Rocky Boy Red Men Get Farms Near Havre Reservation
The Rocky Boy Indians gain a 57 000 acre tract on the Fort Assinniboine military reservation near Havre with 75 000 acres of tillable land opened to white settlers. Applications run to Nov 16 with a public drawing on Nov 18 for parcels up to 160 acres at $2.50 per acre plus fees. Remaining lands may open under the enlarged homestead law with new prices and reservations for coal deposits. The story includes frontier dialogue about tracks and life on the plains amid harsh winter storms.
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Bear Paw Mountains
Uncle Sam
Havre
Land Office
Influence of Advertising Subtle Yet Strong in Retail Sales
Advertisers shape buyer choice even when customers ask for a nonbrand item. Dealers gain trust and speed by suggesting well known names, while unadvertised products rely on substitutes and risk loss of customer goodwill and profits. The piece urges brands to advertise to guarantee quality in the shopper’s mind.
Tall Trail Throng Split Party in Search
A fragment notes a group of men noted as tall and long-legged studying two paths. They discuss and decide to split the party to pursue both trails, aiming to widen their search.
Montana Aims For Record Grain Harvest In 1917
A statewide push urges Montana communities to boost grain yields in 1917 to maximize profits and publicity. Farmers are asked to submit field samples, track cultivation details, and adopt seed improvement and seed treatment practices. Local clubs, bankers, and schools are to organize demonstrations and meetings to drive a state wide campaign.
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Montana
Twin Cites
State of
The Man Who Walks Both Ways Reel Foot Tale
In a tale told by Charles M. Russell, trackers stumble over tracks that seem to show four one legged men. The old guide interprets the prints as two two legged men walking opposite ways, or four one legged men, confusing the chief trackers. Reel Foot returns to camp, his crippled feet fooled the Ogalalas, earning him the nickname The Man Who Walks Both Ways.
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Long X. Wilson
Bowlegs
Dog Creek
Wolfer
Reel Foot
Yallerstone
Four-Ace
Nebraska
Porcupine
Hoss
Cayuse
Blood Lance
Buck
Weasel
Willers
Red Foot
Dickerin
Charles M. ‘Russell
Nonpartisan Organizing Push by Farm League in Montana
Congressman Manahan of Minnesota, attorney for the Farmers Non-Partisan League of North Dakota, reports over 1000 Montana members after a month of organizing in northeastern Montana. He says work will continue, and the league supports highway aid and a state loan plan at favorable rates, with policy likely aligned to Dakota approaches.
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Manahan
League
Montana
Minnesota
Farmer’s Non-Partisan League of
North Dakota
the Dakota
Missouri River
Dakotas
Canine Guards Dead Master After Circus Performer Dies
Frank Johnson known as Ole and Ole died in Anaconda a few days ago in a rooming house. His trick dog stood guard at the bedside and deterred intruders. The duo last performed at the Montana state fair and were famed across the west as Johnson awaited news from a booking agency. the letter arrived the day after his death.
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Frank Johnson
Anaconda
Johnson
Ole
Montana
Airplane Mail Service Pilot Breaks Distance and Speed Records
Victor Carlstrom attempted a nonstop Chicago to New York flight but failed to reach New York. He did set a cross country nonstop record by flying 480 miles from Chicago to Erie, Pennsylvania in 6 hours 57 minutes and established an average speed of 112 miles per hour.
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New York
Victor Carlstrom
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Rocky Boy
RED Men
Heart OF
United States
Charles M. Russell
Dakota League
Canine
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