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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
2
Retold excerpts recount experiences of a pioneer stage driver who rode bulls for majors and Russell and served as wagon boss for Gen. Alfred Sidney Johnson. The memoir blends frontier travel with leadership roles and early westward transportation.
A reviewer traces the memoir of Alexander Toponce born 1839 Belfort France. He details early emigration to America seven years old, stage coaching on the Butterfield line, mail offi cers incidents, and the Mormon War service. He recalls wagon boss work with Albert Sidney Johnston and shifts across Missouri Colorado and toward Montana, promising more on his role in Territory building.
The market shows strong demand for cattle with prices holding well across categories. Early cattle are fleshing and buyers expect a fall trade rise, listing numerous steer, cow, and heifer lots with prices ranging from about 4.60 to 13.50 for various weights and classes.
Montana coal miners and operators back a statewide drive for Montana products for Montanans. Joe Bosone cites 500000 tons of coal imported yearly with a retail value near 4.5 million dollars, though Montana mines could supply equally, he says. The executive committee includes Stephen Ely and William Riddell with a Coal Operators' Association appointee.
The All-Montana Development association and civic groups back a Montana Products for Montanans campaign. They urge buying coal from Red Lodge mines and similar domestic sources to boost state prosperity and resist out of state imports. The plan aims to show Montana products can sustain the economy and aid statewide recovery.
Federal agents Earl Kohler and Burr Hill raided a Fergus county ranch in Maiden country near Judith mountains after years of searching for moonshine. A rider approached with a sack, denied it, but the 50 gallon still and 600 gallons of fermenting mash were discovered near a tent. Rancher "Jack" posted bonds to appeal in federal court at Great Falls.
In smart London stores mannequins who model dresses are paid per parade. A successful girl can receive as much as 40 to 50 dollars for each showing.
Advert says Cuticura Soap soothes itch and burn with hot baths followed by Cuticura Ointment. Finish with Cuticura Talcum dusting for fragrance. Priced 25 cents each.
W A Selvidge announces a Montana drive offering 200 in cash prizes for letters on home buying advantages. Judges include Governor Erickson Ray M Hart and Warden, contest runs until September 19 with eight prizes from 5 to 100 for best letters.
A London East India Association meeting reports India as the world’s eighth largest industrial country. The record cites evolving industry and broader economic growth in the region. A separate note mentions Canadian women’s involvement in agriculture, highlighting native-born numbers.
W B Pierce district manager at Butte reports Montana shows improved conditions with more bank deposits and rising copper prices aiding prosperity. July commercial failures total 12 with liabilities of 108 525, plus one small bank failure. Crop prospects look favorable despite hail and heat. summer slowdown persists while many houses report year over year gains.
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