{"product_id":"butte-montana-butte-sewer-pipe-tile-co-missouri-river-power-co-billhead-8-x-4-5","title":"Butte Montana Butte Sewer Pipe Tile Co Missouri River Power Co Billhead 8 x 4.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eThis March 31, 1903 billhead from Butte, Montana documents a transaction between Missouri River Power Company and Butte Sewer Pipe \u0026amp; Tile Company during the region’s industrial expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eAt the height of copper production, Butte relied heavily on coordinated infrastructure between mining operations, smelters, and regional power suppliers. Firms producing sewer pipe, fire brick, crucibles, and related materials supplied essential components for smelting, construction, and municipal development tied to Montana’s mining economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eThe illustrated letterhead features assay and refractory products including crucibles, muffles, scorifiers, and fire brick, along with sewer pipe and pressed brick, with the office listed at the corner of Granite and Hamilton Streets. The handwritten entry records March 30 for 2 ft. 6 in. pipe, totaling 1.00, with the date stamped March 31, 1903 at top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52874562142392,"sku":"20260221f","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_11bb789b-5091-43fd-85f8-75e9cafa8a98.jpg?v=1771732061","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/butte-montana-butte-sewer-pipe-tile-co-missouri-river-power-co-billhead-8-x-4-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}