01 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
1
The Commissioner of the General Land Office halts all timber and stone act proofs for the year as investigations into alleged timber and land frauds in Montana and Idaho proceed. The probe targets scrip abuses, speculators, and transfers affecting thousands of cases.
Stella Walker admires Niagara Falls describing color shifts from green river to aqua mist and pearly foam. The observer notes the falls as a grand orchestral natural display with evolving tones and perpetual motion, invoking eternity and tranquil awe.
Uncalled letters list for August 1 1901 at the Big Timber post office includes Joseph Connelly Roy McNowne Frank Fleming Otis Grout Ed Price Harvey Heise D W Ran Mrs Fred Howard G Rovang G Marney John Rovang J Gullek J Marney d A Stoltz Mrs Chas Mitchell Prof W Seigel Page Miner Wm Thorkelson Karl Moss John L Thompson C P Mumbruo W H Vensey Mary McGrath A J F Voigt Otto E Worth Frank Olmstrap postmaster requests addressee to say advertised when calling.
I D O'Donnell of Billings tells Trans Mississippi Congress how irrigation transformed 60,000 irrigated acres into a multi million dollar economy. He cites crops stock and machinery values, wages, and population growth, noting Montana's vast water resources and potential for more canals and people.
A hotel advertises spring chickens available the next morning with evening order deposits. It notes family-sized portions and delivery or pickup at the Cottage hotel.
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