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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
7
The article explains salmon migratory behavior from ocean to native rivers, noting most return to their hatching stream. It describes upstream jumps over waterfalls, cascades, and the role of fat stores during distant journeys. It covers dam barriers and government fish ladders or trucking to help passage. Yukon runs exceed 2,000 miles.
Frederick W. Dietel and Albert D. Kaiser report in JAMA that sulfathiazole proved effective in treating a child with meningitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The drug was given orally for nine days, and complete recovery occurred by three weeks.
Sixty two percent of riders injured in motor vehicle bicycle crashes in 1944 were children aged five to fourteen.
Major General Claire Chennault, retired Flying Tigers head, predicted the Chinese civil war would end in three to four months. He said communists, less than 10 percent of the population, lack broad support and are concentrated away from main nationalist forces, gaining only with outside help.
The article explains how half an inch of rain can equal thousands of gallons and tons, notes Yuma Arizona's aridity with a rare 1921 extreme, and compares rainfall patterns across North America from a belt of sparse rain to the Himalayas with about 400 inches annually. It cites Tillemook County Oregon at about 130 inches yearly and identifies wettest global spots in British Columbia Washington Oregon and the Himalayas.
Helena report shows 8,358 men and 129 women discharged in October, more than double the induction rate. Of 7,000 plus service members, 738 out-of-staters intend to make Montana their home, with county returns cited for civilian status and residency plans.
Bozeman will host the district and class B basketball tournament February 21 23 at Montana State college gymnasium. District officials meet with the Bozeman recreation committee to finalize preliminary plans with Homer Anderson named local tournament chair. Participating schools include Cathedral Helena Townsend White Sulphur Springs Willow Creek Three Forks Manhattan Belgrade Wilsall Big Timber Gardiner and Holy Rosary Bozeman.
In the Madison-Gallatin drainage during the first open moose season, 25 of 30 permit holders brought large trophies. Hunters were drawn, with only three small heads among the tally. The heaviest moose, a 1,320 pound dressed bull with a 44 inch spread, was taken near Hebgen Lake by J. W. Lowery, and another 52 inch spread animal weighed 1,080 pounds dressed, taken by W. H. Kerzenmacher.
Hollywood December 11 The Lone Eagle Charles A Lindbergh was barred from combat missions after a near fatal engagement with Japanese Zeros over Truk last year Captain Robert Dehaven now an actor at Columbia studios said Lindbergh and three other pilots including Colonel Charles MacDonald chased a Nip. Lindberghs guns jammed and MacDonald shot down the Nip threatening Lindberghs tail.
William H. Heiser a Helena grocer had a confiscated shotgun returned after a long legal fight. Heiser was initially charged in 1942 with killing a hen pheasant in Broadwater county and pleaded guilty paying a fine. The state fish and game department faced suit, went to the supreme court where immunity was upheld, and a later district court settlement restored the gun with financial terms.
Sweet Grass county announces a 1945 Northern Pacific railway tax levy totaling 33,989.56 with E. A. McCrary as tax commissioner. Montana 1945 taxes for the N P and Northwestern Improvement Co. rise to 1,705,890, up 1812 percent from last year. first installment of 987,520 paid November 30, remainder due May 31. NP will pay about 120,000 to the state for the Improvement Co. coal mines license tax and an undetermined amount for property gas and oil taxes of the Northern Pacific Transport Co. Over half of tax money 944,453 supports Montana schools. remaining funds go to roads and bridges 252,305, other county purposes 445,350, other city purposes 63,782.
A New York newspaper notes a奇 date puzzle: the sequence 12-3-45 appears today, with a prior occurrence on 1-23-45 and a future one on January 23, 2045. The item highlights a 100 year interval pattern.
Butte December 12 Former commissioned officers released from active service may enlist in the regular army with permanent grade of master sergeant in their chosen branch while retaining reserve commission status official announcement by Lieutenant Colonel Fred L Hardy Montana district military personnel procurement service.
Massachusetts State College home economics department cautions against washing damp berries in advance. Rinse only a few berries at a time in cold water, lift to a new bowl, and allow sand and water to drain through fingers.
An oculist is a physician who treats eye defects and diseases while an optometrist conducts scientific eye exams to prescribe glasses. The distinction centers on medical treatment versus vision testing and eyewear prescription.
Local notes recount departures and visits including Miss Sadie Bailey and Nelle Lamb heading to Portland and other Pacific coast points aboard the North Coast Limited. Mrs. Stuart Nicholson moves to Tacoma to stay near Camp Lewis. Other families report trips and home visits, plus a list of names among young men leaving for service.
Mrs J A Lowry spent Saturday in Billings returning Sunday morning on a delayed train. An all night snow storm from the east sent the thermometer to 13 below and 15 below by 10 am. A blizzard raged all night and today. Three officers and seventy three men were believed lost with the destroyer Jacob Jones torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine last Thursday night.
Dec 15 1927 Pioneer items report Mr and Mrs Bert Willard visiting from Gibson for Christmas shopping. Mrs M E Dixon returns from Missoula. Chris Magerssen leases Nepstad parlor. A son born to Tobias Johnson of Springdale on Dec 11. Gardiner tale notes cold snap and elk-hauling by Hart Brannin Heem crew near Jardine.
Dr. S. A. Cooney, president of the Montana Medical association, urged support for the Montana Tuberculosis association through Christmas seal purchases. He noted a 75 percent drop in tuberculosis deaths due to prevention and control efforts but stressed the ongoing threat and the disease is communicable and not inherited. Early detection and treatment are crucial to reduce damage and difficulty of cure.
The article asserts tuberculosis is rarely hard to cure with rest and medical care, urges universal safety, and promotes an organized offense as society’s best defense funded by Christmas seals.
Helena's veterans administration regional office will open after a suitable location is found and will oversee Montana admin activities except Fort Harrison medical care. It will report to the Seattle branch, with contact offices in Kalispell Missoula Butte Bozeman Miles City Billings Glasgow and Great Falls to bring services closer to veterans.
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