Beaverhead Mining History and Current Prospects
The report by G. S. Swallow and J. B. Trevarthen outlines Beaverhead County’s mining heritage from pioneer days to present, noting early dangers from Indians and road agents and the growth of productive mines. It highlights Glendale reduction works and Beaverhead’s enduring contribution to Montana’s and the nation’s wealth, with mills and furnaces listed as part of the county’s mining infrastructure.
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G. S. Swallow
J. B. Trevarthen
Montana
Argenta
Beaverhead
Glendale
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead farmers seek united effort for local interests
A 1890 letter from Henry Lake in Granger calls for farmer unity to protect producers as hay shortages bite and cattle deaths rise. Notes warm spells, a harsh February blizzard, and residents traveling to Dillon or the railroad. Mentions local residents and a signal service update.
Death of Judge A. J Davis Shocks Butte Business Community
The Dillon Montana Tribune notes the death of prominent Butte business figure Judge A J Davis, a wealthy stockraising and mining era leader who contributed to public good. The paper also urges arboreal tax savings by planting trees per law and recalls Halbert E Payne's argument before the elections committee.
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Halbert E. Payne
Messrs Sanders and Power
Committee On Elections
Chas. F. Manderson
Butte
A. J Davis
Montana
Our City Election Needs Best Men for Key Posts
The piece urges citizens to prepare for the upcoming city election selecting a mayor three councilmen and an elective city marshal. It argues for canvassing candidates now and suggests the council should appoint the marshal with removal power for cause.
Letters From The Melena Journal Of The Ninth
A Maryland source notes two letters in The Melena Journal of the Ninth. A California widow seeks a Montana man and uses vivid ink to describe him, appealing to men aged 30 to 50. A Montana Republican figure writes from Spokane, via US Senator Payne, criticizing oath traditions and urging legislative stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melena Journal
California
Montana
Wool tariff demand to shield American wool industry
President Harpston of the Ohio Wool Growers association urges the president and Congress to end wool import fraud and pass a wool tariff law. He warns that continued low duties invite large imports, threatening farmers and manufacturers alike and demanding exclusive supply privileges for U.S. wool.
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Harpston
Ohio Wool Growers’ Association
Wool Men of the Union
Congress
United States
Pioneer recalls Hood's Sarsaparilla aiding a boy's recovery
A California pioneer recounts his 30 years in the county and describes his son Ellery's blood poisoning from an impure virus in vaccination. After trying Hood's Sarsaparilla, the boy improves and is said to be entirely cured. The testimonial also praises C I Hood & Co as a reliable New England firm.
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Hood
Ellery
C. I. Hood
Chelsea
Jerome M. Sleeren
Upper Lake
Lake Co
Cal
Lowell
Mass
C. I. Hood & Co
New England
van 2B. Strerree
New Dynamite Gun Under Construction At Birmingham
A 15 inch calibre dynamite gun and torpedo thrower is under construction in Birmingham led by Lt Graydon, formerly of the U S Navy. The device is expected to launch 600 pounds of dynamite up to three miles with a public demonstration planned in early May under government auspices.
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Birminghan
England
Graydon
United States Navy
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