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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
4
County commissioners discuss a curtailment plan to cut deputy hires during war and have officers work extra hours. The Pioneer argues the county clerk bears most workload and questions the efficiency of extending hours without broader reform.
The article reports Representative Jeannette Rankin explaining her vote against entering war with Austria Hungary while approving a war stance against Germany. It notes her belief that war is stupid and futile and argues readers should question supporting factions and the influence of women and I W W sympathizers.
A Chicago Tribune summary notes prohibition debated during war, with vodka and absinthe resurging in Russia and France. It cites a two liter wine ration for poilus, Rum for Tommy in trenches, and cites Daily Mail on Crimea’s lesson. Sergeant Empey defends rum versus grape juice in a teetotaler civilian.
A letter from a American woman in Berlin claims she is officially pregnant in a German effort to produce cannon fodder. The writer warns of brutal acts targeting women and questions American response to the rumored policy.
A wartime appeal urges strict meatless wheatless and sweetless days to shorten the war and ease mothers wives and sweethearts sleepless nights. Citizens are urged to do their bit and support rationing and conservation efforts.
A quirky note on the kingbird Ty rannus tyrannus depicts its tyrant image yet its pugnacity is restrained against smaller birds. The Pioneer prints local social blurbs including church announcements for St Marks Episcopal, Strayer Book, and Lutheran services with Advent and Sunday schedules in the Settlement Church.
The Sunday School meets at 1 a.m. followed by morning service with a sermon theme The Gospel of the Winter. At 7 30 p m the evening sermon titled She Noblest Among the Nations and How It Rose. Rev W Ames is the pastor extending a cordial welcome to all.
Secretary Tumulty and Assistant Secretary Foster testified as witnesses. Following President Wilson’s suggestion, action on Turkey and Bulgaria was deferred. Congress showed unity as both chambers debated with a single negative vote by Representative London. The roll calls were brief and the final transmission to the House used unanimous consent to substitute for a longer foreign relations resolution.
Grey Cliff residents share a large Thanksgiving dinner at P. J. Haug’s home. News includes Mrs. Albert Esp’s return from Chico Hot Springs after a successful operation and Wm. Hughes seeking relief there. Several locals visit family, enlistment trips, and condolences for the Davis family. A feature notes vast ocean distances from land.
December 3 1917 meeting of the board of county commissioners with GM Parker A OM Churk W A Carl and J Cameron. Minutes show bridge contracts for Sweet Grass Creek and East Fork both awarded to Peder Hoem with staged payments upon delivery and completion. extensive bill auditing follows listing wages for road crews provisions and supplies from local merchants and vendors.
Music students should hear vocal and instrumental performances to gain understanding. A single quality concert can surpass many lessons, as limited exposure narrows taste to personal practice and peers. Broad reading in music widens education like reading great literature broadens intellect.
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