Celebrating history: Stampede was highlight of week

By Emily Mayer

Preparations had been taking place for weeks regarding the Great Northern Montana Stampede 100 years ago. Articles had been printed outlining the work being done for this highly anticipated event, and this one appeared on the front page of the May 6, 1916 issue of The Havre Plaindealer. Of particular note was Mr. Kenney’s observations about Havre’s growth and progress:

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