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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
2
Chas W Ryan seeks Republican nomination for Sweet Grass County Sheriff promising economical, diligent service if elected. He asks for voter support in the primary. Also, a candidate for County Superintendent notes lifelong residence, education, and qualifications, pledging economical, efficient work if chosen.
Emma B. Rees announces her candidacy for renomination for the Clerk of Court, District Court, Sweet Grass County. She seeks the July 19 primary election, pledging faithful, economical service if renominated and reelected.
R. H. Hickman announces candidacy for renomination as the Republican treasurer candidate in Sweet Grass County. Primary election set for July 19. If renominated and elected, he pledges to continue duties as treasurer.
John N. MacFarlane announces his candidacy for re nomination as County Attorney of Sweet Grass County on the Republican ticket. He states better qualifications and pledges economical and efficient service if nominated and elected and respectfully solicits support.
A resident announces run for the Sweet Grass county sheriff nomination at the upcoming primary citing commitment to impartial service across creeds colors and occupations and thanking voters for past support.
A prospective Democratic candidate announces intent to run for sheriff in Sweet Grass County with the primary election set for July 19, 1932. He pledges fair, square, and fearless duties and economy in office.
Bridger Creek residents report visitors from Big Timber including Mrs John Krone and son Carl, and Mr McLean and Douglas. Under Sheriff Frank Whitsel observed in the area, and several Bridger Creek youths visited the John Weidnger home. The new road opens to the public as the old road remains busy. Mary Sharpe returns home for summer after Dillon and normal college. others attend club meeting in Big Timber. A note of Clifford Cook's untimely death is shared and church services are held at the school house. Heavy rain last week raises Bridger Creek four feet, boosting irrigation prospects.
A study of production records shows a dairyman with ten cows and two good purebred bulls, selecting only top heifers, reaches butterfat and milk levels as high as a neighbor with fifteen cows in five years. Over seven to ten years his output matches that of someone with twenty ordinary cows and a poor sire.
William C Redfield 73 former congressman and secretary of commerce under Wilson was found dead in bed by his wife Elise Redfield. He served in the House from 1911 and joined Wilsons cabinet in 1913 until 1919 reforming the foreign and domestic commerce bureau and advocating tariffs aligned with steel industry interests.
In Miles City on June 9 Claude Anderson, Powder River sheriff, holds a copy of the Montana and Dakota Stockmen's association brand book for 1885 1886. Col Thomas Bryan of Miles City served as president. R B Harrison of Helena was secretary treasurer. The Dakota executive list includes Theodore Roosevelt and Marquis De Mores. The book lists brands such as Theodore Roosevelt Maltese cross, Lazy SS of Oliver H Wallop at Ashland, McDowell 7C, and Mizpah Livestock LO ranch near Beebe and Powderville.
Police moved to separate all communists from the bonus marchers camp at Anacostia flats to shield radicals from harm. About 150 to 200 radicals were driven from the camp. police received a $5000 donation from Rev. Charles E. Coughlin to fund the veterans’ food fund if inflammatory propaganda was kept out.
Ants spread a gray aphid on trees and shrubs that damages vegetation by sap suction. Remove aphids with Black Leaf 40 in a 1 to 1000 soapy emulsion. If ants persist, apply Tanglefoot bands to stop transport. available at most drug stores.
A circulating report claims a sheriff candidate pledges to enforce pasture access rules, asserting no trespassing for sheep across the territory. The message includes terse notes about Breck and Ryan with unclear attribution.
A Bozeman youth dies from a bullet wound to the head at a family home. Police investigate the incident as a fatal shooting with preliminary inquiries underway and no immediate suspect identified.
The article recalls Independence and Boulder camp life with saloons, stores, lack of schools, and a split between mining and social life. It highlights major incidents, ore grades, shafts, and early prospecting, noting the Poorman electric plant and recent mineral discoveries as context for investment interest.
News from Melville Big Timber and surrounding areas includes visits from Orville Grey A K Smith and others. Several residents travel for education and church events banding together for a Fourth of July picnic. births, visits, and summer programs noted along with local talent performances and state fair trips.
Clifford Conrad Cook son of Dale and Luella Cook was born November 10 1913 in G&myrna Michigan. He died June 10 in Big Timber hospital at 6 pm aged 18 years 7 months. He moved with his family to Montana at age 17 and was laid to rest in Mountain View.
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