SWORD HELD MEMORY OF MONTEREY HEROES IN MISSOULA
In Missoula a silver sword given to Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Hamer after Monterey 1846 honors his bravery. The weapon, inscribed to his nearest male relative, passed through two sons in the Civil War and is now with Mrs. George H. Potter, a Missoula descendant. The tale recalls Hamer’s command and the Spanish-American era tribute.
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Missoula
Montana
France
Monterey
Mexico
Thomas L. Hamer
Ohio Volunteers
Zachary Taylor
W. O. Butler
Butler
General Hamer
Hamer
Congress
George
H. Potter
United States
Montanan Slacker Evaders Mexico Toll Report
Colonel James Sanderson of Great Falls returned from Mexico City with observations on draft evaders in Mexico. He says Americans avoiding service face ostracism by Mexicans and by fellow expatriates, with many ending in camps in Santa Rosa mountains and widespread hardship in Tampico Guanajuato Guanajuato to Guadalajara transit.
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Mexico
Jas
Sanderson
Great Falls
Mexico City
Tampico
United States
Real Cy
Guanajuato
Guanajutano
Guadalajara
Guanajaro
Santa Rosa Mountains
Coahuila
Musquiz
Guaymas
Montana Miners Get 5 3 4 a Day Wage Boost
Twenty thousand workers in Butte, Great Falls, and Anaconda receive 50 cent daily increases to 5.75 for copper industry wages. The raise expands state payroll by about 3.65 million dollars yearly amid higher copper prices. Operators from Anaconda Copper Mining and fellow firms approved the voluntary wage hike at a Kelley office conference.
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Butte, Great Falls
Anaconda
Butte
Great Falls
Western Federation of Miners
Washington
War Industries Board
C. F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Kelley
North Butte Mining Company
Elm-Orlu Mining Company
Timber Butte Mining Company
East Butte Copper Company
Butte & Superior Mining Company
Mines Operating Company
Butte-Bullwhacker Mining Company
Tuolumne Copper Mining Company
Davis-Daly Copper Company
World News Roundup: War, Politics and Trade Updates
Reports from Austria ration smokers and U S destroyers sinking five submarines. U S army transport Henderson reaches port after a fire at sea. German ambassador to Russia assassinated in Moscow. Norway loses ships to German subs and mines. Authorities arrest Robert Connelan linked to crop destruction devices. Fifteen workers die in Hercules Powder plant explosion. Famine fears grip Germany and nitrates shrink crops. 1918 rifle delivery aims to arm four million. Massachusetts income tax up over last year. Lewis gun rated best by British tests. Shoemakers seek wage hike amid army contracts. Excursion steamer sinks on J anois river. three dead in Arkansas battle. Ten percent movie tax yields 28 million. total 64 million projected. Trotsky urges universal military service. France doubts Russia will repay debts. U S to fund training foreign armies. Vera Cruz reports troops and German officials arriving by merchant submarine. Tony Zalatorious escapes jail after embezzlement and abduction. Roosevelt seeks Nobel fund return for war relief. German vice Admiral warns Uboat campaign will intensify. morale concerns rise.
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Austria
U.S
Washington
Henderson
Port Lafely
Paris
Count , von Mirbach
Russia
Moscow
Norway
San Francisco
Robert Connelan
South Dakota
Kenvil
N. J
Hercules Powder Company
London
Ordnance Department
Boston
Massachusetts
British War Department
Hotchkiss
Madsen
Brockton
Mass
Peoria
Janois River
Tide Rock
Ark
Here
Leon Trotzky
War and Marine
War Department
Congress
United States
Central
South America
Vera Cruz
Mismarck
N. C
Tony Zalatorious
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Nobel Peace Fund
Kirchof
France
German siege overrun as American detachment perishes
A detachment of American troops, surrounded by a stronger German force, fought to the last man. All were killed except two wounded soldiers who were overpowered, ending the isolated engagement.
