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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

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Farmers National Grain Corp Secures Funds and Powers

The Farmers' National Grain corporation and its northwest subsidiaries receive funds and authority from the farm board to shield elevator owners from long term contracts with commission grain dealers or loan calls. The board approves loans to the Farmers' Union Terminal association of St Paul and a line of credit for the Western Ceattle Marketing association to finance advances to farmers and cattle operators. Chicago activity includes acquiring Rural Grain company to expand cash market orders.

Washington National Grain Corporation Farm Board Commission Legge Grain Corporation Northwest Pacific Northwest Agricultural Marketing Act Lexke Farmers’ Union Terminal Association of St. Paul Intermediate Credit Bank Terminal Association Frower Western Ceattle Marketing Association Chicago Farmers’ National Grain Corporation Rural Grain Company of Chicago J. Cottington Rural Grain Company Chicago Board of Trade Farmers' National Grain Corporation Rural Group Ottawa Illinois

Northwest Grain Co op Approved for U S Fund Credit

Federal farm board approves the Northwest Grain Co operative organization plan and extends an immediate line of credit through Farmers' National Grain. Formed at Fargo on November 26 by eight Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana co ops, with 800 locals and multiple state associations and grain firms represented at the Fort Worth meeting.

Washington Northwest Grain Co-operative Federal Farm Board Fargo N. PD Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Farm Board Farmers’ National Grain Corporation Forto State Elevator Association North Dakota Minnesota Wheat Growers Association South Dakota Wheat Growers’ Association Farmers’ Grain Company of Devils Lake N. D Farmers’ Union Grain Company of Aberdeen S. D

Attorney Walker Sues Whole Hill Family

Attorney T C Walker sues Mr and Mrs Wilk Hill in district court seeking 5000 for legal services rendered to Mrs Walter J Hill during separation proceedings. The complaint says Hill promised to pay for counsel when separation was dropped after reconciliation led them to return to Park County. Court costs also requested.

Udte Sam Walter J. Hill Hier Hill Walker Hills Park County

Judge Woodrough Rules Warrant Needed for Raids at Homes

Federal Judge J W Woodrough says agents cannot raid a building without a search warrant even if they smell mash hear noises or see part of a still through an open doorway. The ruling dismisses indictments against two women and drew fire from the U S attorney general office and prosecutors who called it revolutionary.

Omaha J. W. Woodrough Prohibition United States Attorney General’s Office William Froelich United States District J. C. Kinsier

Billings to Get Fox Theaters New West Block

Billings will gain a Fox Theaters Inc. project as part of a 15 million dollar western expansion. The planned building at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Broadway near the Masonic Temple aims for a February start and a fall opening. Local architect J G Link prepared designs matching Fox style, with estimated costs around 300 thousand dollars and a 8 10 year lease noted in records.

Billings Los Angeles Foy Fox Theaters, Inc Hoover Meooxiz Asters, ‘Inc Fea Bair Harold B. Franklin Fox Sta J. G. Link Third Avenue and Broadway

Mrs. Andrew Sleveland Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. Andrew Sleveland passed away at her family home on the south side after a 15 year asthma struggle. The funeral was at the Lutheran church with Rev. A A Holbeck officiating, honor guards listed, interment at Mountain View. Born March 30 1884 in Egersund Norway she came to America in 1905, married in Chicago the same year, later settling in Big Timber. She leaves a husband six children four sisters and one brother.

Andrew Sleveland Lutheran Church A. A. Holbeck John Krone I. Terland Exeland Hugh Glenn Leo Overfell Mountain View Jusgeborg Nesse Sleveland Egersund Norway America Chicago Nor Way Big Timber Ervin Overfell Agnold Erving

Congress Opens With Tax Cut Debate Ahead

The first regular session of the seventy first Congress resumes with a $2.316 billion income tax reduction proposal moving for quick action. Senate and House prepare for a busy agenda, with the tariff bill and a contested seat in Pennsylvania looming. Members report sleet delays and attend to opening rites as they adjourn for a late Christmas recess.

Washington Seventy-First Congress Boomieg Hawles House Ways and Micas Senate Representatives Hill W. Echal Minvis Vicw Curtis Longworth al Ngon Dally Gann Alice Leigworth Herbert Hoover Jean Large Hoover Senator Warren Wyoming Moore Virginia Com Richard F. Byrd South Pole Pennsylvania

Montana Inks Top Honors At Chicago Hampshire Show

Mount Haggin Land and Livestock of Anaconda dominated the International Livestock exposition Hampshire sheep results. The firm won champion ewe and reserve champion ewe, multiple class ribbons, and led in flock and ram and ewe categories, narrowly missing ram championship to the 2 C Penney flock.

