Problems Which Confronted Uncle Sam in Early Days
Mrs. M. Eb. Plassmann recounts the struggle over public land as settlers moved west. From early survey needs to the 1812 establishment of a land office and later 1820 law allowing 80 acre purchases, the nation debates land policy, westward expansion, and regional economic impacts. The piece frames tensions among East industrialists, West settlers, and Southern influence in shaping Homestead era policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
General Land Office
Treasury Department
Edward Tiffin
Ohio
Thomas Hart Benton
Pneumonia Fatal to Nez Perce Jones Pioneer Prospector
Nez Perce Jones of Phillipsburg a famed placer miner and Indian fighter dies of pneumonia. Born 1844 in Carthage Missouri, he survived Nez Perce ambush on Rock Creek then guided Philipsburg defense. He later ran a freight service and kept his horse team public daily until illness caused his surrender.
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Jones
Placer
Prospector
Phillipsburg
Fwrie
Carthage
Middle West
Plains
Colorado
Helena
Philipsburg
Nez Perce
Ross Fork
Rock Creek
Nez Perces
Schuch Ranch
Hope Mill
Westward expansion and the Harrison land law impact
The narrative traces early expansion from forests to farms, noting the Ohio Company and French claims. It highlights Celeron de Bienville’s plates, Fort Duchesne, pioneer conflicts with Indians, and the Harrison land law offering public lands at auction then private sale for two dollars an acre. It explains settlers’ cash down payments and defaults under pressure, shaping western settlement.
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Alexander Hamilton
Ohio
Ohio Company
Lawrence Washington
George Washington
Celeron de Bienville
New York
Alleghany River
France
Fort Duchesne
Alleghany
Monongahela
Crown
William Harrison
McMasters
Paxson
Illinois Without Grange Boosted by Peters and Timm
A Big Ten football writer predicts Illinois will be strong next season even without Red Grange. Frosty Peters of Billings is praised as a top kicker and playmaker, while Timm is hailed as the best available fullback since Jack Crangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ten Weekly
Red Grange
Illinois University
Frosty Peters
Billings
Butte
Peters
Illinois Crew
Auben Holden
Illinois
Grange
University of Pennsylvania
Britton
Middle West
Timm
Matt Bullock
Champaign
Jack Crangle
United Commercial Travelers Meet in Great Falls June 10 12
Between 200 and 300 United Commercial Travelers are expected for the stand council meeting in Great Falls on June 10 11 and 12. About 50 delegates from Utah Idaho and Montana will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commecial
Great Falls
United Commercial
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Wage Increase For Boston Building Trades
A general wage rise of 15 cents per hour is approved for Boston building and decorating trades. The new rate is 4.25 dollars an hour and remains in effect through April 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoco
Boston Building and Decorating Trades
Veterans to mark Custer battle semi centennial event
A semi centennial of the Little Big Horn battle will be celebrated June 24 25 and 26 with the Seventh Cavalry taking part. Plans include housing nearly 1000 veterans of the Indian wars and Sioux and Cheyenne survivors of the battle.
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Big Horn
Crow Agency
National Custer Memorial Association
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Texas
Montana
Custer
United States
Benteen
Reno
Battle of
Little Big Horn
Seventh Cavalry
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. EB. Plassmann
America
Tke Carnegie
Atlantic Coast
Big Pond
Missouri
United States Army
Henry Clay
Jackson
Republic
Tyler
Lincoln
Irving Berlin
Alexanders
Continental Oil Company
Etroleum
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Washington
Wyoming
Billings Boy
Carnation
S. Carnation Milx Products Company
Metals Bank Bldg
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