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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
6
Development Association argues country towns should emulate big city advertising. It notes local merchants waste funds on transient items and calendars, urging focused newspaper ads to boost home trade and support for home stores.
The Montana Development Association notes that merchants who advertise locally gain direct reach to about 1,500 households, comparing letter campaigns with newspaper ads. They argue hometown papers deliver readership, measurable results, and stronger home trade success.
The U S Supreme Court held the industrial court of Kansas could not compel arbitration in labor disputes, striking down hours and wages controls as unconstitutional. Justice Van Devanter said the act forced parties to arbitrate without consent, infringing liberty of contract and property rights. The ruling limits the court to essential industries and rejects using arbitration to enforce labor terms.
Opening day across the National and American leagues shows heavy crowds and tight games. Boston Braves beat the New York champions 5 to 4 in Boston with Meusel’s pinch hit stalling a rally. Burrus shines in the field. Brooklyn Dodgers top Philadelphia 3 to 1 at Ebbet’s Field as Holm and Mueller star in outfield defense.
Chicago fans watched the Cubs crush the Pirates 12 to 2 as Hartnett lofted a three run homer over the bleachers with two aboard. Grover Alexander pitched in mid-season form and connected for the first homer of the season.
Cincinnati spoiled St. Louis opening game 4 0 as Donohue pitched a perfect game through five innings and did not allow a runner to reach third base. The Cardinals managed only two players to second base and failed to advance further.
Governors of the twelve federal reserve banks will meet in Washington for the regular spring conference. Officials expect discussion of the European situation and London’s plan to restore the pound to a gold basis by June 1, with potential implications for U S gold policy.
Philadelphia Ath letics overcome a six run Boston lead and win 9 to 8 in ten innings as Rudy Kallio belted three hits. Flagstead and Harris sparked late offense to erase the deficit and seal the victory. In New York Beony Paschal and Bol Meusel homered giving the Yankees a 5 to win over the Senators in the season debut. Urban Shocker pitched well for New York.
In St Louis on Opening Day the Cleveland Indians exploded for 12 runs in the eighth inning to outslug the St Louis Browns 21 to 14. Errors by Sisler McManus and Bennett aided the rally as Joe Bush, the Browns’ new pitcher, was knocked out in the third.
Detroit defeated Chicago 4 to in the season opener. Thurston hit hard while Leonard was effective until seventh inning removal. Jess Doyle debuted as a substitute. Chicago's lone run came on a Sheeley homer.
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