Early-Day Wolfers Hunted Buffalo Wolves by A J Jordan
Pioneer wolfer A J Jordan recalls how early stockmen hired wolfers to exterminate buffalo wolves in eastern Montana. He describes wolf packs, hunting cycles, denning, pups, and the dangers of trapping, winter storms, and hostile encounters with Indians while safeguarding cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfers
A. J. Jordan
Wolfer
Montana
Big Plains
Rio Grande
Big Dry Creek
Wyoming
Jordan
Bill
Cherry
Smoky Butte
Meldrum the Fur Trader of Montana and Crow Medicine
Robert Meldrum was an early American Fur Company figure in Montana. He joined Alexander Culbertson’s fur trade on the upper Missouri and is linked to Captain Bonneville’s 1832 expedition. Browne’s 1866 paper notes Meldrum as a Crow medicine man famed for a tale of “snow medicine” involving a furs press and a rope, and he carried amulets like a bull’s eye watch and a copy of Ayer’s Almanac.
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Albert J. Parton
Montana
Robert Meldrum
American Fur Company
Alexander Culbertson
Upper
Missouri
Bonneville
Meldrum
John M. Browne
Browne
Rocky Mountains
British America
Crow Nation
Yellowstone
Meldram
Wolves and wolfers on the frontier
The text discusses wolfers and hired trappers, noting wolves prey on stock, dangers of rough weather, and the relative ease of life at stock ranches. It references Piegan Blackfeet and Crow Indians as offenders and describes wolf calls used for communication among wolves.
Bonneville Legacy In Montana Told Through Letters And Trails
Montana readers recall Capt. Bonneville through 1833 and 1835 letters and Irving's narrative. The piece notes his limited Yellowstone visit, Blackfeet encounters, and early Oregon possession advocacy. It mentions Bonneville Creek’s naming by John Mullan and a tale of a three footed wolf near Jordan, plus a Glacier National Park highway survey from Avalanche Creek to Belton by Lake McDonald engineers.
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Albert J. Parton
Bonneville
Montana
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountains
Yellow Stone
Platte
Colorado
Columbia
Lewis Fork
Kootenai
Canada
John Mullan
Beaverhead
Bonneville Creek
Nez Perces
West
Irving
Oregon
United States
Federal
Department of Public Roads
Glacier Park
Avalanche Creek
Belton
Lake McDonald
Firefighters Brought Provisions by Air to Remote Clearwater Fire
Forest service authorities used an airplane and burlap sacks of provisions to reach a forest fire in an inaccessible section of Clearwater country. Meetings across Northern Ireland push for repeal of the unemployed insurance act.
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Forest Service
Northern Ireland
NRA Activities in Treasure State Housing Program
The Montana office of the Federal Housing Administration at Helena has received 100 applications for mutually insured mortgage loans totaling 230000 dollars. State director Barclay Craighead said loans are based on a low cost monthly payment plan for new homes, existing structures, and refinancing of old mortgages on residence properties.
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Montana
Federal Housing Administration
Helena
Barclay Craighead
Housing Administration
New PWA Regulations in Montana Wages and Terms Set
The Montana office in Helena announced changes to PWA work relief. The government now provides 45 percent of project costs and loans 55 percent at 3 percent interest. Wages align with local conditions. manual workers face eight hours daily and 130 hours monthly, while non manual staff work eight hours daily and 40 hours weekly. Preference goes to relief rolls with at least 90 percent of workers from relief rolls, unless authorized. Only one family member may be employed unless otherwise authorized.
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PWA
Montana
Helena
Montana Pwa
Works Progress Administration
Wrks
Montana Public Works Progress Under PWA Grants
Since PWA activity began in Montana about three years ago the state has received loans and grants for 81 projects. Projects range from sewer and water systems in small municipalities to large dams and public buildings, with total expenditure over 10 million dollars. D. W. McKinnon retires as PWA engineer to become chief engineer for the state highway commission. W. H. Walsh now directs PWA work in Montana.
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PWA
Montana
D. W. McKinnon
State Highway Co
Sion
W. H. Walsh
McKinnon
Home Owners Loan Establishes Five Districts in Montana
The Home Owners Loan Corporation announces five servicing districts in Montana to handle collections and investigations. District heads include Butte Thomas Gravey Missoula Earl Scoville Bill ing E L Murphy and Havre E G Bennett. The Great Falls headquarters, led by Arthur Williams, will oversee service for the Great Falls district.
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Home Owners Loan
E. C. Carruth
Monetana
Butte
Thomas Gravey
Missoula
Earl Scoville
Billing
E. L. Murphy
Havre
E. G. Bennett
Great Falls
Arthur Williams
Rural Rehabilitation Project Settles Submarginal Farms
Montana Rural Rehabilitation corporation uses a federal grant to start an experimental project on the Tom Johnson farm near Malta. Six Phillips county families receive monthly cash advances for food and clothing, and equipment purchases are financed. Units are wear-based with an option to buy on long-time terms or vacate. the government agrees to purchase remaining holdings.
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Montana Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
Phillips County
Tom Johnson
Malta
Rehabilitation Corporation
Expansion of CCC operations in Montana announced
William Ruffcorn, Montana relief administrator, unveiled plans to add fourteen CCC camps in the state, raising total Montana enrollments to 49 with 2,800 more men. Camp locations and enrollment proportions remain undecided, but the state can enroll as many as certifiable from destitute families. New rules effective June 15 raise age limit to 28 and service term to 18 months.
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CCC
Montana
William Ruffcorn
Farmers seek hail insurance for Winter Grain crops
Farmers have filed 25 to 30 hail insurance applications with State Hail Commissioner E. K. Bowman as winter wheat reaches eight to ten inches tall in some counties. Spring wheat not yet insured. if June rains come, demand may rise. The state hail system protects many farmers and may issue more policies this year if crops improve.
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E. K. Bowman
Mr. Bowman
Agricultural Outlook Notes Cold Snap Effects on Crops
The report discusses drought damaged forage and grain crops, noting grass and sorgo feeds may recover after a frost. It warns of lingering risks to crops from recent cold and stresses weather impact on feed supply and pasture conditions.
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Lan
Timken
Eyne
Conoco
Miles
Continental Oil Company
Conoco Travel Bureau
Denver
Washington Irving
NRA
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