Butte Montana Dr W A Akers Veterinary Surgeon 1906 Letterhead 8 x 4.5

This July 30, 1906 veterinary invoice from Butte, Montana was written on the illustrated letterhead of Dr. W. A. Akers, a practicing veterinary surgeon serving local horse owners.

In the early twentieth century, working horses were essential to transportation, freight, and mining operations in Butte, creating steady demand for professional veterinary care. Printed medical letterheads like this one reinforced credentials while functioning as practical billing documents within the local business community.

The ornate purple header identifies Dr. W. A. Akers as a graduate of the Cincinnati, Ohio Institute and notes that diseases of horses were skillfully treated, with offices at Reed’s Livery Stable, 123 East Broadway. The handwritten entry records treatment of a bay mare and medicine, totaling five dollars, offering a concise glimpse into routine animal care in a mining-era city.

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