Golden Spike Drive Celebrated At Ogden In 1870
Fifty years after the May 19 1869 event, Spokane Spokesman Review recalls the Promontory Utah crossing of the Pacific Rail, noting governors and senators, Bret Harte’s commemorative poem, and federal land grants. It highlights the vast open spaces, hostile Indian threats, and sparse settlement from Omaha to California, with Washington Idaho Montana Oregon populations totaling about Spokane County size, and Portland as the northwest commercial hub. The piece invites a fitting Ogden celebration of the golden spike.
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Promontory
Utah
United States
Bret Fiarte
Pacific Coast
Union
Central Pacifics
Omaha
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Spokane
Falls of
Spokinsie
Milltown Village
Walla Walla
Olympia
Washinton
Portland
North West
Ogden
End of Montana cattle and sheep feud marks a truce
Helena Mont April 26 In Miles City Montana wool growers and stockmen merged their associations uniting cattle and sheep interests. The estrangement over range land has ended and both groups plan cooperation. The Montana assembly had previously seen united action on agricultural laws.
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Helena
Mont
Annals of America
Montana
Miles City
Stockmen’s Association
Inventor Patents Square Bit for Nonround Holes
C. H. Lchmidgall of Peoria Illinois after fourteen years of labor patents a square bit able to bore square and other shaped holes previously impossible to drill. The invention promises new possibilities in machining and tool design.
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C. H., Lchmidgall
Peoria
Illinois
A. E. F. Casualties Totals Reported By War Dept
Washington April 24 total casualties of the A E F were 960 1 1 164 over previous totals. An official announcement said 844 now reported an increase of 305. The sheveks sold 15 American pris on April 21 120 278 men from the army overseas were at sea en route to this couch A total of 731 889 men had landed in this country up to and including that date. Since the signing of the arm is tice war department fied back to the shipping vessels.
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Washington
War Department
Sheveks
Farm corn yields and crop practices urged in Montana
A Montana State College extension crop specialist advocates expanding corn plantings and using diverse seed varieties. He notes corn can yield well, often after summer fallow, with reports of fields producing about 90 bushels on a Stewart farm and corn maturing by May in parts of the state.
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Montana
Montana State College
Uller
Northrn Dent
Stewart
Ney
The Eve of United Government Faces Spending Dilemma
The passage argues that vast sums are required and government must spend, but funding hinges on either taxation or borrowing. Taxes are already high yet insufficient to meet current needs, forcing consideration of debt as an alternative.
For a Sprained Ankle Liniment Advice
After an ankle injury, obtain Chamberisin's Liniment and follow the printed directions on the bottle. Use promptly for relief and apply as directed for best results.
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Chamberisin
Budding Diplomat
A child named Willie dodges a candy promise with a witty reply, as his mother questions him about sharing candy. The playful exchange captures a small family moment centered on honesty and humor.
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Willie
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