Montana Guards Rally To Defense of Nation
A historical account chronicles Montana military service from 1866 to the interwar period. It covers the first volunteer units against Indian tribes, the evolution of the Montana national guard, key campaigns from the Big Hole to the Spanish American War and World War I, and postwar rebuilding under Adjutant Generals Sheridan and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
163D Infantry
Montana National Guard
C. D. J. Curtis
Territorial Volunteers
Thomas F. Meagher
Helena
Joseph
Nez Perce
Idaho
Canada
The
Big Hole
Miles
Bear's Paw Mountains
Gibbon
the Big Hole
John Gibbon
C. N. Turner
Butte
Billings
Virginia City
Dillon
Bozeman
National Guard
Helena Fairgrounds
Company D
Fort Ellis
United States
Henry C. Kessler
United States Army
Robert B. Smith
San Francisco
Philippines
Cavite
Manila
Montana Guard
Montana Infantry
Adj
Shirley Ashby
Phil Greenan
American Lake
Wash
Fort William Henry Harrison
Douglas
Ariz
Wilson
War Department
Oregon
Washington
Wyoming
41St Division
Second
Liverpool
First Corps
C. L. Sheridan
Charles N. Sheridan
Fort Missoula
Fort Lewis
Fort Harrison
KE. H. Williams
John W. Mahan
Reclamation Key to Defense and West Development
The National Reclamation Association urged an $86,000,000 program to secure water control and irrigation for Montana and the western states. They argued that cessation would harm national safety and war planning and emphasized vigorous promotion of western development as essential to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Montana
National Reclamation Association
Great Falls
Montana Gains Population as Grain Elevators Expand
Montana notes a growing population with 554 136 residents on April 1 1940 up from 537 606 in 1930. The state reports abundant wheat harvests and expanded grain storage with temporary annexes filled and new permanent additions on elevators. Population shifts reflect copper downturns in Butte and Anaconda and Fort Peck dam completion affecting eastern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Morgan Burke
State Grain Inspection Division
Burke
Federal
Census Department
Butte
Anaconda
Fort Peck
West reclamation group backs beet sugar growth and water policy
The organization urged national support for coordinated defense production and beet sugar expansion with quotas and tariffs. It pressed for flood control, water conservation laws, interstate compacts to settle disputes, fair reclamation financing, and continued water facilities funding. Delegates elected O S Warden president as Phoenix chosen for the 1941 convention with 811 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Mississippi
John W. Haw
Northern Pacific Railroad
State Department
South America
Haw
Minnesota
Winnipeg
West
Carl C. Taylor
Division of
Department of Agriculture
Melville F. Coolbaugh
Colorado School of Mines
O. S. Warden
Great Falls
Association
Phoenix
Alberta
Canada
City moves to acquire 13 acres for park on city edge
The project committee voted to purchase 13 acres of land between Thomson and Glendale avenues on the eastern outskirts to develop a new park and playground for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Thomson and
Glendale Avenues
Stearns Buys Harlowton Paper From Squires
Harold G. Stearns longtime Havre Daily News editor and sports writer has purchased the Harlowton County Times and printing plant from veteran editor Howard Squires. The deal preserves the local paper in the county seat and expands Stearns new ownership role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Harold G. Stearns
Havre Daily News
Sunday Journal
Howard Squires
Harlowton County Times and Printing Establishment
Anaconda tour program attracts visitors from across nation and world
