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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

3

A Hunted Kitten at Lunch with Two Lords

Violet Heritage, a hungry actress, sits with Lord Elstrie and his secretary Harry Carter as Hermione Yardley disrupts their luncheon. Violet reveals a backstory of shipwrecks and struggle, seeking work while two charming, roguish men discuss favors, debts, and possible introductions as the scene tightens around a perilous social deception.

Lord Elstrie Tony Harry Josef Lord Elstine Violet Paradise Clematis Peacher Lord Elstiie Hermione Hermione Yardley Beauty Matey Miss Yardley Hades Lord Elstric Harry Carter THE

State files brief in Clark inheritance tax case

The state submits a district court brief in Silver Bow County over the inheritance tax due from W. A. Clark estate. Executors seek deduction of federal inheritance tax from the state tax and argue adoption of George John Pale should be completed. The board of equalization disagrees and sets the tax at 1,268,687 while executors claim 675,664.

District Court of Silver Bow County W. A. Clark State Board of Equalization George John Pale Clark Board of Equalization

Feeding Stock Plan Urges Preservation for National Welfare

State veterinarian Dr. W. J. Butler told Governor Holt that preserving basic feeding stock is vital. He urges conserving corn for forage, farmers buying cattle and ewes as breeding stock, federal purchase of high protein concentrates, Canadian feeding stock shipments if rail rates stay high, and processing sheep carcasses.

Holt W. J. Butler Dreuth Relief Canada

Ranch Water Plans Could Let Farmers Improve Land

Governor Holt expresses hope Washington will approve a plan allowing ranchers and farmers to undertake water improvements on their own land with payment from the Works Progress Administration. The current rule requires improvements on public land making them public when finished. Jethro Wood, inventor of the plow in 1814, carved a miniature model from a potato after many trials.

Holt Washington Works Progress Administration Jethro Wood

Epaulettes and Shoulder Marks Through Naval History

Epaulettes and shoulder marks worn by naval officers recall a time when soldiers wore metal plates on their shoulders to guard against saber cuts. The ornaments survived long after armor faded, signaling rank and naval identity through eras.

Irish "Game Hog" Stirred Indians in Montana

In 1854 Sir George Gore led a 40-man expedition through the Yellowstone and Tongue river regions chasing vast game in Colorado-like fashion. The Irish nobleman, guided by Jim Bridger, provoked Crow Indians and Major Culbertson, sparking near duel tensions and a large-scale slaughter that fueled a mass departure by Gore and many followers by spring 1857.

Montana Rocky Mountains Sir George Gore Rocky Mountain Mountain Jim Bridger Daniel Boone Rockies Sir George St. Louis Fort Laramie Platte River Powder River Yellowstone Tongue River Wolf Mountain Crow Camp Fort Union Alexander Culbertson American Fur Co Unien Upper Missouri Indian Affairs Forts Union Berthold

Replica of Noted Hoffman House Bar Still Stands

Montana's Diamond Jim film scenes echoed an authentic recreation built in Anaconda by Marcus Daly in 1888. Daly created a full Hoffman House style bar in the Montana hotel using Philippine mahogany and a nine foot mosaic of Tamany the racehorse, a lasting tribute to bygone era sport and copper wealth.

Montana Anaconda Daly Hoffman House New York City Marcus Daly

Body Weight Loss Rate from Moisture Evaporates Daily

A historical note states that the average person loses about one pound every eight hours through evaporation of moisture from the lungs and skin and through physical exertion, reflecting early understandings of dehydration and metabolism.

Vitamin D Levels in Milk Boosted by Irradiated Yeast Feed

Findings show feeding cows irradiated yeast and similar vitamin D rich feeds increases milk vitamin D content up to thirty times, from baseline levels around fifteen times higher with the enhanced diet.

Evidence of pre Ice Age human life found in America

Archaeologists report findings suggesting humans inhabited parts of America before the last Ice Age. The discoveries include tools and footprints indicating practice and presence across ancient landscapes. Researchers discuss dating methods and potential implications for migration timelines and cultural development.

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