Wool Situation and Market Outlook in West and East
The Oregon like analysis notes growers in the West shift to selling wool now rather than consigning, hoping for cash today as prices fluctuate. It discusses London and seaboard trends, the risk of consignments, and the potential for mills to profit through careful purchasing and quality goods. It also covers wool goods demand, duplicate orders, and expectations for spring lines with mixed market signals.
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Seaboard
London
Call to action to restore Big Timber wool market
City business leaders are urged to act quickly to protect Big Timber as a wool market. Buyers are mostly willing to visit two to three days a week, but local facilities must be secured to attract them. If neglected, Big Timber risks losing its status and wool shipments may move to Billings.
Butler Declares Populist Path to Victory and Public Ownership
Senator Butler proclaims the populists will run alone and seek more votes, backing public ownership of natural monopolies while preserving competition. He rejects socialism, insists on equal opportunity, and states the silver issue is dead for now with money supply to be regulated by law.
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Bryan
Butler
No danger of water franchise to private concern
The article states there is no threat of selling a city water franchise to private interests and no risk of municipal ownership of the water system. It dismisses the scarecrow claim and assures residents, taxpayers, and the city can rest easy.
Vigilantes string up three horse thieves near Big Sandy
Reports from Chateau county say a posse hanged three men accused of stealing horses. The men were captured after a spree of thefts in the Big Sandy area and were executed by hanging from a sturdy tree and rope, following old frontier methods.
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Big Sandy
Chateau County
Billings Aims to Be West’s Top Wool Sales Centre
Billings seeks to become the foremost wool sales centre in the west with broad efforts and broad influences applied. Indications suggest success as key moves are made to advance the plan.
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Billings
Wool prices in Boston forecast rise over ten percent
Boston wool houses predict the wool market will advance at least eleven percent after quoting cleaned wool at 40 to 45 cents.
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Boston Wool Houses
City to Persist Without Water System or Fire Protection
Voters backed by a majority option decide to keep Big Timber without municipal water supply and firefighting services. The measure maintains status quo as residents weigh future infrastructure needs amid ongoing municipal concerns.
Anti incorporation leaders grim over narrow victory
The anti-incorporators, not joyful over their win, expected a two to one result yet earned a narrow four to three majority. They achieved their aim to keep the town in its long standing rut, leaving the minority to endure if the majority desires.
Wool Tussle Echoes in Political Banter
A sharp, partisan quip targets opponents over wool prices, asking if 15 cent wool weighs on their stomachs, implying economic discomfort with the dairy of political talk.
Heat across eastern and central states damages crops
Intense heat sweeps the eastern and central states, causing widespread crop damage and concern among farmers. The relentless temperatures threaten yields and strain agricultural livelihoods in multiple regions.
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States
No simple path for desert land claims to undermine state
The state and federal land officers must approve any transfer when a desert claim includes school land. In Mrs. Ann Tovey’s Beaverhead case the federal government allowed a land swap for indemnification, but this remains exceptional. Applicants must prove grounds and follow complex procedures, with both sides cautious to avoid abuse.
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Ann Tovey
Beaverhead County
Federal Land Officers
Toyvoy
State Board of Land Commissioners
Register T. D. Long
Washington
State Board
T. D. Long
County Board Cuts Sheep Tax and Adjusts Rail Rates
County commissioners finished tax equalization. Sheep value drops from 2.75 to 2.50 and lambs from 2.25 to 2.00. Western Union telegraph rate rises from 117 to 150 per mile. Northern Pacific land assessed at 5 cents, up 10 cents. Protest by NP agent Swartz noted. Board adjourned to hear objections later in the month.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
N. P
Swartz
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Big Timber Pioneer
J E. Sheridan
Montana
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Am. Wool & Cotton Reporter
Ohio
Im Bryan
Melton
Hammond’s
Calumet
Breakfast Bacon
Kellogg
Howard Bros
Corral
Cee Jay
Howards’ Barn
Bailey Bros
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