Stevens Treaty at Council Grove First Peace With Flatheads
The article recounts Governor Stevens securing the first treaty with western Montana Indians at Council Grove near Missoula in July 1855. It highlights Captain Higgins as pacemaker, the crossing of the Bitter Root River, and the role of Missoula founder in the expedition and settlement. It emphasizes the landscape, the Valley’s beauty, and the treaty as a milestone in peaceful western conquest.
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Council Grove
Stevens
Montana
Stone
John K. Standish
Estern
Arthur L. Stone
University of Montana
Missoulian
Northwest
Treasure State
Missoula
Bitter Root
Grass Valley
Governor Stevens
Great Council
Mission Range
Great Basin
Bitter Root Valley
Grand Mountains
Lolo
Bitter Root Range
Frenchtown
Victor
Alexander
Christopher P. Higgins
Higgins
St. Regis
Grazing Fees Remain Under Forest Service Policy
A. M. Hyde defends fixed grazing fees on national forest land at 14.5 cents per cattle head and 4.4 cents per sheep per month, arguing reductions would not only fail to cut costs but harm county school funds and forest administration budgets.
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A. M. Hyde
Secretary of Agriculture
Beet Region Farmers to Receive Over 19 Million in Payouts
More than 19 million dollars will be paid to Rocky Mountain beet growers for the 1931 crop. Colorado will receive about 12.56 million, Nebraska 4.174 million, and Montana and Wyoming 2.764 million as harvest begins in Bil lings and expands from Colorado, with 30,000 additional workers and a 100 day harvest.
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Rocky Mountain
Billings
Mont.Lovell
Wyo
Colorado
Great Western Sugar Company
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Teething Fussiness and Castoria Relief for Babies
A periodical note advises soothing teething discomfort by ensuring regular bowel function and promotes Castoria as a gentle, harmless vegetable remedy for infants and older children, free of harsh drugs or narcotics.
Montana Leads In Winter Hardiness Of Alfalfa Seed
Montana State College reports Montana registered Grimm alfalfa seed tops winter hardiness tests and that the 1981 northwest seed crop is about one third normal. Sloan warns growers to stock up for 1932 planting as carryover depletes and demand rises, though overall prices may stay subdued due to weak purchasing power.
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Montana State College
Montana
Northwest States
Sam Sloan
United States
Grimm
Sloan
London Railway Stations to Be Floodlit at Congress
London’s major railway stations are expected to be floodlit during the triennial international illumination congress in September reflecting a display of electric lighting prowess.
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London
Spain to spend nearly 30 million on public works
Spain plans about 30 million dollars in public works over the next three years. The program targets infrastructure upgrades and municipal projects across multiple regions, with funding allocation spread over the period to stimulate growth and modernization.
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Spain
Signing at Council Grove Opens Way to Final Settlement
Alexander and Michel followed. The treaty was an accomplished fact and 1,200 Indians were given presents. Governor Stevens was delighted though chiefs hid a distrust that would resurface. The document opened the way for Stevens to travel to the Buffalo country for a later council with the Blackfeet.
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Big Canoe
Pend d’Oreille
Victor
Alexander
Michel
Father Hoecken
Ambrose
Council Grove
Lolo Fork
Father
Buffalo Country
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