Durston retires as editor of the Anaconda Standard
J H Durston, editor and general manager for about twenty three years, retires after a long service marked by scholarly writing and restrained tone. He leaves a metropolitan tradition, having been ousted by new management and moving from supremacy to editorial writer with reduced pay.
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Anaconda Standard
J. H. Durston
Durston
Daly
Crawford
Standard Bower
Mrr. Durston
Montana
Standard
Clark
Butte
Anaconda
Montana Newsaper
Carter
The New Land Law Signed by Taft
The president approved a three year homestead bill now in force. Settlers must live on a claim for three years, with five months per year allowed off. Critics warn the law invites abuse by speculators who can hire others to meet the cultivation requirement on large tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Canada
Patriotism as smart business in local trade
The piece argues farmers should support local merchants despite slightly higher prices because local shops anchor town prosperity, jobs, services, and community vitality. It warns that abandoning local commerce to mail order weakens land value, roads, schools, and local institutions, harming farmer prosperity in turn.
Hedges Opposes Wheatland County Plan Amid Harlowton Drive
The Hedges Herald reports continued opposition to creating Wheatland county as Musselshell residents face tax fears and costs. Harlowton boosters plan a Rothiemay meeting to sway voters and promote joining the new county, while critics label the move as self serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlowton
Hedges Herald
Wheatland
Musselshell
Rothiemay
Musselshea
Wheatland County
Party nomination prospects widen as candidates crowd Chicago race
Taft Roosevelt and LaFollette express confidence in Chicago nomination with several others also contending quietly. Clark Wilson Harmon and others buy pools tied to the Baltimore convention. Debs and prohibitionists also figure in the autumn race.
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Taft
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Chicago
Clark
Wilson
Harmon
Baltimore
Debs
Registration Rules For Voting Eligibility
The notice states you must be registered to vote and outlines that residents outside city limits must provide section township and range details of their home before the clerk can register them. This information is required.
Montana's rich soil lauded by exhibit car in Nebraska
The Northern Pacific exhibit car visited David City Nebraska amid skepticism from a local editor who doubts Montana’s claims of soil fertility. The display showcased crops from a 2000 mile spanning tract with fruits and grains selected for quality and presented behind magnifying glasses. This utopian view contrasts with local doubt about Montana’s land superiority and highlights Butler county Nebraska as a benchmark.
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Montana
Arkansas
Northern Pacific
Nebraska
David City
Burlington Depot
Great Lakes
Puget Sound
Utopia
Butler County
Knox Praised as Attorney General Then Criticized as Penrose Ally
The quote lauds Knox as a great attorney general and upright man. It notes his current support for Taft and suggests he should be called Penrose's representative in the cabinet. The remark also accuses him of switching positions.
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Bozeman
Roosevelt
Knox
Taft
Penrose
Six years and no more a presidential term
The piece argues for a six year single term with no re election, claiming benefits seen in France and potential harm of longer terms. It dismisses fears of a dictator, notes political parties would still provide capable candidates, and praises legal term limits to prevent perpetual power despite party disputes.
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Butte Inter Mountain
France
America
Republic
Republican Party
Neenah Man Breaks Ribs After Coughing Fit
A frightened coughing spell in Neenah Wisconsin caused severe side pain and two broken ribs per his doctor. The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for persistent coughs colds and weak lungs claiming a trial bottle is available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Wis
Job printing on short notice at The Pioneer office
The Pioneer office offers quick job printing of all kinds on short notice. It promotes efficient service for deadlines and urgent projects, inviting customers to bring their printing needs for prompt completion.
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Pioneer Office
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl Ends with Electric Bitters Appeal
Advertises Electric Bitters as a remedy for women promoting health and strength. Claims include improved nerves, bright brain, even temper, peach bloom complexion, ruby lips, restful sleep, and energetic movement. Promotes relief from indigestion back ache headache fainting and dizzy spells with 50 cents at druggists.
Sanderson and Veasey Ranches for Sale and Lease
First class Sanderson ranch offers 3432 acres with irrigable land and water rights. Two parts available. contact J A Lowry or R M Cobban in Missoula for details. Also Veasey ranch at Melville 8800 acres with 100 acres cultivated and 200 tons hay. inquire of Chas McDonnell, Executor, Big Timber. Loans available through Skillman Bailey.
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Sanderson
George L. Cobban
J. A. Lowry
Big Timber
R. M. Cobban
Missoula
Mont
Veasey
Melville
Chas. McDonnell
Weather at Big Timber in May 1912 observations
The record lists May 1912 weather conditions at Big Timber Sweet Grass County with an observation hour of 5 p m. The entry notes the monthly weather snapshot for the locality.
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Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
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Jean P. Decker
NEW Land Law
Hedges Also
Man
Nelson Drug Co
Skillman & Bailey
U. S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative Observers’ Meteorological Record
F. A. Severance
Cooperative Observer
Anderson Street
Second Avenue
Hans Gerwitz
Bailey Implement Co
C. N. Skillman
U.S
J. A. Bailey
Notary Public
Choice
Big Timber, Montana
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