Isle of Cannibals and Frankincense: Socotra Story
A Washington National Geographic bulletin profiles Socotra, the isolated island off Africa. It notes its history of gum trade links, sultanate rule under British protection, and the people’s pastoral life and unique language. The article describes Hadibo, local scenery, andsocotran cattle, people, and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Socotra
Africa
National Geographic Society
Jesus
Crete
Porto Rico
Morley Expedition Probes America’s Ancient Maya Cities
The Morley archeological party funded by the Carnegie Foundation travels from New Orleans to Yucatan to study early American civilization. Dr Sylvanus G Morley led researchers including Earl Morris and Mrs Alma Reed. 100 Maya descendants assist as jade artifacts emerge from temples and palaces.
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New Orleans
America
Morley
Carnegie Foundation
Yucatan
Mexico
Sylvanus G. Morley
United States
eEarl HL Morris
Morris
Monroe
Ica
Doctor Morley
King Tut
Greece
Rome
Parcel Post Brings Lizard From Germany
A lizard from Germany, said to be a rare specimen, arrived by parcel post from Hamburg and was consigned to a scientific institution. It escaped during customs inspection, prompting federal officers to scatter before it was finally captured, having lost part of its tail. The reptile has a long slim body with many spots and a tail that coils when angered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Germany
Kielennal
Hamburg
Roosevelt county seat move sparks Montana townwide celebration
News of the Roosevelt county seat shift from Poplar to Wolf Point triggers a jubilant reaction with a parade horns, sirens, and a fire alarm. The scene unfolds as residents celebrate the Supreme Court decision.
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Wolf Point
Supreme Court
Roosevelt County
Poplar
Hans Biering
M. S. Cunningham
Richard T. Ringling
Bozeman
Gallatin Court
Southern Montana Livestock Company
Glacier Park
Lalouette
Margaret Wood
Polly Paul
Chicago
Deer Lodge
Sierra Nevada Club
California
Miss Wood
Miss Paul
F. Liebeg
U. S. Forest Service
Point of Pines
Whitefish Lake
A. L. Dunangan
Lincoln County
Dunangan
E. “Hominy
Thompson
United States
Belanski
Sheridan
Billings
Montana
S. E. Davis
Normal College
Dillon
Davis
Legion
American Legion Circus Committee
Havre
Bakers
Bakers’ Union
Butte
Wins Automobile
John Cotter
American Legion
Charles Walshfar
Emilie Walshfar
Nuber Ranch
Large Milk River high line canal accepted after year of work
The 40 mile north side Milk River canal from Lohman to Harlem, built by Alfalfa Belknap and Zurich districts, covers 28 000 acres with 400 second feet capacity and a 34 by seven foot cross section. Landowners on the south side lack water due to pending culverts by the Great Northern.
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High Line
Milk River
Lohman
Harfem
Montana
Great Northern
Belknap
Chinook
Zurich
Harlem
Alfalfa
Milk River Valley
Dodson South Canal
Nelson Reservoir
Children Believed Dead In Fire Found Safe In Aunt’s Home
Five Takala children aged 4 to 16 were feared dead after a fire at 1818 Porter Avenue in Butte. After a six hour search, they were discovered asleep at Ava Koskinen’s home, 114 South Oklahoma Street, with the boy joining later.
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Id Takala
Porter Avenue
Butte
Ava Koskinen
South
Oklahoma Street
Takala
Forest Fire Threatens Timber Near Big Creek in Montana
A large blaze in the Lolo National Forest near Big Creek has mobilized 150 firefighters including George Cooper's woods crew. The fire stretches about four miles long and one and a half miles wide and has destroyed the Haugen fire lookout station between Big Creek and the St. Regis. Two packers and 10 horses were sent to Haugen to supply the fire line.
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Montana
Big Creek
Lolo National Forest
Woods
George Cooper
Haugen
St. Regis
Hunter Encounters Mountain Lion on Divide
S A Bouchard while hunting horses between Lozenu and First creek reports seeing a mountain lion and her kittens. While ascending a ridge on foot he heard a growl, misjudged it as bears, then spotted the lion’s head and ears under brush a short distance away.
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Lozenu
First Creek
S. A
Children’s Pavilion Nears Completion at Montana Sanitarium
The Montana state tuberculosis sanitarium finishes the children’s pavilion within 10 days with dedication set for July 26 and patient admissions planned for August 1. Mrs. Sara E. Morse states the State Tuberculosis association confirms the schedule as Gov. Joseph M. Dixon is expected to lead officials at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Sara E. Morse
State Tuberculosis Association
Joseph M. Dixon
State and Medical Association
Great Northern to Add Double Track Near Lohman and Falls
Great Falls officials report double track installation on the Great Northern railway near Lohman and Kootenai Falls will be ready for service about August 15. The tunnel on the western stretch under construction will also open at that time.
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Great Northern Railway
Lohman
Kootenai Falls
Great Falls
Helena Marks Sixtieth Anniversary of Gold Discovery
Flags flew in Helena on July 14 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of gold discovery in Last Chance Gulch. Merchants highlighted the event in ads and quoted a 1866 Helena market report, drawing price comparisons. A Montana Club dinner honored Helena pioneers hosted by the Record- Herald.
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Helena
Last Chance Gulch
Montana Club
Record- Herald
State fish and game receipts rise with imports and releases
Montana game and fish records show a three year total of 484226 dollars, up 68591 from 1920, with fingerling distributions of 52982098 and 8219385 planted in the two periods. Importations of Hungarian partridges to Montana in 1922 and 1923 reach 1080 and 380.
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State Game ‘and Fish Commission
C. A. ‘Jairways
Lake Superior
Montana
Jairways
W. J. Butler
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
State Sanitary Board
Butler
Joseph M. Dixon
Washington
North Dakota
Silver Bow
Cascade Counties
Harold Maroney
Devils Lake
N. D
Robert Stellar
Great Falls
Joe Prigley
Butte
New Port
Wash
Mer Prigley
State’ Board
Forsyth
St. John's Hospital
Helena
Irene Jacoby
Great Falls Deaconess Hospital
Overnor Dixon
Jackson
Joseph R. Jackson
New York
H. J. Miller
Livingston
Oscar Ahlstrand
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Montana Bar
State Board of Lana
Samuel B. Chase
Philip O'Donnell
Lightning Strikes Homes as Storm Roars Through Goosehill Fort Benton
A severe electrical storm hits Goosehill as a lightning bolt strikes the Nels Morris home causing a fire but no injuries occur while the family is away. A second bolt hits the Fred Browne home in Fort Benton entering through a glass door and knocking a lamp to the floor.
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Nels Morris
Goosehill
Fort Benton
Fred Browne
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Cape
Narcotic Division
Prohibition Unit
Col. O. G. Forrer
J.T. Wallace
R. D. Kinsey
Hadiba
Tamarida
Tomar
Island
Hadibo
Zanzibar
Araab
Hunt
Morley Party
Amer
Tableau In Savers’ Army Festival
Parcel Post
News of Montana
State Capital News
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