Northland development aims drive railroads and markets
The article urges U S action to develop Alaska through self governance and faster railroad and coal mining progress. It details plans for a Northwestern exposition in Minneapolis November and a traveling exhibit, plus annual funding and anti fraud measures. It also notes strong wool demand in Boston with limited supply and cautious mill stocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Congress of the
United States
North
Congress
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Washington
American Northwest
Strayed or Stolen Horse Near Big Timber
A black four year old horse with a brand on the right shoulder is missing or stolen. A reward is offered for the return to Joe Bryan in Big Timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bryan
Big Timber
Advertised Letters at Big Timber Post Office
Uncalled letters for the week ending June 12 1912 include J. J. Barry P. C. Carpenter Roy Noon Miss Mathilda Smith Glen Visland Andreas Sheridan Augusta C. Sheriffd. Call for the above with the notice word Advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Barry
J. J. Carpenter
P. C. Noon
Roy Olson
Mathilda Smith
Glen Visland
Andreas
Augusta C. Sheridan
P. M
Move on Now and Pills Sell Health Through Perceived Action
A police exhortation to a street crowd is paired with an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills. The copy claims the pills gently persuade the bowels to do right, promising health benefits and advertising a price of 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Imperial Grape Juice Ad Promotes Cash Purchase Ticket
An old ad notes that every dollar cash purchase grants an Automobile Ticket. The message emphasizes a bonus offer tied to cash transactions.
Montana Farmers Urged to Profit from Hog Raising
Report from the state experiment station highlights profitable hog production in Montana. F. B. Linfield notes grain and pasture conditions support pork, with examples from Walrath in Gallatin valley showing substantial returns and labor efficiency. Supplemental feeds like skim milk sugar beets mangle and alfalfa improve yields and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Farmers’ Institute
Thomas Shaw
Alfred Rudd
F. B. Linfield
The
Agricultural College
Reed Point News Highlights Local Life and Events
Leather halters sell at 85 cents at Whitfield s harness shop. Miss Ruth Campbell visits friends in Big Timber. Mrs S Fraser and Miss Estella stay with Mrs Ralph Abbott in Billings. Miss Irene Stritch home from Livingston for vacation with her parents. Miss Hattie Campbell leads Epworth league meeting with large attendance. A newborn nine pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy on June 7. Go to A Meacham for rigs and drivers. Homesteaders located. Estus Lay welcomes a daughter born last Monday. James Shaw travels from Logan, Mont. Bridger creek folks plan Fourth picnic. Sam Hiner returns from Park City to join family. Earl Flynn and Miss Hattie Campbell visit. Sunday baseball draws large local crowd. Arthur Palmer travels to Boulder with Meachams then to Wibaux. Roobol children remain with parents after schooling at Boulder. W S Whitford injured after brake accident while wagoning. treated in Big Timber and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Palmer
Boulder
Don Meacham
Violet
May
Darrell Roobel
Point
Master Meacham
Wibaux
Roobol
Mrs. Pleum Roobol
Import Mexican steers in a solid train load to Mossman
In South Omaha yards a train of 37 cars carried stocker cattle from Sonora Old Mexico to B. C. Mossman of Mossman SD. Most cattle were two years old with a 3.75 duty per head. The shipment reflects rising imports from Sonora amid Chihuahua rebellion and Madero’s control. Robt. Neumayer of Big Timber advertises milch cows for trade or sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Clay, Robinson & Co
Sonora
Old Mexico
B. C. Mossman
Mossman
S. D
United States
Chihuahua
Madero
Neumayer
Big Timber
East White Beaver halters and local notes from Whitfield shop
East White Beaver heavy inch and a half halters priced at 1.50 at Whitfield's harness shop. Local items: Dave McFarlane returns home after lambing work at McAllister sheds. D M Jones injures his foot repairing a steam breaking engine. Pete McKeith heads to Seven Mile shearing plant to lead a band for D J Arnold. Oscar Moler and Joe Tudor visit from Lake Basin. Tudor employed by Mrs Schmidt of Chicago to break forty acres on a homestead bequeathed by Mae G Horn. Carrington NC merchants J Buchanan & Sons seek land claims for a group from their area and express intent to settle if government land remains open. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as quick healer for burns and injuries with 15 cents at druggists. Pioneer office offers job printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Moler
Joe Tudor
Lake Basin
Tudor
Schmidt
Chicago
Mae G. Horn
Big Timber Market Report Highlights Fresh Fruits and Varied Supplies
Pineapples cantaloupe and cherries appear on the local market this week with abundant vegetables. The grain market remains dull while oats struggle and famine-price predictions loom. Prices cover hay grain and feed plus produce including butter eggs honey flour and a wide array of fresh fruit and vegetables with livestock quotes for hogs sheep calves steers cows and chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Bermuda
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Deering
Milwaukee
McCormick
H. J. Koozer
Boston
Wyoming
Boston Wool and Cotton Reporter
Imperial Grape Juice
E. L. Patterson & Co
Prof
Linfield
Reed Point News
Whitfield
Ruth Campbell
Severa
Mrs. S. Fraser
Miss Estella
Ralph Abbott
Billings
Irene Stritch
Livingston
George Stritch
Hattie Campbell
Epworth League
Frank Murphy
A. Meacham
Reed Point
Estus Lay
James Shaw
Sary Shaw
Logan, Mont
Bridger Creek
Sam Hiner
Park City
John Hiner
Mrs. Earl Flynn
Campbells
W. S. Whitford
South Dakota
Dave McFarlane
McAllister
D. M. Jones
Pete McKeith
Seven Mile
Otter Creek
D. J. Arnold
J. Buchanan & Sons
Carrington
N. C
Bucklen
Curtis Hay Stacker
E. L. Patterson & Company
Grand Hotel
L. R. McKeever
Big Timber Market Report
Elvan Lace
San Waal
Mallory and Star
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