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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
4
A Livingston crowd heard Jeanette Rankin urge wartime dress economizing for war funds. Critics note Congress reconvened before her arrival and mock the scene as hypocritical preaching. The piece questions the Montana figure's timing and wardrobe value.
An opinion piece criticizes the Washington Government Printing Office for wasteful use of print paper. It cites unused exchange privileges, freighting of congressional records, franked speeches, and bulky reports, arguing curtailment would save wood pulp for war industries and urging cuts at the source.
A Copenhagen telegraph dispatch reports Sweden's premier declining to start peace talks. He notes no indication the belligerents seek mediation and says Sweden will watch developments with interest and concern as the warring powers consider any mediation wishes.
A fragmented OCR item from Glendive reports a man involved in three incidents, with unclear details and broken phrases. The readable parts indicate a local event or crime note but lack sufficient context or dates. Further readable text is needed for a precise summary.
Deric Resta, an automobile racer, endorses a new rim design after inspection by Welter Hill in Billings last weekend. Clarence Johansen, a prolific inventor with 23 patents, has developed multiple mechanical attachments for farm machinery and automobiles.
George Booker, long regarded as the last of Men tenes pioneer vigilantes, died at his ranch north of the area. He came of age shortly after the Civil War and was known for his participation in the era’s harsh justice.
Friday’s bill at the Triangle includes Veasion Beesons Educated Dogs Mon keys and Birds Beyond The Shadows with Wm. Des mond. Admission 15 and 40 cents. Saturday shows His One Home Tex and His Bitter Half with PATHE NEWS. War Picture Winning of Beatrice on September 2.
Thirteen years back Prom the Pioncer notes August visits at the Portland fair. Hesemen fair, Park county fair, and Sweet Grass county fair upcoming. John Andersen and George Wolf from McLeod stock provisions for elk trip in Stough Creek. Frank Wilson and Miss Mary York marry. residence changes follow. Miss Morricey to Lincoln Nebr and Miss Bailey to Liberty Mo plan departure after summer visits. Concrete walks near completion with mayor’s plan to lay ties on Main street and gravel by rail car. A marriage epidemic hits the area with several weddings in two weeks. Postmaster Hickox and wife plan California trip. Col and Mrs Warner Bliss may join. Reports of Maeseiehell and southern Fergus county damage from Musselshell river north of Winnet. winter wheelwood cut. Fred Weaver dies by lightning in Lake Basin region.
Tips to boost success at the Midland Empire Fair via the premium list. Manager F M Lawrence notes the guide explains how to prepare, judge criteria, point values, and steps to improve chances of securing valuable premiums.
The article recalls Wellington’s Talavera as a rare Western Front battle where the British army faced unusually heavy fire. It emphasizes his reliance on Spain and Spanish troops, noting their gallantry yet poor supply, and contrasts with other battles where he commanded fewer men than the enemy.
Washington Aug 23 The house Ways and Means Committee announces completed features of the 8 billion revenue bill as the excess and war profits tax remains unsettled. Income taxes mostly double and inheritance taxes rise, luxury taxes broaden, gasoline tax set at 12 cents, tobacco and certain consumer goods heavily taxed, automobile owner payments rise with car power, and a 10 percent tax on mobile manufacturing is included.
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