26 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
1
Reports say a forest fire four miles above McKinsey ranch spread three miles since Saturday. Ten rangers led by Forest Supervisor W G. Lantry fought the blaze amid dead timber. rain aided efforts but new outbreaks were reported. Cause believed careless campers. much timber valued remains at risk.
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone signs deals with Montana Eastern Telephone of Glendive and Paul Van Cleve of Melville to extend Bell long distance service across eastern Yellowstone valley The Montana Eastern line from Glendive to Forsyth will be connected to Billings enabling rapid links from Forsyth Miles City and surrounding towns to the Bell exchange and statewide network
Mr. Van Cleve owns a section of telephone line running from Big Timber to Melville connecting with the Bell exchange at Big Timber. He intends to extend this line to Harlowton to provide better communication between the Yellowstone valley and the large region northward.
Washington reports Acting Interior Secretary Price designated 542,480 more acres in Montana under the enlarged homestead act, increasing total designated acreage in the state to 26,030,080. The expansion allows settlers to claim 320 acres instead of 160.
A 1909 state agricultural college reply advises using Paris green at 1 lb per 100 150 gallons of water to spray cabbage plants. It notes spray methods with knapsack or auto sprayers, extending hoses to reach undersides leaves, and says there is no danger to eaters since arsenic is inside leaves and outer leaves are discarded.
The Dry Farming Congress Board of Governors and Montana Board of Control will hold a joint meeting in Billings on August 30 to finalize plans for the fourth congress session in Billings October 26-28 and the International Dry Farming Exposition October 25-29. Governor Norris will preside and exhibits from western states and foreign countries will be arranged. The meeting aims to outline the three day program and discuss executive matters ahead of the convention.
A school notice states promotion on trial and eligibility for regular grade work under Principal E A Erickson. An accompanying advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy to restore kidney health, cure backache and urinary disorders, with sales at W D Richards.
The county fair relay race will be open to riders from across the state this year. Directors expect a strong field and many inquiries, making the event the most interesting and an exceptional treat for visitors.
Railroad magnate James J. Hill announces gold prizes for Montana exhibitors. Best displays of small grains and grasses grown within twenty five miles of the Great Northern line will be judged at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha from December 6 to 18.
Public schools begin Monday September 6 at 9 am with organziing and sign in on opening day. Pupils from age six or turning six before January 1 1910 may enroll at the start to be ready for regular work on Tuesday September 7.
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