Dirigible Crash Told by Survivor Frank Peckham
Naval aviator Frank Peckham recalls the Shenandoah dir igible crash from atop the wreckage after waking in rough turbulence. He describes a 2000 to 3000 foot fall, survivial efforts, and the journey to Caldwell and Lakehurst as rescuers found and evacuated the injured, with reports of his wife learning both death and survival.
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Shenandoas
Frank Peckham
Naval Aviation
F. G. Inman
Deer Lodge
Peckham
Caldwell
Lakehurst
Buffalo Heads to Be Mounted from Scotty Phillips Herd
Mounting expert M G Kish of Livingston says he will mount about 100 buffalo heads from the Scotty Phillips herd at Pierre South Carolina. The Phillips herd holds 1000 buffalo with 400 to be killed this year to keep the herd at the original size. Kish first mounted buffalo heads 18 years ago in Omaha and has since mounted 92 heads. he expects a large increase this year and plans to mount one life size animal starting around Christmas.
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M. G. Kish
Livingston
Scotty Phillips
Pierre
S. C
Phillips
Kish
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin Ad Includes Cuticura Trio
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for pimples redness roughness and itching. It advises applying ointment then bathing with soap, drying gently and dusting talcum for fragrance. Each product priced at 25 cents.
Clarinet Invention Credited to Denner in Nuremberg
The clarinet is credited to Jo hann Christopher Denner of Nuremberg around 1690. He is recognized as the inventor who refined the instrument to its later form.
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Johann Christopher Denner
Nuremberg
Last Spike Remembered in Northern Pacific Found by Montana Man
George W. Carlton of Deer Lodge donated a spike used at the 1883 last spike ceremony near Gold Creek Montana to the Montana Historical Society. In his letter he recalls the grandstand crowd, the gilded spike and the race between construction crews, and notes he kept the spike for 42 years before presenting it to the state.
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Henry Villard
U. S. Grant
Northern Pacific
Gold Creek
George W. Carlton
Deer Lodge
Montana Historical Society
Mr. Carlton
David Hilger
Historical Library
Carlton
Historical Society of Montana
State of Montana
Northern Pacific Railway
Mont
Granville Stuart
Territory
Washington
Grant
Montana
Permises
United States
Europe
Villard
General Grant
Tacoma
Wash
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Idaho
Plains
Bannack
Estabishing
Silver City
Owyhee
Avalanche and Bullion
Idaho Statesman
Boise City
Idaho World
Idaho Times
Idaho City
Lewistown Journal
Lewistown
Montana Post
Virginia City
River Press
Fort Benton
Oregon
California
Butte
San Jose
Calif
Butte Daily Intermountain
Butte Miner
Philipsburg Pioneers Charter Favors Decent Drunkenness and Cards
Historical document outlines Philipsburg Pioneer association formed by 80 settlers from California Idaho and Montana seeking mutual benefit. It allows social drinking and card games with no stakes, two yearly meetings on February 22 and July 4, lifetime offices, no fines, and vows to aid veterans and bury members with honors while preserving frontier fellowship.
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Lfe
California
Idaho
Montana
Philipsburgh Pioneer Association For Mutual Benefit and Protection
The
Philipsburg
Mney
Josiah M. Merrill
John Rains
John 7. McJean
John Landes
George Plaistead
Henry Im
James McDonel
Hermar Kaiser
David Simmons
Frank D. Brown
William Stahl
Joseph Saris
George B. Tyrell
Dan C. Morgen
Sim Shively
John W. Hall
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Praised by Patient
Portland resident Mrs Audrey Savin credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing a severe lung and bronchial ailment after six weeks of illness. She reports lasting relief and strong lungs since treatment. Readers are urged to obtain the Discovery in tablets or liquid and request free medical advice by writing to Dr Pierce's Invalids Motel Buffalo New York. A 10 cent trial package offer is mentioned.
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Portland
Oreg
Audrey Savin
Tacoma Ave
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Jensen Physic and Liver Pills Marketed By Butte Pharmacist
A Butte druggist, August E Jensen, promotes Jensen Physic and Liver Pills as a liver regulator and cleanser. He claims the product improves bile flow, purges and sweetens the system, aids digestion, and relieves headaches dizziness and constipation. Consumers are urged to consult their druggist or mail 25 cents to 401 South Montana Street.
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Mr. Jensen
Jen Sen
Jensen
South
Montana Street
Butte
Montana
Westminster Abbey Clock Keeps One-Hand Time at 150 Years
The Westminster abbey clock continues the ancient single hand timing, in service for 150 years though rebuilt in the tower 50 years ago.
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Westminster Abbey
Abbey Tower
Milwaukee Reopens Tunnel After Earthquake Repairs
After the June 27 quake damaged the Deer Park tunnel Milwaukee railroads resume trains through the tunnel for the first time. A detour used the Northern Pacific route until a circle bridge and loop connected the tunnel and three months of repair work completed the relaying work.
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Milwaukee
Deer Park
Northern Pacific
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Easy Bowels
A 19th century style ad urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children of all ages. It promises quick relief from constipation, fever, and colds, and warns to demand the genuine product with proper bottle labeling.
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California
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Montana Historical Library
Society of Montana Pioneers
Bozeman
Aed
Bayer
Walon
Ss. O. Huseth
Butte Pharmacist
August KE. Jensen
Northwest
Silver Black Fox Company
Missoula
Montane Meat and Commission Co
Sande
Chapple Drug CO
Billings
Mentanma
Sirocco
Mentanal
Lederle Blackleg
Sant
Seates
Biel
Ledeerle Rog
Blackieg
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