Chicago Montana Mount Haggin Land & Livestock Company Anaconda Hampshire Mount Haggin

Sweet Grass Parties Killed In Accident

Two people died and two were seriously hurt when a car rolled over near Sweet Grass while en route to a wedding at Foremost Alberta. Victims are Mrs. B Knappen and Dougie Ne Taggart, both of Knappen. Injured are Bernice Knappen, 19, and Chess Uchro of St Kilda.

Sweet Grass Foremost Alta B. Knappen Dougie Ne- Taggart Knappen Bernice Knappen Chess Uchro St. Kilda Lehri Coutts

Days Of Pioneering Settlers Still Here

Washington reports the 1929 homestead era continues as 4813 722 acres of public domain were patented and over 30 000 people filed claims. The General Land Office notes steady activity and mineral leasing receipts totaling 290 4578 dollars amid low oil prices.

Washington United States General Land Office Amet Ateraing Mineral Leasing Act Oll

Dwight Morrow to Be Senator of New Jersey

Gov. Larson announces Dwight W. Morrow, ambassador to Mexico, will become U S senator for New Jersey on return from London disarmament talks. Baird urged the nomination and his commission was issued. Edge had resigned to become ambassador to France.

Dwight Morrow New Jersey Atlantic City Dwight W. Morrow Mexico United States London Morgan £. Larson Walter E. Edge France Larson David Barr, Sr Camden Edge Hoover Baird Morrow

Butte Man Is Head For New Brotherhood

Chicago November 38 Formation of the Scandinavian Fraternal Congress of America unites five large Scandinavian fraternal societies in the United States and Canada with over 200000 members. First officers named include John J Inquist of Butte Montana as president Albert M Jacobson of Boston as vice president and John A Linden of Chicago as secretary treasurer.

Chicagga Scandinavian Fraternal Congress of America United States Canada John A. Linden Scandinavian Fraternity of America Order of Vasa Order of Vikings Order of Svithiod John J.inquist Butte Mont Albert M. Jacobson Boston Chicago

Anaconda Company With Real Taxpayers Receives Shared Tax Funds

In Montana the county school district treasuries will gain the first installments totaling 2 580 246 90 for the week. The Anaconda Company is identified as a taxpayer partner in this distribution. The funds include payments of 1 876 904 20 and 1 703 342 46 to support district finances.

Iemcee County Maincoat Scheel District Treasuries Montana le Ameconda

Hoover outlines state of union with tax cut and enforcement push

President Hoover submits his first annual state of the union detailing a $160 million income tax reduction, swifter prohibition enforcement, and global policy aims. He calls for World Court adherence, London naval talks support, and a stronger justice system with streamlined courts and codified prohibition laws.

Washington Congress Hoover State of the Union Senate Department of Justice

Mistake Victims May Get Financial Relief

Rep Florence P. Kahn of California will submit to the House Judiciary Committee a request for hearings on a bill to pay 25000 to the family of each innocent person killed by prohibition agents. The measure targets protecting innocent riders and families from fatal shootings by agents along the Canadian border previously spurred by agency violence.

Washington Treasury House Judiciary Committee Florence P. Kahn California

Sullivan placed in Senate by Wyoming governor

Patrick Sullivan of Casper, longtime Wyoming Republican national committeeman, was appointed by Gov. Frank Emerson to fill the U S Senate seat until a special election late next month to succeed the late Francis E. Warren. Sullivan accepted and planned to travel to Cheyenne to receive credentials and depart for Washington, D C.

Cheyenne Wyo Patrick Sullivan Casper Wyoming Frank ©. Emerson United States Senate Francis FE. Warren Sullivan Washington, D. C Republican State Central Committee New York City Ireland Rawlins

Molt Farmer Killed In Auto Wreck Near Molt

George E. Norman a 46 year old Jammer living near Molt was killed when the auto he rode in overturned on a slippery road eight miles north of Molt. Mrs Hughes who followed the wreck aided but Norman died from a fractured skull. An inspection blamed a defective steering gear. Norman stayed near Molt eight years worked on local ranches and was unmarried. He is survived by a Denver sister Mrs Baxter Nelson and a brother John Norman of Awena Minnesota.

George E. Norman Molt George Hughes Norman Anton Raby Emily

Record-breaking National Park Visits Hit 3.25 Million in 1928

The 1928 annual report shows 3,248,264 people traveled to US national parks and monuments, with 2,680,587 visiting parks and 567,647 monuments. Grand Teton became a park on Feb 26 1929, and total park area rose to 12 118 square miles. Director Albright praised educational efforts and noted a $4,714,016 park service appropriation plus $16,286.16 in private donations.

Washington United States Albright Grand Teton National Park Wyoming Congress The Park Service Seuarces

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J. J. Knight Kansas City Farmers’ National Boand George Thomas Federal Farm Love Bureau Northwest Grain Corp U. S. Fund Whole Hill Family Judge Woodrough FOX. Theaters, Inc Long List New Brotherhood Anaconda Company District of Columbia Tariff Commission Federal Radio Commission Muscle Shoals Pat Sullivan
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