Groom's Bride Wish Sparks Trees Cut Down
An exchange recalls a groom who felled all the shade trees around the house after his wife wished for a son. The remark prompted the drastic action, reflecting a domestic folktale tone from the era.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
4
Billings Gazette Chides Walsh Oil Report Tone
The Billings Gazette criticizes Senator Walsh for the oil investigation report, noting it sticks to facts and exonerates those not connected while excoriating those involved. The editorial suggests Walsh, a Democrat, should have attacked every administration back to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings Gazette
Senator Walsh
Gazette
Walsh
George Washington
Coolidge
Watson Denial Rocks Indiana Senator Amid Klan Ties
Former Governor Lowden declines the vice presidency and Indiana Senator Jim Watson becomes a focal point for a Klan backed bid. An Evans Imperial Wizard manifesto claims Watson is the best western carrier for Coolidge, while Watson denies Klan membership and knowledge of its workings. The remark triggers widespread denials ahead of August primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Jim Watson
Indiana
Watson
Cleveland
H. W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Big Timber
Jim
Expert psychiatric view on Leopold and Loeb case sparks debate
Detroit psychiatrist Dr. A L Jacoby urged treating Leopold and Loeb in an asylum or hospital to study their abnormalities for prevention. He argued punishment fails to deter and education can fail if schools miss signs of character and social adjustment. He linked the Franks murder to flaws in the educational system and early upbringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Dr. Jacoby
Detroit
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
A. L. Jacoby
Jacoby
Leopold and
Loeb
Leopold
Grey Cliff News round up of local visits and town plans
Oscar Nepstad was down on business. Doctor Baskett and family were in town. Mrs. Howard Forsythe visited Big Timber. The shearing plant at William Duffey’s is busy. Burton Smith visitors at Keppler’s. Mrs. William Duffey left for Dakota with children. Various residents reported travel, health updates, and local happenings including a dance at Bridger Creek and a garage and blacksmith shop opening by Gaston Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Nepstad
Doctor Baskett
Howard Forsythe
William Duffey
Burton Smith
Keppler’s
Dakota
Will
Art Kerr
Jake Hausserman
Bridger Creek
Jake
Bill Gregory
Oregon
N. P
Billy Gregory
Henderson Bros
Billings
O. K
O’leary
Milton Nelson
Earl Payne
Deer Creek
Brand
Ear
Gaston Baker
Gaston
Thornton Carter
Hanson Hotel
Grey Cliff
Nepstad & Flattum
Harry Billings
Harry
Mrs. Weaver
Washington
Mr. Weaver
Reed Point Fourth of July Planned With Festivities
Rev and Mrs Peck of Luther and Mrs Hyer visited. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Morris in town. Mrs McChesnie seeks medical treatment in Rochester. Reed Point plans a Fourth of July celebration with races tug of war music and a dance in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Luther, Mont
DeFrance
E. A. Hyer
Red Lodge
Ira Morris
Wm. Morris
John McChesnie
Rochester
Minn
Reed Point
Commentary on Leo Delbo and Leopold case education debate
A columnist argues the two boys might have become prosperous with different training and education. The piece contends higher education was not the right kind for them and emphasizes teaching restraint to resist antisocial impulses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ual
Leopold
Loeb
Local Socials and Weddings Highlight Gibson Big Timber Visit
George W. Moore visits Gibson from Big Timber and P. J. Magelssen comes from Livingston to reconnect with old friends. Manuel Lemos from Gibson visits Big Timber. Ted Kepler weds Bessie Sander in a Saturday ceremony by Justice Shipton. Clyde E. Davis and Ruby Stratton wed in Livingston and plan a regional honeymoon, with congratulations from The Pioneer. Local officials note registration and land value duties at county events, and a Jersey cow is offered for sale. Found items from Shrine Club dance displayed at Masonic hall welcome claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Kepler
Elam Kepler
Bessie Sanderson
Justice T. G. Shipton
D. E. Sanderson
Sanderson
Northern Pacific
Clyde E. Davis
Ruby L. Stratton
The
Commercial Bank & Trust Co
Livingston
N. M. Temple
First Methodist Church
Bozeman
Helena
Great Falls
Coolidge Nominated On First Vote By Raucous Delegates
Delegates arrived with Watson for vice president streamers as the Wisconsin LaFollette plank debate sparked clashes. The convention opened with thunderous cheers, a White House signal, and a show of old time parade spirit as Wisconsin clung to its standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Watson
Maryland
Mondell
United States
White House
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Mexico
Warren
Wisconsin
Cooper
Coolidge
Senator Lodge
Gillette
Massachusetts
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Big Timber
Pioneer
Montana
Jerome Williams
Sweet Grass County
Foseian
the American Press
Big,Timber, Montana
George W. Moore
Gibson
P. J. Magelssen
Manuel Lemos
W. A. Conwell
Jersey
Chas. Bryan
Masonic Hall
Motor Inn
Ings
Perity
Scandinavian
Big Timber, Montana
Universal
Montana Power Co
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