Cattle Trail Legend Richard Chandler of Montana
Richard Chandler recalls Montana cattle days from 1889 onward. He describes harsh winters and thriving outfits led by wagon and herd bosses, the Three Crown ranch, Billings’ early growth, and legendary horse Old Dan who could pick out targeted cattle. He stresses hard work, long hours, and pioneers’ resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendolin
Damon Wagner
Montana
Dick” Chandler
Outfit
Texas
Chandler
Ryan Brothers Cattle Co
Entana Plains
Billings
Dark Horse
Boykin
Laurel
First Avenue
Mr. Chandler
Dick Chandler
Custer
Vick Chandler
S.ring
Dic Chandler
Dan
Id Dan
Montana rancher recalls Old Dan and life on the range
Dick Chandler recounts fifty years in Montana with Old Dan and Old Hoss nicknames for cattle, noting changes in the cattle industry from heavy prewar steers to lighter modern stock. He cites droughts, homesteaders, and wolves as factors, recalls the brutal winter of 1932, and explains his survival tactics, including wells and hay reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Old Hoss
Texas
Montana
Chandler
Dick Chandler
Lewis Indian Relics Gift to University at Missoula
John Ellsworth Lewis and Olive E. Lewis memorial donated to the State University of Montana in Missoula. The collection, valued in thousands, includes complete skin garments, authentic Indian weapons and war bonnets once owned by noted Northwest chiefs. Dr. Paul C. Phillips notes the gift substantially establishes the university’s northwest history and ethnology foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Lewis
University At
Helena
State University
Charles M. Russell
John Ellsworth Lewis
Lewis
Olive E. Lewis
Nettie C. Lewis
Montana
Northwest
Paul C. Phillips
Gibson
University of Towa An
Columbia Falls
Lake McDonald
Glacier Park
Phillips
Shiass
Drool J. Marshall
Missoula
Lew. Keo. Callaway
J. E.u. Erickson
Frank B. Zinederman
Kalispell
Harry Turney-High
Montana Drenched With Generous Rain Across State
Rain covered every Montana region except Miles City with totals from Billings .50 to .56 inches and up to 1.1 inches in Glendive. Meteorologist W. E. Maughan forecast showers for Miles City while Jay Diamond noted crops are helped though more rain is welcome. Glendive and Missoula areas received soaking, and Butte faced floods with storm sewers and basements overwhelmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay G. Diamond
Bureau of Livestock and Crop Estimates
Montana
Miles City
W. E. Maughan
Billings
Lewistown
Havre
Helena
Kalispell
Missoula
Great Northern Railway
Williston
N. C
Butte
Great Falls
Weather Bureau
Diamond
Glendive
Eeree Eomplex
Helkeeiden Forest
Drivers Urged to Obey Rules of the Road in Montana
State Highway Patrol Supervisor L. C. Boedecker issues a forceful appeal urging motorists to follow 15 rules for safer Montana driving. Emphasis on stopping at signs, lights, license plates, signaling, speed, alcohol avoidance, and courtesy on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Boedecker
State Highway Patrol
Montana
Tin Serace
Predatory Animals to be Eradicated by WPA in State
The Works Progress Administration will employ 35 hunters and trappers for a year to kill coyotes mountain lions bobcats and other predators of livestock in Montana. Joseph E Parker WPA administrator announced after a meeting with state livestock groups and the Montana Wool Growers and Stockgrowers associations. A supervisor in Helena will oversee the effort with R E Bateman of the US Biological Survey assigning personnel to various counties. Farmers are urged to contact WPA headquarters in Helena for involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Joseph E. Parker
WPA
Montana Wool Growers Association
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Helena
R. E. Bateman
United States Biological Survey
Billings
Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Chandler
Edward C. Day
Moentania Supreme Court
Sam Diese
Calif
Knights Templar of
Supreme Council
A. A
ING
Kentucky
Rei
Perations
Cee
Ness
Gang
JINKS
Feiner
Shack
Annus
É Nix
Joe
Lee
Joe E. Brown
Battle Creek
Michigan
Joe FE
Brown
Jon 1
BE. Brown
Shears
Tihre Franes
M.N. A
R. Drews
General Foods
G. Inown
Warner Brothers
Jos
Finch & Co., Inc
Schenley, Pa
Attra Rt Schenley
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