22 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
1
Washington June 19 Special to the Pioneer reports census Bureau crop statistics for Montana. Hay and forage rose 259,664 acres from 1879 to 1909, up 29.7 percent, reaching 1 135 376 acres in 1909 with a 1 693 556 ton yield and $10.90 per acre value. Oats also expanded, rising from 24 691 acres in 1879 to 333 195 in 1909.
In a letter to The Pioneer J M Hiner urges erecting an elevator at Reed Point to aid grain marketing with outside capital. He notes vast untapped lands and a transformation as agriculture drives future growth, referencing Judith Basin’s rapid rise and regional crop expansions across wheat potatoes flaxseed and barley.
Two Bitter Root men Harrison S. Lord and Robert A. O Hara were indicted in federal court on charges of defrauding the government of land in the Bitter Root valley Ravalli county by using twenty entrymen to obtain patents and then transferring deeds to an irrigation company. O Hara is accused of mortgages and bank records and Lord of paying wages to entrymen. The case involves the Bitter Root Valley Irrigation company and Hamilton bank.
The first band of Belcher and Glover ewes, 2,400 head with 2,000 lambs, sold to Louis Lehfeldt for 5.50 per head. The ewes are well wintered and expected to shear eight pounds. they will be moved to the shearing pens. Wool prices rise and feed outlook supports strong sheep values. Wether market improves with several bands for sale.
The County Clerk announces bids for a public cemetery building about 16 by 24 feet. Bids due June 28 1911 at 10 a m at the County Clerk's office. Submit plans and specs or use your own. The Board may reject all bids. Dated June 18 1911. F R Hickman County Clerk.
Word from Springdale reports about 100 feet of the old wooden approach to the Yellowstone bridge carried away by high waters. The steel span remains intact with caissons sunk to bedrock, while traffic is suspended until water subsides and reconstruction can begin. Several autos were stranded north of the river and had to cross at Big Timber.
A Red Lodge Picket correspondent reports the Belfry death of Edward Card’s year old daughter after a tick bite and suspected spotted fever. The child died shortly after arrival and was buried at Bennett Buttes cemetery amid floral tributes. Mrs Card remains with the older daughter at Bridger hospital.
Montana rancher Thomas O Miles describes his failed attempt to bring unbroken horses into Canada from Coutts Alberta on a health check rule that says only broken horses may enter. He notes the rule harms American ranchers and criticizes Canadian officials for enforcing a law that blocks cross border horse trade.
A Dakota Farmer correspondent from Montana recounts L R Duke in Meagher County sharing long term success with dry beach land trees. He planted native cottonwoods and willows seven years ago with eight inches trunk and sixteen feet height, grown without irrigation through cultivation and straw mulch to conserve moisture.
All officers of the Montana State Sportsmen's association were reelected at the recent annual meeting and shoot. The next year’s tournament is set for July 18 to August 25 with dates to be fixed later. Officers include Nelson Story Jr as president and W A Selvidge as vice president.
The Livingston Post reports a new large geyser named The Harvard appeared in Norris basin on opening day of the season. It erupts over 100 feet with rumbling ground and a spectacular water jet. No further eruptions have occurred since the first, and it may resemble the park's Giant in scale.
J. H. Dodge superintendent of road construction will attend the Montana Good Roads congress at Missoula June 26 and 28 to share his expertise. He comes from the Inter Mountain Good Roads association whose convention precedes the Missoula event. Notables like Horatio Earle and Tynan will speak and a Bitter Root excursion is planned with aviator flights and auto races. Union league baseball games will also be held.
The postmaster general issues a new order effective July 1 extending indemnity to third and fourth class mail. The maximum recovery rises from 10 to 25 dollars, while international registered mail remains excluded from coverage.
County Attorney A G Hatch warns ditch owners at the request of County Commissioner C M Rein to prevent ditch water from overflowing public roads. Violations will lead to criminal proceedings under applicable law.
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