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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
4
Abraham Lincoln declares his resolve to serve as president and perform his duty to the nation. He states no general will be removed and no cabinet changes will be made to appease any party or faction.
Memorial tribute notes Walter Hartman of Bozeman a long standing lawyer and civic figure. He served Montana’s bar well and was a versatile speaker. The piece recalls his toast at a Denney event and his readiness to help in public duties in Bozeman and the state. Bozeman will miss him as a dependable citizen and emergency man.
The July 12 1923 report recounts Tommy Gibbons named moral victor after a 15 round clash with Jack Dempsey in Shelby Montana. Dempsey used repeated fouls while Daugherty refereed despite Montana law calls for two additional judges. Gibbons received widespread public sympathy during the return to Salt Lake City and St Paul where crowds celebrated him.
The piece contrasts Dempsey with Gibbons noting Gibbons is educated has a family and an honorable World War record while Dempsey is labeled a thug uneducated and a former bouncer with brutish instincts shown in a recent meeting.
A first person confession from a longtime Sweet Grass County printer describes battles with the county printing contract, rival newspapers, and local figures. He hints at political maneuvering, youth defiance, and a concealed identity spelled by his initials.
The preliminary budgets for the 1941 school year in Sweet Grass County Montana are on file for inspection. The Board of School Budget Supervisors will meet at the county court house at 10:00 a.m. on Monday July 21 1941 to examine adopt and approve the budgets. The meeting may adjourn daily but not later than the second Monday in August 1941. Taxpayers may appear and be heard. Margret Deegan County Superintendent of Schools Clerk of Board. Dated July 1 1941.
Notice. On July 25 and 26, 1941, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all property in Sweet Grass County and the city of Big Timber with delinquent 1940 taxes will be sold at public auction in front of the county treasurer. A complete delinquent list is on file for public inspection. Dean Lowry, Treasurer. Pub July 3,10,17, 1941.
Sweet Grass county Montana will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder a No 30 Caterpillar engine. The auction is set for Wednesday August 6 1941 at 2 30 p m at the front door of the Big Timber courthouse. Appraised value is 500.00 and the sale is conducted by E R Patterson clerk of the board.
Minneapolis reports the ninth district total for June at 89.1 million dollars up from 79.6 million a year earlier. Glas low declined to 87 percent of its June 1940 total. Deer Lodge was steady. Anaconda Billings Bozeman Butte Glendive Great Falls Harlowton Havre Helena Kalispell Lewistown Malta Miles City Missoula and other towns showed increases as debit activity rose.
Seattle records a new all time high of 99.2 degrees by 3 p m on Waterday. The prior peak stood at 98 degrees set on June 25 1925.
A party of 82 passed through here Monday for the National park. The Pioneer has added 154 names to its subscription list since it changed hands six months ago. After a ten year contest the government has granted permission for autos to enter Yellowstone National park with loop approaches widened. The electric light company becomes Montana Power Co. Prices range 15 to 16 1 4 cents. A heavy frost struck Sunday night from the Boulder to Melville. Hon C S Hartman of Bozeman will be minister to Ecuador at 10000 per year. A J Drummond was killed by lightning at Primus Bruffey ranch last Thursday. his companion and team were injured as storm struck. Drummond, 45 to 50, had long Montana residence. team valued at 3700 dollars.
Pioneer reports woolmen sold at 43 cents after refusing 48. Slump hits contracts, several held at 50 cents, prices fall across the market. Also notes political and local obituaries including Isiah Davidson and John M. Conrow.
Senator James E. Murray will conduct competitive examinations on October 4, 1941, in Montana cities for two U S Naval Academy vacancies and one U S Military Academy vacancy. Open to Montana residents ages 17 to 21, with applications due September 19, 1941, at Senator Murray's Washington office.
President Roosevelt sent a note to Michael Kalinin praising the Russian people for their voluntary struggle in self defense. He said Americans observe with sympathy and admiration the present effort waged by the Russian people.
The Week’s cattle prices ranged from 6.50 to 11.50 with fat grass steers at 8.50 to 9.50 and top yearling steers at 11.00. Hog prices included 11.30 for butcher hogs and 10.75 to 11.00 for heavy butchers. sheep and lambs sold fat lambs 9.50 to 10, feeders 9.00, wethers 6.00 to 7.50, ewes 2.50 to 3.50 per cwt. Horses totaled 230 sold to multiple eastern states. two-year-olds and loads priced accordingly. Next sale July 26 with Friday arrival urged.
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