More than 7 000 tourists from every state and many foreign countries toured the Anaconda reduction works this summer. The guide T Emmett Lyons reports a 10 percent rise from last year with groups of 40 to 60 led daily for about two hours. Montana heads visitor origins ahead of California Iowa Illinois New York Washington and Oregon. Foreign guests include France Canada Sweden China Siam Switzerland and nations in South Africa and South America. Copper souvenirs and arrowheads were popular keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
T. Emmett Lyons
Montana
California
Iowa
Illinois
New York
Washington
Oregon
France
Canada
Sweden
China
Siam
Switzerland
South Africa
South America
Lyons
Helena Man Praises Chinese Herbs
Henry M. Youngblut of Helena Montana credits Wong Suns Chinese Herbs for relief after twenty years of stomach trouble and gas pains. He states three weeks of use improved his condition, sleep, and appetite and endorses the treatment. August 21 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Sun
Henry M. Youngblut
Helena
Montana
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Lewis & Walker
Main St
Business Opportunity Bureau
Hissey Bidz
Cedar Rapids
Hoffman Economy Unit
Ft. Meade
S. D
Dan Biggens
Post Tailor
Dakota
Lake Coeur d'Alene
Steve Hansen
Kellogg
Old Faithful Inn
Gallatin Gateway
Mont
Bes
Capital City
West Lincolnway
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mceat and Sausage Shop
Tekoa
Spokane
Manhattan
G. C. Waite
Creston
A. M. Vanderpool
Emida
Charles Harbour
Rosalia
Country Town
O. K. Rubber Welding
S. S
Express
M. Cason
Flowers Court
Tate
Utah
National Service
Dept. WM
Creston Town
Port Peck Dam
Missouri
Hese Valley
Nampa
Potter Agency
S.w
Portland
Ccere Benchland Farm
Rudolpit Lang
Glastow
Field & Gairden
Driland
Tay
Heglar & Mulkey
St. John, Wash
Geo. E. Marler
Idaho Falls
New.s
Pre. Stilland
Hickvrood Mont
Savage, Mont
Fred Martin
Reven Dairy
Route 1
Box 123
Butte Jront
McAlLster
Palrficki
Liomtona
TNO
Eile
Donald Lmikmillan
Lewmantana
Linus Markuleon
Galata
al Ints
Pyles
Hysham, Mont
Alaska Junk Company
Adams St
Pimi Slock Ranch
Frary & Burlingame
Momona
Cas Cute Mont A'sa
Rarate
Osc
Vuale
Saar
Krelco Balm Wits
Kelsey V. Dorr
Great Falls, Mont
Murray Institutes
6Th
Minneapolis
Inl
F. J. Malloy
Third St
Ameanda Mont
Hibbing
Minn
Albert Lea
Mion
ARLEY
Valenca Orances
P.da
Arrow
Valencia Oranze Trove
Tulare
Sequoia Nat’l Park
Eniy
Tandeau Taare County
Simpson
Denver
Colo
Jewish Matrimonial Schadehen Bureau
Broadway, N. Y
Seattle
Lecal
Baldwin Piano CO
P. O
Lewistown
FOX Studios
Northwestern Photo Service Force
North Dakota
Helena Stamp Works
Musselshell
Bull Mountains
Rielstone
Vrudet Rav
Bertha M. Urban
Evins
L. F. Kelley
Afanacer
Tiness LD
Forsyth
Ralph D. Mercer
Montana State College
Frank Barnum
Rosebud
Roberts Loan & Cattle CO
WM. Spidel
Roundup
de Berard
Western Pioneer Breeding
Edward
George Fedivarns
Livingston, Mont
Saller Sales CO
Dept
Woodland
Hobly Distributors
Hobbe
Iits
Univirsal Toy CO
Montrose
Chicago
Ill
Amer'cant
Sample
Ferris
W & Assoc Cerhlen Cag
Overhauser
Rte. 7
Rely
Saleemen Exodhun
Blanket and Clothine Salestion
Wostern Blanket Coo
LN Ling Gins
Crades
Truenloaids
Carloads
Carl Wehisgmann& Co
Great Fate Santas
Graham 4
Kmonana
National Association
U. S
Beaverheaad
Blaine
Broadwater
Arbon
Carter
Cascade
Choiteau
Custer
Daniels
BIS Dawson
TAGS
Deer Lodge
Falcon
Ferrus
Flathead
Gallatin
Garfield
Glacier Pee
Golden Valley
Ranito Os
Hill
Jefferson
Judith Basin
Lewis and Clark
Ao Heal
Liberty
Ay Mente
Lincoln
McCone
Madison
Way
Meacher
Mineral
Phillips
Pondera
Powder River
Ot Powe
Prairie
Ravaill
Richlard
Roosevelt
Sanders
Sheridan
Stillwater
Sweet Grass
Teton
Toole
Treasure
Galley
Wheatland
Hatch
Yellowstone
Good Great Falls
Tetena
Missoula
Helena Man
Wong Sun Company
Boston
AIS
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