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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
7
A nostalgic poem narrates Maud Muller on a Christmas day reflecting on past childhood wonder. A youth dismisses Santa as obsolete, noting modern cynicism and changing times erode the magic once embodied by Kris Kringle and the holiday trees.
Former United States Senator Paris Gibson of Montana died in Great Falls in his ninety first year. Gibson guided Butte growth and served in the constitutional convention state senate and US senate. He backed consolidation of educational institutions and pressed Montana interests over local advantage.
The article recalls Senator Gibson winning a narrow reelect by one vote and his twilight years in Great Falls. He earned esteem in the senate for irrigation and public land issues, remained a close ally of Senator Clark, and returned home to retirement after his term. On his ninetieth birthday, a civic celebration honored him, with local girls presenting roses. He died peacefully after a long, quiet life.
Geo H Gallup outlines plans to raise sugar beets in Sweet Grass county Montana. He reports four essentials climate soil water and men, suggests hiring experienced beet workers at 875 per month for 50 acre plots, and argues beets offer high margins and land value gains. He urges local ranchers to form a beet district with trained personnel.
London reports the Irish home rule bill is safe and will become law with minimal amendments. Lords accepted commons changes after a brief debate, with a three year time limit on offers to both houses for a second time. Royal assent likely tomorrow after a formality. Also notes social items: Prof Ryan to Missoula meeting, Marion Nicholson returns from England, a Christmas Eve wedding, and a club dance at the Auditorium.
The item recalls a New Year Eve masquerade ball at the Auditorium in 1894 with the M. W. of A. and a Christmas tree at the home of Mr. and Mrs. CG T Busba. Nineteen cousins enjoyed the festive event with a brilliant tree loaded with hapdeome Sea for all.
Notice of a special stockholders meeting of Dry Creek Canal Company to vote on increasing capital from 8008 to 48600 dollars. Meeting set for February 12, 1921 at 2 PM in Big Timber Montana. Books closed January 28 to February 12, 1921. Directors sign.
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