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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
2
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Henry R. Cunningham ends seven years as Montana state auditor and insurance commissioner. He raised the insurance office to national regard, enacted protective laws for policy holders, reduced fire insurance rates, and attracted steady company presence. He retires for family reasons to accept a private life insurance role while remaining a Montana citizen.
A Minnesota delegate urged West woolgrowers to build a large factory to manufacture woolen goods. The plan aims to boost growers’ profits, provide consumers better goods at lower prices, and reduce dependence on cloth manufactured with current tariff benefits for manufacturers. The piece notes tariff reform is complex but favors local production for independence.
The passage notes C. M. McCoy, previously deputy insurance commissioner for two years, is chosen to succeed Mr. Cunningham. It argues his training and intimate experience in the role qualify him for the higher office and fulfill a duty to those closest to him.
A Missouri trial jury refused to follow court instructions and rendered its own verdict, prompting the judge to threaten to set it aside. The decision sparks debate on whether jurors may disregard legal guidance and emphasizes the separation of law and fact in trials.
The slaughterhouse operators fear great peril as the English government moves to bar them from tendering for army and navy meat supplies while lawsuits are settled. They acknowledge a potential loss of about twenty million dollars annually.
The Treasure State argues that Taft’s lack of political sham and his frank admission of limits appeal to a weary public. Roosevelt’s blunt style is seen as overbearing, while Taft’s calm, modest approach endears him to voters who favor steadiness over spectacle.
The piece warns of possible night rides to enforce crop holdings and defends Gov. Donaghey of Arkansas for buying fifty bales to prop up prices. It contrasts populist and democratic stances while pondering the impact on northern politics and the ultimate consumer amid cotton surpluses and trusts.
Coming to the Auditorium Monday January 8 the dramatization of Graystark based on George Barr McCutcheon’s novel promises one of the season’s most pretentious offerings. Grace Hayward dramatized it and Geo D Baker adapted it for the stage after years of success in the east south and middle west.
The British government moves in pending Chicago meat packers cases may prompt western cattle growers to seek quick settlements. Packers warn that prolonged litigation will hit demand and offset losses from England's refusal to continue buying meat.
A notice from John Hiller states he has sold his business and will leave the city soon. He requests all persons indebted to him to call and settle promptly to avoid trouble and costs.
Weather observations taken at Big Timber Sweet Grass county record conditions for November at 5 PM. The entry lists hourly data from the month in the historical record.
Despite continued efforts by the Butte Miner to boost an eastern Montana gentleman's gubernatorial bid, the Montana Republicans refuse to be burdened with a Bryan as their candidate.
A fragmented passage notes Chicago business leaders resisting U S efforts to punish violations of the antitrust law as authorities pursue enforcement actions amid ongoing opposition from local magnates.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes southerners push to keep cotton prices high while pledges show the 1912 crop will be about seventy five percent of 1911. Agreement forms and widespread organization are described as potent, with no reported night riding to curb production.
Precipitation figures show .08 inches recorded on the 13th with 20 inches in 6th and 2S in the period. F. A. Severance, Cooperative Observer, notes the reading of the maximum thermometer immediately after setting.
Muscadine Alabama resident O H Brown credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness and dangerous cough. The ad touts the remedy as reliable for coughs, colds, lung trouble, hemorrhages, laryngitis, asthma and whooping cough with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a trial bottle free.
J L Rapstad of Big Timber Montana offers 250 heavy yearling rams with smooth bodies folded necks and dense crimped fibre. Sired by first prize state fair winners and ready for viewing at his place.
Sealed proposals for weekly care of the sick poor and infirm in Sweet Grass County Montana for 1912 are invited by the county clerk. Bids must be in by December 30 1911 at 10 a m. Board may reject all bids. F R Hickman Clerk. Job printing offered by The Pioneer office.
Notice of sale at 2 p m on Saturday December 30 in front of the county treasurer’s office at the courthouse Big Timber. Auctioneer is H Utermohile county treasurer. No long waits for the money when making loans with Skillman Bailey.
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