Soldier recalls Fisk relief by Midwest troops 1864
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa troops joined 900 men to march 200 miles to the Fisk emigrant train under Captain Fisk attacked by Indians. The relief party, including 30th Wisconsin Infantry, Eighth Minnesota, Seventh Iowa Cavalry and Brackett's Cavalry, reached the train near noon September 21, 1864, and escorted 200 wagons back to Fort Rice by October 2. The narrative is told by D. J. Dodge of Minneapolis.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Fort Rice
J. A. Fisk
Montana
Minneapolis
D. J. Dodge
Dibb
Second
Minnesota Cavalry
Fisk
30Th
Wisconsin Infantry
Eighth
Minnesota Infantry
Seventh
Iowa Cavalry
Brackett
Sixth
Alfred Sully
Sibley
Missouri River
Missouri
Ta-ha-kouty Mountains
Dickinson
Heart River
Yellowstone River
Glendive
Fort Union
Daho
Fisk Corral
Ives
North Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Steady Flesh and Nerve Boost
Ad touts Bitro-Phosphate as a daily aid for a small, steady gain in firm flesh and improved brain and nerve energy. It claims to supply essential nutrients in active form and offers a guarantee or money back, with a bold claim of benefits for active individuals.
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CunEy
Belony
Nations Energy
Dr King's New Discovery Eases Cold Symptoms
Advertisement copy touts Dr King's New Discovery as a long trusted remedy for cold symptoms. It claims quick relief from irritation and sore throat and notes the product is widely available at druggists.
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Bac
Dr. King
New Life Pills Claim to Regulate Bowels
An advertisement-style note touts New Life Pills as a method to train the bowels, promising relief from torpor and improved bowel behavior through a system described as comfortable and effective.
Sloan's Pain Relief Liniment Ad
An early advertisement touts Sloan's for pain relief with claims of quick soothing warmth. It promises no skin staining, no mess, and fast results from a large bottle appealing to sufferers of sciatic pain rheumatic twinges and lame backs.
Busy Life of Major Maginnis Reviewed
A memorial review of Major Martin Maginnis, Montana pioneer and congressman, who died in Los Angeles. It outlines his Civil War service, leadership in Montana politics, establishment of the live potential of land grants, and his role in opening Indian lands to settlement, securing military posts, railroads, and territorial development.
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Gress
West
Congress
Maginnis
Union Pacific
Utah Northern
Oregon
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Montana
Northern Pacific
Supreme Court
Texas
California
Fort Assinniboine
Fort Keogh
Nez Perce
General Fund
Fort Missoula
War Department
Missoula
Dixon
Fort Harrison
England
Major Maginnis
United States
T. C. Power
Senate
Power
United States Senate
R. B. Smith
Washington
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Martin Maginnis
Los Angeles
Congressional
Fort Custer
Fort
Fort Maginnis
Fort Ass
New York
Wayne County
Minnesota
Hamline University
Bull Run
Shields
Virginia
Maryland
Red Wing
Fort Benton
Helena
Mitchell
Indian Creek
Tucker Gulch
James M. Cavanaugh
Rocky Mountain Gazette
Cavanaugh
Louise E. Mann
W. W. Phelps
Red Wing Sentinel
Gazette
Lana
Rockies
The
Marias
Interior Department
Charlot
Con
Camp Greene
Safe Gentle Remedy Promises Relief From Kidney and Stomach Ailments
A 200 year old Haarlem remedy claims to strengthen kidneys liver and digestive organs and ease nervousness abdominal pain and lower back trouble. The ad urges taking 3 or 4 capsules daily to cleanse poisons, restore health, and maintain condition with ongoing use for best results.
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Haarlem OM
Bananeen
Sciatica
Haarlem
Capenies
Return of soldiers shifts stance on cigarette bans
Returning soldiers in Nebraska and Utah helped repeal or block anti cigarette laws as broader voter sentiment favors personal liberty. The article notes soldiers long opposed heavy restrictions and observed that many former cigarette opponents now smoke, while doctors and businessmen who once feared smoking changed views after service. It adds that peace and prosperity have altered outlooks, and humor about sugar use hints at improving times.
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France
Montana
Nebraska
Utah
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Fisk Party
Thin People
Sloan’s
Grant
Thomas
Sarma
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Northrup, King & Co
Northrup Kine & Co
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