Wiley and son retrace 1883 Yellowstone trip in Upper Geyser Basin
Abraham S. Wiley and his son Howard recount two days in Yellowstone National Park in July 1883. They camping near Upper Geyser Basin observed Old Faithful four times, noted eruptions of Beehive Grand and Splendid, bathes in Madison River, and witnessed multiple geyser eruptions including Giant, Riverside, Splendid, and Grotto. They returned via Madison River ford to Hell's Half Acre hoping for Excelsior eruption, which proved irregular.
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Rocky Canyon
Yellowstone National Park
Abraham
Wiley
Geyser Basin
Mr. Wiley
Madison
Wiley’s
Madison River
Wileys
Hell’s Half Acre
Kennedy Creek Cut-off Linking Waterton and Glacier Hopes for 1935
Travel writers report rapid progress on the Belly River Kennedy Creek cut-off, a 31 mile route connecting Waterton park to the American highway near Chief Mountain. The new scenic road will pass through Canada and open a fresh loop with views of Waterton lakes, alpine peaks, and Belly River valley, boosting summer tourism and access to the region.
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Cardston-Waterton
Waterton River
Lee Ridge
Chief Mountain
Boundary
Waterton Lakes
Mount Cleveland
Sofa Ridge
Belly River
Waterton Bridge
Waterton Park
Diary account of a Montana Yellowstone trip and the Wiley family
A Cambridge man, Mr. Wiley, and companion describe a placer mining journey near Bozeman through Meadow Creek Madison River and Yellowstone. They note cattle drives from Oregon, a stamp mill visit, a river canyon, and a final return to Bozeman after 26 days in camp. The elder Wiley later helped form the Custer County Wool Growers and authored sheep industry writings.
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Cambridge
Mass
Meadow Creek
Oregon
Billings
Wiley
Bozeman
Madison River
Madison
Henry’s Lake
Mr. Wiley
Gulf of Mexico
Vancouver's Island
Yellowstone National Park
Bozeman, N. P
Miles City
First National Bank
Los Angeles
Calif
Detroit
Custer County
Floods Hit Northern Japan Plants Resume Operations
Flood damages waterlogged several northern Japan manufacturing plants and authorities report gradual resumption of production as floodwaters recede and safety checks complete.
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Japan
Miles City Welcomes Milwaukee Line Growth and Population Boom
In 1906 Miles City urged a new Milwaukee road route via the Puget Sound extension. A right of way cost about 22 000, with two Yellowstone River bridges. The line boosted Miles City population, built a round house, and spurred wool and horse trade, aided by promoter effort and Chamber of Commerce backing. Arthur Baker helped route planning. he later died in California.
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John S. Truscott
Chamber of Commerce of
Miles City
Milwaukee Railroad
Northwestern Railroad
Puget Sound
Milwaukee Road
Chamber of Commerce
E. D. Sewell
Mr. Sewell
Yellowstone River
Empress Theatre
W. B. Jordan
C. T. Larkin
New York City
al Leighton
Arthur Baker
California
Montana
Miles City Daily Star
Oldest cattle brand in Montana history noted
The I S bar brand, right hip cattle and left shoulder horses, tied to Joseph Isaac and later to Catherine Isaac Josie Isaac and Mim Isaac. The brand transferred through generations from 1908 to 1931 and remains in use at Pease Bottom ranch. Catherine Isaac born in Germany 1855 immigrated in 1871. She and Joseph Isaac settled in Wyoming and Montana, with Josie Isaac continuing the ranch after 1930s.
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Montana
Joseph Issuae
Catherine Isaac
Josie Isaac
Mim Isaac
Pease
Oensbach
Baden
Germany
Jamestown
N. Y
Omaha
Neb
Laramie
Wyo
Joseph Isaaac
Isaac
Pease Bottom
Eastern Montana Pioneer Society
I & Bar
Paris Hotels Offer Sharp Rates to Lure US Tourists
Advertised as sharply reduced to counter weak American demand as dollar devaluation hurts purchases. The note mentions Africa facing a shortage of autos.
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Paris
Africa
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Poe Me
Snell Weel
Abraham S$. Wiley
Howard
LOU” Grill
Kennedy Creek
New Park Road
Canada
Sherman
Marshall’s
Upper Falls
Niagara
Lower Falls
Cascade Falls
Yellowstone
Prospect Point
Great Falls
Lowell
Salem
Marshall
Idaho
Timber
Butte
Livermore
Indian Creek
Wolf Creek
Grayling
Gardiner
Bull” Committee
Conrad Kohrs
Deer Lodge
Kohrs
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Italy
Phil Isaac
O. G. Isaac
The
Hysham Echo
Old Livestock Commission
Missouri River
Joseph Isaac
Orville G. Isaac
Hysham Echea
University of Minnesota
College of Agriculture
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Anaconde, Montana
Dept. C
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