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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
8
The commerce department reported U.S. grain exports in 1924 rising to 166.3 million bushels valued at 237.1 million dollars for wheat and 91.2 million for flour, with wheat products adding about 3 million. Corn and rice fell slightly, while barley rye and oats rose. Meat exports dropped from 149.97 million to 113.84 million dollars.
Melvin Larson of Great Falls was elected state president of De Molay at the annual state conclave in Butte HaroId Frazer of Billings was named vice president Ernest Thomas of Butte secretary treasurer Billings was chosen for the 1926 conclave by unanimous vote The conclave banquet at the Masonic temple opened the two day program and a grand ball closed it with an exhibition by the Livingston drill team
Washington reports the agricultural commission backs a federal cooperative marketing board to aid farm co operatives with minimal government interference. It backs six guiding principles for voluntary action and seeks tariff reviews for cattle oils and dried fruit, plus funds for state experiment stations and truth in fabrics legislation. The panel also supports freight rate reform under Smith Hoch and extended duty free return of cattle from Mexico.
C Bascom Slemp after eighteen months as secretary to the president retires soon to practice law. He notes the president’s health benefits from systematic work rest and relaxation and praises Coolidge’s method of delegating investigations to cabinet members.
Irish republican leader Miss Mary McSwiney sister of Cork lord mayor Terence McSwiney who died on hunger strike is in the United States to support the Irish republic cause. She arrived incognito and will address a meeting on February 28 before a six months tour. her last U S visit was in August 1921 following her brother's death.
Montana wheat king Thomas D. Campbell, in Billings briefly en route from Pasadena, predicts 1924 wheat prices will be equal to or higher than the 1920-peak level. He plans a large acreage increase in flax and wheat this year and is reportedly under consideration for secretary of agriculture by President Coolidge. He notes world demand and crop outlook in major exporting regions support his forecast.
Billings defeated Park 21 to 9 as Park fought with two regulars absent for a De Molay conclave in Butte. Peake led Park with seven points, while Lewis top scored for Billings. Next, Billings travels to Bozeman to face Gallatin High.
Livingston and Butte high square off Saturday with Park squad aiming for a home win. Butte has defeated Livingston once, but Livingston remains confident on their home floor.
Governor Erickson calls for a fifteen percent trimming of expenditures urging the legislature to lead in savings and limit spending. He says the move would be a substantial service for taxpayers and that the assembly will be immortalized for the effort while giving it credit. He warns cutting costs will trample toes but cannot be avoided.
The University Glee club will perform at the high school auditorium on February 8 at 2 15 pm with admission 35 and 75 cents. A music department rep says the group will be more appreciated this year due to department development. Tomorrow at 8 pm Sweet Grass faces Billings High in a closely matched game after recent wins and losses.
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