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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
4
Big Timber Pioneer notes senior editor T. LaFond as manager and states postal registration in Montana. It declares mail to subscribers until canceled and arrears paid, lists subscription price of 1.00 per year, and mentions advertising rates on request. It claims to be the only newspaper published in Sweet Grass County.
A N P train No 1 narrowly avoided catastrophe when two angle bars were placed on the tails of the rails. The incident aroused theories of fanaticism or mischievous boys and calls for guardianship of the youths involved. Rail workers say derailment was plausible if the engine had struck the bars.
An interview with a railroad man warns Montana in the coming year will see heavy rail construction and irrigation canal digging plus mining development. A labor demand will rise for men and horses, so Sweet Grass county farmers should double hay and grain acreage to meet feeding needs and secure strong prices.
A narrative condemns a "bad man with a gun" who carried a concealed weapon for self protection in a peaceful Montana community, arguing such acts threaten public safety and contradict the era's norms. The piece reflects on how Montana once relied on personal arms for security.
The article condemns carrying firearms as an outdated, dangerous habit and warns that possession of a concealed weapon in Big Timber will bring severe consequences, noting past incidents and urging strict enforcement of the law. The tone stresses that no excuse exists for gun carry in the present era.
This instructional piece explains repairing a broken doll using muf fin stuffing, a clothespin head insert, and muslin lining to reattach the head. It describes bandaging an arm or leg, sewing a high necked dress, and finishing with a lace neck edge to restore the toy for a child’s nurse role.
An observer cites a remarkable tale of a mother oriole feeding her caged young and delivering a deadly sprig of larkspur after days of care. The sprig kills the chicks within an hour, provoking discussion on natural protective instincts versus mistaken guidance.
A strange tale describes a gong hung near a Nile region idol where artificial bones form twelve human skeletons. At 1, one skeleton rises to strike the gong, then returns to the bone pile. Each hour adds another skeleton until noon and midnight when all twelve strike in sequence.
Boston women campaign against roof billboards near the Common quoting the New York Press. They circulate petitions and urge like minded friends to boycott ads on boards by the sacred site. Wellesley College women support preserving the Common’s beauty and notable social women back the effort with signatures.
The Kansas City Journal notes Osawatomie club women focus on practical aims offering prizes for best kept lawn alley and yard, vines roses peas flowers vegetables and gardens, with awards to youth for attractive plots.
Dr J C Whitten of Missouri horticultural station advises proper shrub placement to avoid isolating individual plants. He suggests massing shrubs in yard corners and along sides to frame the home, preserve open lawn space, and create a unified decorative effect.
The article advices imitating natural conditions in a rockery to grow wild flowers. It lists shade loving species like columbines and maidenhair, sun loving spring blooms, and late season varieties such as goldenrod and asters. Planting in a layered rock arrangement with enriched soil and careful watering is recommended.
The notice lists names and delinquent property taxes for Sweet Grass County Montana for 1906 with amounts due. Taxes and costs must be paid or the described real property will be sold at public auction January 23 1907 at the County Treasurer's Office in the County Courthouse between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Charles Budd County Treasurer.
Leslie's Weekly argues for stronger municipal effort to beautify cities and notes Europe leads in laws on bill posting and public advertising. It highlights France and Belgium programs that encourage private citizens to cooperate in improving streets, parks, residences, and public buildings with an annual prize mentioned.
The Parte Municipal council has long supported artful house fronts and now opens a competition for the most artistic street signs. Prizes aim to stimulate top French artists and enhance business district beauty.
Louieville public schools dismissed for a beautification drive. Pupils will plant seeds and receive 350,000 packages for lawn and backyard beautification during visitors' homecoming week. The plan follows a committee's suggestion for civic polish.
S. P. Harvey reports readiness to service public needs in horseshoeing and general blacksmithing. He has engaged Arthur Stewart of Nevada Missouri as a first class horseshoer and blacksmith, recommended by Dr. Knowles, with a satisfaction guarantee on all work. Date 12-13-41.
Chas McAllister is in Big Timber and ready to sell rams. Buyers should see him early because he will ship to Eastern Montana anything not wanted locally. Dated 10 11 4.
For sure 100 tons of good alfalfa hay and ample oat straw on 100 acres of alfalfa pasture with running water. Good outside range in front of ranch. A fine place to winter sheep or cattle. Inquire of Mean McComas, Greycliff, Montana.
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