Customs of Northwestern Indians Manifest a Sincere Devotion to their Religious Beliefs
A narrative on Northwestern Indian child carriers and sacred practices describes how infants rested in rocker boards with leather bags and moss, while bells and animal claws dangled from a bow. It details burial customs, memory lore, and the central role of medicine bags, pipes, and offerings in everyday spirituality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Plassmann
West
David Harmon
Peter Skene Ogden
Harmon
Sherman
Sanders
Montana
Parkman
Sand Hills
Rockies
Valhalla
Froid Creamery Changes Hands in Roosevelt County
The Froid Creamery in Roosevelt county, regarded as among the finest Montana plants, has been sold. Former owner Fred Engler transfers ownership to W D Kane, a Malta native with extensive creamery experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt County
Montana
Fred Engler
W. D.kane
Malta
Lung Disease Believed Helped by Tangaras or Gasworks
A historical note suggests working in tangaras or gasworks benefits people with lung diseases. The claim reflects period beliefs about environmental exposure aiding respiration, lacking modern medical validation or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangaras
Old Pedestrian Makes Long Trip From Florida to Montana
Crippled rancher J. W. Smith, 63, walked just six miles of a 4 000 mile journey to Windham Judith Basin county Montana, relying on rides for the rest and ending with 3 60 in pocket after 20 days. He left Miami Florida with no money and aimed to reach his Montana homestead. He says drivers offered him rides and some money, which funded food and lodging. He plans to live in Arkansas if he can sell his Lehigh property near Windham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Montana
Windham
Judith Basin
J. W. ‘Tex’? Smith
Great Falls
Smith
Mr. Smith
Miami
Fla
Texas
Lehigh
Arkansas
Four Montana highway projects bid totaling 190000
The bureau of public roads will open bids in Missoula on June 11 and 12 for four Montana highway projects totaling 190000. Additional bids for about 275000 in late June or early July were announced, with openings set for various sections including the Crystal Springs Yellowstone trail and Olney-fortune road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Missoula
Bureau of Public Roads
Logan Pass
Glacier National Park
Portland
Crystal Springs
Tarkio
Tarkio Flats Road
Olney
Whitefish
Eureka
Kibbey-Canyon
Riceville
Cascade County
Park Boundary
West Gallatin
Yellowstone Park
Corwin Springs
Yankee Jim Canyon
Park County
Paola
Bolton-Java
Flathead County
Noxon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montana Distributors
Butte Malt Syrup CO
Idaho
Butte, Montana
Repaune
A.C. M
Froid Creamery
Shot-Iin
Crow Nation
Northwest
Tex” Smith
China
Jen-Sen
Burau
Park Entrance
New York
C. Whitlow
S. Santee
R. Newman
Fifth Avenue
Desk
New York City
Fisk
Massasoit Cord
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