Pioneer William Berkin Celebrated at 97th Birthday
At his Orphan Girl mine home a party honored pioneer William Berkin on his ninety seventh birthday. Attendees included his son John Berkin of Butte and daughter Mrs Kenneth McKenzie of Anaconda. Berkin helped open Fort Benton trade routes and guided the first mule pack to Virginia City, later skimming for Diamond R and locating the Mountain Chief mine with Nicholas Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Berkin
Orphan Girl Mine
John Berkin
Butte
Kenneth McKenzie
Anaconda
Plains
Mr. Berkin
Fort Benton
Sam
Virginia City
Aontana
M. William
Ange
John J. St. Louis
St.outs
Berkin
New Territory
Diamond R
West
Nicholas Wall
Mountain Chief
Freckle-Face Remedy Offered With Money Back Guarantee
A bold offer promises freckle removal at no cost if it fails to remove them. Consumers urged to buy one ounce of Othine double strength from a druggist, with refunds if results are unsatisfactory. The ad claims a clear complexion after a few applications and notes the double strength carries the guarantee.
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Freckle-face
National Drive Launched By Postum for Grape-Nuts Recipes
Postum Cereal Co Inc of Battle Creek plans a nationwide campaign starting May 1 to spark new Grape-Nuts recipes. Grocers receive free circulars detailing the plan. at least 101 recipes will be bought at 50 dollars each with four top prizes totaling 2 500 dollars awarded by Good Housekeeping.
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America
Postum Cereal Co. Inc
Battle Creek
Michigan
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Stockholders back Governor Allen in Boston Montana case
In a formal City Club meeting stockholders of the Boston Montana Corporation holding over a million shares expressed confidence in Governor Allen and other indicted officers. They dismissed misappropriation claims as unfounded and called the indictments the result of unfair attacks and market turmoil. Dr. George J. Ott chaired the meeting. A committee was formed to present the resolutions to missing stockholders.
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Boston- Montana Corporation
Allen
Boston
Boston Daily Post
George J. Ott
Marlboro Street
Cuticura Talcum Promotes Fragrance for Toiletry Needs
Attractive ad promotes Cuticura talcum as part of the three piece Cuticura Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum. Described as exquisitely scented for face skin baby and dusting uses and offered at 25 cents each everywhere.
Game Birds Protect Crops as Farmers Fence Land
Farmers near Froid prepare for next fall by protecting grouse and prairie chickens from hunters. Poachers have been active during pay falls, but many farmers are posting signs to keep birds safe and reduce crop pest damage. Large flocks help control bugs and grasshoppers, encouraging farmers to shield the birds.
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Froid
Ringling's Big Bozeman Rodeo Promises Western Spectacle
Ringling's Big Bozeman Rodeo headlines the West with its biggest event yet. The show boasts new attractions and a bold slogan She's Wild as crowds anticipate thrilling roping riding and exhibition acts.
Ringling to Stage Fifth Annual Bozeman Wild West Roundup
Richard T Ringling announces the fifth annual roundup in Bozeman on August 2 3 and 4 promising concentrated real western wildness across the United States and Canada. The Bozeman show has been the state’s biggest for four years and will be pushed to be bigger and wilder to compete with smaller venues. He proclaims the event as “He's Wild.”
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Bozeman
Richard T. Ringling
United States
Canada
Ringling
Sidelights of the roundup lure crowds with prize money and showmanship
The roundup draws a few hundred contestants from Dallas Medicine Hat Pendleton and New York drawn by big prizes and the love of the game. Ten gallon hats silk shirts and high leather boots mark the colorful attire while new events like a wild cow milking contest captivate the Bozeman show audience.
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Dallas
Texas
Medicine’ Hat
Canada
Pendleton
New York
Mullins
Johnny Mullins
Rodeo Preparations Highlight Bozeman Event
The piece describes rough stock events with cow milking contests, steer roping, bulldogging Brahma steers, and bucking horse acts. Western riders such as Yakima Canutt and Chester Byers plan to attend the Bozeman showcase August 2 3 and 4, featuring Moonshine Gray gelding and other noted buckers at White Sulphur Springs pasture.
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India
Ringling
Moonshine
Ghost
Sky Rocket
Barrel Head
White Sulphur Springs
Bozeman
For Sale Montana Farms and Supplies Listing
A Grass Range Review notice lists buyers seeking Montana farms and seed and poultry supplies with price hints. M Nown and R McNown of Omaha advertise pastures and Timothy hay at 9.00 per 100 pounds with samples offered. M Meador of Norwood Idaho advertises a Diamond cylinder press for sale in Grass Range Montana.
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Montana
R. McNown
Wilkinson
Omaha
Dorsh & & Orhenfinld
Butte
Timothy Allikh
Timothy
M. Meador
Norwood
Idaho
Diamond
Sizcolumn
Power
Grass Range Review
Grass Range
Roundup Texan Proverb Echoes Wild Ride Romance
The piece reflects on the unpredictable nature of roundup camps where horses buck and riders fall. It recalls the old maxim that no horse is unrideable and no rider unbeatable, underscoring enduring frontier bravado and danger. Humor and danger mingle in the outdoor spectacle.
Tractor Fuel Promises Deeper Plowing at Lower Cost
Montana crude fuel claims to boost plowing depth and efficiency. Advertisement offers drums to Homestake Oil Co in Great Falls with distributor opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Homestake Ol Co
Ford
Great Falls
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ATE Pioneers
Butth' A
S. O, Huseth
Oprician
Mont
Anaconda Copper Mining CO
APHOL
WR. Allen
W. BR. Allen
Cat Creek
Mutual Oil
Oeeters
BIG Bozeman Rodeo
By Donald Anderson
Silver
Black Fox Ranching
Dustriea
Madison Square Garden
Haa
Ear
Firestone
Fisk
Eae A
IRE Corporation
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
Ward K. Richardson
Hickory
Salem
Seeee
Clark Allen
Big Timber
Davis
Galena
Butte, Mont
KODAK
Rogers & Edwards
Alvert
Agency
Spokane
ST. Mary's
St. Mary's Home
Great Falls, Mont
Mother Superior
St. Ave. N
Economy Bases Company
Billings
Natio
Ta Elena
Katherine Box
Los Angels
Calif
Dreds Lereee
Ringling Dairy Ranch
John M. Howland
Lewiatown
Ontana
Jestrab Brothers
Havre, Mont
Culbertson
B. Palmer
Edwards Sk Bradford Lumber CO
Elk
Washington
Great Northern
Milwaukee Railways
Milla
Milan Farms Development ‘Company
Eee Bank
Fred B. Gri
Spek SF
Lhambra Hot Springs
M. J. Sullivan
Alhambra
COMA
Arthur Berry
Ger
East Broadway
Wyoming Street
Armers
Montana _Farmer
The
Montana Farmer
Otel
Montana Business Institute
Miles City
Reat Falls
Ommercial
Great Falls School
W. Keith Bell
Shelby Phone
V .Erald Cafe
Central Ave
Flaherty Optical Parlor
Third &I
Butterick Fashions
Ds Bros. Drygoods Co
Helena
Montara
Culder
Boulder Hot Springs
Boulder
Stewart Petroleum Geologist
Ford Bldg
ARK Hotel
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