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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
2
Describes a timeless coastal scene where waves and winds clash and birds nest on evergreen tides. A contrast between calm nature and human bustle emerges as families seek rest while the well to do and poor alike flood roads for a day of recreation. The text hints at a broader departure in other parts of the region.
Robert L. Fisk traces the Big Blackfoot region from Lewis and Clark through native trails to modern Montana development. He notes fur traders, gold rush camps, the arrival of railways, telegraphs, and autos transforming travel and economy. The article extols cattle and sheep prosperity and the beckoning appeal of Montana’s Big Blackfoot Valley.
An old advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a safe 30 year substitute for castor oil paregoric teething drops and syrups with no narcotics. It claims physicians endorse it and that directions are on each package, noting the genuine bears signature.
George Beatty of Winston recalls his ride with six dragoons to recover 40 horses stolen near Fort Laramie in 1863. He describes Colonel Alexander’s orders to hang or shoot the thieves and his later contact with Slade and Slade’s family, including frontier violence and horse thieving as the era’s top crime.
The piece extols a Montana wilderness region along the Big Blackfoot and adjacent creeks and passes. It praises accessible mountain scenery, swift streams, and trout fishing, noting notable landmarks like Cadlett, Roger's, Lewis and Clark passes, Willow Creek, Alice Creek, Spring Creek, Lander's Fork, and tributaries feeding Stonewall and Beaver areas.
Forger escapes from Deer Lodge prison after detaining guard and vanishing from the facility. Authorities seek the escapee identified as B. D. Flanigan in a case marked by a bold breach of security.
Mutual Oil Company to invest 1.5 million dollars on wells tanks and equipment to develop a large lease for Hogan Oil. Mutual takes half interest and runs ongoing development after reviewing the lease which has three flowing wells producing about 900 barrels per day. Senator T S Hogan Fred T Hogan and Ray M Hart listed.
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