Mining Industry Poised for Strong Montana Year 1925
Montana's mining outlook centers on a rebound led by the Butte district and operations from Neihart Rimini Basin Gardner and Phillipsburg. State mine inspector William Maxwell predicts 1925 will be the most prosperous year since the war, with 1924 production surpassing 1928 by over 20 percent and many small mines resuming activity.
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Montana
William Maxwell
Butte
Maxwell
Jefferson County
Neihart
Rimini
Basin
Gardner
Phillipsburg
Orphan Girl
Anselmo
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Midwest
New Discovery
Divide
Farm Wanted and Miscellany Listings
Classified items including farm and land inquiries from O K Hawley Baldwin Wisconsin and A A McNown Omaha. farm equipment for sale. Oorang Kennels dog stock and catalog offer. various sale items from Oregon prunes to steam engine parts. honey and almanac offers. St Marys Home info. personal psychic and marriage ads and notices from multiple U.S. cities.
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O. K. Hawley
Baldwin
Wis
Montana
A. McNown
Wilkinson Bldg
Omaha
United States
la Rue
Ohio
The China War Near Alder Gulch in Montana
A historic clash near Alder Gulch Virginia City Montana in 1879 80 led to a savage fight among Chinese factions. Two Chinese were killed by knives and a grand jury trial produced an eventual acquittal after multiple prosecutions. The conflict spurred a decline in Chinese presence in the gulch over decades.
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Alder Wilwnay
Alder
Montana
Virginia City
Alder Gulch
Ruby Valley
M. D. Platner
Madison County
Cated
Tong
Sam Ward
Helena
H. N. Blake
EB. J.conger
Talesmen
Blue
Cemetery Hill
Peanut day memories from a circus in childhood
A nostalgic piece recalls childhood circuses in the railroad yard at dawn. Two boys wake up early to work, earn a ticket, and share peanuts. The memory contrasts old peanuts with modern peanut butter cakes labeled School Boy, celebrating lasting nourishment.
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Billy Smith
Billy
Montana mine safety report shows rising fatal accidents
The Montana metal mines recorded 41 fatal accidents by September 20 for the year ending July 1, 1924, with falling ground causing 11 deaths and blasting fatalities totaling four. The total is eight fewer than in 1922, reflecting ongoing safety concerns near claims east of Silver Bow creek and other northern interests.
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North Butte
Silver Bow Creek
Montana
Traffic Police Will Keep Feet Warm in Butte Street Heat
Steam heating the Main and Broad street crossing warms the police foot soldiers who man busy intersections around Butte. Crews install four steam coils to project heated air into the street, a long standing remedy that lets officers endure sub zero watches without freezing feet.
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Butte
Main
Broadway
Park
Ranger braves fierce blizzard on Elk Summit trip
W J Bell ranger of the Elk Summit district in East Selway national forest camped two frigid nights in the open with a companion enduring 20 degrees below zero and 40 to 60 below, then sheltered at Powell ranger station near Lolo Hot Springs.
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W. J. Bell
Elk Summit
East Selway National Forest
Mr. Bell
Montana
Old Timer Recalls Lasting Cold Snap and a Tiny Match
Lewistown pioneer J. T. Wunderlin recalls a 1803-04 cold spell with 60 below at Lewistown, a frozen Spring Creek, and a stage ride to Great Falls. A lone lucifer stub saved the crew, starting a fire in an old sheep shed. the men endured a brutal night and reached Sage Creek ranch for a hot oyster stew.
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J. T. Wunderlin
Lewistown
Montana
Alf. J. Stephens
Spring Creek
John P. Barnes
Wunderlin
Great Falls
Stanford
Mr. Barnes
Sage Creek Ranch
Mrs. Hamilton
Forsyth
Baker
Malcolm Clark
Emerson Hough
Granite County poised for manganese ore revival and expansion
Manganese mining surges in Granite valley as Trout Mining Company plans extensive operations at Phillipsburg. Northern Pacific prepares a spur for a new concentrator plant. Phillipsburg hosts high test ore used in batteries, with current shipments by Phillipsburg Mining and Hickey plant. The new company targets 30 tons daily, employing about 30 workers, with expansion likely.
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Granite Valley
Trout Mining Company
Phillipsburg
Northern Pacific
Granite
Phillipsburg Mining Company
Hickey
Heir Claims $2 Million Estate From L Girl Falls Figure
Esther Johnson of Livingston, student at the University of Washington, asserts she is heir to about $2 million from the late W. P. Chambers. She says Chambers, who spent time in Detroit and claimed Atlanta as residence, promised the fortune for her nursing care in Yellowstone Park. Attorneys for the estate indicate further proof is forthcoming in Chicago.
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W. P.chambers
Detroit
Atlanta
Esther Johnson
Aaron Johnson
Livingston
Edgar Bennett
Chicago
Miss Johnson
University of Washington At
Seattle
Mr. Chambers
Yellowstone Park
Lake Camp
Missohnson
Chambers
Farmers Gear Up for 1925 Turkey Crop in Hill County
Farmers of Hill County begin work to insure success of next spring turkey hatches under direction of local agricultural agents. Total emphasis on improved brood stock, feed quality, and coop sanitation to boost production and profits.
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Hill County
Poultry Leaders Select Breeding Birds for Spring Hatch
H. E. Cushman poultry specialist and E. B. Duncan county agent supervised selection of the most desirable birds for breeding pens. Eggs from these pens will be used for the spring hatch.
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H. E. Cushman
Montanana State College—Extension Service
E. B. Duncan
Plan Electric City Hights In Denton
Denton residents plan to install an electric light system with Montana Power Company extending lines under a guarantee of 10000 dollars. The city council debates forming an improvement district and selling bonds to cover most costs, with some funds to be raised by subscription.
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Denton
Montana Power Company
Cuticura Toilet Trio Ad Tops Benefits for Baby Skin
An advertising copy promotes Cuticura products including Cuticura Soap for soothing red rough itching skin during hot baths, Cuticura Ointment for gentle touches, Cuticura Dusting Powder and Cuticura Talcum as indispensable toilet items for babies.
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Trio
Adyv
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Avondale
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BELDS
Montana Meat and Commission Co
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J. P. Howser
Camas Sanders Co
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Ingom Montana
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Granite County
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Glasgow
Moni
Plan Electric City_hights
Montana Institute
Miles City
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwauker
Sam D. Goza
Gen. Agt
Helena, Mont
Northnvestment Co
Billings, Mont
Frank Ward
The
Wagraver
Burte
Stee
Oultry
Mestaza
Delco System
Burroughs
Bankers’ Pub. Association
Glasgow, Mont
A. W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
TD H. Blair
Internal Revenue
Frank J. Carmod
New York City
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