Raynolds Expedition Through Sioux Territory Explored
In 1859 Brig. Gen. W F P Raynolds led a government expedition to survey the Yellowstone region and study routes for rail lines. Officials aimed to win Sioux cooperation while signaling future settlement and resource rights, but diplomacy hid pressure to move settlers and control fur trading paths. The party departed Fort Pierre with Lt. Smith as escort and Jim Bridger as guide, after negotiating passage with Sioux chiefs.
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W. FP
Raynolds
War Department
Yellowstone River
Missouri
General Raynolds
St. Louis
Fort Pierre
Chouteaus
Spread Eagle
American Fur Co
Mullan
Harney
Jim Bridger
Fort Randall
Smith
Customs of Dress Among Northwest Indians in Montana
Northwest Indians wore simple practical dress suited to their region. Men favored skin and cloth leggings, long breechcloths, and fringe adorned shirts with moccasins. women wore belted skirts, step sleeves, and hooded caps with beads and quills. Feathers, animal teeth, porcupine quill embroidery, and beadwork decorated attire. dogs and horses featured in daily life, and warm blankets served as outerwear. They bathed with white earth, boiled meat in bark kettles, and cooked roast dog as a delicacy.
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Rockies
Maximilian
Harmon
States to ban laws hindering transportation wartime effort
High defense officials urged the 48 states to drop non essential rules hampering war transport and production or face federal action. Joseph Eastman called for emergency law to supersede state regulations for the war's duration, while Donald Nelson cited restrictions across transport building and dairy sectors as obstacles. President Roosevelt described restrictive trade laws as disruptive in peace and dangerous in war.
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Joseph B. Eastman
Defense Transportation
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
WPB
Roosevelt
Yule Tree Boom In Montana Jobs and Trade Rise
Montana’s Christmas tree industry, begun 15 years ago, shows strong activity in 1941 with 3,082,650 trees shipped statewide. Lincoln county led with 1,378,250, Flathead 1,125,250, and Missoula 192,450. Eureka and Kalispell were top shipping points. Douglas firs reached Chicago as the main market, extending to Philadelphia and Dallas, creating seasonal work in cutting trimming hauling and marketing.
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Montana
C. N. Whitney
Division of Forest Products of
The
Forest Service
Lincoln County
Flathead
Missoula County
Eureka
Kalispell
Chicago
Philadelphia
Dallas
Beet Sugar Industry Poised To Meet War Time Demand
The beet sugar industry will supply 3.5 billion pounds of sugar in 1942, fueling rationing needs for about 80 million consumers. Advancements in genetics, plant breeding, mechanization, and processing have boosted yields and reduced labor, with 85 factories across 19 states and 100 000 farmers plus 150 000 field workers contributing to the beet sugar drive.
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United States
Office of Price Administration
United States Beet Sugar Association
Department of Agriculture
War Deferments Redefined For Wartime Needs
A new interpretation of occupational deferments is issued by selective service boards. Agricultural deferments now hinge on facilities being predominantly devoted to war effort. Class 2-A allotment to farmers must be temporary, with six months or less to replace deferments. stays of induction may cover short seasonal demands.
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Selective Service Boards
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Blackfeet
Mary Shipp
Hame
Bourbon Ai Skey Gon
Hiram Walker & Sons Inc
Peoria, Ill
Yule Tree Business Gaming
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California
Colony
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Chong m~ A
Seuleine
ETL
California Wines
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