06 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
1
The article argues that Montana farmers sheep and cattle keepers face debt but are not hopelessly doomed. It notes many are thrifty, some prosper, and most can weather prolonged downturns with continued production and asset value. It warns against overbearing debt while urging continued sacrifice to regain prosperity.
In a St Paul Dispatch note, Arthur Sewall is accused of not being native born, a factor debated for the vice presidency. The piece cites constitutional eligibility rules requiring native birth for the presidency and outlines succession if the president cannot serve.
Washington faces a severe drought with hot winds and rising temperatures across Yakima Walla Walla and Palouse regions. Crop yields shrink by twenty to thirty percent vegetable output falls short pasturage dries wells run dry grasshoppers plague Walla Walla valley farming amid water shortages and looming harvest losses.
Reports describe a new disease among migratory sheep near Idaho Falls Idaho causing swelling of the head eye protrusion and loss of wool with many animals dying or growing weak. A drive of 6500 sheep saw about 3000 affected and 30 to 40 deaths after delays to rescue survivors. The illness may relate to water contamination during a rain near a locality ten miles west of Idaho Falls with dry weather avoiding symptoms.
Railroad officials prepare to challenge the Postmaster General's authority to prohibit their roads from carrying mail for themselves and other lines. Lake Shore superintendent orders employees to transport road business mail and letters from other roads on joint ventures. Inspector Stewart says no agreement to test the law has been heard, but government may prosecute violators if Lake Shore pursues the test.
The piece notes rising Western cattle numbers driven by improved breeding and continued expansion of breeding herds in the west and Southwest. It expects gradual, long term growth with fewer disposals and better stock, forecasting a robust yet slow recovery of supplies over the coming years.
A brief ad notes that consumption la grippe pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases are cured by Shiloh's Cure, sold by druggists.
Butte report notes bloomer girls flooding the athletic course drawing attention from thousands. Manager Tipton enforces a new rule: any person dressed as a man including bloomers must pay $1 admission. no more free days for bloomer wearers.
Montana wool growers faced a memorable season with record production and top quality yet prices at historic lows. Buyers left as shearing ended, consignors split between holding and selling, with advances only three to six cents from 50 to 73 percent of last year. About 75 percent of the state clip has moved. remaining 20 percent stored and likely to be shipped out in coming months.
William Courtenay reports a substantial sale of real estate for speculation and building purposes, including cattle related assets. The notice outlines property transactions and the potential impact on local markets.
Sales through an agency report 4,000 yearlings sold at 1.75 per head and 1,000 three and four year old wethers at 3.00, plus 4,000 lambs at 1.10. Courtenay lists Merino grade owes at 1.50 with delivery at Grey Cliff in September. The owner wishes to keep the lambs and several hay rich parties want to keep sheep on shares.
The ninth edition of Copp's Mining Code by Henry N. Copp Washington D C extends over 200 pages. It covers United States mineral land laws state and territorial mining laws miners liens and rights of way with forms for location patent leasing and sale plus abstracts of court and land office decisions. The San Francisco News Company distributes it on the Pacific coast. Price is 50 cents.
The examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held August 21 and 22 in Shank's hall. Those writing 8th grade subjects must attend Sunday, while writers on 1st and 2nd grade subjects should come Saturday. L C Olmstead Co Supt July 30, 1886.
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