Empire in Wealth and Resources in Sweet Grass County
Settlers flock to a fertile area near a large spring where Father O'Brien plans to pipe water to a residence with modern comforts and furnace heat. Mrs. Evans notes the population is large and growing, with land rapidly taken as nonirrigated farming proves successful. Residents praise Sweet Grass County as the state's best region for Montana living.
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Father O’brien
Montana
Sweet Grass County
Advertised Letters at Big Timber Post Office
Letters remaining uncalled for at the Big Timber post office for the week ending June 19 1912 include Johan Erland Jackbson Mary Koontz W H Nahivnyi Dynys Pederson Elsie Tyrrell Margarett Williams and G W When calling please say Advertised Augusta C Sheridan P M
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Big Timber
Erland
Johan Jackbson
Mary Koontz
W. H. Nahivnyi
Dynys Pederson
Elsie Tyrrell
Margarett Williams
G. W
Augusta C, Sheridan
P. M
Democrats Refuse Repeal of Reciprocity Law
In a decisive vote House Democrats killed the tariff board by refusing funds for its continuation. The Ways and Means Committee aims to carry on tariff investigations. Bourne parcels post bill endorsement prompts a critical letter from the president. Three congress members die in one week: Senator Nixon Nevada, Rep Hubbard Iowa, and Rep Wickliffe Louisiana killed by a train.
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Washington
Tariff Board
House Democrats
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bourne Parcels Post
Congress
Nixon
Nevada
Hubbard
Iowa
Wickliffe
Louisiana
Wyoming Sheep Shipments Seen Delayed By Grass Drought
H G Cook of Buffalo Wyoming says late grass will push sheep and lamb shipments back two to three weeks. Weather this summer may shift dates slightly but drought could limit fat stock and reduce overall runs to about two thirds of last year. Cattle and sheep movements show Montana and Oregon supplies arriving into Wyoming as growers hold flocks for higher prices.
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Wyoming
H. G. Cook
Buffalo
Wyo
Omaha
Montana
Oregon
Reed Point News highlights and community notes from Reed Point
Reed Point reports visits by Harry Schmitt and Jacob Wagner, residents at Columbus, and Nellie Reynolds shopping in Columbus. Local happenings include the opening of James Hale as veterinarian, a Fourth of July plan with the Big Timber band, a mishap on Work creek road involving Estas Lay, a wedding reception for Edward and Mrs. Thompson, and community events at Bridger creek. Also notices about McQueen Miller’s shearing, parish visits by Rev Clarkson, and a brief ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
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Reed Point
Big Timber
Estas Lay
A. J. Hall
Work Creek
Bridger Creek
Edward Thompson
Billings
Thompson
Emily Hanson
Upper Deer Creek
First Range Sheep Sale Reaches Chicago Broadside
Northwestern grass sheep arrive from Ellensburg Washington in two wethers on a ten car train. They average 117 pounds and sell at 5.40 with later sales near 4765. Milwaukee Road sets six day record for 2500 miles. Early June range conditions praised. Comparisons show past price ranges from Washington and other states over the past three years.
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Chicago
Ellensburg
Wash
Clay, Robinson & Co
Milwaukee Road
Washington
Texas
Arizona
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as quick healer for burns and wounds
An old newspaper blurb extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for rapid healing of burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions from July Fourth injuries. It claims benefit for boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles and notes 15 cents at druggists and job printing offered by The Pioneer office.
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Bucklen
Rulings on Desert Land Entries and Repayment Rules
The document outlines procedures for petitions and appeals in land matters, noting that motions before the commissioner count as appeals and that desert land entries may be perfected unless abandoned. It distinguishes between entry rights, repayment under specific statutes, and independent rights of occupants under the small holding law without merging multiple tracts into a single claim.
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Bone Vs. Rockwood
Treasury
Bray's Advertises Home Cured Hams and Lard
A brief notice promotes Bray's for home cured hams and bacon and pure kettle rendered leaf lard. Patronize the home industry and quality products offered at Bray's.
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Bray’s
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Deering
Milwaukee
H. J. Koozer
Jarrett House
Regina Solberg
Geo
Borax
Castile
Carton
E. L. Patterson & Co
Wyoming Rangers
Reed ‘Point News
Harry Schmitt
Whitfield
Jacob Wagner
Columbus
Nellie Reynolds
Clay Yates
Elmer ‘Humphrey
James Hale
Joe Lay
Nora Flynn
Miss Geneve
B. T. Deeney
McQueen & Miller
Countryman Creek
Thomas Clarkson
Clarkson
Dr. King
First Range Sheep Sale
Northwest
Ben Brown
West Side
Tenny Moon
Prep
Mont
THE
Curtis
HAY Stacker
Curtis Hay Stacker
E. L. Patterson & Company
McCormick
Grand Hotel
L. R. McKeever
Strey
Mestae
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