Storm Recall of June 1908 Flood Marks Historic Butte Snowfall
The June 1908 storm near Butte produced 21 inches of snow and two day precipitation of 2.50 inches, a record for the area. Columbia Gardens reported 24 inches. a year later the event was recalled by Weather Man Alex Blewett, who described railway disruptions and floods across Montana.
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Alex Blewett
Butte
Columbia Gardens
Blewett
Ruby Valley
Rockies
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Drummond
Band ‘Point
Ida
Dances of Pioneer Days In Northwest
A nostalgic reminiscence of old western Montana dances with square and round dances, grand marches, fiddlers, callers, and family gatherings. It recalls long travels to joins, forthright hosts, distinctive characters like Mr Skip, and lively steps from polka to schottische, ending with a midnight supper and memories of community life.
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Northwest
Anne Hawiuons
Montana
State House
Helena
Charles M. Russell
Miss West
Alaman
Mr. Skip
Sir William
Willian
Bill
England
Mr. Kipp
Rosey
Barbry Allen
Long Journey Home From Damaged Bridges
A traveler recounts a railroad odyssey from Great Falls to Butte with multiple bridge washouts. After delays and an 18 hour hold up near Logan, passengers hopped a handcar to continue toward Butte. They walked miles to reach East Butte, ending with a grim vow about sandwiches.
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Logan
Homestake
Butte
Saratoga Gulch
East Butte
Cuticura Soap Promotes Pure Skin and Shaving Ease
Advert says Cuticura soap doubles razor efficiency and promotes skin purity comfort and health. Claims include no mug, slimy load or germs, no waste or irritation. Suggests use twice daily for all uses including shaving, bathing, and shampooing.
North State Field March Oil Output and Shipments
Oil receipts from wells in Kevin Sunburst field totaled 107 429.55 barrels moved by Illinois Pipe Line to cars or tankage in March with an additional 19 972.13 barrels from Tankage of Continental Oil purchased by the pipeline for movement to cars at Sunburst and Coutts. Deliveries by Illinois Pipe Line included Ohio Oil tankage 6 478.26 barrels Continental Oil tankage 7 283.63 International Refining Company Sunburst 68 318.20 Sunburst Oil & Gas 26 037.03 Kalispell Oil & Refining 197.34 Reliance Refining 483.23 Alberta Refining Coutts 2 576.13 total 127 697.76. End of March storage for others 6 068.37 barrels. unfilled storage 1 837.32 barrels. Field price started at 120 per barrel, raised March 10 to 1 40.
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Kevin-Sunburst
Illinois Pipe Line Company
Montana Railroad Commission
Helena
Pipeline Company
Continental Oil Company
Ohio Oil Company
Sunburst
Coutts
Hogan Plans Return to Kevin-Sunburst Oil Field
Former Montana Senator T. Hogan, now in Denver, prepares to re enter the Kevin Sunburst field with an option on 660 acres expected to be bought for development. A well is drilling near section 22 with Hogan alongside Mutual Oil in a nearby development.
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T. 8. Hogan
Billings
Denver
Colorado
New Mexico
Hogan
Township 35
Sorenson
McManus
Hogan-Mutual Group
McCormick
Tip O'Neill
Senator Hogan
Mutual Oil Company
Snipe Hunting Complaint Triggers State Labor Probe
Fred Smith and John Specht allege they were misled by a ranch foreman into a rabbit hunt as part of a week’s work at the A. B. Cook ranch in Winston. They seek six dollars each for time, claiming they were kept beyond toil and sent to town after the stunt. Labor official L. A. Campbell of Helena heard their grievance.
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Jim Coyle
Somone
Jim
Maloney Brothers
Tommy Maloney
Tommy
Fred Smith
John Specht
L. A. Campbell
Department of Agriculture
Helena
A. B. Cook
Winston
Campbell
Hach
Petition drive targets Jefferson forest for national game refuge
Three hundred signatures circulate between Havre and Glasgow to set aside the Jefferson forest reserve as a national game refuge and recreation park. A separate petition on Fort Belknap Indian reservation aims to include about 30 000 acres of Indian land, bringing the total to roughly 55 000 acres.
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Havre
Glasgow
Jefferson Forest Reserve
Fort Belknap
Trout Planted In Reservoir Near Malta
Twenty cans of loch leven trout from the state hatchery at Great Falls were planted in the Malta reservoir. This first test aims to assess growth potential and, if successful, the fish could be available for use within three years.
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Great Falls
Malta
Sweden's pulp and paper industry employs many workers
The Swedish pulp and paper sector provides jobs for over 130,000 people, reflecting its significant role in the national economy and industrial landscape.
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Pulp and Paper Industry
Sweden
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Coleman
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