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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
This reflection explores Christmas as a moment of deep memory for a middle aged man who recalls childhood joys from skating and sledding to circus posters. He finds continuity in shared delight between his youth and the present Yuletide, ending with acts of kindness that give the season its true meaning.
A critical view argues that the current short session elevates politics over patriotism as major questions like national prohibition and woman suffrage are forced before Congress. It contends leaders mix war era sentiment with domestic policy while fearing electoral defeat more than national loss.
The United States praises Norway for its independent stance toward Germany. Despite southern Norway's vulnerability and limited forces, its merchant fleet remains a strong asset to democracy. Norway's courage in maintaining world commerce is highlighted, as noted by the Chicago Tribune.
The Pioneer starts a Thirteen Years Ago weekly feature recalling notable events from the paper's week thirteen years earlier. Readers are invited to follow this retrospective, noting how time has sped by while past file gaps remain explained.
Red Lodge coal price listed at 4.75 per ton by Montana Trading Co. A Christmas gift offer for children under 12 at Kellogg's cash store on Saturday. Bazaar receipts exceed 200 dollars from Home land Circle. Judge Henry opens court and adjourns to January 3. Lodge officers elected. State teachers convention to be held in Helena December 26 with several local educators attending. Local residents return home for holidays from Missoula. County Attorney Hall returns from Helena. will hand over office to J. E. Barbour December 30. Grady charged with robbery set for January 3. bail reduced to 1200 dollars. Two informations for grand larceny against Wesley Beggs and James Wheat. murder charge remains unresolved. Pleading time extended to January 3 with bail 1200 dollars each.
President Wilson appoints Judge James F. O Connor as special attorney for the Federal Trade Commission. He will devote his time to trial work nationwide and prosecute corporations under indictment for anti trust violations. O Connor is noted as a leading Montana attorney and former district judge and state House speaker.
Notice of the stockholders meeting of Citizens State Bank at the bank office in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Tuesday January 5th at 4 o'clock for electing directors and other business as needed. Krol Lewis Cushier, cashier.
W. RB. Stokes shipped hogs Monday and will ship cattle to Chicago on December 21. Hog shipments occur Saturday the 22nd. Farmers are urged to bring hogs Friday December 2 and before 10 o clock Saturday. Highest market price offered for hogs and stock hogs.
Big Timber Lutheran and Settlement churches announce Advent and Christmas services across December 23 to December 28. Programs include Sunday School at 10 a.m., evening services at 7:30 p.m., Christmas Eve children’s program, and a Christmas Day service with special song. The annual congregational business meeting is scheduled for December 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. W. P. Ames invites all to attend.
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