Soldier Dodd recalls Fisk expedition relief by Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa troops
A Minneapolis man recounts the 1864 relief of Captain Fisk's emigrant train attacked by Indians 200 miles west of the Missouri. Troops from Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa joined 900 men marching from Fort Rice to save the 90 wagon train and its passengers. The narrative covers crossing the Bad Lands and the return to Fort Rice on October 2 with details of the relief party composition and geography.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Fort Rice
J. A. Fisk
Montana
Minneapolis
D. J. Dodd
Dibb
Second
Minnesota Cavalry
Fisk
30Th
Wisconsin Infantry
Eighth
Minnesota Infantry
Seventh
Iowa Cavalry
Brackett
Sixth
Alfred Sully
Sibley
Missouri River
Missouri
Ta-ha-kouty Mountains
Dickinson
Heart River
Issouri
Yellowstone River
Glendive
Fort Union
Daho
Fisk Corral
Ives
North Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Thin People of Montana Bitro-Phosphate Ad
Bitro-Phosphate claims to provide a small steady daily increase of firm healthy energy. It says it supplies an essential brain and nerve substance in its active form found in living cells. The product purportedly replaces nerve waste and creates new strength and energy, with a guarantee of results or money back.
Dr ines New Discovery Relieves Cold Suffering
A fifty year old remedy promotes relief from cold symptoms including cough and bronchial irritation. It loosens phlegm soothes a sore throat and quickens the road to recovery. Available at all druggists.
Make Your Bowels Behave with New Life Pills
If diet fails to relieve torpor, Dr King’s New Life Pills guarantee relief. They train the bowels, cleanse the system surely and comfortably.
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Dr. King
Sloan's Pain Relief Advert Promise
Gets Sloan's for your pain relief promise of quick soothing relief for joints muscles and rheumatic twinges. Claims non staining quick results with a large bottle for economy and availability at any drugstore.
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Sloan's
Major Martin Maginnis remembered in review of career
A long tribute recalls Major Martin Maginnis born 1841 in Wayne County New York who died in Los Angeles. He served Montana as territorial delegate with influence in Congress, opening lands for settlement and backing fort construction. He built a newspaper career at Red Wing and Helena and led railroad land grants and treaty reforms.
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Press
West
Congress
Maginnis
Union Pacific
Utah Northern
Oregon
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Montana
Northern Pacific
Supreme Court
Texas
California
Fort Assinniboine
Fort Keogh
Nez Perce
General Fund
Fort Missoula
War Department
Missoula
Dixon
Fort Harrison
England
Major Maginnis
United States
T. C. Power
Senate
Power
United States Senate
R. B. Smith
Washington
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Martin Maginnis
Los Angeles
Congressional
Fort Custer
Fort Logan
Fort Maginnis
Fort
Assiniboine
Furt Harrison
New York
Wayne County
Minnesota
Hamline University
Bull Run
General Shields
Virginia
Maryland
Red Wing
Fort Benton
Helena
Mitchell
Indian Creek
Tucker Gulch
James M. Cavanaugh
Rocky Mountain Gazette
Cavanaugh
Louise E. Mann
W. W. Phelps
Red Wing Sentinel
Gazette
Lana
Tong
Rockies
The
Marias
Interior Department
Charlot
Camp Greene
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Kidney Relief
An ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe remedy for kidney liver bladder and urinary tract ailments. It claims renewed vigor after three to four capsules daily with a money back guarantee and urges shoppers to buy only the original imported product.
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Haarlem
Nebraska lifts cigarette ban amid soldiers opposition
Returning soldiers speak against heavy personal liberty restrictions and influence state politics. Nebraska repeals its 14 year old anti cigarette law as veterans push for less restrictive measures. Utah voters also see soldiers’ views shape anti cigarette legislation. Endorsed by doctors and business leaders many veterans now believe cigarettes less harmful than other forms.
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France
Montana
Nebraska
Utah
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Fisk Party
Thin People
Minnesota Regiment
Grant
Thomas
Meade
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Northrup, King & Co
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