Evolution From a Cow Town to an Oil Center in Shelby
Shelby Montana stands as the oil hub of the north with the Standard Oil group and independents holding large tracts. Dorsey Hager predicts 500 rigs when weather warms, naming figures like Jim Johnson mayor of Shelby and Frank Kinney of Dunkirk as notable beneficiaries from royalty profits and early success.
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Montana
Shelby
Kevin
Methuselah
Gordon Campbell
L. C. Stevenson
Standard
Dorsey Hager
North Country
Jim Johnson
Shelpy
William O’haire
Dr. Baupre
W. G. Davis
Sunburst
al Goetterts
Frank Kinney
Dunkirk
Richard Davey
Shelby to Shelby Junction to oil boom town revival
The article recalls Shelby’s shift from a cowtown to a county seat and then the discovery boom. It notes investment by senators and magnates, wildcat drilling near 70 wells, major pipelines and oil field profits, and new hotels and real estate as the town pivots toward oil wealth and industrial growth fueled by Standard Oil and independent operators.
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Shelby
Cowtimue
Shelby Junction
Associated Press
Billie Ward
Cowtown
Stevenson
Campbell
L. C. Stevenson
Columbus
Gordon Campbell
Senator Hogan
Gladys-Belle
Ty'' Cobb
Bonanza
Stanford
Hogan
Jim Speer
George Merkle
Belt
John Dawson
Great Falls
Mel McCutcheon
W. B. Greeley
Joe Kaufman
Mose Zimmerman
Julius Peters
LaRue Smith
Bruce Radigan
Bruce Roberts
Montana
Wyoming
Standard
Ohio
Art Sellers
Standard of California
al Palmer
Shaffer
Warren Wright
Stebbins
Gladys Belle
Harry Orchard
Salt Creek
Abe Kent
Home Guard
Sam Krause
North Country
Yesteryears
North America
Pape’s Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
A sales pitch asserts a cold will vanish in hours with Pape’s Cold Compound tablets from local druggists. The ad claims rapid relief from head congestion fever and aches and emphasizes safety and affordability, urging readers to buy a box for a few cents to end the cold now.
Cuticura Ad Praises Soothing Baby Skin Care
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for a baby’s red rough itching skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment for affected areas, occasional use of scented dusting powder, and Cuticura Talcum as part of the toilet trio.
Montana Cash Reserves Grow In 19 Month Period
State resources rose from 13.97 million to 17.19 million dollars as cash in treasurer offices and banks plus warrants and securities increased during the 19 month span December 1 1920 to June 30 1922. Bonded debt rose 3.268 million and outstanding warrants by 593 752 dollars while the biennial report notes fiscal year end moved to June 30.
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Montana
George P. Porter
J. M. Dixon
Diamond Dyes Promise Simple Home Dyeing Instructions
The ad proclaims easy directions for dyeing worn garments using Diamond Dyes. It guarantees dye results not to spot fade streak or run and instructs buyers to tell the druggist the fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixes to ensure proper color.
Prosperity Forecast for Montana in 1923
W A Selvidge president of the Montana Development association predicts 1923 will bring prosperity for Montana. He notes Montana led wheat per acre among Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota and that half a million acres are prepared for crops. He anticipates higher farm prices and an improved foreign outlook.
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Montana
W. A. Selvidge
Montana Development Association
Billings
Selvidge
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana's Campaign to Advertise Northwest Prosperity
Montana promotes a statewide publicity drive with railroads and the Montana Development Association spending $1,000,000 in 1923 to market the northwest. Officials urge residents to share local data, welcome new neighbors, and focus on broad county and municipal improvement to build permanent prosperity. The message extols western living, education, churches, recreation, and affordable land for new settlers.
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Montana
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Montana Development Association
Association
Billings
West
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion gas and stomach distress caused by acidity. A few tablets are claimed to promptly correct stomach digestion and are sold by druggists in millions of packages.
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Pape
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Petrolia
Ceres
Rockefellers
Sinclairs
Adam
Merkle-Dawson
Illinois Pipeline
Fred Whiteside
Thomas Hogan
Kevin-Sunburst
Charles M. Russel
DR. Kings
Bilious
SAY
BAYER
Mr. Russell
Rocky Mountains
Old Fort Benton
Hugh Glass
Fetterman
The
Missouri
Kit Carson
Alexander Harvey
Bad Man
the Pony Express
Yellowstone Kelly
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