Toponce the Majors and Russell Bullwhacker in Frontier Tales
In a historical reminiscence, Toponce recalls serving Majors and Russell as a bullwhacker on the frontier. He describes incidents aboard a mail coach with sacks bursting loose on descents, improvised salvaging, and a reaction from officials. The narrative covers Toponce’s roles in the Mormon war era, his time as assistant wagon boss for Albert Sidney Johnston, and the Oregon trail, including prices of provisions, wagon gear, and pay.
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Toponce
Fort Kearney
Albert Sidney Johnston
Oregon Trail
Payson
St. Louis
Missouri
Lincoln
Georgia Gulch
Colorado
Joe
Three-State Yellowstone Water Compact Forming
The 1943 Montana legislature will be asked to ratify a compact with Wyoming and North Dakota on Yellowstone River water distribution. A final draft will be prepared at a December 13 Billings meeting, then sent to the winter legislatures and finally to Congress for approval.
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Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Yellowstone River
Fred Buck
Billings
Congress
Buck
Tristate Commission
Denver
National Reclamation Association
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Compact Commission
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Polson Native Swainston Dies at 86 After Long West Heritage
Jonathan E. Swainston 86 of Polson died here. Born in Toronto he came to Polson in a covered wagon at the Flathead reservation opening in 1910. He worked as a kelchier in the Black Hills during the gold rush.
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Polson
Jonathan E. Swainston
State Institutions Seek $17.5 Million for 1943-45 Budget
Montana state institutions request $17,541,126.78 for 1943-45 to cover higher costs and pay raises. The figures, compiled by state accountant William Hosking, exceed 1941-43 appropriations by $2.37 million and anticipated income by $2.15 million. The budget board will review the requests before drafting a bill for the 1943 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
William Hosking
Hosking
State Board of Examiners
State Budget Board
House Appropriations Committee
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
State Examiner
Adjutant General
General Fund
Three Republicans Lead Speaker Horse Race in Montana
Three names emerge as contenders for speaker of the Montana House. Ralph C. Bricker of Cascade County, George O Connor of Carbon County, and R C Dillavou of Yellowstone County are advancing as possible choices. Rep Org Armstrong did not seek re election this year. Also noted as possible democracy leaders are Paul Cannno Silver Bow James N Dougherty Powell County and Carl Lehrkind Jr Gallatin County.
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Montana
House of Representatives
Ralph C. Bricker
Cascade County
Cascade House
George O’connor
Carbon County
R. C. Dillavou
Yellowstone County
Dillavou
O’connor
J. Armstrong
Flathead
House
Capitol
Paul Canno
Silver
Bow
James N. Dougherty
Powell County
Appropriations Committee
Carl Lehrkind Jr
Gallatin County
Montana educators hear Melby and colleagues on teaching
Dr. Ernest O. Melby, president of Montana State University, spoke at the Montana Education Association meeting in Billings on Education for the World of Tomorrow and The Teacher's Place in Total War. Dean Walter A. Anderson discussed Coordination of Visual Audio Aids.
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Ernest O. Melby
Montana State University
Montana Education Association
Billings
Melby
Walter A. Anderson
School of
Lucia B. Mirrielees
Brenda F. Wilson
Department of Business Administration
University of Southern California
Malta Navy Man Dies in Pacific
Lieut. Com. Lee Pancake, 35, of the navy and son of Mr and Mrs G W Pancake of Malta, was killed in action in the south Pacific and buried at sea. Born in North Dakota he moved to Phillips county 25 years ago, graduated from Malta High School and Annapolis, and was one of the youngest lieutenant commanders. He was married in Maryland. his wife lives on the west coast. No action details were learned.
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Lee Pancake
Navy
G. W. Pancake
Malta
South Pacific
Pancake
North Dakota
Phillips County
Wagner
Malta High School
Annapolis
Maryland
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Majors & Russell
Bullwhacker
Deckelman Bros., Inc
Turk Street
San Francisco
Calif
PIPL
Senewah
St. Maries
Idaho
Nellie Stutzman
4Th
Fort Pierce
Fla
Victory Inn
Great Falls
P. O
Missoula
Mont
Grocer's
Portland
Oregon
Rose City
Chance
C. H. Barker
Mentor Ave
Pasadena
College Town
Greeley
Colo
Fountain & Lunch
Lake Ave
Libby
Shelby
Dickinson Beauty Salon
Dickinson, N. D
Poppi PE
Kootenai River
Thos. A. Busey Agency
Chester
Hinsdale
John Marsan
Mahon
Glasgow
Spokane Valley
School
F. E. Bricklesteel
8Th Ave
Spokane
Wash
Interior Valley
Fresno
Simpson Howard
Portage, Mont
Highway 29
Grays River
Sidney Stevens Implement Company
Ogden
Utah
L. L. Beavers
McKinley
Ore
Forest Reserve
Monarch
Good Spring
Frary & Burlingame, Inc
Hamiton
Gem District
Elizabeth Norton
Marsing
Four Buttes
Arthur Hagfeldt
Scobey
E. Dittmann
Cashmere
Alaska Junk Co
Hussman
Chambers Howe. & Furn. Co
Valley County
U. S
Glasgow Courier
Bantam Magazine
Franklinville
New York
George Lazear
Beaver Dam
Wis
Helens Stamp Works
Helena
Lewis & Walker Assayers
Butte, Mont
Carl Weissman & Co
Fourth St
Trapper
Edward
George Edwards Livingston
Post Office
Harlowton
Jacob H. Karnop
Boonville
White Sulphur Springs
Big Elk
Puget Sound
Buckley Welding School
Northwest
A. A. Tigh
Rainbow Hotel
Mont. Or
Buckley, Wash
Colfax, Wash
WII Iere
H. E. Hauger
Buick
Pontiac
Klamath Falls
Seeley
Davis Tatlors
Rapid City
South Dakota
Pullman
Corliss
J. Neils Lumber Co
Libby, Mont
American Foundry
Ist
Seattle
Wolf Radio & Electric
Vancouver
We Ee Ee
Trade Journal
C-O Montana Newspaper Association
New Richmond
Barber
Medford
M. J. Leach
P. O. Box
Clark
Henry Bldg
T. J. B. Shanley
Beauty
McCarroll
Jessie M. Grefig
East Granite St
Butte
Lonesome
Correspondence Club
National Society
W. 51St
New York City
Simpson
John Etchart
Tampico, Mont
Pickering Machinery Co
First Ave
South
Seattle, Wash
Municipal Water Department
Jalmer A. Johnson
Department of Agriculture
A. Childers
Galata
Fred Chandler
Chariton
Iowa
E. W. Wayman
Ingomar
Esale
Shropshire
Jos. Wegley Sr
Williston
N. D
SWINE
F. R. Dubois
Highland Drive
Salt Lake City
Billings M. E. A
Pacific
PPS
Mall
Marvel Dental CO
Dept
Dearborn
Chicago
Wes
Glacier Production Company
Cut Bank
National Oil and Mining Journal
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