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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1927

Page

6

George W. Cook Elected Head of S. G. Pioneers

The article traces George W. Cook’s rise as leader of the S. G. Pioneers, detailing his early settlements along the Sweet Grass Creek, associations with family and partners, and his extensive cattle, horse, and railroad tie operations. It notes his desert claim near Melville, brands used, and the scope of his ranching empire.

George W. Cook S. G. Pioneers Cook Virginia City Cayuse Flats Melville Sweet Grass Cook Bros

Reenactment of Lady Godiva Disappointed in Chicago

Chicago crowds expected a daring recreation at the Arts ball but saw a wax statue and a real figure misaligned by stage timing. Miss Rosalind Hightower appeared in gossamer at the frame, yet a curtain mishap deprived the audience of a moving unveilment.

Lady Godiva Chicago Godiva Coventry Miss Hightower Tom

Four Mexican Rebels Executed In Mexico City Prison

Four men were led to the walls of the Mexico City prison and executed for the Obregon assassination attempt. Miguel Austin Projuarez, a priest, and Luis Segura Vilchis, an electrical engineer, died calmly at the wall. Humberto Projuarez and Juan Tirado also fell to the volley as thousands gathered outside the gates.

Mexico Mexico City Alvaro Obregon Republic Miguel Austin Projuarez Luis Segura Vilchis Humberto Projuarez Juan Tirado Tirado Obregon Lamberto Ruiz

Trojans Fall To Notre Dame In Close Clash At Soldier Field

Notre Dame edged USC 7 6 in a dramatic Thanksgiving showdown before 113000 at Soldier Field. Rockne’s Ramblers blocked a late extra point, while Charley Riley and Ray Dahman connected for the decisive score. Army beat Navy 14 9 at the Polo Grounds as Light Horse Harry Wilson spearheaded the rally in his final Army season.

Chicago Trojans University of Southern California West Notre Dame Soldier Field America Rockne Ramblers Los Angeles Charley Riley Ray Dahman Dahman Notre Dammne Harry Wilson Wilson Navy Army Penn State Harrm

School Notes Highlights Debates and Local Events

The high school notes cover a Wednesday debate between English IV and THI A classes on adopting a ten cents a week plan, ending in a tie. Senator Magnus Johnson urged students to pursue education. Weekend visitors included former students Doris Douthett and Clara Phillips. Senior girls hosted lunch for the Pioneers, raising 2.50. The Sweet Grass Aggies lost to Livingston 17 to 21. A seasonally themed program featured young performers with Esther Mac Lewis and a three act play, ending with grade pupils receiving applause.

Wayne Rees Beatrice Shaver Lewis Roberts Jane Brown Opal Johnson Louis Gibson Sweet Grass County Hinds Magnus Johnson United States Minnesota Johnson Doris Douthett Clara Phillips Pioneers Sweet Grass Aggies Livingston Aggies Livingston Esther Mac Lewis Mildred Dodge Walter Keithley Jerome Allen Edith Bourne Ethel Epperson Raymond West Avis Lintz Fellaby Anna Buster

Public School Report On Attendance And Class Changes

Three Mosness children in the second grade miss school due to illness while the class studies Indians with an Indian sand table. Bernard Steen returns after two weeks away. Joseph Mullikin and James Thompson absent. Helen Roquest leaves for Indianapolis to visit grandmother this week. George Moss joins the fourth grade from Bozeman. School assembly morning program and high school afternoon program noted. Attendance and tardiness data by grade show strong rates with minor absences.

Mosness Bernard Steen Joseph Mullikin James Thompson Helen Roquest Indianapolis George Moss Bozeman Miss Schillings Miss Wilson

Chamber of Commerce Defends Tax Reduction Plan

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States rebutted critics of its tax cut program in a formal statement by president Lewis E. Pierson. It argued business groups have the right and duty to advise on safe tax reductions after expert study and wide referendum, urging partisan support for a non partisan bill.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States Coolidge White House Chamber Lewis E. Pierson Congress Chamber of Commerce and Trade Association National Chamber

Business Referendum Back Tax Cuts to Aid Industry

The nation’s business groups push for wartime tax relief to strengthen industry, sustain employment, and boost earnings. A nationwide referendum among 1,500 chambers and associations with 850,000 members shows strong support for reduced taxes, budget discipline, and debt reduction.

Chambers of Commerce Federation of Business Chamber of Commerce of the United States

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Martinsdale Sparks Benson's Landing W. R. Bramble Davis al Hanson William Langford Coleman William Puett Clendennin W. A. Harrison Puett Bros Franklin Thomas Burns Indian Agency Fort Custer Sedmen & McGregor Sedmen Helena Polo Grounds New York Chamber Commerce Knapp’s Big Timber Montana Wholesale Oil Company F. M. Ferris Camiel Csi
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