Busy Year for the Telephone in Montana
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company expanded cable and toll lines across Montana amid storms and rebuilds. Major projects included Clyde Park upgrades, a new central office in Helena, and a western district expansion to support growth and long distance service to Alberta.
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Montana
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Clyde Park
Butte
Boulder
Slavre
Hobson-Utica
Glendive
Northern Pacific Railway
Great Falls
Sunburst
Alberta
Canada
United States
Helena
Exchange
Wolf Creek
Cascade
Red Lodge
Shelby
Kevin-Sunburst
Gold Mining in the Little Rockies and Early Prospectors
The article recounts gold finds in the Little Rockies in Phillips County and profiles early prospectors. It details Aldridge striking pay dirt in Alder Gulch in 1884, Devlin joining him, and Devlin and Aldridge later shaping Havre and Hill County. It also notes Frank Aldridge’s Alaska career and unexpected Havre reunion.
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Little Rockies
Rockies
Aldridge
Alder Gulch
Devlin
Havre
Hill County
Gros Ventres
Big Country
Frank Aldridge
Mountains
Alabama
Alaska
Alaska Senate
Washington, D. C
L. K. Devlin
Montana
New Copper Line Connects Shelby to Glacier Park
A new copper telephone circuit links Shelby with Glacier Park, giving the park its first direct telephone connection and enabling calls to all points in the United States and Canada.
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Shelby
Glacier Park
United States
Canada
California Refining Company to Test Oil on Glacier County Land
Eight thousand acres in Two Medicine valley near Cut Bank were leased by California Refining Company to test for oil and gas. Wells must start before July 1, 1926, with drilling to continue until existence of resources is determined. Ground lies on Hagen ranch with several hundred acres patented and six thousand unpatented from Blackfeet office.
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Two Medicine
Cut Bank
California Refining Company
Henry Hagen
John Hagen
Two Medicine Country
California Company
Hagens
Blackfeet Indian Office
Browning
Hagen Ranch
C. L. Emmons
Kalispell
Emmons
California
Grumbler of a Family and the Worst Wheel Creaks
A proverb-like remark notes that the person who complains the most in a family often signals the weakest part of a fragile household. It suggests self awareness and caution in judgment within domestic life.
California Fig Syrup Promotes Quick Digestion for Babies
A vintage ad claims California Fig Syrup eases infant constipation and upset stomachs by safely expelling poisons and gases. It touts a half teaspoon dose for babies and children with clear bottle directions and warns mothers to insist on the genuine brand to avoid imitations.
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California
Tom Maguire Frontier Figure Passes at 83
Tom Maguire 83 a frontiersman Indian fighter stage driver and prospector died recently after a life roaming the west He came to Idaho and Butte in 1887 worked hauling wood from Brown's gulch to the Moulton mine Later settled on Foster creek where he freighted ore and timber and cultivated a small farm He was born in Barry Ontario Canada in 1842 and long associated with Buff alo Bill Cody and the Union Pacific line through Promontory Point Utah His grave will be near the knoll behind his home shared with descendants and past companions.
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L. K. Devlin
Devlin
Little Rockies
Aldridge
Louis Meyer
Granville Stuart
Missouri River
Meyer
Tom Maguire
Foster
Warm Springs Creek
Anaconda
Mr. Maguire
Barry
Ontario
Canada
Ade
Iowa
Plains
Denver
Omaha
Overland Company
Buffalo Bill Maguire
William Cody
Buffalo Bill
Duke Alexis
Russia
Tom
Sand Hill Station
Union Pacific
Promontory Point
Utah
Nevada
Bryan
Wyo
Black Hills
Maguire
Idaho
Butte
Brown’s Gulch
Moulton
Cable
Foster Creek
Joa ‘Carroll
Thomas Driscoll
Babe
Oregon
2 000 000 Barrels Of Oil Produced In 1925 At Kevin Sunburst Field
The Kevin Sunburst field produced more than 2 million barrels of oil in 1925, with total field output surpassing 4 million by year end. November alone yielded 371,425 barrels, and the field’s daily average rose to 12 710.8 barrels the highest yet. Old men believe the record will attract large companies and spur 1926 development.
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Kevin-Sunburst
Ilinois Pipe Line Company
Montana
Absher
Safe Guide to Giving What You Can Afford
A concise guidance piece urges readers to contribute within their means and avoid overextending finances. It stresses prudent incentive to support causes without compromising personal budgeting.
Musterole: Home Remedy for Coughs and Croup Relief
An old mothers’ guide touts Musterole as prompt first aid for children with coughs and possible croup. It notes adult use and a milder children’s version, claiming relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis and chest colds with a caution that it may prevent pneumonia.
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IAS
Canadian Points
Fort Belknap
Fort Store
Pete Zortman
Zortman
Ruby Gulch
Rock Creek
Bear Paw
George Putnam
Blains County
BE. W. King
Bozeman
King
Pike Landusky
Landusky
Sandusky
Bob Ormond
Phillips
Coburn and
Logan
Daddy
Little
Little Rocky Mountains
Phillips County
Glacier County
Grippe
Ah Kelly
Relly ! Drug Company
City OF
U. P
Wells-Dickey CO
Minneapolis - Great Falls
St.Paul Dulath
Chicago
Sirocco
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