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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
4
In Great Falls an official of the candidate spoke at the office while an agent highlighted his boss's statements. Pray traveled 1,300 miles by auto and 3,000 by railroad from Billings, covering western Montana to Glendive and beyond, a tour rivaled only by a rumor of his death being circulated by opponents.
A juvenile candidate from Big Timber, Robert Bray, unveils an eleven plank platform. He pledges to repeal the costly county printing law and criticizes Yellowstone Trail spending while critiquing bond use. The piece urges mature lawmakers for Montana's tight finances.
A brief note records a ten day span of campaign methods used by candidates in the senatorial contest. One candidate, C. N. Pray, was nearly out of the race as coverage notes tactics and movements shaping the race within the city.
Wellesley Hills Massachusetts August 13. Economist Roger W Babson argues Germany must reorganize its finances or face bankruptcy as indemnity arrears strain creditors led by France. He says a true restructuring could boost American business and restore global confidence despite government liabilities and weak state credit.
The piece argues that Efficiency and Economy are universal campaign rallying cries across parties. It questions whether candidates understand the terms or merely pursue office to control funds, noting lobbyist influence can derail sincere efforts.
Musselshell county saved 33872.45 in the fiscal year ending June 30 1922 while Cascade county under the unit system shows a budget reduction of 16229 from the previous year. The reports support taxpayers by showing economy without lowering education standards and challenge tax advocates for new school funding.
Thirteen year old items report H P Franklin staying at Hunters Hot Springs. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs A Bray. J W Geiger and family back from Seattle exposition. Several men from Miles City attend Custer county fair. County officials Rye and Esp plan to leave state for Seattle exposition with wives. Keithley from Melville reports hail damaged crops but expects good harvest.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Ford, a tea reference, and an unclear death note with stray terms like Deathatt Ca. No coherent event or names are readable.
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