Montana and Great Falls Classifieds Stock Ranches
Classified ads detail multiple Montana land offers including 4600 acre stock ranches with water and meadow, irrigation and grain options, and prices. Listings mention Great Falls Helena Lewistown Townsend and Townsend contrasts, with terms like quarter cash and five to ten year plans. Includes farm loans, business opportunities, and hospital equipment sales.
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P.O
Tribune
Great Falls
R. BR
Montana Ranches CO
Helena
Montana
Lerbert A
Helens
Spring Valley
Norby Bros
Judas Basin
Farmers Land Co
Lewistown
Montaa
Barrai
Townsend
Hve
Rairoad
Indwin
Tlelena
Vintt & Heath Co. Velen
Big Hole Basin Welcomes Haying Season Prosperity
In Beaverhead County Montana the Big Hole Basin, famed as a premier hay region, expects a record harvest with ample water from the Big Hole River. Ranchers anticipate many workers as haying begins July 15, and organizers invite applicants via A. M. Sheimo, secretary of the Big Hole Basin Livestock Association, Wisdom Montana, with work destinations Divide or Dillon.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Big Hole
Big Hole Basin
A. M. Sheimo
Big Hole Basin Livestock Association
Wisdom
Divide Or
Dillon
Chiropractors Seek Voter Action On New Licensing Law
A petition to place a measure before Montana voters this fall proposes a state board for chiropractors and licensing of the profession. The filing was recorded in Lewis and Clark county amid broader commentary on business and public perception.
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Montana
Contractors Lumber Supply Catalog and Plan Book
Seattle based Contractors Lumber Supply Co offers direct to consumer prices for lumber lath and millwork. Free catalog and plan book available from 445 Lumber Exchange Seattle Washington.
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Contractors Lumber Supply Co
Lumber Exchange
Seattle
Wash
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Dirks, Midkiff & Spaulding, Inc
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Great Falls Music House
Ivers & Pond
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Knabe Bros
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Walworth
Doll & Sons
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Emerson Angelus
Pathe
Columbia
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Sawyer
E. L. Vineyard Irrigation
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Frary & Burlingame First
Nat'l Bank
Third St
Great Falls, Mont
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Kirst
National Bank Building
Billinyes
Mont
W. C. McClintock
Custer County Bank
Miles City
Alberta
J. J.bakin
Dunn “Block
Red River Valley
W. L. Purdy & Co
Fargo, N.D
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Alke- Boylegton Co
C. H. Campbell & Son
Great Falla
Judith Basin
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Letras
lart-Ilisbury Co
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Ford & Hollister Ranch (Inc
Darby
Sali
Dixon Stock Farm
Polson
Huntsberger-Givens Co
Great Walla
Bartwood
Bartwood Farm
Hamilton, Mont
Walds-Thurston Motor CO
Lat Ave
Great Walle
Maxwell Distributors
Montana Plane Co
Parké, Davis & Co
Detroit
Mich
Butte College Telegraphy
A. L. Te
Central Ave
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What National Bank
Great Kalle
Hfoenck Fur House
Poremerly A. Raub
Lewistown Hide & Yar Co
Helena Adjustment CO
Butth Adjustment CO
BUTTH
Tout & McCarthy
Accountants and Auditors
POP Lll
ILI
W. Grant Hoags
Daly Bank
Harlhy-Clark & CO
Gratin and Nill Auditing
Tod Block
Wood-Safford Machine Works
Wilsall
Shields River Valley
J. W. Llefferlin
Livingston, Mont
Eastman Kodaks
Kenyon & Wheeler
Drugegists
Kodak
Fern Studio
Great Falls Typewriter Exchange
Club
Victor Arios
Huseth
Origine Optometrist and Optician
Briscoe Car
Paterson Six
Briscoe Motor Coo
Utah Ave
Butte, Mont
Karbel Mercantile Agency
Helena, Mont
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