28 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
1
The ad stresses distinguishing ready-made from custom-made apparel and promises to tailor a suit or overcoat to fit the individual, delivering a distinguished appearance. It highlights specialization in the latter line.
Montana officials urge a large delegation to the Trans Missoula Dry Farming Congress in Cheyenne Wyoming to promote bringing the 1910 meeting to Montana. Governors may appoint delegates with other groups and railroads contributing.
Interior Department withdraws large land tracts from entry along both sides of the Yellowstone in Sweet Grass county. Listing specifies townships ranges and sections withdrawn with several tracts omitted where title has passed to the United States. Hides and pelts mailed to Billy Miles & Bro. of Livingston Mont for highest market price.
Rep Coit proposes a joint resolution to amend the U S constitution by allowing voters to elect senators. The plan includes a constitutional convention, a legislative commission to press action, and nonpayable commission members. The measure targets changing Article I Section 3 and aims to solicit state and federal lawmakers’ support.
The Anaconda Standard argues county division schemes in Montana face likely failure. It notes plans for five new counties dwindled to one or two viable discussions and claims divisions would increase Republican senate representation, hurting Democratic chances for a future U S senator. Dems would back true needs but oppose partisan splits.
At the adjourned annual meeting on January 24 the church formed a three member committee to consult with Pastor Thoren about building a parsonage and possibly retaining him for the coming year. The panel named C A Bailey I N Blakeway and W C Ryan. The committee also to ask Dr Thoren to remain two months while action on the parsonage proceeds. The meeting will continue next Monday night and all interested are urged to attend.
Skillman and Bailey advertise loans on real estate at low rates and invite readers to call on them for financing. The notice highlights affordable borrowing options and personal service. The ad aims to attract borrowers seeking favorable terms on property loans.
A summary of high school events includes final quizzes in algebra plane geometry and plane trigonometry for seniors, new song books and first vocal lesson, and returns from absences. The school orchestra practices weekly under L G Wood preparing overtures for upcoming programs. A national convention session with officers Earl Perrine Thad Pound aura Anderson and Inez Everett is noted along with a schedule of committee work and a future presidential nomination agenda. Various student performances and competitions are listed, including recitations, debates on mule transportation, and a prize for penmanship improvement.
Charles H. Reisenrath of Helena reports a statewide effort to form the Montana Agricultural association. A meeting is set for Friday February 12 at 8 p.m. in Helena in the Commercial Club rooms to plan legislative action for farmers stockraisers dairymen and poultrymen. Delegates and local committees are urged to organize and attend.
The undersigned express gratitude for kind words and acts of kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father. Mrs. S. A. Lee and children.
Estrayed cattle described with brands and marks including split left ear and cropped right ear on heifers, and a head of yearling cow on the right hip with upper cropped ears. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery. contact Aroest G. Orbach in Livingston, Montana. Additional notes mention a 2-year-old on the left ribs and a half under on? Also three more branded cattle noted.
A stray steer branded on the left rib and another brand on the right rib with an observed 2 year old cow note is reported. The right owner may incur expenses and seeks recovery or identification as of December 24, 1941.
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