Farmers Institute Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Auditorium
Visiting speakers headline the banner Farmers' Institute meeting with sessions on dairying dry land farming and seed selection. Music by the Big Timber band and the high school orchestra drew praise from Supt. F.S. Cooley as the event proved a resounding success for farmers from near and far. Bray advertises stove wood for sale with orders at the meat market.
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Farmers’ Institute
F.S. Cooley
M. L. Dean
Michigan
F. B. Linfield
Bozeman
Dean
Prof
Linfield
Cooley
Desn
I Saw Lincoln In The White House Handshake Memory
Cyrus A. Gillett of Big Timber Montana recalls meeting President Abraham Lincoln in the winter of 1861 with his regiment near Washington. He describes the White House blue room reception and Lincoln greeting each soldier hand to hand, a moment he says he will never forget.
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Free Press
President Lincoln
Washington
Mrs. Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Cyrus A. Gillett
Big Timber
Montana
Big Timber Weather Report by W H Patterson
The weather summary presents conditions observed by W H Patterson. Forecasts and notes likely include temperature, precipitation and wind details for the area, with patterns typical of the period.
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W. H. Patterson
Wallpaper Samples of 1909 Offered by Fyfe Workshop
A printed note announces receipt of this year’s wallpaper sample books featuring latest New York and Chicago designs. Prices range from 5 cents to $1.50 per roll. Alexander Fyfe, workshop in rear of post office.
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New York
Chicago
Alexander Fyfe
International Newspaper Bible Study Club Contest Details
The Pioneer promotes a year long contest inviting readers to join a Local Newspaper Bible Study Club and answer 52 questions over 52 weeks starting February 21. Prizes include gold and silver medals and Biblical books for top contestants, with rules on submission, word limits, and evaluation by headquarters.
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Bible Study Club
Linscott
International Newspaper Bible Study Club
Interior Department Withdraws Land from Entry in Sweet Grass Co
The Secretary of the Interior withdrew from all forms of entry land for the Yellowstone Project on December 29, 1908. The parcels span multiple townships and sections in Montana near the principal meridian, detailing numerous ranges and sections as part of the withdrawal.
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Interior Department
Sweet Grass Co
Secretary of the Interior
Yellowstone
Montana
Home Telephone Directory Preview Signals Growth at Big Timber
Manager Haley announces an upcoming Big Timber Home Telephone Co directory with a large business increase and bright prospects. He notes pre entry conditions with under thirty subscribers and $3 monthly party line rates, highlighting improved service and public benefits since the company began operations.
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Haley
Big Timber Home Telephone Co
Home Telephone
Home Telephone expands in Sweet Grass county
The Home Telephone company connects 200 ranches and most of Sweet Grass county to a central system with low rates and free rural service. Businesses gain reach to about 90 percent of local subscribers, and the firm pledges further expansion and improvements. Attend the Auditorium concert Monday Feb 22 to support a good cause.
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Home Telephone Company
Home Central
Sweet Grass County
Howe Central
Big Timber
Home
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Bray
C. A. Gillette
Abraham Lincoln
Wall Papers
Glass-Johnson & Company
Sweat Grase County
Glass-Johnson & CO
Big Timber, Montana
Internatiral Newspaper
T. S. Linscott
D.D
Stephen
Jesus
George M. Cohan
Brooklyn Eagle
Joseph EB. Howard
Jessie Huston
Frances Cossar
Frederick Knights
Edward Hume
Walter Stanley
John McSweeney
George Doolittle
Ned Weyburn
Weyburn
Home Telephone Directory
W.H. Patterson
Rexall Drug Store
Frank Larson
Big Timber and
Billings
John G. Ellingson
L. F. Douthett
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