Jefferson County’s 97-Year-Old Prospector Remembers a Turbulent Life
Chris Keenan, 97, a longtime associate of Marcus Daly and resident of North Star mine near Boulder, recalls a life spanning Ireland’s escape at age 10, service in the British navy, the Crimean War, and a drift across the United States and Alaska. He later worked with Daly on rail plans, sampled rock for ore, and earned a pension while staying busy at $22 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Keenan
Jefferson County
Ireland
John L. Sullivan
Keenan
Dublin
U. S
America
Sevastopol
Britain
Russia
His
Halifax
N. S
Young Keenan
United States
Canada
Maine
Boston
Mass
John L
Josephine Keenan
Sullivan
Minnesota
Montana
Uncle Sam
Butte
Anaconda
Philipsburg
Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
Bozeman
Northern Pacific
Livingston
Marcus Daly
Butte, Anaconda
Alaska
Harry Lewis
Ans
Anaconda Driver and Montanans in Local Notices
Anaconda记Le e Martin an early day stagecoach driver between Anaconda and Carroll noted as a recent death victim. Butte记Bennett W Clark 83 native of Canada died here after 1884 residence. Missoula记Para chute training for 20 firefighters begins under forest service supervision. Livingston记Livingston golf tournament set for July 3-4 with prizes in war savings bonds. Missoula记Fritz W Krieger named 1943 MSU track captain specializing in javelin. Glendive记Mrs E L Kalberg of Deer Creek died recently, a 33-year Dawson county resident born in Norway 1879. Butte记Frances Patrick Harrington ordained Jesuit priest at St Mary cathedral San Francisco. Helena记Dr Ernest C Stone begins as chemist for state livestock sanitary board. Helena记Charles E Pew enlists in present conflict, veteran of WWI past age 60. Kalispell记Kalispell cabinet works wins 115000 antiaircraft ammo boxes contract, 70000 for labor. Helena记Frank Duncan 69 died in Minneapolis, Montana pioneer. Great Falls记School board urged to change Raconda Copper Mining Co. listing to Alaska mission as prospectors. Helena记HX cars checked in and out for highway department as state policy tightens car use. Glasgow记Thomas Coleman 17 dies. longtime rancher and former Minneapolis fireman. Great Falls记Faye Hansen and daughter Rachel earn high school diplomas
Century old salads and veal pocket stuffing recipe notes
The article lists a chicken salad gelatin mold recipe with stock lemon juice mayonnaise whipped cream and diced chicken celery olives peas and almonds plus a veal pocket with bread stuffing eggs cream milk and onion parsley. It notes draining lettuce thoroughly to avoid watery salads and suggests drying method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Navy Releases Names of 16 State Men Missing in Action
The navy listed sixteen Montana men listed as missing or wounded during April 16 to May 10. From Great Falls area: Wallace Barton Merlin Hinrichsen Frank Hundley Barney McClue and others including Don Kenney Russ Bean John Bishop and Rank Hundley. Hinrichsen family learned of his missing status May 12 after a letter dated February 26. McClue, 20, earned the Silver Star for gallantry. he had lived in Chateau and Great Falls before enlisting in the marine corps.
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Navy Department
Great Falls
Wallace Arthur Barton
Marie Barton
Merlin Freeland Hinrichsen
Henry P. Hinrichsen
Corp
Frank Hundley
Marine Corps
Leona Hundley
Highwood
Barney D. McClue
Ray I. McClue
Hinrichsen
Navy
Pacific War Zone
Lowry
Fort Shaw
McClue
Teton County High School
Chateau
Don W. Kenney
Wilbur M. Kenney
Lewistown
Russel Chase Bean
Hiram Patrick Bean
Gardiner
John Joseph Bishop
Charles J. Bishop
Roy
Rank Hundley
Government nutrition guidelines for wartime hunger
A wartime public health message urges every American to eat a balanced, nutrient rich diet to support the armed forces. It cites a March 1942 Journal of the American Medical Association study on malnutrition and lists eight daily food rules emphasizing milk, bread, produce, protein, vegetables, eggs, fats, and economical choices to sustain strength and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Medical Association
Basque Frock Pattern 9985 For Misses And Women
The sewing pattern 9985 is available only in sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 40 and 42. Size 16 requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 15 cents plus one cent mailing to Sew and Save for this pattern with your name address and style number.
