of the Little Bighorn tragedy noting Custer disobeyed orders and Reno failed to press a timely attack. Many officers allege Reno avoided death to aid his commander, while others defend his conduct as best for his men. Posterity will judge beyond partisan views.
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Plains
Custer
Reno
West
Reno and Benteen Hold Off Sioux at the Hill
Reconstructing the retreat after the battle, they fell back across the Stream and Reno pursued by Benteen up the hill. They dug in under heavy fire and could not hear the clash between Custer and his attackers. They had no chance to reach the massacre in time and protected their own units under siege.
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Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Black Hills
Little Big Horn River
Northwest
Canada
Gaul
United States
United States Army
Little Big Horn
Reno
Benteen
Prize winners named in Montana Power trade mark contest
Miss Myrtle T. Fisk of Helena won the $300 capital prize in the Montana Power company contest. James H. Bonner of Helena took $100 and Miss Vinnie Ream Goode of Billings won $50. Ten dollar prizes went to several entrants, with 25 runners-up receiving $6.95 electric flatirons. The open contest drew 7,245 and 1,509 entries from 161 Montana towns.
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Myrtle T. Fisk
Helena
Montana Power Company
James H. Bonner
Vinnie Ream Goode
Billings
F. Colbert
Lola J. White
Butte
Olaf C. Seltzer
Great Falls
Chandler C. Cohagen
Frederick A. Lange
C. E. Livers
Sarah Liedholm
Verna K. Keyes
Lyla M. Lewis
George H. Potter
Blanche
S. Barker
A. F. Robertson
Leo J. Coady
A. J. Dreyer
A. J. Lukason
Havre
H. A. Polson
Lewistown
J. K. Ralston
Brockton
C. Johnson
Joe de Yong
Chateau
Elinora Laughlin
Willow Creek
Olive Nackling
Lavina
LaFay Elston
Canton
Fanny Corey Cooney
Ted Cooney
Canyon Ferry
Earl B. Patten
Philipsburg
John Ward, Jr
Fort Benton
Litta Lee
Hamilton
Thomas H. Calvert
Wallum
Matilda N. Hill
Stevensville
W. E. Joseph
Bozeman
Montana
Potatoes See Market Price Rises Amid Rapid Montana Shipments
The U S bureau of markets reports a 15 to 25 cent rise in Netted Gems prices as Montana farmers move larger potato shipments. Through December 24 1921 Montana sold 873 carloads vs 592 in 1920. national crop expectations show rapid market movement despite a smaller 1921 crop.
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U. S. Bureau of Markets
Prickly Pear
Helena
Montana
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Idaho
Chicago
Cuticura Skin Care Ad Promises Clear Smooth Skin
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for clear sweet skin. It instructs to touch pimples redness roughness or itching with Cuticura Ointment then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse dry and dust Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Adv 25cc.
Montana Lumber Shipments Fall as Market Stocks Drop
The Montana Larch and Pine Manufacturers association reports 532 carloads totaling 14 393 287 feet shipped in the month, down from 433 cars and 10 346 597 feet a year earlier. Illinois received 108 cars, Minnesota 87, Wisconsin 48, Montana marketed 69, Atlantic coast 47, Canada 11. The month’s cut was 6 448 891 feet versus 15 642 729 feet in 1920.
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Montana
Montana Larch and Pine Manufacturers Association
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Atlantic Coast States
Canada
Montana mining output tops state list as Butte resumes
Montana leads in mining output ahead of Nevada with a total of 12.31 million dollars. The announcement notes resumption of capacity operation at Butte mines and cheers the state.
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Nevada
Butte
Montana Mines See 1921 Output Jump After Anaconda Resumes
Montana’s 1921 mineral output reached about 16.2 million dollars, far below 1920’s 65.6 million. The report notes uncertainty turned optimistic with Anaconda Copper Mining Company announcing resumption of operations in Butte and the Anaconda and Great Falls smelters, signaling renewed employment and community dollars. Montana leads other states in output, with Colorado and Nevada posting 13.7 and 12.3 million respectively, while critics cite taxation as the main obstacle to further growth.
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Montana
C. M. Gerry
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Anaconda
Great Falls
Anaconda Company
Colorado
Nevada
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Custer Field
Major Marcus A. Reno
Montana Power CO
Ous
General Crook
Tongue River
Guy W. Henry
Missouri
Rocky Mountains
Crook
Miles
Fort Keogh
Nez Perces
Joseph
Terry
Sitting Bull
Powder River
Slim Butte
Philippine
Cuba
Manila
Philippines
Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
Crevice Mountain
Park County
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