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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
4
Reseed Every Thursday Evening. Post office at Big Timber Montana. Paper mailed to subscribers until ordered continued and arrears paid in full. Subscription price one dollar per year. Advertising rates available on application. Only newspaper published in Sweet Grass County.
A detailed notice calls a Republican county convention in Big Timber Sweet Grass County to elect eight delegates and eight alternates to the state convention in Helena and to adopt party resolutions and organize a county general committee. It also contemplates nominations and positions for county offices and confirms the delegate selection method under the primary election law.
Dated at Big Timber Montana August 21 1806 by order of the Republican County Central Committee Sweet Grass County Montana J W Geiger EB M Hatt Secretary Chairman
The Montana Republican electors may favor Dixon for U S Senator due to recent federal experience, while Lee Mantle also seeks the seat. Both candidates are popular and loyal Republicans and their entry suggests a Republican victory if party unity holds.
The article explains the light test for distinguishing real gems from fakes, noting diamonds reveal a single bright line while bogus stones show multiple lines. It also describes methods of fake gem construction, especially for non pearl stones, and offers practical fire safety guidance including locating exits, keeping doors closed, and crawling low to escape smoke.
A fragment urges men with sitting udders and readers to use exits and avoid jumping through flames. It warns fires rise to the top, advises escaping to adjoining buildings, and to cover the head with a blanket or heavy clothing while staying calm and recalling all exits.
A $10 reward will be paid to the person who returns a brown horse weighing about 1300 pounds branded T K on the right shoulder. The horse disappeared from the Wirak shearing pens near the picket rope on July 28.
R B Derrett states he remains in the race for the Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County assessor. He rejects rumors of withdrawal and asks supporters to assist his campaign.
To the voters of Sweet Grass County Jersre Zern announces candidacy for county commissioner on the Republican ticket for the two year term subject to the primary on September 11 1906. O A Bauanc announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket for Sweet Grass County on September 11 1906.
A list of candidates announces for Sweet Grass County offices subject to the September 4 1906 primary. Names include Forsy the Vestan Hat Loperer Maerdi an Vaughan Lames Patterson Barfour and Dick Bupp seeking positions such as Representative County Superintendent Clerk and Recorder County Attorney Sheriff County Assessor Treasurer and County Commissioner.
J. W. Davis declares at 14 am a bid for the office of County Assessor to be held on September 4. The notice emphasizes his candidacy and intent to seek election.
The excerpt notes the Republican ticket for Sweet Grass County to elect the County Commissioner for a two year term on the 4th day of September 1906. Candidate H. O. Kellocke is mentioned.
H C Allen declares his candidacy for county clerk on the Republican ticket in Sweet Grass County with the election set for September 4, 1906. He announces his bid and seeks support from voters for the office.
Voters see Republican candidates named for two year terms in county offices including superintendent of schools and county surveyor. The list covers Big Timber McLeod Merrill Springdale Howie Lower Stillwater Greycliff and other precincts with entries for multiple candidates.
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