Editorial claims media in Montana are A C M and Montana Power controlled
The Western Progressive lists Montana daily papers it alleges are owned or influenced by the A C M and Montana Power. It cites outside funding for small towns and notes other outlets tied to railroads banks and insurers. It quotes A E Wilkinson from the A C M publicity department and questions independence of the Big Timber Pioneer and Sweet Grass News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Progressive
Helena
Montana Power Co
Helena Independent
Helena Record-Herald
Montana Standard
Butte Daily Post
Billings Gazette
Anaconda Standard
Daily Missoulian
Missoula Sentinel
Livingston Enterprise
Progressive
Montana
Wall Street
AC. M
Montana Power
Jerome Williams
Big Timber Pioneer
Hardin
The
Western News
Hamilton
Voice of
Eastern Montana
Glendive
R. G. Linebarger
Havre
Rusty
State Capitol
A. E
al” Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Sweet Grass County
Sweet Grass News
David V. Higbie
National Park Bank of Livingston
Pioneer
Townsend scheme breeds wealth for its promoters
The piece critiques Doctor Townsend and other fund collecting schemes noting Townsend club members paying 10 cents monthly and Townsend Weekly earning nearly $2,000 weekly. It cites new Townsend Legion dues, speaking fees up to 400 dollars, and income from campaign bric a brac. It likens such schemes to other political money makers and questions motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Townsend
the Nation Magazine
Townsend
Townsend Club
Townsend Weekly
Townsend National Legion
Congress
Kansas
Huey Long
Father Coughlin
Helena Earthquakes Test Oregon Fir and Brick Quality
Helena endures over 1000 shocks with $2,000,000 quake cost. City hall condemned. schools closed until earthquake ordinance met. WPA work expands as Ray Hart coordinates relief and job programs amid tremors. Churches reopen. Methodists plan new educational building. Court schedules set for 1936 terms and naturalization hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Portland
Oregon
Helena
Northern Pacific
Placer Hotel
Ray Hart
WPA
Methodism
House of Worship
Montana Shaken: Destructive Quakes Test Resolve at Helena
Following a series of earthquakes in Montana the city of Helena saw buildings compromised with brick facades peeling from frame structures. Families evacuated to rail cars and a stable while a loyal dog warned of aftershocks. Governor Cooney vowed to rebuild bigger and better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Cooney
Montana
County Agent Notes on Wheat Contract and Rye Program
Applications for a wheat contract 1936 37 38 39 close Saturday December 14 and will be completed and sent to the state grain board for recheck. The rye control program is available to all Sweet Grass county rye growers with base period 1930 31 32 or 1933 34 35 two of three years and allows 75 percent of the base for grain with no hay or pasture acreage limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Grain Board
Sweet Grass County
State Board of Review
Bonds Called for Payment by City of Big Timber
City of Big Timber calls for payment January 1 on refunding six percent bonds Nos. 72 73 and 74. This notice advises bondholders to present their certificates for redemption and details to arrange payment.
Men sought for Rawleigh routes in Golden Valley county
Rawleigh department seeks reliable hustlers to cover 800 families in Golden Valley county. Start earning about 25 dollars weekly with rapid growth potential. Apply today in Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Golden Valley
Dept
Minneapolis
Minn
Notice of Estray Sale for Whiteface Cow in Big Timber
Ed Bartels deputy stock inspector announces an estray whiteface cow branded L on both hips. Owners must claim before 1 pm January 3, 1936. If unclaimed, the animal will be sold at public auction at Alfred Rudd ranch Big Timber at 1 pm January 3, 1936. Publication dates December 12 19 26 1935 and January 2 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bartels
Big Timber Building & Loan Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of stock holders will be held at Citizens Bank & Trust Co in Big Timber Montana on Monday January 15 1986 at 7 oclock p m The meeting aims to elect trustees and conduct other business Harold Roe Secretary Pub Dec 12 1926 1935 and gan 2 9 1936
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Building & Loan Association
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Harold Roe
Gan
Notice to Creditors Montana Estate of John F Harper
Notice is given by administrator E. O. Overland of the estate of John F. Harper deceased to creditors and all claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be filed at the administrator’s office in the courthouse building Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana. Dated December 7 1935 and published December 12 19 26 1935 January 2 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
