Pioneers to Gather in Lewistown for 25th Annual Meeting
The Society of Montana Pioneers plans its 25th annual meeting in Lewistown Fergus County this week September 24 25 and 26. David Hilger promising a wild bear meat barbecue and Fergus County Fair entertainment daily. Secretary James A Sandera arranged for a railroad fare of one third round trip if 100 attendees join, with 1600 members overall and many expected to attend.
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Society of Montana Pioneers
Lewistown
Ferguen County
Annale
David Hilger
Pathfinders of
Rockies
Fergus County
Montana
Northwest
Missouri River
Nairbreath
Commonwealth of Montana
James A. Sandera
Helena
Lewintown
Sandera
Pioneers
Charles S. Warren
Butte
Augusus FE
Graeter
Conrad Kohra
James M. Weldon
William Mortimer H. Lott
George W. Aaron T. Ford
John van~ Gourley
Henry F
James H. Gallop
Wage and price trends in 1907 manufacturing sectors
Washington reports that average hourly wages rose 3.7 percent in 1907 over 1906 across principal manufacturing and mechanical industries while retail food prices climbed 4.2 percent. Hours per week fell slightly, employment rose about 1 percent, and food purchasing power marginally declined.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor
Bureau
Iron and Steel
Montana Mine Owners Association Drives Reform and Training
The Montana Mine Owners Association reports full disclosure to members while warning against publicizing plans. The Greenoughs gain a controlling smelter stake at Pend oreille Idaho, reducing rail rates and promising favorable ore processing terms for members. A Washington trip blocked N P patent issues and a four day Montana board hearing seeks fair railroad charges. Members urged to join for funding support as officers volunteer their service.
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Montana
Plang
Preas
Ponderey
Sandpoint
Idaho
Amelier
Spokane
Mesers, Hewitt
Spriggs
New York
Idaho Smelting and Refining Company
Thomas L. Greenough
China
Greenough
Greenoughs
South Omaha Stock Market Reports Record Cattle Prices
Receipts in South Omaha on Sept 16 1908 were heavy with buyers restrained by wide drops in cattle prices. Top western steers reached 5.40 per cwt from two D R Whitaker cars Cheyenne weighing 1322 pounds. Quotes span good killing steers 4.65 to 5.40 and cows 3.50 to 4.00, while sheep demand remained strong with lambs 5.00 to 5.25 and yearlings 4.00 to 4.40 amid steady packer activity.
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Omaha
D. R. Whitaker
Cheyenne
Wyoming
No Hunting Notice on Poindexter Ranches South of Town
Notice to hunters states no hunting or shooting allowed on Poindexter ranches south of town. Trespassers will be punished to the full extent of the law, Poindexter & Orr L.B. Co.
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Poindexter
Poindexter & Orr LB. CO
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Beaverhead
William
Akele "Renig
Narcieseux
George W. Stapleton
John Newbert
Edwin A. Lewin
George Beatty
Society
Thme
Beaverhead County
Martin Barrett
J. F. Bishop
A. F. Graeter
James Kirkpatrick
Wm. Roe
T. Wing
W. G. Blair
F. L. Graves
James Mauldin
A. J. Noyes
Washington Neihart
George Woodworth
N. A. Wood
Agsociation
Ita Officera
Lake
Pend d’Oreille
O. M. Lanstrum
Forest Reserve Administration
U. S. Land Office
Forestry Service
South Omaha Stock Market
the Examiner
Golden Rule
Andersch Bros
Dept
Banks Feather
Dillon, Montana
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