Old Timer Says sketches of Big Hole Basin life
Mary Narby Cottrell recounts Sally Thompson and family’s 1884 trek from Smith Field Utah to the Big Hole Basin. The account recalls travelers, camps, supplies, and early homesteading as George Thompson settles on Thompson Creek and builds a cabin before moving on to the Bitter Root valley. Sally Burgess, the sole survivor of the journey, reflects on the Magnificent Adventure.
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The
Big Hole Basin
Mary Narby Cottrell
Wisdom
Missoula
J. E. Burgess
Mr. Cottrell
Big Hole
George Thompson
George
John
Jim
Smith Field
Utah
Montana
Sally Thompson
Thompson
Dillon
Butte
Shining Mountains
Grandmother
Sally
Bitter Root
Hamilton
Thomipsons
Ross’ Hole
Sherrill
Continental Divide
Trail Creek
Grandfather
Grandfather Thompson
Hingland
Ruby Ranch
Ruby Creek
Battle Ground
Thompson Creek
Nels Johnson
Walker Ranch
Bowen Road
Thompsons
Bitter Root Valley
Jasper Burgess
Warm Springs
Bitter Root Pass
Camp Birch Creek Notes From Company 1501
Camp Birch Creek notes highlight home letters by enrollees with a Christmas mail push, menu shows and improved dining system, with five enrollees completing auto mechanics courses and high grade of 98 percent. Fort Missoula district praise credits Company 1501 as steady reporters in its Green Guidon publication.
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Mr. Lumsden
Lt. Wilson
Wilson
Megs Hall
Fort Missoula
Company 1501
California Leads In Cattle On Feed In Dry Lots
The United States Department of Agriculture reports California has the largest number of cattle on feed in its history with 115000 head in December, up 67 percent from the 1929-33 average. Growth in dry lot feeding boosts demand for beef and supports grain and by products industries.
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California
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Los Angeles
Department of Agriculture
San Joaquin Valley
Imperial Valley
San Francisco
Stockton
Miracle Electric Range Promises Thirty Minute Meals
An ad describes a new automatic electric range called the miracle range aiding busy housewives. It claims a seven course dinner with pork roast, potatoes, green beans and apples can be prepared in thirty minutes or less without constant supervision, using a preheated, well insulated oven and timer.
Margaret Caldwell Vacationing in Dillon After Lewistown Term
Miss Margaret Caldwell a Lewistown teacher spent the holidays in Dillon visiting friends and taking a brief holiday break from classroom duties in town.
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Margaret Caldwell
Lewistown
Dillon
Interstate Building Loan Association Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders that the final meeting of the Interstate Building & Loan Association will be held at 18 East Bannack Street Dillon Montana on January 4 1936 at 2 o clock p m. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business will be transacted. Secretary C B Blenn signed December 7 1935.
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Interstate Building Loan Association
Dillon
Jana
Interst Building & Loan Association
Interstate Building & Li A
East Bannack Street
Dill
Montana
Janary
C. B. Blenn
Help Kidneys Don’t Take Drastic Drugs
Help for kidney troubles with Cystex as a prescription remedy promising relief in 48 hours and a week to feel younger, with money back guarantee. Mentions nervousness pain and rheumatic symptoms as conditions claimed to improve. Contains marketing tone and product name Slas-Tex variant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo & Dose
Kruschen Salts Claim 17 Lb Weight Loss
Mrs. Robert Hickey of Rosovil California credits Kruschen Salts with shedding 17 pounds in six weeks after following her doctor’s recommendation. She dismisses gossip about safer methods and endorses the product as a weight loss aid. The ad promotes taking a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning, priced inexpensively.
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Robert Hickey
Rosovil Calif
Hickey
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al Noyse
Jim Geery
Strawbridge
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Matt
Vere al Noyse
Walhert
Birch Creek
Amenaughton
Frances Weedman
Hotpoint Electric Cookery Institute
Barbara
Cca Ae Company
Teetrtom Sient Ra
Internat’l Cartoon Co
B. Link
Wats Uf
Pov
LovIe
Charles L. Cadmus
Trenton
New Jersey
Ole’s Electric
Old Bergeson Garage
Helena St
Dillon, Montana
Tribune Book
Dellon, Montana
Legals
Syd E. Pinkham
of Williams
Danvill Illinois
Bea
Dr. Beata M. Hall
Geo. L. Routledge, M. D
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