Evolution from a Cow Town to an Oil Center in Shelby
Shelby Montana rises as a northern oil boom town with Dorsey Hager predicting hundreds of workers and a surge of construction. Oil discovery near Shelby Kevin and Sunburst spurs rapid real estate gains, hotel buildouts, and thriving trade as drillers prepare for spring exploration.
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Liwest
Montana
Shelby
Sor
Kevin
Methuselah
Gordon Campbell
L. C. Stevenson
Standard
Dorsey Hager
Petrolia
Sam Krause
North Country
Fred Whiteside
Wyoming
Thomas Hogan
Kevin-Sunburst
Senator Hogan
Shelby to Shelby Junction to oil boom town rise
The old cowtown Shelby shifts from a dusty frontier heyday to a modern oil boom hub. Investors from Stevenson's group to ringling interests pour capital as 70 drills proceed, pipelines and gas prospects emerge, and Shelby eyes new industries while remaining on a transcontinental rail line.
Papes Cold In Few Hours Ad Claim
An old medicine ad promises a cold will vanish in hours with Pape's Cold in. A self contained claim notes relief from stuffed up head and nose, no feverishness, and implies quick cure with inexpensive tablets.
Cuticura Trio Endorsed For Baby Skin Care
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for soothing red rough itching skin with hot baths, Cuticura Ointment for local relief, and Cuticura Talcum powder for gentle dusting. It positions the trio as essential for infant skin care.
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Ady
State's cash reserves rise by over three million dollars
Montana's cash resources rose from 13,966,963 to 17,191,227 during 19 months ending June 30 1922 in a biennial report by State Auditor George P Porter to Governor J M Dixon. Bonded debt up 3,268,000 and warrant debt up 593,762. Expenditures 24,949,292 receipts 26,811,289. The report urges abolishing the state accountant's office and moving duties to the state auditor.
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Montana
George P. Porter
J. M. Dixon
Treasury
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Garments
Diamond Dyes offer simple directions so any woman can dye or tint worn dresses coats and more. The product guarantees no spotting fading streaking or running and is sold by druggists with the claim of perfect home dyeing.
Montana Sees 1923 as Year of Prosperity and Strong Wheat
W A Selvidge president of the Montana Development Association predicts 1923 will bring prosperity as Montana leads in wheat per acre despite prior dry years. He notes half a million acres prepped for better yields and anticipates higher farm prices and a favorable readjustment of foreign affairs.
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Montana
W. A. Selvidge
Montana Development Association
Selvidge
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana Reads Like Welcome Sign for Tourists and Prosperity
The article urges Montanans to unite in a broad campaign to attract visitors and new residents. It notes advertising efforts by Northern Pacific, Great Northern and Chicago Burlington & Quincy totaling $1,000,000 in 1923, with Montana Development Association coordinating data and truthfully promoting permanent prosperity and happy homes across the state.
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Montana
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Montana Development Association
Association
Billings
West
Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Indigestion Relief
This old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as speedy relief for indigestion gases flatulence heartburn sourness and stomach distress from acidity. A few tablets provide near immediate relief and the product is sold by druggists in millions of packages.
Cascar ets advertised as a bowel cleanser
An old advertisement touts Cascar ets as a cure for cramps and distress with claims of quick relief by morning. It markets the product as pleasant tasting and suitable for both adults and children, claiming 1008 box packaging and candy-like taste.
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W. W. Cheely
Cowtimue
Shelby Junction
Associated Press
Billie Ward
Cowtown
Stevenson
Campbell
Ceres
Rockefellers
Sinclairs
Adam
Gladys-Belle
Hogan
Merkie-Dawson
Illinois Pipeline
L. .C. Stevenson
Columbus
Ty’ Cobb
Bonanza
Stanford
Jim Speer
George Merkle
Belt
John Dawson
Great Falls
Mel McCutcheon
W. B. Greeley
Joe Kaufman
Mose Zimmerman
Julian Peters
LaRue Smith
Bruce Radigan
Bruce Roberts
John
Richard Ringling
Edsel Ford
Clyde Graves
Pacific Coast
Spokane
Standard Oil
Big Oil Company
Ohio
Art Sellers
Standard of California
al Palmer
Shaffer
Warren Wright
Stebbins
Gladys Belle
Harry “Orchard
Salt Creek
Abe Kent
Yesteryears
North America
Charles M. Russell
Pape
Bilious
Bayer
Drugerats
Mr. Russell
Rocky Mountains
Old Fort Benton
Hugh Glass
Fetterman
The
Missouri
Kit Carson
Alexander Harvey
Bad Man
the Pony Express
Yellowstone Kelly
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