Richest and toughest mining camp Bannack recalled in history
The Bannack ghost town near Grasshopper creek, once the richest mining camp, rose from Stapleton's discovery of gold to a bustling but perilous settlement. Law came with Henry Plummer as sheriff, yet outlaws thrived, prices soared, and men faced constant danger before the camp faded into memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannack
Bonanza
Montana
George W. Stapleton
Grasshopper Creek
Stapleton
Stapleton's
Salt Lake City
Snake River
Reeves
Moore
Henry Plummer
Hfe
Plummer
Montana Briefs Highlight State News And Local Events
State Auditor Holmes deplores mail order insurance and urges Montana licensing. Missoula reports deaths and injuries, while Kalispell hosts Great Northern Veterans convention. Bozeman elects student and student government leaders as Helena notes health board changes. Anaconda sees robbery plea, and a two way radio system planned in Great Falls. Fire permits and bank dividend notices appear as Missoula irrigation and crop prospects brighten. Fort Manuel site debate raises questions about an old grave near the Missouri.
Wong Sun Chinese Herbs Relieve Reed Point Woman
Mrs Ida Lay of Reed Point Montana reports relief from long standing kidney and bladder trouble after using Wong Sun Company's Chinese herb medicines. She says she grew weak before trying the herbs, and within weeks felt wonderful and began to gain weight. She recommends the remedies to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Reed Point
Montana
Wong Sun
Wong Sun Company
New Improved Ceresan Boosts Wheat Smut Control
New Improved Ceresan 5 percent proves unusually effective against bunt and stinking smut of wheat and seedling blight from seed borne scab. Cost is 1 to 2 1 3 cents per bushel of seed. one ounce per bushel. One pound treats 32 bushels and profits rise as losses from smut decrease. Prices 1 lb 70 cents. 5 lbs 3 dollars. 25 lb pail 12.75 dollars.
Parole Board Grants 23 Paroles at Deer Lodge Prison
The state board of union commissioners approves twenty three paroles for inmates at the Deer Lodge penitentiary, for those who have served half their terms and become eligible this month. Twelve prisoners are discharged after completing their sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
State Board of Union Commissioners
Lemon juice boosts berry flavors in desserts
A tablespoonful of lemon juice added to two cups of berries fresh or canned greatly improves flavor. Vinegar can substitute lemon juice when making blueberry pies or puddings.
Site of Old Fort Believed Found in South Dakota
Doane Robinson, former state historian, reports discoveries in Carson county near Hyakpapa creek indicate a stockade post once stood at Fort Manuel Lisa site. Investigations suggest the fort’s location on the north bank of the creek, aligning with War of 1813 ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Manuel
Robinson
A. Faris
Indian Affairs
Ka-ka-ka-wea
Fort Manuel
Hunkpapa
Missouri
John Luttig
Lisa
Carson County
South Dakota
Fort Manuel Lisa
Doane Robinson
Hyakpapa Creek
English teens grow taller since 1914
report notes the average height rise among 13 year old English boys by one inch and girls by one and one eighth inches since 1914, indicating gradual height increases across adolescence.
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By Jean Moore
Treasure State News
Helena
John J. Holmes
Holmes
Missoula
A. R. Davey
Bozeman
Milwaukee Railway
Carmen Raymer
Nome
Alaska
Lewis and Clark County
Edward E
Viola Ross
Billings
Industrial Accident Board
Dale
State Supreme Court
Kalispell
Great Northern Veterans’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
R. L. Bonham
St. Paul
Idaho
U. S
Targhee Pass
Montana Line
Wayne Tretsven
Associated Students of
Montana State College
Owen Murphy
Great Falls
Bill White
W. 8. Anderson
Harvey M. Read
John E. Swanson
Read
Gallatin County Welfare Board
Anaconda
Butte
Louis Huss
John Grandovic
Ed Fortune
R. E. McHugh
Butte, Anaconda and Pacific
Public Welfare Department
Rolland D. Severy
Chicago
American Public Welfare Association
Department
Soerabica
Federal Communications Commission
United States Forest Service
Forest Service
W. A. Brown
Larabie Bros. Bank of
First State Bank of
Medicine Lake
Larabie Bank
Forest Experiment Station
Columbia River
Continental Divide
Billings, Mont. Sheridan, Wyo
Missoula, Mont
Great Falls, Mont
Ceresan
Peerless Montana
Clark’s Fork Valley
Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Lands Department
Kentucky
Mae
Tees
Frank Cooney
Bitter Root Valley
Cooney
Bitter Root
John P. Cooney
Business College
Northwest
Rice & Scott
Owsley Block Butte, Montana
Seagram
Cagram 80 Ag Leadership
America
Joseph E. Seagram
Seagram’s
Roa
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