Strange Tale of Murder and Vengeance Epic Poem of Upper Missouri
A historical poem by John G. Nethardt recounts The Song of Three Friends, tracing Mike Fink Will Carpenter and Frank Talbeau from St. Louis with the Ashley Henry expedition across the Missouri in 1822 23. The trio, bound by a fiery bond, feud over a Bloods woman leading to a fatal duel and a fatal chase in the Dakota country, ending with Carpenter’s death and Fink’s ruin. The piece blends myth with real fur traders and places, weaving frontier life and tragedy into a legend of vengeance and friendship.
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Upper
Missouri
John G. Nethardt
Trans-Mississippi
Mike Fink
Will Carpenter
Little Tardeau
Western Souvenir
Western Monthly Review
The
Missouri Intelligencer
West
Ashley and
Henry
St. Louis
Northwest
Frank Talbeau
Ashley and Henry
Musketeers
Damon and Pythias
Fink
Carpenter
Talbeau
Musselshell
Dakota
Poplar
Wink
Virginia
Kentucky
New England
Major Henry
Increase Weight and Vitality with Phosphate
An article argues lack of nerve strength and low weight are linked to deficient physical vitality. It praises organic phosphate as the best aid, noting Buro-Phosphate can raise weight and energy while warning to monitor dosage to avoid unwanted flesh gain.
First Sun River farmer Uncle Bob Vaughn honored
Complete a permanent monument marking Uncle Bob Vaughn as the Sun River Valley’s pioneer farmer. The event notes Vaughn homesteaded in 1869 near the Couch company ranch and reflects on early farming by Vaughn and Sparks, with background on earlier attempts and Indian conflicts in 1867 1869.
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Bob Vaughn
Sun River Valley
Robert Vaughn
Montana
Bob” Vaughn
Sun River
Cascade County Farm Bureau
Couch Company
Vaughn
William Sparks
Sun River Crossing
Helena and
Benton Road
Helena
Register
Chouteau County
Baker
Marias River
War Department
Sheridan
Missouri
Marinas River
Colonel Vaughn
Washington
Beavers First Post
Gold Medal Haarlem OM Kidney Remedy Ad
Safe gentle remedy claims to relieve kidney liver bladder and urinary tract issues for 200 years. Urges three to four capsules daily to restore normal vigor and prevent relapse with a money back guarantee for unsatisfied customers. Sealed original imported Gold Medal capsules sold in drug stores.
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Haarlem OM
Haarlem
Time of Proving Up Homestead Is Cut
Montana land offices follow Washington guidance on the act of February 25 1919 allowing hardship cases to reduce residency for homesteads. Applicants may live on land six months for four years or five months for five years with proper affidavits. Final proof due at end of four or five year period. decisions subject to appeal.
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Montana Land Offices
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Land Office
Montana doctors warned as flu season nears
Dr. W. A. Evans of Chicago, a respected health writer, urged Montana physicians to prepare as influenza concerns rise. He emphasized vigilance, vaccination, and early treatment during the approaching peak period.
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W. A. Evans
Chicago
Farm Survey Under J W Manning A Lewis and Clark Effort
A county agent directs a farm bureau survey of agricultural conditions and needs focusing on sheep and cattle range. The work, led by J W Manning, aims to assess pasture resources and support for local farming.
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Billings
iHavre
J. W. Manning
Lewis and Clark Farm Bureau
Germany’s stance on wage garnishment deadlines debated
The quoted line notes Germany does not strongly favor returning to previous labor terms but emphasizes long term wage garnishment for 50 or 60 years, reflecting intractable financial obligations and policy considerations under discussion.
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Germany
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Evans
Charles Larpenteur
Clark
Fort Shawland
Larpenteur
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Grahams
Ted
Spokane
Portland
Bellingham Chemical Co
Bellingham
Weoto
Whation
Carnation
Recifes
Carnation Milk Products Co
Seattle
Wash
Montana Trade Journal
Great Falls
U.S. Internal Revenue
District of Montana
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