Crow Indians Best Looking of West Tribes
In historical notes the Crow tribe is described as the most inquisitive and polished among eastern tribes, admired by whites. The Father recounts American cities and inventions like steamboats and railroads, prompting a Crow chief to call the white man favored by the Master of Life. General Howard praises Crows for resisting liquor and aiding Union forces, yet notes mixed reputations among settlers and moral questions about civilization.
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Howard
Sturgis
Joseph
Seventh Cavalry
Yellowstone
Sitting Bull
War era spurs deer hunting and hides trade growth
Federal support for deer hunting continues despite wartime shortages. Dr. H. L. Shantz notes imports of deer hides from Thailand and South America decline as leather value rises. States seek markets for hides and extend seasons to reduce deer and elk competition with livestock forage.
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United States
H. L. Shantz
Division of Wildlife Management
The
Forest Service
Thailand
South America
Shantz
West
West Not Impressed By Gravity of War, Judge Walker States
Judge Thomas J. Walker of the United States customs court, a former Butte resident, said after a cross-country trip that people in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain area do not grasp the war’s seriousness. He noted eastern cities like New York are more war-conscious due to the threat of bombing. He arrived in Butte with Mrs. Walker after traveling from New York City.
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Thomas J. Walker
United States Customs Court
Butte
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
West
East Coast
New York City
Walker
Blue whale may reach 100 feet in 12 years
A study forecasts that blue whales could attain about 100 feet in length within a 12 year period as they grow toward their maximum size. The projection underscores rapid growth potential in large marine mammals.
Butte Brothers Reunite Amid Pacific War Service
Vernon and Robert Akers, two Butte brothers serving in different branches of the U S armed forces, staged a rare reunion in the South Pacific. Robert, 19, Navy aviation Machinist’s Mate and former Seattle school graduate, and Vernon, 21, Marine private first class radio technician, exchanged news of their war experiences and pride in their ships and units.
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South Pacific War Zone
Butte
Vernon
Robert Akers
Jesse L. Akers
Akers
Navy
Robert
Aviation Machinist
Seattle
Cyril Cyr
Ennis
Mont
South Pacific
United States
Marshall and
Gilbert Islands
Marines
Butte High School
Marine Corps
Marine Radio School
San Diego
Calif
Pearl Harbor
Fleet
Missoula Man Heads State Dental Board
Dr. R. H. Nelson of Missoula was elected president of the executive board of the state dental examiners to succeed Dr. T. C. Betzner of Helena. Dr. D. H. McCauley of Laurel was elected vice president and Dr. C. H. Swanson of Columbus secretary treasurer. Nelson had been vice president and McCauley secretary treasurer.
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R. H. Nelson
Missoula
The
State Dental Examiners
T. C. Betzner
Helena
D. H. McCauley
Laurel
C. H. Swanson
Columbus
Nelson
McCauley
Ingenuity of State Surgeon Saves Life Of 5 Year Old
Great Falls doctor crafts a wire hook from baling wire to remove a motor cycle chain link from James Nuse a five year old of St Ignatius. The boy had not eaten for five days and could not be treated by standard instruments. In a two hour operation at Columbus hospital the throat surgeon used the makeshift tool to extract the inch long obstruction.
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Great Falls
James Nuse
Jake Nuse
St. Ignatius
Columbus Hospital
Missoula
Circus Sword Swallower Demonstration Turns Into Pun
A man meets a circus sword swallower and asks for a demonstration. The performer swallows pins and needles, claiming he is on a diet and the items he swallows are not swords. The exchange ends with a sharp pun about his diet.
Walla Walla Emerges as Washington City and County Center
Walla Walla functions as both a city and county seat in Washington state. The region is known for its governance structure and local administration within the state system.
Flying County Agent Resigns to Rejoin Aviation
Jack L. Maguire Montana's lone flying county agent resigns from Madison and Jefferson counties to pursue the U S Army Air Corps. He is succeeded by Joe Leonard of Denton who took over July 16 at Whitehall. Maguire plans CPT flight training at Montana State College Belgrade and aims to become a CPT instructor before Army duty.
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Jack L. Maguire
Montana
Madison
Jefferson County
Joe Leonard
Denton
Whitehall
Maguire
Billings
Kalispell
United States Army Air Corps
Belgrade
Montana State College
Lynch Brothers
CPT
Army
Final Preparations For Twelfth North Montana State Fair
With under a week to opening in Great Falls August 3 8 preparations ramp up at the fair grounds. Old Town is rebuilt in the agricultural building while a grocery store outfit rises in the northeast corner. The city’s 1909 aerial fire truck returns as part of the display.
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Montana
Great Falls
Pioneer Village
Charles Bovey
Fair
Governor Ford
Montana Flour Mills Company
Butte
Montana State Fair
Old Town Mayor Receives Ancient Fire Truck Exhibit Gift
The mayor of Old Town received an antique aerial fire truck from former leaders and the Great Falls city council in a ceremony honoring Charles A. Bovey’s role in founding Old Town. The Seagraves Co. vehicle cost 4650 dollars in 1909 and later 1000 dollars for Great Falls, now to join city exhibits.
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Old Town
Great Falls
Charles A. Bovey
Montana
E. L. Shields
C. N. Dickinson
First City Council
James W. Freeman
H. H. Ewing
J. W. Sp
Bovey
Plan to create sanctuaries to revive eastern Montana game
State officials consult to restore mule deer and antelope by administrative closures creating small sanctuaries in eastern Montana. Deer and antelope shows no regional increase, officials blame poaching, with wardens scarce and vast territory to patrol. Land outside sanctuaries would open during regular seasons when populations rise.
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Montana
Jack A. Parsell
Helena
Glasgow
Elmer Johnson
State Fish and Game Commission
Parsell
Fish and Game Commission
Montanan Airman Saylor Tours State After Japan Raid
Sergeant Edward J. Saylor of Montana, who flew with the Doolittle raid on Japan, visits cities in the state promoting war bonds and stamps. He recounts the Kobe strike, incendiary bombing on aircraft factories and warehouses, and a close anti aircraft encounter. Born in Brusett, he later trained in Jordan and joined the army in 1939 at Spokane.
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Edward J. Saylor
Montana
Doolittle
Japan
Kobe
Saylor
Democracy
Brusett
Jordan
Wyoming
Army
Spokane
Price official hints at travel limits amid rationing
Price Administrator Leon Henderson says long travel distances in states such as Montana will be considered if gasoline rationing becomes nationwide. The statement suggests exemptions or adjustments for motorists in remote areas as fuel controls expand.
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Leon Henderson
Montana
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