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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
2
I announce the International Elevator Co. has been purchased and will be known as the Big Timber Independent Elevator. A full line of feed and coal will be added with my grain business. R J Wright remains to manage machinery and will work with me. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after bereavement.
Edwin N Hurley former U S Shipping Board chairman proposes a gentlemen s agreement among industrial leaders to withhold key war materials Iron ore coal rubber manganese nickel aluminum petroleum and more to deny war capability He says many leaders could form such an organization but reluctance remains to join the effort
Senator Walsh writes President Hoover urging prompt action on Montana projects. He highlights Great Northern and Northern Pacific rail extensions totaling 208 miles from eastern Montana to Lewistown or Winnett and Polson motor power site development on the Flathead River. He notes delays due to illness and death in government, with power spending around eight million dollars and railroad work four to five times higher.
A letter advocates ICC as the proper body to express business views on world affairs and promote peace. It notes industrial leaders support pacific objectives and enrich mankind through wealth. The writer proposes inviting Mussolini to the United States for a public endorsement.
Montana exhibitors win 30 premiums at the International Grain and Hay show, adding to a total of 89 awards. C. E. Peterson of Victor leads durum wheat with first place, while J. B. Smith of Wolf Creek, Alberta takes hard red spring wheat title. Victor, Columbus, Havre, and Fish Tail producers earn placements across oats hay and beans.
Dr. A P O Leary testifies the deputy was killed by a gunshot wound to the right breast. The bullet traveled through the upper lung and heart area, fractured the tenth rib, and lodged under the skin. Witnesses recount tense pursuit of Jowell and Ricketts after the shooting and efforts to capture the suspect.
Recap of past events includes Lee Smoot returning from Memphis Missouri, progress on a new steel county bridge south of Boulder, and social notes. John Hiller plans a California visit for several months while Joseph M. Piner remains jailed on bigamy charges after a recent marriage to Nellie Walker.
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