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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1910

Page

7

Canadian thistle control methods from Montana college

The article outlines how Canadian thistle spreads rapidly in the Northwest and how it reproduces by seeds and underground root stalks. It recommends delaying seed formation, shallow August plowing, thorough disking and harrowing, and sowing winter wheat or fall rye to smother roots, plus burning roots and regular soil exposure to dry out crowns. It notes iron sulphate as a promising spray, detailing a mix of 100 pounds sulphate per 52 gallons water to treat one acre with a power sprayer.

Nature Bolley North Dakota Experiment Station

Preparing the Orchard for Winter

This guide explains fall irrigation after mid October or November to retain soil moisture, plus leaf plowing to enrich soil. It notes root pruning from plowing can stimulate root growth and recommends light cultivating with a disc or Planet Junior cultivators.

Agriculture Q and A invites reader inquiries

Readers of farm articles are invited to submit questions on any agriculture topic. Questions receive prompt attention from specialists. Submit inquiries to Professor H. F. Patterson of Bozeman Mont.

Montana H. F. Patterson Bozeman, Mont

Fortune Hunter serial tale turns a spoiled student into a business man

Nat Duncan leaves New York for Radville and becomes a business man as readers follow the Fortune Hunter in this lively serial. The story promises humor and engaging turns while tracing his transformation from shiftless youth to a capable entrepreneur.

Nat Duncan New York Radville Fortune Hunter

Star Gem of Ceylon A six rayed amulet of April lore

The star gem or asteria valued as a talisman for health and good fortune is linked to April births. Found mainly in Ceylon within rubies and sapphires soil, it shares the corundum composition with varied colors and a six ray star formed at the apex. It ranks just below diamond in hardness.

Ceylon

Get Acquainted with Nat Duncan, the Fortune Hunter

The Fortune Hunter named Nat Duncan walks the street meeting many people without pushing himself on them. He makes an immediate impression. Those who meet him often come away liking him, and the encounter feels natural and engaging.

Nat Duncan

His Motto About Borrowing and Procrastination

A London Mail quip notes a man’s boast of prosperity from borrowing. The reply cites a motto that means delaying repayment by putting off what was done today. The exchange satire highlights clever financial thrift through postponement.

London Mail

Sale of County Bonds by Sweet Grass County Montana

Sweet Grass County Montana offers thirty five thousand dollars in coupon bonds dated Jan 1 1911 for fifteen years at 5 percent interest. Bids due Feb 1 1911 at 12 oclock sealed to Clerk of Board Big Timber. Minimum par bid and $1000 cashier’s check required. Board may reject all bids.

Sweet Grass Montana Board of County Commissioners National City Bank City of New York Clerk of Board of County Commissioners Big Timber Joseph Felenzer Dorn I. Felenzer Big Timber Pioneer Frank Henry Sweet Grass County Minerva Powell Missoula Absaroka Forest Service Bridger Canyon Absaroka National Forest Western Montana National Bank of Absarola National Forest Livingston O. M. Butler Big Timber Creamery Co H. E. Clouse Big Timber National Bank A. E. Clouse

Official Directory Congressional Leaders Named

Senators Thos H Carter Helena and Jos M Dixon Missoula along with Representative Chas N Pray Fort Benton listed. Federal officers include Surveyor General John S Cone Missoula U S Marshal A W Merrifield Kalispell U S Attorney James W Freeman Helena Register Land Office M R Wilson Bozeman and Receiver W H Sales.

Thos. H. Carter Helena Jos. M. Dixon Missoula Chas. N. Pray Fort Benton John S. Cone U. S. Marshal A. W. Merrifield Kalispell U. S James W. Freeman Register U. S. Land Office M. R. Wilson Bozeman U. S. Land Office W. H. Sales

Montana State Officials and Executives Listed

Governor Edwin L Norris and a full slate of state officers are listed with Helena designations. Lieutenant Governor William R Allen Secretary of State Abraham N Yoder State Auditor Harry R Cunningham State Treasurer E E Esselstyn Attorney General Albert J Galen Superintendent Wilfred Harmon Chief Justice Theo H Brantly Associate Justices Wm L Holloway Henry C Smith Clerk John T Athey Railroad Commissioners B T Stanton chairman Dan Boyle C A Morley State Veterinarian W E Knowles Helena listed.

