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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
4
A Big Timber resident urges adoption of a water works bond to reduce fire risk and attract ranchers to invest in local real estate and new homes. The article notes district court dates in 1906 and cites subscription details for the paper.
The article argues eastern home seekers may not find suitable housing on the Crow reservation and suggests directing them to Big Timber where local farms are available. It calls for railroad rate talks, notes county fair stock premiums up to triple last year, and comments on political endorsements in Montana media.
A columnist argues that future generations will fund waterworks while current taxpayers cover only interest and urges enjoying present luxuries. The piece notes the futility of hoarding wealth for the grave and questions restraint in spending on public utilities today.
The message urges residents to vote YES on waterworks bonds at the upcoming election next Saturday, stressing civic participation and funding for local water infrastructure.
The article urges voters to study the direct primary law now in force and promises to publish its substance before the primaries. Readers missing issues are asked to notify the paper to rectify delivery and ensure regular receipt.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention in Denver runs July 16 to 21. Round trip tickets from Bigtimber cost $30.05 with a half rate for children. sale July 13 and 14. Transit limit five days each direction with stopovers allowed. Going trip begins on sale day and final return by August 15, 1906. W. J. Haynes, Agent.
A long list of individuals registered to vote for the bond election, with two sections and extensive names. A separate note records a found kitchen cabinet door on the road between Bigtimber and Dry Creek schoolhouse and asks the finder to leave the game at the Second Hand Store.
A historical roster lists James N. Hagan Edward H. Cahil Walter ner and Christian Christians among Melville figures. The fragment confirms multiple names associated with the Montana locality.
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