Increased bullion output across Montana counties in September
T B Miller notes September’s rise in gold and silver bullion shipments across Montana counties led by Fergus and Chouteau. The report tallies county totals for 1908 and 1909, with Montana overall bullion growing from $112,566.98 to $169,342.00, and discusses monetary policy shifts toward stamps and money orders in public payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Miller
United States Assay Office
Helena
Fergus County
Chouteau County
Broadwater
Beaverhead
Chouteau
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Jefferson
Lincoln
Madison
Meagher
Missoula
Park
E.scves
Powell
Ravalli
Silver Bow
Montana
Getting Land in the West
A Pacific Monthly note guides readers to land offices in the West to study township maps and public lands. It warns about unreliable land locators who charge high fees and emphasizes verifying locations with a qualified surveyor before paying any fee. It explains township basics and the risks of misread surveys and forged or obscured blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Monthly
Wildlife counts show elk moose antelope and buffalo stats
The survey reports elk hunted only in Montana Idaho Wyoming and Oregon with 384 killed in Wyoming. Moose found in Montana Idaho Wyoming and Michigan. Antelopes declining in 14 western states with 17 000 remaining nationally including 4000 in Montana and 2000 in Colorado. Buffalo totals near 2047 in 1909 with mixed wild and captive stock in US Canada and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biological Survey of the Agricultural Department
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Oregon
Michigan
Colorado
New Mexico
Yellowstone Park
American Bison Society
Pablo-Allard
Flathead
Canada
United States
Europe
No Checks Under a Dollar Penalty Enforced
The federal penal code taking effect after the first day of next January bans making issuing circulating or paying any note check or other obligation under one dollar. The provision attracted little attention in Congress and became law on March 4 1909, worrying bankers mail order houses and general business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Everyone Seeks Suitability in Home Regions and Moves
The piece argues satisfaction with surroundings drives migrations from Willamette Valley to arid eastern states and from southern California to Idaho, noting people adapt to different climates. It states birthplace is blessed, but fortune often follows loving the region that yields success, even for homesick souls in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Willamette Valley
Puget Sound
Oregon
Washington
Farmen
Idaho
Montana
Vermont
Florida
Warning on Stallion Licenses Amid Bogus Certificates
Bozeman Montana October 5 1909 readers warned to avoid stallions lacking public service licenses. The Stallion Registration law requires sire and dam to be properly registered for grade or pure bred licenses. Bogus certificates flood the market and buyers risk cattle trade misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Mont
Stallion Registration Board
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Haat
Montana
St. Vitus
R. W. Clark
The Quick Delivery Man Announces Eight Years of Gracious Patronage
N S Woods of Dillon Montana proprietor of express and drag wagon thanks patrons for eight years of liberal support and pledges continued service. He does not sell coal but keeps his wagon clean and handles store parcels and express baggage to and from the depot and city. Special care for express and baggage to the Dormitory and Normal College. Dray office is opposite the passenger depot with a storage room across the street. Residence phone No 29 L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Woods
Dillon
Montana
Normal College
Taxes Now Due Delinquent on November 30 at 6 p.m
County Treasurer W. F. Cashmore warns that taxes are now due and will become delinquent on the 30th day of November at 6 o clock p m. If unpaid, a ten percent penalty will be added to the amount due.
Homesickness Drives Return to Coffhawket New Yorker
The piece notes that many East Erners in the first year abroad admit a preference for Coffhawket New York over Cathay. It says homesickness prompts a quick return, with the traveler soon becoming a nuisance as a western booster awaiting a chance to go back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffhawkett
New York
Cathay
Coffhawket
Pacific Monthly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wild Game Statistics
W. F. Cashmore
Provost & Ripley
the Examiner
GEO. R. Metlen
R. E. Ober
Bannack St
Dillon, Mont
E. M. Yeaman
P.O
Lhas, Perry
Ste
Huber Bros
Anaconda Standard
Standard
Northwest
Butte
Ataconda, Montana
W. C. Orr
Mountain Home
W. M. Climer
Connect
E. R. Ackley
Edie
Boston
Jace
W.C.T. U.society
Nom Siu
ADEA
White Ribbon Shoe Company
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Golden Rule
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