Song of Three Friends epic tale of fur traders
John G. Neibardt's epic poem The Song of Three Friends recounts Mike Fink Will Carpenter and Talbeau crossing the Missouri in 1822 23 under Ashley and Henry. It follows a bond torn by a love for an Indian wife ending in murder and vengeance amid frontier exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Neibardt
Trans-Mississippi
Mike Fink
Will Carpenter
Little Tardeau
Western Souvenir
Western Monthly Review
The
Missouri Intelligencer
Missouri
West
Ashley and
Henry
St. Louis
Northwest
Frank Talbeau
Ashley and Henry
Musketeers
Damon and
Pythias
Fink
Carpenter
Talbeau
Musselshell
Dakota
Increase Weight and Vitality With Phosphate
An article argues lack of nerve strength and thinness impair life and social standing. It promotes Buro-Phosphate as an organic phosphate supplement to boost nerve energy, vitality, and weight, noting caution to monitor weight gain while taking it.
First Farm Pioneers in Sun River Valley Remembered
The Casade County Farm Bureau marked the spot where Uncle Bob Vaughn drove Montana’s first private plow here in 1869 near the Couch company ranch. The event recounts early settlers like Vaughn and Sparks, government farming experiments, and the 1869 Baker expedition against the Blackfeet and Piegans, with notes on the Sun River’s nascent agriculture and beaver trap prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Vaughn
Sun River Valley
Robert Vaughn
Montana
Bob” Vaughn
Sun River
Cascade County Farm Bureau
Couch Company
Vaughn
William Sparks
Colonel Vaughn
Sun River Crossing
Helena and
Benton Road
Helena
Register
Chouteau County
Baker
Marias River
War Department
Sheridan
Missouri
Washington
Beavers First Post
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advert
Safe gentle remedy promises relief for kidney and urinary troubles with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims improved kidney function, new life, and prevention of relapse. notes need to take three or four capsules daily and to seek genuine imported Gold Medal product from retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Reamis
Cuticura Ad Promises Clear Skin and Soft Hands
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for itching scalp and dandruff, advises gentle rubbing, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water. It promotes using these products as daily toilet preparations for clear skin and soft hands.
Time of Proving Up Homestead Is Cut
Montana land offices follow Washington instruction to permit six months of residence per year for four years or five months per year for five years under hardship provisions. Applicants must file affidavits, land offices decide, with appeal possible. Final proof due at four or five year end, residence must be continuous. Military service credit allowed but at least one year of compliance required.
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Montana Land Offices
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Land Office
Montana doctors warned as flu season nears
Dr. W. A. Evans of Chicago, a noted health writer and medical authority, told Montana physicians that flu activity is approaching and urged vigilance and preparedness among doctors and clinics.
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Montana
W. A. Evans
Chicago
Farm Survey Under State Direction Aims at Sheep Range Needs
A farm survey directed by J. W. Manning county agent for the Lewis and Clark farm bureau assesses agricultural conditions and needs focused on range for sheep and cattle. The study seeks to identify pasture resources, feed supplies, and management practices essential for livestock in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Billings
Havre
J. W. Manning
Lewis and Clark Farm Bureau
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Upper
Poplar
Virginia
Kentucky
New England
Major Henry
Ashley
Medical Association of Montana
Evans
Germany
Charles Larpenteur
Clark
Fort Shaw
Larpenteur
Baby
Grahams
Tru-Blue Biscuit Company
Spokane
Portland
Bellingham Chemical Co
Bellingham
Carnation Milk Products Co
Seattle, Wash
Montana Trade Journal
Liwest
Great Falls
U.S. Internal Revenue
District of Montana
Trade Journal
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