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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
4
A Utah reader reflects on Big Timber land, noting the high price of raw land but strong interest due to advertising. He argues Montana’s irrigation prospects attract settlers, Idaho’s publicity boosts demand, and expects gradual occupancy of arable land as awareness grows. He believes the region will attract more settlers over time, though slower than elsewhere.
Arbitrators under the Erdman act settled a dispute involving about 27 000 enginemen on forty nine trunk lines west of Chicago. Wages were raised retroactively to the start of the year with increases for firemen on passenger, freight and yard services, plus per mile and per day hikes for various engine crews. The decision averted a threatened strike and named the commissioners William Lea Chambers W R Stewart and Timothy Shea. Separately, recent heavy rains caused flooding and damage to the Bailey Clark irrigation canal and ditch near Otter Creek.
Lieber and Sandness announce cash lumber sale at the mill in Big Limber Canyon priced at 17 dollars per thousand.
A homestead dispute unfolds as Jake files on surrendered land under the enlarged act, then accepts $20 per acre to relinquish his right, allowing a new holder to secure half a section. The land, long used by range cattle and sheep men, carries potential title after five years of residence. A community dance and basket supper for Big Timber Catholic church follow, with Melville hosting next week.
Weather conditions recorded at Big Timber in Sweet Grass County during May 1910 with observations taken at 4 PM detailing daily conditions and measurements.
Resolution establishes Special Improvement District No 12 in Big Timber to pave concrete sidewalks on both sides of Fourth avenue for four blocks from McLeod street to the town boundary. It sets 2710 feet of sidewalk 350 feet of crosswalks with a 8500 dollar estimate, funded by district warrants and five year assessments. Objections due June 20, 1910 at 8:30 p.m.
Fragmentary notes show a weather sequence with rain counts and dates including the 20th and 27th, mentioning A. Severance and Cooperative Observer. The text records light showers and cold framing but lacks full context or locations.
Patronize home industry with Bray's for home cured hams and bacon and pure kettle rendered leaf lard. Bray's promotes locally made meats and lard products.
Bids for 30 000 feet of cement sidewalk in Big Timber due by 7 30 p m July 5 1910. See ordinance 52 specifications at D J Walvoord office after June 30 1910. Bid must include 250 certified check forfeited if awarded and not started. Council reserves right to reject all bids. Payable to B C Hale Town Clerk. First publication June 0.
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