First Newspaper Men Led Daring Life in Bozeman
In Bozeman during early railroad work two local papers covered a bustling, lawless surge of gamblers, soldiers, and visitors. Captain John Smith built a large bar with Mercury statue as shots rang out injuring Patsy Walters. Walters died later. The town prepared grandly for the golden spike ceremony with big print editions and notable visitors including Carter Harrison and General Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Northern Pacific
Montana
Gallatin Valley
Fort Ellis
Soldiers of Fortune
John Smith
Mercury
Avant Courier
Smith
Hoppe
Walters
Patsy Walters
Foster
the Courier
the Chronicle
Associated Press
Spieth & Krug
Carter Harrison
Chicago
O. K
Courier
Major Alderson
The
Chronicle
Judge Maguire
State Editors Say and AAA Wheat Penalties Debate
A Helena Independent compilation notes editors compare wartime conscription in the United States and Canada, critique reasons for Canada avoiding conscription, and explain revised AAA rules on excess wheat penalties. It covers store options, penalties, loan terms, and farmer strategies.
Practical Health Hints on Perspiration and Hygiene
Sweating is a normal body function aiding temperature regulation and waste removal. Regular baths with soap remove odor and dirt. wash clothing promptly. In hot weather drink fluids, replenish salts, and eat salted foods like bread and crackers to aid water retention.
Multiple Local Updates Reported Across Montana
Sheriff's officers investigated a store robbery in Essex. The Montana highway department will receive 12 new autos from the state board of examiners. Harry West's summer home on Flathead Lake was destroyed by fire likely caused by lightning. Toole county appointed four new deputy sheriffs as meat and hide inspectors. Flathead county proposed 1941-42 general fund expenditures of 122505 with a 10.3 mill levy. Malta Commercial Club learns scales for local stockyards will be installed before shipping season. Glasgow reports over 600 pounds of aluminum donated toward the county defense metal drive, with Valley county expected to exceed 2000 pounds after an aluminum benefit show. Sheriff Norman C Bruce reports more than 800 pounds of scrap aluminum collected in Broadwater county, a record for a small county, with prisoners stripping metal from vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell
Flathead
Malta
Malta Commercial Club
Great Northern Railway
Strater
Glasgow
Mark Watson
County Defense Advisory
Watson
Valley County
Helena
Tom D. Caverly
State Advisory and Preparedness Commission
Norman C. Bruce
Broadwater County Defense Commission
Care Is Necessary In Buying Towels
Mrs. Margaret Tuller of Montana State college says to judge towels by weave selvages hems and read-all labels. Price should not be sole guide to quality. good towels can be inexpensive, though low prices limit color and design choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tuller
Montana State College
Mitchell Etchart Youngest Montanan airplane instructor
Mitchell Etchart 18 of Valley county is now Montana’s youngest to hold a CAA airplane instructor rating with Lynch air school near Bozeman. He earlier shared the title of Montana’s youngest commercial pilot with a Butte youth and is described by friends as the youngest licensed parachute rigger in the U S. His brother Gene partners in the Etchart Markle Flying service of Glasgow and Miles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Etchart
Valley County
Glasgow
Miles City
John Etchart
Tampico Rancher
Julius Caesar Knew Names of Every Soldier in His Army
Julius Caesar possessed exact knowledge of all soldiers serving under him, able to recite each member and their rank. The claim highlights his reputed discipline and organizational prowess in maintaining command over his legionaries.
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Julius Caesar
Mission Story Tale of Heroism In Bitter Root Valley
The article reviews a booklet on St Marys Mission and early priestly heroism in the Bitter Root valley. Patricia Corley of Oakland, formerly Bitter Root, narrates fathers De Smet Ravalli and Ravalli and De Smet illustrations, with praise for missionary impact on agriculture and industry. It notes a centenary tribute to Stevensville and includes two relish recipes from Mrs George F Jones and Mrs Dora Dobeck. Corn Relish and Piccalilli Meat Relish are detailed with ingredients and steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Casey
St. Mary’s Mission
Patricia Corley
Oakland
Calif
Bitter Root Valley
William Thomas Fulsons
Father Nicholas Point
St. Mary’s
St. Louis
Father Ravalli
Father de Smet
Montana
Northland
Miss Corley
Flushing
Holland
Longfellow
van Hook
Gibbons
Roman Empire
Rome
Stevensville
George F. Jones
Columbia Falls
Dora Dobeck
Plevna
Plane used on power break in Anaconda Grace line
Ray Pendale of the Montana Power Co. located a lightning caused break on the 154000 volt Anaconda Grace line in Idaho within 25 minutes using a plane. He flew from Butte with a pilot, identified the exact location, then a maintenance crew and truck arrived and repaired the line by 8:45 p m. The official noted the method saves minutes versus slower patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Pendale
Butte
Montana Power Co
Anaconda-Grace
Idaho
M. E. Buck
Penhale
Gregson
Anaconda
Crackerville
Buck
Montana
Utah
Washington
Oregon
Montana Winter Wheat Seen In High Demand
Montana's 1941 winter wheat crop is forecast to be the state’s largest ever with high protein content. M C Giesecke of San Antonio says Montana tests show 15 to 18 percent protein, boosting value as midwestern and eastern millers seek protein rich flour. He notes Kansas and Nebraska wheats run about 12 percent and that Montana wheat is exceptionally clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
M. C. Giesecke
San Antonio
Kansas
Nebraska
Giesecke
Pattern 417 Dress Smock by Claire Tilden Features
The Pattern 417 dress smock emphasizes neatness durability and easy care with a double breasted front and no waist seam. It offers long and short sleeves rounded button closures and a youthful square neckline. Sizes 34 to 48, fabric needs vary, order from Pattern Dept M.N. New York. A Swedish newspaper reports a motor yacht converted into a dental surgery for seaside treatment voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Tilden
Pattern Department
M.N
Fifth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Sweden
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Scott Mills
H. N. Maguire
Pick and Plow
S. W. Langhorne
Maguire
Hilda Burke
United States
Great Britain
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Britain
Hitler
Quebec
Congress
AAA
CBS
Gloria Mann
Jenny
Paula Kelly
Glenn Miller
Columbia Network
J. A. Tobey
Essex
State Board of Examiners
Montana Highway Department
Harry West
Flathead Lake
Shelby
Toole County
Chris Hauskin
Sweet Grass
John §. Gordon
Kevin
John F. Black
Sunburst
W. J. Black
Oilmont
Fonds
George F. ‘Jones
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