Missouri River Captain’s Scalp Quest Ends in Massacre
The article describes Capt. Dave Campbell known for his hatred of Indians who claimed he could return with an Indian scalp. He set out alone on the Missouri River voyage promising not to return until he had one. After a half hour shots rang out and Indians scalped his victim, shocking passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Lamoore
Waldo
Gamapbol
James Kennedy
Mariner
Kansas City
Jim d
Henry Ames
St. Louis
Joseph LaBarge
Grant Marsh
Missouri
Joseph Mills
Marsh
Peerahoren
Cusie
Chicago Tribune
Saidere
California
Oregon
Dakota
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Congress
Washburn
N. C
Pittsburgh
Bill Massie
Gad Little Eagle
Yellowstone
River pilots and legends from the Missouri's golden era
The narrative recalls river life along the Missouri with woodcutters, pilots, and famed figures like Capt. Mariner of the Eclipse, John T Massey, Widow Massey, James Kennedy the ancient mariner, and Grant Marsh. It notes mosquitoes, river dangers, and Marsh’s long career with no wrecks under his command.
Box Car Night Aboard Havre Mission Pioneers
In Havre Montana the 45th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church was celebrated on Sunday October 2 with guest speakers including Rev George Edwards marking long service in the region. The event recalled early ministers who slept in a boxcar in 1892 while visiting Havre for preliminary meetings that led to church organization in 1893 and incorporation in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Presbyterian Church of
Conrad Wellen
George Edwards
Great Falls
Montana
Francis Wright Pool
First Presbyterian
S. E. Wishard
D. D
Synod of Utah
Edwin M. Ellis
Presbytery of
Kee
George M. Fisher
Patterson
Justina Ellis
Robert Nourse
Thomas Hollinger
J. H. Patterson
J. W. Williams
St. Paul
Pren Hovey
Louisiana
Wellen
Falls Bank Clearings Hit Fresh Three Year High in September
Falls banks report September clearings of 4 925 551 the highest since 1935 and nearly the total for October 1930. The rise is blamed on increased checks from sales and loans tied to the 70 000 000 bushel wheat crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Tribute to Captain Marsh and a Changing West
The speaker recalls Captain Marsh on the old F. Y. Batchelor and notes Marsh as a valued friend. He laments the passing of Grant Marsh and says the Great West is undergoing a change that risks eroding the character and life it once embodied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Marsh
F. Y. Batchelor
Grant Marsh
Great
West
Marsh
Plan to tighten traffic laws to fit local roads
L C Boedecker, head of the state highway department, urged laws to adjust speed limits to local road conditions and support for dimming headlights and regular inspections. He cited Pennsylvania reducing auto deaths 42 percent with 50 mph limits and urged stricter center line and school bus stop regulations.
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Aesle
L. C. Boedecker
Piehway
Gan Frans
Boedecker
Pennsylvania
Mee
Wheatgrass Seed Crop Is Large Says Montana Expert
An abundance of crested wheatgrass seed appears across Montana aiding fall plantings. Montana State College extension agronomist Ralph D. Mercer notes the seed’s ruggedness and suitability for diverse soils from sand to gumbo, including alkali. He advises planting on depleted dry land and ditch banks to suppress weeds and improve forage viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph D. Mercer
Montana State College
Mercer
How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men
Advice for women during the change from 38 to 52 years old addressing fears of loss of appeal. Promotes fresh air, eight hours of sleep and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to boost vitality, resist nerves, and ease hot flashes and moodiness. Well worth trying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Arly
Missouri River
Gould
Armer
Ederal
Belle Curtice Wright
Donald
Panama
Pines Ranch
Stevensville, Mont
America
John Etchart
Tampico
Ment
Sam Freeman Dillea
Aberdeen Angus
Greenwood
Sale
Daltox
Nebraska
Berd
Mary K. Keenan & Sons
Dalton
Campbell
Poplar River
Bismarck Tribune
M Mariner
Massey Areshers Sa
John T
Massey
Bill
Wild Bill Hickok
John Belk
Alabama
The
Ancient Mariner
Falls Bank
Roedecker
Highway Patrol
Russell
Western Life
Western Life Insurance Company
RB. B. Richardson
President
Helena
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