Signs and mowers and gum: week in a small town
A quirky week unfolds with cedar waxwings ignoring new wren homes as a sign proposes FOR WRENT Perfect. A staffer vacillates between blotters and Kraft paper while noting photo reproduction woes. A dog catcher, mower chores, horoscopes, S and H Green Stamps talk, and anonymous gum on shorts spark local reflections.
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Bill Tooke
S&h Green Stamps Company
Big Timber dog law sparks citizen ire and fond memories
A letter from Jack Hines laments Big Timber’s leash law funding controversy and mocks federal aid, contrasting past town independence with current begging from bureaucratic funds. He recalls hospitality from locals and thanks for boots, while criticizing ordinance motives and enforcement.
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Stillwater Valley Storm Rips Through County Damaging Crops
Seventy years ago on June 27 1907 reports described a fierce storm across Stillwater and portions of Sweet Grass counties. Raging floods damaged bridges and crops while Greycliff planned a July 4 celebration with races sports and a dance. Other notes include births marriages and local travel as rural communities recounted the week.
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Greycliff
Carter administration eyed expanded Absaroka Wilderness
Readers see a potential shift as Carter plans to ask Congress to nearly double Absaroka Wilderness. CEQ staffer Barry Flamm signals possible exclusion of a contested Sweet Grass Park County road right of way, which could hinge on court rulings and county ownership. Citizens are urged to write to Washington if the issue matters.
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Chamber of Commerce to elect officers Thursday meeting
Area businessmen are urged to attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting at Frye's Friday noon to elect officers for the new organization. The agenda includes a president vice president secretary treasurer and six board members with emphasis on involving ranchers for the first year structure.
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