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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

2

Public lands withdrawn from settlement in twelve western states

President Roosevelt issued an executive order withdrawing all vacant unreserved and unappropriated public lands in twelve western states from entry, sale, or location. Secretary Ickes said the six month limit aims to support the Taylor grazing act by conserving lands and stabilizing the livestock industry.

Western States Roosevelt Ickes Arizona California Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Oregon Utah Wyoming Interior Department Congress Department General Land Office

Register Your Baby Campaign Aims Montana Birth Records

The United States bureau of the census state board of health and the Montana Emergency Relief administration partner in a campaign to register all births. Many births occur without a physician or midwife and go unreported, hindering proof of age and parentage. Parents of babies born in the last year should return census cards or contact the State Board of Health in Helena for forms before December.

Montana United States Bureau of the Census State Board of Health Montana Emergency Relief Administration Division of Vital Bureau of Census Helena Mont

Montana Seeks 16 Big Game Preserves and Refuges

The Montana state game and fish commission requests federal action to establish 16 big game preserves and migratory refuges in the state. It has provided data to assist a federal program to acquire marginal and sub marginal lands for these sites.

State Game and Fish Commission of Montana

Montana wins world titles at Chicago Livestock Exposition

Chatterton of Geyser led the champion feeder Herefords in the International Livestock Exposition at Chicago. Granahan Bros. of Albert Colo. placed third with a Shorthorn. LeRoy Kirby of Simms won the barley championship, while John C. Haus of Corvallis earned the reserve title. Kirby’s Treloy type mirrors Canada’s last year winner. John Morse of Corvallis placed fourth in rye.

Chatterton Chicago Granahan Bros Albert Colo Montana LeRoy Kirby Simms Far West John C. Haus Corvallis Kirby Treloy Canada John Morse Rye

New Grazing Co operatives File Articles in Montana

Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state by five grazing groups. Chain Butte Co operative Grazing Association in Petroleum county with John Mayberry ranch headquarters near Dovetail. signers Andrew Tresch John Mayberry and Mike Mahler. Weede Co operative Grazing Association in Melstone with signers H E McGilory G W Bush and Lou E Hill. Ford Creek Co operative Grazing Association in Petroleum and Fergus counties with headquarters Winnett. signers Forbes Leslie P M Teitgen and M J Boyd. Cattle Ranch Co operative Grazing Association in Fergus county at Suffolk. signers J A Martic Joseph H May and J R Stephens. Crooked Creek Co operative Grazing Association in Fergus county at Rossiter school near Roy. signers A J Hughes C E Southworth and Vernon Puckett.

Chain Butte Co-operative Grazing Association Petroleum County John Mayberry Dovetail Andrew Tresch Mike Mahler Weede Co-operative Grazing Association Melstone H. E. McGilory G. W. Bush Lou E. Hill Ford Creek Signers Forbes Leslie P. M. Teitgen M. J. Boyd Cattle Ranch Co-operative Grazing Association Fergus County Suffolk J. A. Martic Joseph H. May J. R. Stephens Crooked Creek

Cotton export quotas urged as part of international farm cooperation

Assistant Secretary of Agriculture M. L. Wilson urged farming nations to craft more mutual help plans, including a possible cotton agreement using export quotas to match what consuming countries can absorb. He defended AAA control of cotton, downplayed U.S. market loss fears, and noted Germany’s lack of dollar exchange as significant.

M. L. Wilson National Fertilizer Association Wilson Nature AAA United States U. S Department of Agriculture Germany

Hunter Aiding Indians in Solving Difficulties

John G. Hunter, superintendent of the Fort Peck agency, announces the organization of 10 chapters in communities on the reservation to place responsibility on leaders. Officers help with IECW projects, road work, and aid to the needy as Hunter works with Indians by sharing activities. Meetings explain the Wheeler-Howard bill with growing support and a vote expected at Poplar in a few days.

John G. Hunter Fort Peck IECW Hunter Poplar

Demand for American Iron and Steel in Greece Rises

Trade reports show rising demand for United States iron and steel products in Greece as importers seek steel bars, structural shapes, and finished steel goods. Industry observers point to favorable prices, stable supply chains, and growing construction activity driving the increase.

Greece

Flathead Reservoirs Fill Rapidly Amid Snowy Spring

Flathead irrigation project reservoirs are receiving 1000 acre feet weekly as reported by project manager Henry Gerharz. Despite the small share of the 120000 acre foot capacity, the inflow exceeds last year and comes with more snow in the Mission mountains. Canada expects new gold finds to push 1934 output to $100 million.

Flathead Irrigation Project Henry Gerharz Gerhart Mission Mountains Canada

Towns Named Rome Span All Continents

Across continents multiple towns share the name Rome reflecting historic naming exchanges. Each region preserves its own local character while linking to a common antique root found in European roots and colonial legacies.

Continents Rome

Fire at Park Grove Injures Man and Destroys Buildings

A Fort Peck project blaze destroyed a beer parlor and an unfinished garage after gasoline spilled from a ruptured line sparked by a belt slip. An unidentified man was injured. investigators cited ignition from the gasoline and a spark. Both structures will be rebuilt.

Park Grove Fort Peck

Violin of Frank Rice Plays Cow Town Tunes

Broadus resident Frank Rice keeps a rugged fiddle alive in a rough cow town. The instrument carries civil war memories from Rice’s father who played at soldiers stag dances where women wore arm ribbons. The violin now pours out frontier cow boy tunes.

Hal Frank Rice Broadus Rice

Four London Royal Courts Spend Five Million in Year

The four royal courts in London this year spent 5 million dollars on dry goods shoes flowers and dress makers services.

London

Appeal brief filed in $20000 Safeway crash case in Montana

Marie Ashley filed a $20000 damage appeal in the Montana supreme court after a Silver Bow district court verdict. The case stems from an August 18 1932 automobile collision on Butte Helens road near Elk Park involving Safeway Inc driver Eugene Ballard and a Safeway truck.

Montana Supreme Court Marie Ashley Safeway Stores, Inc Eugene Ballard Silver Bow Butte—Helens Elk Park Ballard Safeway

Salinity yields salt difference between seas

Evaporation of one ton of Red Sea water produces 187 pounds of salt, while the same amount from Atlantic Ocean water yields 81 pounds, highlighting higher salinity in the Red Sea.

Red Sea Atlantic Ocean

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