27 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
1
A brief notice in the Sexton Judicial District mentions Prank Henry Juper, with limited readable context about the case or proceedings.
Prices reasonable and bargains in every one. prices will average $80.00 per head. Write or come and see stock at Grace Park Ranch Spr ingedale Montang.
Col A J Babcock of Billings urges harmony within the party and opposes forcing views on silver and free trade. The Yellowstone county Republican central committee meeting leads to resignations and vacancies, with Babcock warning that discipline could demoralize the party.
The Helena Herald weighs in against reported actions by Yellowstone county Republicans to eject members over disagreements with the St Louis financial plank. The piece questions the committee’s authority and warns of party disruption and potential expulsions among survivors.
The seventh annual Montana Grand Lodge AOUW session at Helena adjourned with officer elections. New officers include P W Jones Missoula past grand master workman FE M Gardner Bozeman grand master workman and T M Averill Townsend grand foreman. Supreme Master Workman Tate received a $250 check. Grand Recorder Sullivan a diamond-studded badge. Next meeting in Bozeman. Degree of Honor to meet Thursday.
The Salt Lake Tribune reviews a controversial circular comparing meat values and Portuguese bonds to a dollar exchange. It notes claims about Portugal's gold standard since 1893, bond values, and the joke of a “Mexican dollar” swap. It discusses market implications, railroad weed control, beef shipments, and recent forest fire smoke with frost damage in parts of the state.
The state board cut the sheep assessment to 1.50 per head across Montana, with thirteen counties reduced from higher rates. Beaverhead, Dawson, Jefferson, Madison, Park, Ravalli, Sweet Grass saw reductions from 1.73, while Carbon and Gallatin also lowered fees. Total sheep counts were cited for each county as the board acted amid petitions from sheep owners and truckmasters who urged 1.25.
The Executive Office in Helena on August 23 1896 proclaims Labor Day in Montana. Governor John S Richards sets apart Monday September 7 1896 as a legal holiday urging citizens to observe and refrain from ordinary vocations so workers may rest and consider the labor cause.
Col W F Sanders threatened to bar anti McKinley supporters from primaries but Lewis and Clarke county Silver Republican members say the law protects voters. J W Kinsley reported that no one can block a silver Republican from participating. Sanders attended, heard the report and then left.
Weather Observer Crawford warns ranchers about Russian thistle spread and urges prompt action. Week's weather shows varied temperatures across the state with light showers, the heaviest rain at Kipp, moisture renewing prairie grass, and good winter feed prospects. harvest in western sections near completion as threshing continues.
The Northern Pacific railway crew builds a grand display at the state fair grounds highlighting Minnesota and neighboring states natural and industrial products. D M Stewart curates a comprehensive exhibit under Land Commissioner Phipps with a product car reaching audiences across nine states.
The state board of equalization boosted Lewis and Clark county’s total assessment for 1896 to 17 704 441.50, up from 1895. The increase spans real estate, improvements, city lots, personal property, sheep, hogs, and other items, with city property owners bearing the main load as most counties see higher valuations.
Advertises vacancies for county agents with exclusive control and minimal risk. Promises potential earnings of 1200 to 2200 dollars yearly. Request stamp for full particulars or 25 cents for a one dollar sample from Vig Rapids Mineral Water Co., Big Rapids, Michigan.
A notice lists a $36.00 fare from Rie Timber Montana to St Paul and Minneapolis for the encampment state fair and carnival. Tickets go on sale August 31 September 1 and 2 with a final limit September 15 extended to September 30 if a ticket is deposited with the joint agent by September 16. See Northern Pacific ticket for details.
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