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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1911

Page

8

Montana Team Places Seventh in Chicago Stock Judging

The Montana Agricultural College team finished seventh among ten in the international stock judging contest in Chicago last Saturday. Members F E Gordon J C Taylor George Morgan Noble Donaldson and Charles Hansen represented the school in their first eastern judging trip. First and second went to Canadian schools McDonald College and Manitoba. Missouri Ontario Iowa Texas and others followed. The Montana team’s showing was praised as strong for a debut and a solid representation for the college.

Montana Agricultural College Chicago Bozeman Montana College East McDonald College Manitoba University of Missouri Ontario Iowa Texas Montana Ohio Kansas Nebraska F. E. Gordon J. C. Taylor George Morgan Noble Donaldson Charles Hansen

Montana Seeks Host for National Livestock Meeting

Gov Norris will formally invite the American Livestock Association to hold its next national gathering in Montana. Helena and the state’s cattlemen push Montana at the Denver meeting, aiming to attract attendance and secure the convention for Helena if accepted.

Montana National Woolgrowers’ Association Helena American Livestock Association Denver Gov. Norris State Livestock Board

Christmas Eve Thought Services Lead Christmas Eve Readings

December 10 notice invites readers to attend Christmas Eve services with meditations from The New Testament Heralds of the King and prophets. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. and are open to all in the community.

Dec AMD

Ranches for Sale With Irrigated Acres near Town

Two irrigated ranches sell in liberal terms. One on Otter Creek 240 acres, the other on Whitetail Creek 200 acres. Both well improved and close to town within five miles. Decreed water right. Reasonable prices. Agent 381f.

Otter Creek Whitetail Creek

Reed Point Community Sees Library Move and Social Events

Reed Point residents push a public library opening as local enterprise grows. Thanksgiving activities include a large Epworth League dinner with Rev. Hardy and Mrs. Jones attending, plus a serenade at the Baxters and a store burglary during a town gathering. Names include Bernard Deeney R B Hiner and Robert Whitford.

Epworth League Hardy Miss Jones Big Timber Montana Reed Point

Strong Protest and Political Rumors Dominate Capital

National politics and policy debates fill Washington as proposals face committee review with three hostile members. Wisconsin’s Alfred Rogers and South Dakota’s Thomas Thorson cited as opponents to presidential primaries, while Elk of Idaho Borah may also dissent. Edison showcases a moving picture phonograph idea to aid speeches, and western governors plan White House talks on Thursday.

Alfred T. Rogers Wisconsin Taft Rogers Thomas Thorson South Dakota Borah Idaho Chicago Cincinnati Denver St. Louis Gifford Pinchot LaFollette Andrews New Mexico Thomas A. Edison White House Mr. Edison Washington

All Grown On Dry Land Report From White Beaver Farm

J M Hiner of White Beaver reports his first season threshing with results from a diverse crop. Fall wheat covers eighty acres at 23 bushels per acre while oats yield 29 bushels per acre on ten acres. Flax yields 10.67 bushels per acre on thirty acres and alfalfa hay reaches 1.5 tons per acre on four acres.

J. M. Hiner White Beaver

Stop Paying Rent Through Installment Home Offer

A seller promotes a modern house for sale with a small down payment and monthly installments of 25 dollars, framing the deal as a path to home ownership similar to rent. The pitch targets buyers seeking affordable ownership and uses rent-like payments to attract customers.

Grafters Convicted In Mail Fraud Case In Spokane

E S Ives president and George Carr secretary of a Montana based fraud scheme were found guilty of using the mails to defraud in U S court at Spokane. Carr originated the scheme which began as National Home Building and was later National Home. Over 4 000 contracts were signed in the region and the government spent more than 5 000 on the trial. Thirty one witnesses testified. both defendants on bond pending appeal.

Congress Clark William Jennings Bryan Underwood Dove of Harmony Democratic Council Chamber Montana National Tome Company United States Spokane E. S. Ives George Carr Carr National Home Building Company National Home Company Northwest Governent Toyland

Estray Horses Recovered Near Lake Basin Claim

Two dark gray horses aged four and five years, 2520 pounds, branded on left shoulder, were taken up last week in November at a ranch. Believed to belong to parties who passed from the Gallatin valley to take up land in the Lake basin. Owner may prove property and pay charges. Robert Neumayer, Big Timber.

Gallatin Valley Lake Basin E¢All Robert Neumayer Big Timber

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