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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
7
Vets gather for Montana state American Legion and allied veterans meeting. Delegates discuss rehab of disabled veterans, draft plans for federation with the Disabled American Veterans, district welfare strategy, and opposition to a state bonus this year. Fort Harrison field day and Gen. Dumont admission ceremony noted.
The Montana American Legion convention in Helena selected Dillon as the next convention city and elected N. G. Gilliland of Forsyth as state commander. Other state officers named include E. C. Stevens Havre vice commander Parnell Maxwell Deer Lodge finance officer Stanley M. Doyle Glendive historian and Alvin C Cano le Chinook chaplain. Harold Mady Great Falls named president of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War. Delegates debated nominations and adopted resolutions on rehabilitation of disabled veterans a proposed federation of veterans associations a plan to make Armistice Day a Montana school holiday and a campaign to erect a Custer battlefield monument building. A resolution backed John Mahan Missoula for national commander at Salt Lake City convention.
Milwaukee Mayor Daniel Hoan introduces a platform resolution urging Robert M. LaFollette to lead a new third party while opposing him as an independent Republican or Democrat. Congressman Victor Berger urges support for LaFollette as an independent third-party candidate if it advances socialist goals.
New York June 21 with thirty six contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination at Madison Square. The piece recalls past conventions and forecast reactions if leaders like McAdoo Smith or Underwood fail to win. It notes Henry Clay s tearful reaction in 1839 and praises George William Curtis for his bold convention speeches and the Mugwump movement.
At The Churches Lutheran Church Rev A A Holbeck Pastor Sunday School at 10 a m. Services in Norwegian at 11 a m and English services at 8 p m Rev G O Holm missionary from China will preach at both Services You are cordially invited to attend these meetings The U P League has adjourned for the summer.
Rev. Frank Dingle leads 10 a m Sunday School and an 11 a m sermon with no evening service until further notice.
St Josephs Catholic Church held services every second and fourth Sundays led by Rev Father Hennessy, with parish activities noted for those dates.
The note identifies Rev J W Hard as rector of Mark's Episcopal Church, listing his title and position within the parish.
Pastor Rev. N. A. Eller leads Evangelical Church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Evening services at the parsonage at 7:30 p.m. Friday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Seventh Day Adventists Elder A J Lockett conducts Sabbath services at the Methodist church with Sabbath school at 2 p m and evening service at 8 p m in the ongoing weekly schedule.
A concise explanation of banking terms written in plain language. It defines pass books deposits credits withdrawals debits and balance. It also argues savings in banks are safe earn interest keep records stimulate savings and keep funds available.
A report to the American Bankers Association by its Protective Committee warns of a rise in bank crimes. It cites organized bands attacking banks in Montana and Oklahoma, advises “Don’t cash checks for strangers,” and notes higher losses among non members than members.
Aunt Emmy explains public utility bonds and how to evaluate them for a cautious investor. Jane learns bonds are loans with fixed interest, not equity, and should be chosen with banker guidance and ongoing monitoring of a company’s performance.
Granville's state bank buys purebred sires for customers and allocates funds to import and lock up animals. In Mississippi, Lee County banks hire a dairy expert to guide loans, cattle purchases, shelter, feed, and rations, with costs shared by deposits. The expert even attends scrub ball funerals.
Walter W. Head, president of the American Bankers Association, argues that a surplus farm production relies on foreign markets to stabilize prices. He warns that losing foreign trade would require a yearslong reorganization of the economy with vast losses, urging steps to restore normal foreign markets.
Nebraska farmers read how local control over taxes led to bridge cost reductions and broader tax savings. A farm bureau drive uncovered overpayments on bridges, hidden property lists were exposed, and public expenditures trimmed eight to twenty percent. The effort showed taxes fall when money is spent efficiently and openly, inspiring thrift and self reliance in local finance. The piece juxtaposes this with a mortgage foreclosure notice from Sweet Grass County Montana, highlighting public records alongside farm reform.
Montana Life Insurance Company sues Howard and Virgie Holland and Thompson Yards to sell under court order. Sheriff Brannin lists the real property as the south half of section 23 and north half of section 26 in township 2 south range 16 east with water rights and appurtenances, to be sold at Big Timber courthouse. The sale date is July 12 1924 at 2 05 pm.
In Sweet Grass County a district court summons Montana Trust & Savings Bank sues Fred J. Frink Bessie E. Frink First National Bank of Harlowton and Joseph Gamble as Receiver alleging civil action. The State of Montana issues the summons directing defendants to answer the complaint filed in the Clerk’s office and to serve a response.
Notice announces the closing of the registration book for the Regular Primary Election in Sweet Grass County on August 26 1924. It states the book closes July 11 1924 at 5 p m and provides registration options with the County Clerk or deputy registrar, notary public, or justice of the peace. W A Conwell is the County Clerk and ex officio registrar. First publication June 5 1924. last publication July 10 1924.
International Life Insurance Co plaintiff sells by order of sale on June 28 1924 at 2 pm at the courthouse Big Timber Montana 160 acres Southeast Quarter Section 32 Township 5 North Range 16 East MP M property includes water rights in Sweet Grass County Montana with Frank Arnold attorney. Last publication June 26 1924.
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