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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
4
The piece argues that dismissing federal charges against Senator Burton K Wheeler would bring rest. It portrays repeal of dark dreams of a forced senate defection and a return to a simpler, peaceful dreamland for Wheeler and supporters.
The article weighs theories behind Wellington D Rankin’s nomination as United States district attorney for Montana amid jockeying in Congress. It notes John L Slattery’s record and Scott Leavitt’s role, while predicting Rankin’s potential for Wheeler’s Senate seat and highlighting Rankin’s energy and expected federal practice challenges.
Outlook notes Montana Power Co. will post record profits this year with about $3.50 value per common share on 496,333 shares and a 1925 after tax balance near $3.6 million. The piece highlights Anaconda Copper’s planned capacity expansion, rising power demand, and Montana Power’s low investment cost versus replacement value.
Reed Point residents share holiday visits with relatives in Helena Columbus and Abingdon. Christmas dinners card parties and travel tales mix with weather notes and plans for new ventures including Sam DeFrance’s Guthrie store building becoming a hotel.
Montana Power reports operating expenses at 30 to 35 percent of gross, aided by low initial costs. The utility serves roughly 300 by 600 miles across Montana with 2,200 miles of transmission lines and annual sales exceeding 1.25 billion kilowatts.
John W. Hart offers saddle at Sam Cleveland's garage and seven good milking cows for sale. Contact Hans Boe at phone 11 R-17. Located in local listings and dated 8-2t.
Poultry buyers announce prices for heavy hens and heavy frys for the coming week including Saturday January 9th. Heavy hens 4% pounds and up at 15 cents per pound. Heavy frys 2 1/2 pounds and up at 14 cents. A third category Medium HEMDS offered at 12 cents. Contact G. C. Allen via phone 68 K.
In Livingston, Billy Miles, now 43 Christmases in town, recalls arriving from Milk River Montana in 1882 to a fledgling settlement with tents and saloons. He recounts a rough first holiday, a dance hall across from Bishop flats, and a name change from LaFayette to Bill after a barroom incident. Christmas 1925 marks another note in his Livingston saga.
Funeral services were held at St John the Divine for Frank A Munsey publisher and editor who died Tuesday. Mrs. John M Hyde arrived from Florida for a last view before burial in Woodlawn. about 1700 attended with Gov. Alfred E. Smith and James J Walker among mourners. Estate valued at 20 to 40 million dollars includes the Sun and Telegram newspapers and other ventures.
Classified notice seeks small bunch cattle for purchase in Big Timber with response via Box 246 dated August 4. Event indicates a local cattle buyer asking for stock cattle from area farmers.
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