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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
2
The body of Ray Buxton aged 26 was found drowned in the Little Blackfoot river between Helmville and Lincoln. He had been working on his parents ranch near Helmville and is believed to have suffered cramps while swimming. A sister, Mrs George Hale of Helmville, is named.
John J. Jewell of the state licensing board expects steady beer consumption in Montana to yield monthly revenue between 5000 and 6000 dollars. August receipts exceed July by about 1000 dollars. Brewers and wholesalers report brisk business similar to North Dakota with heavy shipments. The board licensed a Great Falls hotel run by Lucy Mihelich.
Scientists say nature is helping humanity adapt to rising noise by enabling people to gradually shut out ambient sounds. The finding suggests an evolutionary or cognitive response that dampens the impact of urban soundscapes on health and well being.
A Montana State College summary explains how county and farmer allotments are set under wheat adjustment. It covers calculating adjusted three-year averages, sharing payments between renters and owners, and how contracts affect tenants moving farms, with rulings on crop destruction, discontinuing wheat, and overall program rationale.
Montana reports 2,139,000 lambs docked this spring, about 11 percent below 1932 and 21 percent under 1931, due to fewer ewes on hand and heavy spring losses. Drought and poor ranges east of the divide forecast lighter weights and possible early shipments. hay and grain production also down from last year.
Virginia City sparks a new gold rush after a $620 yard gravel discovery beneath lava. Montana and out-of-state prospectors converge on the historic mining camp while Frank Zichosch recalls past jungle and Arctic adventures.
A 1885 Montana tale describes Gregson’s electric grass cutter weighing 85 pounds that heats a metal ribbon to burn grass. A test with Mr. Schussler ends in a crash and a scalded driver, prompting plans to insulate the seat to prevent overheating.
The National Park Service reports total travel through Yellowstone park to August 15 reached 122 025, up from 118 272 in the same period of 1932, reflecting increased visitation.
Hong Kong launches its first exchange for gold speculation, reporting lively trading and growing interest from investors and brokers in this new market.
Chemists find bread baked by Mrs. Nick Buckovich laced with poison. The loaf, made at Frank Peppin’s home, fed to pigs and chickens, killing seven pigs and 27 chickens. Buckovich later admits taking partially filled flour sacks from her former home and dumping them into the Peppins’ flour bin.
Attorney General Nagle says wholesalers in other states who have Montana orders via solicitors but no Montana offices fall outside the 1933 wholesalers law license requirements. George L. Knight, state horticulturist, requested the opinion.
The government will supervise highway building projects in China ensuring coordinated development and oversight. Officials stated central planning will align provincial work and standards to improve infrastructure efficiency and safety.
Marshall S. Wright of the federal forest service and aerial photographers 3. E. King and Noel King will film the northern half of Shoshone National Forest in Billings Montana. They will cover over 1600 square miles from altitudes of 26000 to 50000 feet and create mossac map prints for the service.
John D Norton 35 of Helena died in a city hospital following severe burns from a coal dust explosion at Anaconda Copper Mining slag treating plant in East Helena. He lived in Anaconda before moving to Helena six years ago and attended Montana State College at Bozeman. Survived by his widow, his parents Mr and Mrs Stephen Norton of Drummond, four brothers and four sisters in Drummond Anaconda Victor Hamilton and Philipsburg.
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