Out of Doors and the Automobile Then and Now
An editorial extols the private automobile as a leading factor in drawing people to nature and outdoor pleasure. It notes plans to route tourists to Montana scenic regions, predicts rising car ownership, and urges enjoying life outdoors while tires stay in good condition. The piece links better weather to increased travel and sees cars as a universal leisure boon.
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Plains
Lane
Interior Department
Montana
Rocky Mountains
United States
Copper mining firm praised for safety efforts at zinc plant
C H Clapp director of the state bureau of mines and H B Pulsifer metallurgist of the State School of Mines told the state accident board that Anaconda Copper Mining company is making every possible effort to safeguard its employees in the zinc plant at Great Falls.
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C. H. Clapp
State Bureau of Mines
H. B. Pulsifer
State School of Mines
State
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Great Falls
Thin people urged to take nitro phosphate for weight gain
An advertisement claims nitro phosphate nourishes nerves and body cells to increase weight, improve health, and restore energy. It quotes Miss Georgia Hamilton gaining 15 pounds and warns against use by those not seeking flesh. The piece shifts to Montana cattleman Ford family legacy, ranches, and stock breeding plans, noting Sun River routes to Chicago and Ford’s son Lee M. Ford pursuing show animals and breeding programs.
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Georgia Hamilton
Ford
Sun River
Lee M. Ford
Hampshire
Jersey
Shirley S. Ford
Highwood Mountains
Great
SONS OF EARLY MONTANA Cowman RAISE PURE BRED STOCK
Robert S Ford, early Montana cattle pioneer, drove Texas cattle into the territory in the 1860s and built brands 999 and LF known across northern Montana by 1875. He expanded cattle operations, later shifting to banking after selling his cattle in the 1890s.
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Lee M
Shirley S. Ford
Montana
Robert SS. Ford
Ford
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertised Remedy
An old time ad claims kidney and digestive health delays aging using Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It touts 200 years of relief from aging, describes odorless capsules, and urges purchase via druggists with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
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Haarlem
Monty
Velie Hereford Herd Drives Elk Run Ranch Prestige
Falls beside Elk Run ranch owned by W L Velie, an automobile maker. Velie has managed Elk Run since purchase and oversees the noted Velie Hereford herd, famed for blood quality unmatched west of the Mississippi.
Montana's Lone Leper Isolated in Mineral County Home
Former Senator Willett of Mineral county, veteran of the Spanish-American War, is isolated at a riverside bungalow near Alberton with his wife. Doctors call his illness leprosy, the state’s only known case. Congress will be asked to grant a pension for him as he remains cheerful, gardens daily, and relies on Christian Science. The couple's modest home includes a spring water system and modern heat.
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Congress
Missoula River
Willett
Mineral County
Philippines
Congressman Wans
Philippine Islands
Alberton
Cogswell
Christian Science
Great Falls to Get Modern Livestock Pavilion this Fall
Shirley Ford leads effort to build a new livestock pavilion in Great Falls for sales and exhibits. The project aims to complete this fall at an estimated cost between $20,000 and $30,000, promoting regional livestock activities.
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Shirley Ford
Great Falls
Farmers report wheat loss from cut worms in Musselshell county
W H Karcher informed County Farm Bureau Agent R S Scott that a whole winter wheat field must be resown due to cut worm damage. The note highlights crop ravages while an advertisement for Cuticura products follows.
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Musselshell
Musselshell County
W. H. Karcher
R.S. Scott
Warrenton Seaport Development Opportunity Promises Big Growth
Warrenton emphasizes strong position as a Pacific Coast seaport with fresh water harbor and harbor projects. It cites equal freight rates with Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland, central market access, and planned Ocean end of the Spokane Portland and Seattle line. Promoters claim they control most offered property bought before developments, offering prime locations at favorable prices.
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Portland
Seattle
Los Angeles
Insane Asylum
Warrenton
Pacific Ocean
Tacoma
Columbia
Pacific Coast
James J. Hill
Ocean
Spokane
Columbia River
Inland Empire
Pacific Seaboard
North America
Columbia Seaport
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Kentucky
Blue Grass
Chicago
Northern Pacific
Helena
Montana Ranges
Sun River Range
Snake River
Granger
Union Pacific
Smith River
Pine Bluff
Bismarck
Missouri
Blackfeet Reservation
Marias
Fargo
Camp Lewis
Great Bend
Mussel
Prince Mendel
Shirley $. Ford
Ford Home
Sippi River
America
Stanton Bank
Cord Tire
Akron
Ohio
Standard Four Tire Co
Keokuk
Iowa
B. F. Goodrich Co
Cord Tire CO
Great Falls, Montana
Great ‘Falls, Mont
Montana Cord Tire
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