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The Fort Peck Press
Fort Peck, Wheeler, Valley County, Montana
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In 1935, government fire losses in Fort Peck totaled $59.81 from three minor incidents. The local fire department assisted in six surrounding town fires. Non-government losses from ten fires reached $2,279. Area population was 12,357 as of Nov. 30, 1935. 6,471 people vaccinated against smallpox in four clinics.
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Fort Peck.
U. S. Engineers office, Jan. 7. 1936
Total fire losses during 1935 for government property in the town which is supervised by Army Engineers were only $59.81. There were 3 fires, a tractor burning off weeds lost its tires at loss of $32.81.
A smoking workman in barracks burned his bedding. loss $12.00.
The other $15 loss was damage to government buildings.
Besides this excellent record in Fort Peck proper, the Fort Peck Fire Department responded to six fires in surrounding towns, viz. 3 in Wheeler, 1 in Park Grove, 1 in New Deal and 1 in Midway.
Losses in 10 fires to other than government property aggregated $2279.00, caused to contractor's bldg 8 miles from fire station, auto collision on highway, gasoline, electric iron, defective waterheater flue drying clothes, etc.
The population of the area totals 12,357 as of Nov. 30, 1935, in Fort Peck, Wheeler, New Deal, Park Grove, McCone City, Wilson Heights, Delano Heights, Idlewild, Lakeview, Martinville, Midway, Minot, Happy Hollow, Square Deal and Valley.
A total of 6471 persons were vaccinated against smallpox in 4 different clinics.
We prevent fire and disease.
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Fort Peck
Event Date
1935
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government fire losses: $59.81 from 3 fires; non-government losses: $2279.00 from 10 fires; 6471 persons vaccinated against smallpox.
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Total fire losses during 1935 for government property in Fort Peck supervised by Army Engineers were $59.81 from 3 fires: tractor burning weeds lost tires ($32.81), smoking workman burned bedding ($12.00), damage to government buildings ($15.00). Fort Peck Fire Department responded to six fires in surrounding towns: 3 in Wheeler, 1 in Park Grove, 1 in New Deal, 1 in Midway. Losses in 10 fires to other property: $2279.00 from contractor's building, auto collision, gasoline, electric iron, defective waterheater flue, etc. Population of area: 12,357 as of Nov. 30, 1935, across listed towns. 6471 persons vaccinated against smallpox in 4 clinics.