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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
Second class matter notice indicates the paper is mailed to subscribers from Bigtimber Montana until the order is discontinued and any arrears are paid in full.
The Pioneer announces a March 15 rate increase due to higher material costs. Renewals received before March 5 stay at 1.00, but after that date subscriptions rise to 1.50 per year. The eight page Montana paper emphasizes telegraphic news and service for households and farmers.
The piece argues current and proposed federal land policies threaten western settlement. It warns against leasing public domain as it would favor large outfits over small farmers, hindering homesteading and inflating land values while reducing available grazing land for settlers.
The piece argues against 640 acre homesteads and land grabs. It cites I D O'Donnell of Billings urging reclamation and alfalfa seeding to feed stock, and warns that large farms and open range waste land. It champions small farmers as key to lasting prosperity and stability.
Six notable Livingston residents were arrested last week after a poker game led to gambling charges. The incident drew comparisons to a coal theft coverage, with the local newspaper accused of bias. The piece also endorses Paul McCormick of Billings as a strong Republican gubernatorial candidate, arguing for Eastern Montana representation.
Rival commercial clubs in the state press for stronger action as observers call on the Big Timber club to join in and intensify its fundraising and advocacy drive.
A brief health notice explains appendicitis risk from chronic constipation. It promotes Crino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural action, claiming no nausea or griping. Refuse substitutes from W. D. Richards, druggist.
A. G. Hateh offers unimproved town lots with easy terms. Ten dollars cash and five dollars per month for each lot. The town is improving and desirable building sites may become unavailable within a year or less.
notice for all cattle horse sheep and goat grazing permit applications in the Crazy Mountains National Forest for 1908 must be filed in Livingston Montana by March 15 1908. Full fee information and blank forms are available on request from Supervisor 5 C Russell.
In Sweet Grass County Montana the District Court calls all interested parties to appear on March 10 1908 to show cause why administrator S I Hopkins may sell needed portions of the estate of Henry Wilber deceased. The order is to be published four weeks in The Big Timber Pioneer. H C Pomp Clerk. Jan 23 1908.
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