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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
2
Citizens confront proposals to carve Sweet Grass county by taking aim at new divisions for Columbus and Harlowton. Proponents argue for districting while eastern residents resist tax burdens and urge Big Timber to lead a community response ahead of the legislature.
Leaders of major railways now favor government rate oversight as opinion shifts with the times. Robert S. Lovett, head of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, told the railroad securities commission he supported federal supervision of rates, while questioning the wisdom of government...
A Dawson county Republican referenced as a prominent figure is hinted at in a Dawson County Review item. The Helena Montana Lookout, described as a personal property of a Dawson county leader and alleged state human interest organ, was cited as being on the payroll of an unspecified party.
The Democratic state central committee discloses cash payments totaling about 2000 to Lookout during the campaign, sparking Republican reform talk in Dawson county. The piece weighs rural mail delivery, noting 40,000 rural carriers and 12,480,000 yearly trips. a parcels post could slash the postal deficit if rates and loads are adjusted, arguing for a cheaper system with reform possibilities.
The Pioneer references a Farmer article from St Paul urging parcels post adoption. It cites New Zealand and Australia experiences showing revenue growth and limited rate cuts improving service, and supports starting with rural routes to aid local merchants and farmers.
The Cummins amendment proposes a joint resolution to revise tariff schedules by rule across both chambers. Critics warn it violates constitutional rights of each house to set its own rules, while supporters seek schedule-by-schedule tariff revision. Doubt remains on House concurrence and overall advisability of interdependent rulemaking. The debate centers on constitutional limits and practical aim of tariff reform.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as the cure for frostbite symptoms and a wide range of skin troubles. The copy claims it heals Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Sprains and is sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
The Northwestern Stockman and Farmer notes that bromus inermus or Russian brome grass adapts to dry lands and yields quality pasturage and good hay but soon becomes sod bound. It dries soil, blocks moisture and air, reducing production. Remedies include early spring disking and applying ten to twelve tons of manure per acre.
A. D. Mc Donald of Fayetteville recounts how his sister narrowly avoided a fatal illness through Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine cured her cough and weakness, with the testimonial noting its effectiveness for coughs colds grippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. Available 50c 1.00 and a free trial bottle, guaranteed by druggists.
Senator elect W. B. George of Yellowstone proposes a reapportionment bill to increase house membership to eighty two, drafting one representative per 4,800 persons. The proposed counts for each county show shifts with several counties gaining seats and others holding steady, reflecting a broader redistricting strategy.
Advertisement touts the Genuine Voley's Honey and Tar as the effective cure for coughs and colds in a yellow package. It warns against substitutes and is signed by W D Richards.
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