General Godfrey challenges claim Custer died by own action
General E. 8. Godfrey, who served with Custer, disputes Katherine Forsyths Montana history claiming Custer died by own action. He describes identifying Custers body on Custer hill, noting two wounds not caused by powder, no scalping, and Indians’ respect for his rank. He cites Gall and Dodge accounts to argue the death was not self-inflicted.
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Custer
E. 8. Godfrey
George A. Custer
the Little Big Horn
Katherine B. Forsyth
Montana
Godfrey
General Custer
Custer Hill
Major Reno
Gall
Standing Rock
Washington-All American Troops to Leave Germany by July First
United States forces in Germany are slated for withdrawal by July 1, with the move part of postwar security realignments. Reports note allied progress and ongoing discussions on occupation costs. The announcement appears amid broader wartime reductions and budget considerations shaping postwar defense.
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Washington
Germany
St. Louis
Missouri
House
New Orleans
Louisiana
New York
Tex Rickard
Tulsa
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
Indianapolis
Isaac Moore
Otto Wiedfelt
The
Krupp Gun Works
United States
San Francisco
Algonac
Mich
Harriet Lear
Michigan
Harding
Jacksonville
Fla
Thomas Edison
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Los Angeles
California Theater
Anthony Gessel
Boston
Otto Halder Larsen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pauline Virginia Clark
Seattle
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
London
Free Ireland
Ulster
Madelynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Mississippi Senate
National Women's Party
F. E. Scobey
San Antonio
Texas
Raymond T. Baker
California Fig Syrup Ad and Custer Battlefield Markers
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for constipation in children and warns readers to request the genuine product. Separately, General Godfrey discusses how battlefield markers at the Custer site replaced earlier stakes that had rotted or burned, noting the transition to marble markers and the inclusion of Reno’s fallen.
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California
Custer
Godfrey
Reno
Oil Town Kids Start Sample Sales At Kevin Montana
In Kevin northern Montana the first oil field capitalization is celebrated by a photo. Albert Goeddertz aged 10 and Albert Simms run a roadside oil sample stand in front of the Kevin hotel selling bottles from an apple box. They display a single bottle while stowing a dozen quarts in reserve to create the impression of scarcity and attract oil men and playmates alike.
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Kevin
Montana
Albert Goeddertz
Rocky Ridge
Albert Simms
Gordon Campbell
Anaconda Ads End Public Taxation Campaign in Montana
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company ends its Taxation Talks campaign run in Montana publications. Editorials praise the ads for clarity, showing tax burdens rising from 1914 to 1920, with school and government costs surging, and urge taxpayers to demand thrift and prudent public management.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Montana
Butte Miner
Anaconda Company
Tatep
American Brana Company
Ita Montana
Butte-Trapshooters of the state meet here and more events
Montana towns report meetings and incidents across the state. June 28 to 95 marks trapshooting gatherings in Butte as Missoula notes forestry applications. Winnett ships 20 carloads of crude oil daily. Helena reports Shrine temple attendance. Lambert reports a corn pledge of over 4000 acres. Multiple towns record bank mergers, legal cases, and civic changes.
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Butte
Missoula
Winnett
Helena
Mary Garden
Frank Miller
J. F. McRae
James J. McCormick
Ag & Montana
Paul McCormick
Wolf Point
Eben
Monroe
Lewistown
Fergus County Creamery Company
Glasgow
Valley County Wool Growers’ Association
John Etchart
Great Falle
Yerry
Gordon Campbell-L. C. Stevenson
Kevin
Great Falls
Civitan Club
Rotary
Kiwanis
McCormick
Homestake Oil Company
aArthur D. Prouty
Liberty
Rygate
Joe Gilbert
Rothiemay
Sand Coulee
Joseph Platisha
Havre
Laredo
Explorer Freeman Plans Yellowstone to Missouri Voyage Book
Lewis R. Freeman renowned world traveler and war correspondent has asked the Glendive chamber of commerce for photos and details. He intends to use the material in a volume describing his 4 000 mile summer journey from the Yellowstone source down the river into the Missouri, retracing an old route.
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Lewis R. “Freeman
Globe
Glendive Chamber of Commerce
Yellowstone River
Missouri
Freexone Promises Quick Corn Removal
An advertisement claims Freexone relieves and removes hard and soft corns between toes without soreness. It suggests applying a drop to the corn and lifting it off with fingers, touting a cheap bottle sold by druggists.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Textiles
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes as a simple kit for dyeing or tinting worn garments and home textiles. It claims even first time users can achieve rich color on wool silk linen cotton or blends without streaking fading or bleeding.
Freeman praises Glendive in Yellowstone voyage note
Freeman recounts a 4,000 mile expedition with Lewils and Clark era figures and stops at Glendive. He expresses admiration for the town's prosperity and hints at writing a fuller account of its history, current status, and future prospects without seeking any favors.
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Lewils and
Clark
Northwest Territory
Freeman
Yellowstone
Mississippi
Glendive
Birthday Party for Missoula Feline Veteran
Benjamin Stewart Myers Missoula's famed cat celebrated his 20th birthday at home with many friends. Owned by Mr and Mrs H C Myers the Maltese tribe member is noted for his dignified mien and age. His photos have appeared in the National Humane Review alongside other patriarchs.
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Benjamin Stewart Myers
Missoula
Benjamin
H. C. Myers
National Humane Review
National Humane Society
Bulldog valued at 3000 dead in Philadelphia note
The Philadelphia Bulwark reports the finest bulldog in the world has died. The dog, linked to Bostonia Bulwark, was valued at $3,000 and had drawn local attention for its pedigree and status.
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Philadelphia
Bostonia Bulwark
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General Dodge
R. I. Dodge
Infantry
Anaconda
Pashermdee
Beem Ahmet
Ontana
Anaconda Copper Mining
Conpary Cy, Melley, Procitent
Baby
Bayt
Bayer
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