" May 21, 1903 - Official Payment Request - City of Great Falls, Montana. "
(1720) May 21, 1903 - Official Payment Request - City of Great Falls, Montana. Condition: Very Good Document measures 8" by 7" (unfolded). Was an official request for the city to pay $7.10 to C. W. Suraringer for the use of a horse (by the city). In 1903 the Second Library (Cargegie) was built and the new Copper-Domed Cascade County Courthouse was completed in Great Falls. At this time, Brewers were earning $3.50 a day; smeltermen were taking home between $3.00 to $4.50 a day and a cook got $1.25 and all (s)he could eat. Great Falls was still considered a new city. Famous Artist C.M. Russell opened his studio in Great Falls during this year. His log cabin can still be seen at the C. M. Museum. Price: $10.00 + shipping
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