Montana connections tied to new San Diego customs chief
Washington reports name W. B. George named collector of customs at San Diego California. George, once a Billings real estate promoter and former mayor, later served in the Montana state senate and sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. His move to federal service follows personal business and an auto accident involving his son.
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Washington
W. B. George
San Diego
Calif
Montana
Billings
State Senate
Yellowstone County
Sam V. Stewart
Stewart
George
Sam
Budget clash in Billings and praise for Sweet Grass high
The article contrasts a sharp Billings Gazette critique of the city school budget with praise for Sweet Grass county high school reducing its budget to 20 000 from 29 000 five years earlier through department cuts and salary reductions. It notes upcoming July 24 budget adoption and urges taxpayer input.
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Billings Gazette
Gazette
Pioneer
Sweet Grass County
The
Billings
Butte
Ralph Fifield
Off Gold Now in California: State Renamed and Reframed
The piece humorously notes post gold standard life with California shedding the Golden state label in favor of nicknames like Redwood or Movie state. It mocks gold phrases and uses satirical forecasts about gold imagery fading from culture and commerce.
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Chicago Tribune
California
Golden State
Redwood State
Baer Knocks Schmeling Out In Ten Rounds At Yankee Stadium
Max Baer from California defeated former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling in ten rounds before 65,000 fans at Yankee Stadium. Baer, hailed as a western Dempsey figure, overwhelmed Schmeling from the opening bell, rocking him in the ninth and finishing with a savage tenth round technical knockout.
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Max Baer
Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
New York
Demon
California
Far West
Jack Dempsey
Max Schmeling
Dempsey
Jim Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Liv
Ermore
Mauler
Teuton
Notice to Creditors Will A Webb Estate Montana
In the district court of Montana Sixth Judicial Sweet Grass County the administrator of the estate of Will A Webb deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims should be directed to the law office of E O Overland Big Timber Montana. Dated May 26 1933. W A Conwell Administrator. E O Overland Attorney for Administrator. Pub June 8 15 22 29 1933.
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District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Will A. Webb
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
W. A. Conwell
Estray sale notice for roan heifer at Sivert Warp ranch
A public estray sale will occur at the Sivert Warp ranch in Big Timber Montana on June 24 1933 at 2 o clock in the afternoon for cash unless claimed and proven by an owner. The animal is a two year old roan heifer with no identifiable brand. Ed Bartels Deputy Stock Inspector published June 18 15 22 1933.
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Estray Sales
Sivert
Big Timber
Montana
Ed Bartels
Notice to creditors in estate of John Schmidlkofer
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District to the estate of John Schmidlkofer deceased. Administrator E. O. Overland invites creditors and all claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication at the Big Timber Montana courthouse. Dated May 19 1933. Edward J Schmidtkofer attorney for the administrator. Pub May 25 June 18 1933.
Sale of Sweet Grass Ranching lands in Montana
The Montana Superintendent of Banks will sell the Sweet Grass Ranching Company lands in Sweet Grass county to the highest bidder. The 480 acre property includes water rights and 255 shares of the Sweet Grass Canal and Reservoir Company, with a 300 ft square reserve for School District 6. Bids due by 4 pm June 24, 1933, at the Capitol Building Helena. minimum bid $2350. Right to reject all bids reserved.
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First Judicial District
State of
Montana
Lewis and Clark
Banking. Corporation of Montana
Superintendent of Banks
State of Montana
Sweet Grass Ranching Company
Sweet Grass County
Montana Principal
United States
Sweet Grass Canal and Reservoir Company
Capitol
Helena
Banking Corporation of Montana
Dusting Off The Old Ones
Joe Kern of Absarokee visited There yesterday. John and Mary Nevin were down from Melville yesterday. L DeVries bought a ranch near Red Lodge and will move there. Mrs Henry Lamb and children returned from Iowa. Wires for the new telephone line are being strung through the city. R L Jarrett sold his ranch to Mr McIntyre of Seattle for 4000 dollars. E L Harris received news of his aged father’s death in Belfast Maine. Rev J F Dunlop, pastor, transferred to Bear Creek. Cattle shipped earlier this season reached a good market. Hart Bros steers averaged 1395 and brought 510. Tops of another bunch brought 550. A group sold at 450 up. John Blake, long afflicted with consumption, died at his daughter Mrs Dick Budd’s home. Born in Canada in 1848, he came to Springdale nineteen years ago, then to here, homesteaded across the Boulder, moved to North Yakima four years ago. He leaves two daughters and a son. Funeral held Monday with Rev Fr Mueller officiating. Pallbearers listed.
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Joe Kern
Absarokee
John
Mary Nevin
Melville
L. DeVries
Red Lodge
Henry Lamb
Iowa
R. L. Jarrett
McIntyre
Seattle
E. L. Harris
Belfast
J. F. Dunlop
M. E. Church
Bear Creek
Hart. Bros
John Blake
Dick Budd
Canada
Springdale
Boulder
North Yakima
Wash
Budd
Leo Blake
Sam Walker
Ellensburg
Fr. Mueller
Livingston
Fred Severance
A. G. Yule
Henry Nicholson
Ad Lamb
A. Whitney
T. K. Ee
Hotels and transport start up in National park week
Pioneer notes all hotels and transportation companies began operations in the National park on Tuesday. Brammer Bros sold Big Timber bakery to C Chase with Mrs Mary Belle Chase placed in charge. Richards drug store changed hands to A L Phillips. Mr Richards retires to his Gibson ranch. Millionaire oilman W D Ellis arrives from New York to review property interests and stays with John E King. Big Timber defeats team with infield from Billings professional squad 4 to 4 in nine innings. game called after nine for train departures amid forecasts of snow and frost. Weather brings six inches of snow in Livingston and Sweet Grass county with the Crazy mountains white from frost.
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Pioneer
National Park
Brammer Bros
Big Timber
C. Chase
Mary Belle Chase
Richards Drug Store
A. L. Phillips
Richards
Gibson
W. D. Ellis
New York City
John E. King
Billings
Big Timber Boys
Livingston
Sweet Grass County
Crazy Mountains
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Johnny Risko
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Young Stribling
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Sewnes
Arthur Donovan
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Polo Grounds
Donovan
John Schmidlkofer
Edward J. Schmidtkofer
John Schmidtkofer
Sweet Grass Ranching
Bailey Hardware
Er Bunch
H. P. Franklin
Grey Cliff Pavilion
Bill and
Mattie Waite
J. J. Gallagher
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