Patterns for work sports and dress parade now ten cents
Advertisement offers a book of practical fabric saving patterns for work wear sports and dress parade priced at ten cents. Orders are directed to Newspaper Pattern Department MN 232 West 18th Street New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Pattern Department
West 18Th
New York
N. Y
Little Ben Mine Closes After Nine Years Above Sandusky
The Little Ben mine and mill two miles above Sandusky shut down after nine years of operation. The site opened in 1900 with a stamp mill later upgraded to cyanide processing and gravity systems. War, rising costs, and material shortages ended the operation as workers left for defense work.
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Little Ben
Sandusky
Mission Peak
Charles Whitcomb
Little Ben Mining Co
Buffalo Bill Cow Captured in Petroleum County
A cow and bull buffalo that had been roaming Petroleum County for two weeks were captured at the M. R. Delaney ranch north of Teigen. The bull was calm, but the cow resisted, prompting Delaney to use a truck to corral the pair. After 34 hours the cow finally went into the enclosure while the bull yielded earlier.
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Petroleum County
M. R. Delaney
Teigen
Delaney
Lady of the House Comment Sparks Window Joke
A domestic remark about a dirty window leads to a witty exchange. Norah replies that she opens it when she wishes to look out, highlighting humor in a servant mistress interaction.
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Norah
Advice on Washing Machine Care During War Shortages
Montana State college extension specialist Mrs. Margaret Tuller urges homemakers to maintain existing machines as new production slows. Follow manufacturers directions for oiling, keep the unit clean, drain water between washes, protect the frame from rust, avoid harsh cleansers, and evenly pressure wringer rolls while preventing overloading.
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Margaret Tuller
Montana State College
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Jefferson Man
Lee Martin
Carroll
Bennett W. Clark
Missoula
Forest Service
Fritz William Krieger
Park City
Montana State University
Glendive
E. L. Kalberg
Deer Creek
Dawson County
Norway
James Furno
Vancouver
Wash
Brown Gulch
Italy
Helena
William J. Lepper
Montana Livestock Production Credit Association
Naval Reserve
San Francisco
Billings
Dudley Jones
Deer Lodge
Great Falls Meat Co
Montana Horse Products Co
Butte and Armour & Co
Frances Patrick Marrington
Hanna Harrington
Society of Jesus
Jesuit Order
St. Mary Cathedral
Ernest C. Stone
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Virgil A. Willson
Chemical Warfare Department
Charles E. Pew
Pew
Kalispell
W. F. Trimm
Kalispell Cabinet Works
Frank Duncan
Minneapolis
Missouri
Lewis and Clark County
Ritchey
Vermont
Raconda Copper Mining Co
Daly
Boulder
Basin
North Star
O'Neil
O’neil
O’neill
England
Hawthorne School
Fannie B. Collins
Highway Department
Howard W. Holmes
Edgewater Drama Club
Northwestern University
Eleanor Erickson
J. L. Erickson
College of Education
A. E. Pederson
Marcus Rasmussen
Burt Replogle
C. C. Moore
Ben Gates
Ed Harris
Glenn Barton
Lyman S. Sperry
Pete Pavilenti
Montana Highway Department
War Department
Glasgow
Thomas Coleman
Coleman Ranch
Valley County
Coleman
Wisconsin
Minneapolis Fire Department
Faye Hansen
Rachel
Rainbow
Eddy
Highway 91
Helena Eddy Gallivan
Mer
Inge
J. A. Tobey
Iil
Tia
California
Colony
Liaitan
Cma
Seuleine
Lama
SUNKY
Brook Kentucky
N.Y
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