Kid Curry the Outlaw of the Northwest
The reminiscence outlines Kid Curry’s rise from farm boy to famous desperado through years in Montana. It recounts his early schooling, debt to Pike Sandusky, theft, and a self defense killing, then his shift to outlawry. It notes his Great Northern hold up, later capture in Knoxville, and an alleged escape aided by friends, ending with praise for Curry’s loyalty to allies.
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Johnnie
Winters
Johnnie Curry
Hank
Curry
Hank Died, and the Two Remaining Brothers Began To Get Into trouble.“Kid Curry
Sandusky
Kid Curry
Fort Benton
Kid
Pike
Landusky
Jen Jake
Jim Thornhill
Thornhill
Montana
Pike Sandusky
DuBoise
Kid Qurry
Great Northern
Wagner
Malta
Tom Marlow
Helena
Rockies
Knoxville
Tenn
South America
Brazil
Preacher and Civil War Veteran Honors Frontier Tales at Capitol
National G A R chaplain Rev Co H Frady, a MontanaHouse of Representatives figure, curates Civil War and Indian fighting relics at the Capitol. His stories recount a Ninth Iowa cavalry record, Libby prison, and a perilous encounter with rustlers in eastern Montana where a deadly night nearly ended his life.
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Capitol
Helena
Co. H. Frady
Grand Army of the Republic
Montana House of Representatives
Frady
Custer
Libby
Ninth
Iowa Cavalry
Missouri
Arkanare
Texas
Nebraska
Fort Benton
Montana
Dakota
Mr. Frady
Tenderfoot
Alhambra Hot Springs Hotel Ad Seeks Patronage
An Alhambra Hot Springs Hotel ad from proprietor J. Sullivan invites patrons with pricing cues and a coupon ticket offer. The fragment notes rates and a secret or special deal in xed form, indicating a promotional ticket or reduced rate.
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Xe & Scret
J. Sullivan
Montana Local Roundup of Miscellaneous Stormy News
Butte plumbers seek nine dollars per day while taxi drivers win a ten hour day and four fifty. Great Northern to build twenty four cottages for employees at Wolf Point. Musselshell county appoints Sarah Morgan as county nurse. Three dozen men enlist from draft age in two months. Bozeman Milling resumes after shutdown by orders. Anaconda Copper February output 24 million pounds. Richard A. Harlow’s Montana Ranch sells six bull calves for 1250. Missoula ordinance enforces federal food rules. Sheridan county plans $3000 gopher eradication. Senator Walsh returns to Washington after health in California. Musselshell farmers seek $1000 per bill for seeding gerpenes loans. Lewis Downs fined 500 for practicing without license. plans appeal. Highwood veteran wounded in France. Missoula man jailed six months under lazy husband act. Great Falls body of James A. Smith found with three bullet wounds. Milwaukee railroad plan eyed for Blackfoot valley. Yellowstone seed funds to cover 16000 for farmers. Kitchen police to enforce food rules in Big Timber. Mrs Marietta Davis dies in Bozeman. pioneer linked to Townsend party. Roundup driver saves wife as ice breaks on Musselshell river. Great Falls work to start soon.
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Butte
Wolf Point
Great Northern
Sarah Morgan
Musselshell County
Bozeman
Bozeman Milling Company
Helena
United States
Walsh
California
Washington
Downs
Highwood
Reuven J. Finkle
France
Missoula
Henry Rouiller
Great Falls
James A. Smith
Milwaukee
Blackfoot Valley
Billings
Yellowstone Valley
Yellowstone County
Big Timber
Woman's Club
Marietta Davis
Townsend
Albert Anderson
Musselshell River
Anderson
Lincoln corner and vigilante past on local page
Mr Frady collects Lincoln material for a G A R room and asks for clippings. He plans a corner honoring veterans returning from Europe with trophies from France and Flanders, noting past vigilante violence and a survivor who recalls a boat crossing and a long-ago disruption.
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Livingston
Lincoln
Europe
France
Flanders
Anaconda Cop per Mining plant to produce ferro manganese
Federal government backs a plant by the Anaconda Copper Mining Co to manufacture ferro manganese for steel, with capacity to supply 10,000 tons daily. Roundup winners announced in potato contests with top yields on irrigated and dry land plots. 9,001 pounds won first prize. 6,195 pounds led dry land. First prizes $100, second $50.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Slayton
Donald Porter
Custer Park
Roland Bolander
Max Crothers
Wyman Hagen
Minneapolis
Deer Lodge
Butte Miner’s Union
Butte
Union Hall
Helena
Mason Law
State Council of Defense
If People Quit Talking When You Enter a Room
A wry remark notes that silence in a room often signals someone has taken a harsh rebuke or panning upon entering, implying the social dynamic of public criticism.
Phosphate Nerve Care Promises Strength and Health
A 1920s style advertisement urges readers to treat weak nerves with pure bitro-phosphate tablets. It warns against tonics and stimulants, claiming nerves need nourishment from a simple two week supply. The ad promises improved health and a money back guarantee with purchase.
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Accompan
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Mono-Co
Montana Oil Company
Montana Corporation
Circle Bar
Hank Curry
North Country
Lonnie
Curry Boys
Gill
John Curry
Ceder
Alhambra Hot Springs
Sloan
Montana Typewriter Co
Butte, Montana
Barkemeyer
Grain and Seed Co
S. O. Huseth
Falias
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