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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
5
The column lists loans from J. A. Lowry and Skillman & Bailey with mentions of long term terms and quick service. It notes poultry for sale, homestead rosters, and a Motor era push with Dixon's sale before Jan 2 1912. News on residents visiting Alberta and Colorado, hay shipments, and election registration counts.
Among others who are spending the holidays in the city is George Reynolds a student at the agricultural college Bozeman C W Voges is playing the role of an invalid with a fractured collar bone from a playful kick by a horse The elective officers of the local chapter of the O and M who will serve for the ensuing year are Mrs Jessie Evans W M 8 A Perrine W P Mrs Stella Claiborn C Mrs Margaret Bray A C Mrs Nellie Voges A M E C Hale treasurer A L Bray announces a new cash only system starting Jan 1 and promises lower prices through cash sales
Geo D Baker adaptation of George Barr McCutchen novel features a rich American hero pursuing Miss Guggenslocker to Graustark where she is a princess facing an arranged marriage. The cast includes a villain, a maid of honor, and a final rescue as scenic staging impresses the audience.
Capt Rackett delighted a large audience at the Auditorium last Friday with a grateful reception and a spirited performance by Alumni players who delivered their best show yet. Painstaking rehearsal and honest effort impressed, with standout talent among the troupe. The young cast earned praise for a pleasing evening and deserve city support for future productions.
Governor Norris returns from the governors special with praise for the eastern reception and the publicity for western resources. He notes 90,000 people viewed western exhibits outside New York and Washington, with widespread favorable comments and greater cross‑sectional understanding.
Dr. M. J. Elrod and Dr. W. F. Book of the University of Montana travel to Washington for the American Science Association three day session starting December 27. Both are fellows in psychology and will lead sections. Dr. Book has national renown in psychology and education. Colleagues invited from Columbia University include Seashore of Iowa Pillsbury of Michigan Watson of Johns Hopkins and Whipple of Cornell.
The ad claims Bucklens Arnica Salve relieves winter ailments from frostbite to chapped skin and minor injuries. It promises to treat burns boils piles cuts sores bruises eczema and sprains and notes a price of 25 cents at druggists.
H H Green of Dawson county won best bushel of potatoes in Moncana. C I Gardner of Yellowstone county took best five boxes of apples and a cup. Other Montana winners include Chester Williams Bozeman for wheat in Gallatin valley and C W Wentworth Lewistown for Judith Basin. Curlew orchards Victor won Bitter Root apples and F White side for Flathead valley. A Dawson man claimed second prize for flax. judges' decision drew criticism as rotten.
A vintage advertisement claims a $100 reward for anyone who can cure catarrh, asserts Fled's Catarrh Cure works internally to purify blood and mucous surfaces, and notes endorsements from Cheney & Co of Toledo and the National Bank and Commerce. The ad also promotes Hal's Family Pills for constipation and lists a 75 cent price for the cure.
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