After Eighty Six the Great Beaverhead Winter
An old timer recalls the brutal winter of 1886 and its ruinous toll on Beaverhead cattle herds. Poindexter & Orr and Martin Barrett suffer heavy losses, prompting a shift to heavier hay reserves and preparedness. Carcasses line river banks from Barratts to Lima as survivors recount miles of death and stubborn trails through May snow.
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Old Beaverhead
Anch
Martin Barrett
Joe Schineberger
Poindexter & Orr Company
Poindexter & Orr Outfit
Joe Shineberger
Beaverhead
Barratts
Lima
Monida
Horse Prairie
Argenta
Birch Creek
First Lamb Sale Set at $10.50 By H. E. Newman
H. E. Newman closes this year’s lamb sale at $10.50 per hundred pounds to be weighed at Salmon and shipped in July. About 3,000 head to be delivered, with Lynch brothers of Oakey Idaho as purchasers. Other sales nearby quoted near Newman’s price.
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H. E. Newman
Lynch Brothers
Oakey
Idaho
Newman
Hansen
Cali Anderson Livery Company Announces New Automobiles
Cali Anderson Livery Company introduces new machines and hires experienced drivers for automobile and horse livery services. The firm highlights modern fleet expansion and trained personnel to serve customers with reliable transport options.
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Cali Anderson Livery Company
Bannack Gold Shows Progress Despite Bad Roads
Ban nack mining figure W A Dunn reports spring delays in Bannack mining as Grasshopper Creek thaws and power plant gears up. Preparations for the cyanide mill include water supply, air systems, and ore handling with multiple experts and a full equipment list aiding anticipated production gains.
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W.A. Dunn
Bannack
Bannack Gold Mining Company
Grasshopper Creek
B. Binnard
G. T. Hansen
G. W. Wood
Wood
Black Moon Mill
Black Hills
Porcupine Vipond
Ontario
Rochester Mines Company
Nevada
A. B. Maxwell
Guanaguato Consolidated Mines Company of Mexico
Frank Bleitzacker
New Land Law Hits All Locators in Montana
The Helena Record-Herald reports a new federal act passed February 23, 1917 makes mislocating a homesteader or settler a misdemeanor. Offenders face fine imprisonment or both under the law.
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United States
Ira Lantz
General Land Office
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Montana
Helena
Old Timer Laments Poker Policy In Montana
The poem by Editor Rendall of the Gilman Optimist laments restrictions on poker and dice games in the West. It contrasts past lively gambling with current limits, noting changes in cigars, drinks, and slot machines. The piece humorously recalls tiddlewinks, mumblepeg, and spitting, ending with a call to adapt to new games.
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Montana
Hfe
Rendall
The
Gilman Optimist
Grain Dealers Face New License Regulations Under Stevens Bill
Regulations set by the Stevens bill affect grain dealers track buyers and public warehousemen. Bonds and a $1 filing fee are required, warehouse receipts must show grain type grade weight and delivery terms, and receipts must reflect insurance and storage charges. Delivery within 24 hours is required or damages accrue. false receipts carry heavy penalties. The weathered late-winter season on the beach lands delays spring plowing with hay scarcity raising costs from $20 to $50 per ton.
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Stevens
Fifteenth Assembly
Stewart
Commissioner of Agriculture and Publicity
C. D. Greenfield
Secretary of State
State Sealer of
Farming Operations Begin on the Bench Farm
With spring weather, farming operations 80 long delayed have at last begun in earnest, marking a milestone for the Bench Farm and its planned crops.
Appearance of spring boosts Montana Auto sales
With spring weather and better roads, Montana Auto reports a surge in sales. Buyers include Fred Gilbert and Ed Nelson with Buick Fours, Anderson & Christiansen and H McCaleb with Buick Six touring, Emery Omeare at Sheridan with a Dodge touring, Bart Hungate at Dell with a Dodge touring, and several buyers in Ford touring and delivery vehicles across towns like Monida Grant Melrose Fort and others.
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Montana
Fred Gilbert
Buick
Ed Nelson
Anderson & Christensen
H. McCaleb
Emery Omeare
Sheridan
Bart Hungate
Dell
Dodge
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Staupaau
PTAC
Bandini
IPN
FN BC
DIAN
Basesot
Saoes
H. Schoenborn
Housewives
Crystal
Montana and
Sebree Streets
Mea
Wwe Ay
Btrantia
Avie
Dillon Carriage Works
Washington and Helena Streets
West
Tommy
Weyman-Bruton Company
Broadway
New York City
Phillips & Scott Reservoir Co
Dillon Furniture CO
Dillon, Montana
Ronwee
G. T. Paul
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