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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
4
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The plan proposes issuing 100,000,000 in silver for Philippine trade and coinage with 100 cent dollars equal to other dollars. It appeals to mine owners and Republicans by creating a silver market without altering the U.S. monetary standard, potentially drawing back many Republicans to the party and weakening Democratic support.
The state examiner commends the county treasurer for guarding local business interests. The treasurer strictly enforces the license law on traveling merchants from other cities, ensuring outsiders pay for the privilege. This enforcement protects home merchants who must license and tax their stock.
The department of agriculture reports United States agricultural sales abroad in 1901 reached 992,000,000, a gain of 3100,000,000 from the prior year, reflecting a historic rise. The note contrasts this with liberal critics predicting doom if Republican administrations returned.
The Kendall Chronicle from Kendall Fer gus county is praised for its neat publication and abundant news and advertising. The note credits the editor O K with excellent leadership and quality content.
Governor Toole designates Tuesday May 18 as Arbor day urging tree planting in schools to honor the late President McKinley and memorial trees for ex President McKinley. The piece also notes a strong chance of postponing the St Louis Exposition for a year to allow foreign exhibitors more prep time.
Big Timber and towns show lapel buttons reading O. Y. E. 8 Modern Woodmen of America Membership 675000 and a prize of one hundred dollars for guessing the numbers. Helena Fourth of July camp meeting will gather Woodmen from across the state with notable members from other states. Fraternal insurance discussed as providing ready cash and lasting benefits for dependants.
The Junior Circle of the Congregational Church will hold a sale of work in Busha Bailey Hall next Saturday from 2 to 10 pm. Children will serve ice cream and cake and tea with wafers while selling fancy and useful articles, tissue paper, home-made candies and cakes. Proceeds go to the church building fund. The group has earned a good reputation and asks for strong local support.
The Fortnightly club gathered with Mrs. J. F. Simmons for an evening of literary discussion. Miss Whitfield presented a sketch of Helen Hunt Jackson and her Romona, praising its influence on Indian reform alongside Mrs. Skillman and Mrs. Geiger sharing insights and quotes. Mrs. Simmons offered a California themed talk with illustrations.
The state examiner lauds Sweet Grass county for collecting all licenses with no delinquencies. Geiger also enforces a 50 county license on visiting vendors, who withdraw after being warned they must pay to operate.
John Willis was discharged after Judge Pound found no evidence linking him to the alleged poisoning attempt. A. G. Hatch defended, County Attorney Hall prosecuted, with many Nye witnesses present. Hall pursued every angle to establish innocence at the preliminary hearing to avoid district court trial and county expense.
Monday elections across Montana produced a spread of results with Democrats winning six of eight aldermen in Butte and sweeping all but one in Anaconda. Helena backed Republicans for mayor treasurer and magistrate with two aldermen remaining Democratic. Great Falls favored Republicans with three aldermen to two for Democrats, while Missoula saw Republicans sweep except one alderman. Kalispell and Bozeman leaned Republican and Livingston split with two Democrats and one Republican.
An April 2 letter to Prof. R. S. Shaw at Bozeman’s Experiment Station requested information on field peas and black barley. The writer did not sign the letter, so Shaw could not reply. If the author learns of this, he may send his name to obtain the information.
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