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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
2
The Big Timber Pioneer urges Sweet Grass county residents to boost immigration and commerce. It praises county resources, calls for coordinated railroad cooperation, and asks the Commercial Club to plan sustained advertising to attract homeseekers and investors. It also lauds Secretary Knox for direct diplomacy and decisive actions abroad.
The Sweet Grass Tribune debuts in Big Timber published by J. T. La Fond with HH Sledd as editor. It aligns with the Republican faith and aims to faithfully serve patrons while The Pioneer continues as Sweet Grass county’s official newspaper amid ongoing publication difficulties and future plans.
The article argues for establishing postal savings banks, noting Carter's willingness to push the measure. It cites global adoption, potential thrift benefits, and the need to keep savings from draining abroad. It asserts no real competition with private banks, serving different customers and expanding financial reach.
The article criticizes the state board of health for allowing exposure to small pox and failing to quarantine, arguing it erodes public safety and echoes past strict measures. It cites Billings as a example where placarding a house is deemed inadequate and questions the board's judgment.
The piece notes President Taft now contends with Congress after delivering his message. It suggests uncertainty about whether lawmakers will act on recommendations and predicts Taft may show firmer resolve if needed. Observers say his well known genial smile could yield to a sterner posture under pressure.
In Butte the pool room remains in public view as vendors keep operations going. A daily reports a pool hall openly defying the law, shunning the license and turning away paying customers while the authorities struggle to discern right from wrong.
The article urges residents across Montana to overcome complaints and unite behind an irrigation plan. It emphasizes the statewide benefit and encourages cooperative action from every valley to support water management.
Columbus News reports Big Timber Pioneer now led by Jean P. Decker, former Billings editor, with A J Hedrix as printer and editor. Decker brings decades of western paper experience from the Miles City Journal to the Gazette lineage, promising a strong, reputable local paper for Sweetgrass County.
Jean P Decker and A J Hedrix successors to Editor La Fond assume control of the Pioneer plant. Decker will serve as editor and asks the constituency to await the finalization of safe details before pursuing marked improvements to the property. Hedrix leaves the Til lings job office to join the venture.
Secretary Wilson reports that while beef prices rise, packers and retailers gain the most profits. The article notes consumers of cheaper cuts pay the highest share, and that abandoning large western ranges is a key factor in the current high prices.
Arrangements should be made for Big Timbers representation at a forthcoming meeting in Billings. The convention aims for united action by Eastern Montana committees to gain benefits from railroads publicity and the recent dry land farming congress. Sweet Grass County pledges to not fall behind.
Idle capital find a prime field in Big Timber and Sweet Grass County where realty prices offer profits and rapid gains. No other part of eastern Montana is as desirable or cheap, though the window won’t stay open long for the shrewd observer ready to profit.
The proposal to add wings to the state capitol is postponed as supporters acknowledge the features are not essential immediately. Critics question the cost and symbolism while urging prudent delay.
The Montana board of examiners reports that the Miles City reform school costs the state 463.34 per inmate annually. It defends the humane treatment and classifies the institution as a school, proposes a formal study course, and adds a manual training department with machine, carpenter, and forging shops plus drafting lessons to prepare youths for useful trades after discharge. Subscribe for The Big Timber Pioneer.
Order sets the 1970 terms for Park and Sweet Grass counties in the Sixth Judicial District Montana. Park County holds sessions on specified January April July and November dates, while Sweet Grass County meets in February May August and December. The 1909 term order is revoked by this 1969 dated decree signed by Judge Frank Henry.
Notice to vacate an alley through block twenty seven Boulder addition Big Timber as petitioned to close and vest title in County High School will be discussed at the January 3 1910 town council meeting at eight o'clock p m. Objectors may appear in person or by attorney.
George H Webster of Bozeman Mont offers full blood Oxford sheep for about three hundred dollars. He owes money to suit and invites bidders to inspect stock, meeting buyers at the railroad location to view the animals. Address Bozeman Mont.
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