John F. Harper
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
E. O. Overland
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Sweet Grass County
Sheriff Ed Bartels announces a sale on December 28, 1935 at 2 p m at the courthouse front door in Big Timber Montana. Property includes portions of sections 34 and 2 township 1 north range 16 east and adjacent parcels with all appurtenances. Floyd McAllister serves as undersheriff. notice published December 5 12 19 26 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Adams
Jacques Wokurka
Mildred Adams
Big Timber
Sweet Grass
Montana
Towit
Ed Bartels
Floyd McAllister
Undersheriff
Private sale of Olaus Lende estate in Sweet Grass County
Under a Montana district court order a private sale of all real estate of Olaus Lende deceased in Sweet Grass County is scheduled. The 160 acre north half of section 32 township 1 north range 16 east will be offered after December 21 1935 at E O Overland’s law office Big Timber. Bids paid 10 percent at sale with balance after court confirmation. purchaser bears abstract costs. right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Olaus Lende
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
Carl Mysse
E. O
Overland
Notice of Bond Redemption in Sweet Grass County Montana
The Sweet Grass County commissioners announce the redemption of $66,000 Road and Bridge bonds and $94,000 Public Highway bonds issued 1919 and 1920. Bonds listed by numbers will be paid on January 1, 1936 at the county treasury under S. C. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Big Timber
S. C. Bailey
Notice to creditors of Prosper Tessier estate Big Timber
Prosper Tessier estate administratrix Pearl Bourke invites all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be presented at the law office of E. O. Overland in the courthouse building, Big Timber Montana. Dated November 16 1935. Pub Nov 21 28 Dec 5 12 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Prosper Tessier
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
Pearl Bourke
Sheriff Sale of Ellingson Mercantile Real Estate in Big Timber
A defaulted Ellingson Mercantile Company and heirs face a Sheriff’s Sale at 2 p.m. at the Big Timber courthouse on the town’s Lots 1–4 and 19–20 in Block 24, Original Townsite. The deed excludes the building’s second story while preserving perpetual access rights and utilities for the upper structure and basement coal and furnace spaces. Tub. vec. 5-12-19-26-1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellingson Mercantile Company
E. H. Ellingson
Lena Ellingson
Gina Ellingson
O. J. Ellingson
Henry J. Ellingson
Sherriff
Sweet Grass County
Big Timber
Montana
Towit
County of
Sweet Grass
State of
Second Avenue
Ed Bartels
Sheriff Tub
Vec
Notice of Sale of Sweet Grass County Bonds
The Board of County Commissioners of Sweet Grass County Montana will sell to the highest bidder on December 30 1935 at 2:00 p.m. bonds totaling 140000 for refunding existing road and bridge and public highway issues. Amortization bonds preferred. serial bonds second choice. Bids must meet terms, include a 2000 bid bond, and may be rejected. Sale at Big Timber office with details on bond amounts dates rates and payment schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Sweet Grass County
State of
Montana
Big Timber
State Board of Land Commissioners
Board of County Commssioners
A. A. Lamp
E. R. Patterson
Estray Mare With Brands Offered For Claim By Date
On December 4, 1935 a brown mare with a star, right shoulder brand, and left jaw brand is described as estray. If unclaimed by 1 pm on December 27, 1935, she will be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder at Bert Green ranch in Melville. Owners may claim prior to sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Green Ranch
Melville
Notice for Public Sale of Stock-Raising Homestead Land
Department of the Interior notice announces Edward J. Bonebright of Springdale Mont seeks three year proof to establish a stock-raising homestead claim on section 20 township 1S range 13E M P Meridian. Witnesses listed. Hearing Jan 17 1936 at Bir Timber Montana. First publication Dec 12 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Billings
Mont
Edward J. Bonebright
Springdale
Range
M. P. Meridian
John A. Lowry
U. S
Bir Timber
Montana
Mike van der Voort
Pig Timber
Donald Voges
Big Timber
Ray Yardley
Livingston
Bert N. Wood
Harry W. Hill
Register
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United States
Montana Papers
Park, Sweet Grass
Gallatin
Park County
Sweet Grass Ote
Gallatin County
Neware
Septem
E. R. Cook
Alfred Rudd
Oscar A. Nepstad
Sheriff’s Sale
Union Bank and Trust Company
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