Edwin L. Norris Helena William R. Allen Abraham N. Yoder Harry R. Cunningham E. E. Esselstyn Hel Albert J. Galen Wilfred 5. Harmon Supreme Court Theo. H. Brantly Wm. L. Holloway Henry C. Smith John T. Athey B. T. Stanton Dan Boyle C. A. Morley W. E. Knowles

Sixth Judicial District Court Brief Record

Judge Frank Henry presides in Livingston with court reporter Jerome Williams also listed in Livingston.

Sixth Judicial District Pharkaais Sweetrass Frank Henry Livingston Jerome Williams

Local Montana Officials and City Officers Listed

State Senator Charles McDonnell and State Representative A B Coit are named among a roster of Big Timber officials. Posts include treasurer clerk sheriff health officer mayor and council members with multiple ward representatives and education board members listed.

Charles McDonnell A. B. Coit H. Utermohle Big Timber J. A. Bailey H. C. Allen F. M. Lamp O. A. Fallang J. W. Kirkwood J. T. Vaughan J. W. Davis D. J. Walvoord Minerva Powell A. P. O'Leary G. A. Leasby John T. Esp John Rye T. G. Shipton A. B. Carter C. H. Dugro Melville High School C. T. Bush John F. Asbury E. C. Hale J. W. Geiger A. G. Hatch A. G. Yule E. L. Patterson Henry Witten W. D. Richards Board of Education J. A. Lowry C. L. Olmstead Thomas K. Lee

Church Directory Entries for St Joseph and First Congregational

St Josephs Catholic Church Rev M T OBrien Mass every Sunday at 1030 am Sunday school at 10 am Evening Sunday service when announced at 720 First Congregational Church Frank H Condit Pastor Sunday School at 10 am Morning worship at it Evening worship at 730 Everybody welcome

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church M. T. O’brien First Congregational Church Frank H. Condit

Reed Point St Pauls Church Service Schedule

David Hardy Pestor. Sunday school every Sunday at 10 am Epworth League at 7 pm Worship 11 am on the second fourth and fifth Sundays and every Sunday evening at 7 30 Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 pm. Divine worship first and third Sundays 10 30 am and 8 pm on Saturdays preceding these dates.

David Hardy Pestor Epworth League St. Paul’s Methodist Church Reed Point

St Marks Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Rev. C Walter McWilliams presides at St Marks Church with regular services on the first three Sundays each month Holy Communion at 11 am on the first Sunday and morning prayer at 11 am plus evening prayer at 7 30 pm on first through third Sundays Sunday school gathers every Sunday at 10 am Extra services occur on special occasions and major feasts.

Train timetables and express lines listed

The fragment lists several passenger train services including No. 2 North Coast Limited No. 4 Atlantic Express No. 6 Eastern Express and No. 42 Miss Valley Express with times like 11 00 p m 7 31 a m and 4 37 p m. The text appears from a rail schedule or timetable section.

North Coast Limited Northern Pacific Express Western Express Puget Sound Express Atlantic Express Eastern Express Miss. Valley Express

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canada Thistle Canadian Thistle O. B. Whipple Montana Agricultural College Star Gem OF Ceylon Sua.u Court OF the Sixth Judicial District State of Monton Sweet Hass George Eichler Elizabeth Eichler B.L. Price Official Directory Congressional Professional Directory Attorney AT Law Elliott's John B. Selters OR. R. J. Northern Osteopath Light and Power D. Claiborne Richard M. W. Barr Big Timber Erect B. J. Klein Hesselink Fred Quinnell Drs Chalk & Gray Patterson Grand Hotel Ena Department of the Interior Mont Mary R. Forewald Range 15 M. P. Meridian C. N. Skillman U.S Big Minder George W. Cook William I. Martin Pat Deeran Joseph J. Forewald Vmiantianma Register Church Directory A. D. Knowles D. Y U. S. Fyfe Second Ave. West First Methodist Episcopal Church J. W Geiger St. Mark’s Church Rev C. Walter McWilliams Northern Pacific Peel A Butte Old School Club D. H. Marsh Big Timber, Montana Sixth Ave Bramble St Grover H. Morris Co. N. Skillman Arthur J. Bray Nicholas Tintinger Theodore Tintinger Dora M. Morris U. S. Land Offier Roy Osburn Agus Sk Nwig Range N. Skillman Robert B. Rhonades John Anderson Knute Hanson Lassie S. Hanson Non-coal Land Register Range 16 Robert E. Rhoades Melville, Mont H. E. Crouse A. A. Lamp
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