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April 29, 1902
The Washington Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Banker Edward H. Talcott shares his experience settling in Livingston, Montana 18 years ago, highlighting the town's progress, his bank's success, and Montana's vast resources in mining, cattle, and farming.
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"I went West when a lad to grow up with the country, and have always rejoiced that I followed the advice of Horace Greeley," said Mr. Edward H. Talcott, a banker, of Livingston, Mon., at the New Willard.
"Landing in Livingston eighteen years ago, when it was an embryo town only six months old, I have stayed by it and am pretty well satisfied with the results, for, though it is not yet a large city, it is a live and progressive place and the condition of its people is sufficiently attested by the deposits in one bank amounting to $600,000. As president of that bank, I naturally take some pride in its success, which is but an index of the prosperity of the surrounding country.
"Eastern people hardly realize the greatness of Montana. We had one county that, before its division some time ago, was larger than all New England. It is a journey of 500 miles across the State. The combined production of our mines, including all the precious metals, exceeds in value the output of any other State. In cattle we are second only to Texas. Besides, we have one of the greatest farming countries on earth, and the man with the hoe is coming in great numbers."
"Landing in Livingston eighteen years ago, when it was an embryo town only six months old, I have stayed by it and am pretty well satisfied with the results, for, though it is not yet a large city, it is a live and progressive place and the condition of its people is sufficiently attested by the deposits in one bank amounting to $600,000. As president of that bank, I naturally take some pride in its success, which is but an index of the prosperity of the surrounding country.
"Eastern people hardly realize the greatness of Montana. We had one county that, before its division some time ago, was larger than all New England. It is a journey of 500 miles across the State. The combined production of our mines, including all the precious metals, exceeds in value the output of any other State. In cattle we are second only to Texas. Besides, we have one of the greatest farming countries on earth, and the man with the hoe is coming in great numbers."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Montana Settlement
Livingston Growth
Western Expansion
Banking Success
State Prosperity
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward H. Talcott
Horace Greeley
Where did it happen?
Livingston, Montana; Montana
Story Details
Key Persons
Edward H. Talcott
Horace Greeley
Location
Livingston, Montana; Montana
Event Date
Eighteen Years Ago
Story Details
Edward H. Talcott moved west as a young man to Livingston, Montana, when it was a new town, became president of a bank with $600,000 in deposits, and praises the state's vast size, mining, cattle, and farming prospects.