Fig Ginder Published every Thursday Afternoon
The notice states the publication of Fig Ginder by J. N. Sheridan, manager, in Big Timber Montana, with Thursday afternoon frequency indicated.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
4
The notice states the publication of Fig Ginder by J. N. Sheridan, manager, in Big Timber Montana, with Thursday afternoon frequency indicated.
A Montana newspaper discussion criticizes partisan rhetoric from republican and democratic presses. It argues Republicans practice open debate to avoid disasters while Democrats drift without direction, urging a broad party field and accountability leading to future victories by Dixon and Holloway.
Dawson County Review laments the silence of Democrats about W A Clark’s grip on the Montana party. It notes alienation among many Democrats, denied access to the Bozeman convention, and lingering grievances from the Daly Clark feud while questioning Gov Toole’s future bid and Clark Heinze ties.
Cardinal Sarto has been chosen pope and will be known as Pius X. He is admirably fitted to succeed Leo XIII and will follow the same broad and liberal path. The new pope is 68 years old.
In Miles City a new democratic paper is to be published by a company formed by longtime party supporters. They fear that if Sam Gordon is left unchecked the Democrats will vanish from Custer County in a few years.
The Pioneer reports receipt of the Forest Reserve Manual detailing grazing of stock on the reserve, timber cutting regulations, and related management guidelines. The document outlines allowed activities and potential restrictions affecting local land use and compliance expectations.
Central Montana Wool Growers held their semi annual meeting in Billings last Friday and Saturday. They discussed protecting growers from unjust demands by shearers, inspection and branding of sheep moved between counties, and enforcement of scabby sheep laws. Resolutions set prices for 1904 and penalties for early quitting.
The Department of the Interior announces township plats received and filed at Bozeman Montana with filings open on and after September 10 1903 for several townships in ranges 16 and 17 east including fractional sections. M R Wilson Register signs the notice.
The Columbus visitors refused to continue after a disputed safe call in the fifth inning, delaying the game at Big Timber. Umpire Louis Martin stayed firm, and Big Timber won 13 to 5 as Columbus players protested and left the field.
Local figures from Red Lodge report 5 000 to 6 000 Cooke City claims with plans for a sulphide smelter. Att. Burke predicts Cooke will become the west's great dining camp, contingent on ore guarantees and low smelting costs. Helena Precious Metals aims to inspect Cooke and may build plants this fall with Byrne and Dr. Kelley awaiting Gardiner meeting.
The Big Timber Camp No. 10610 M W of A hosts a full day on Friday Aug 7 1903 featuring a morning parade racing and music with afternoon events including racing vocal and instrumental performances and dancing Prizes cash awarded Dr J H Moore speaks on fraternal benefits at 2 p m The day ends with a grand evening dance at the Auditorium Refreshments on grounds and hall Committee members listed Geo Reynolds F D Prevost Thos G Shipton Eric Steensland Ed A West.
A buckskin gelding about four years old and 900 pounds is missing. He has a black stripe down his back and is branded May 13. Recovery or information leading to recovery is rewarded. Last heard of with W. A. Crank.
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