Montana Post Office Notice at Big Timber
The filing shows a notice entering at the Big Timber post office as second class matter with manager E Sheridan noted.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
4
The filing shows a notice entering at the Big Timber post office as second class matter with manager E Sheridan noted.
Fragmented OCR shows subscription rates with unclear digits and garbled text. The readable portion mentions a price of two dollars for two months and references a monk or religious group's periodical. No clear organization names or dates are present.
Sinclair Gillett & Co. of Chicago advise in a Pioneer letter that western range cattle will fetch premiums as native supplies shrink. They note ample western grass, favorable Chicago territory ranges, and planned July August movements from Wyoming South Dakota and North Dakota Montana North to markets, despite thinner earlier runs above the Yellowstone.
The Helena scene and ranchers across Montana report a superb grass year due to abundant rains. Visitors from all regions describe lush ranges and plentiful hay potential. Northeast Montana shows a strong crop after years of shortages while water holes have filled, signaling an excellent grazing outlook. Ranchers John Fitzpatrick of Nevada Creek in Powell counts a green expanse and strong hay prospects. E Russell notes Fergus County wide moisture and an excellent future for pasture.
Montana is expected to send a large share of cattle to market as thousands held back last year move forward. Many are four to six years old and shipments may start after August with early cattle from Wyoming. Sheepmen seek clear warm weather for shearing while 35 000 to 40 000 cattle from West Texas New Mexico and Arizona head to Colorado Nebraska and Montana feeding grounds with 1500 cars used for transport.
Notice lists round trip tickets for Elks Grand Lodge annual meeting in Buffalo from July 1, 5, and 6 at 62.7 cents. Also notes United Society of Christian Endeavor convention in Baltimore with tickets June 30 at 65.45 dollars. For details contact W. J. Haynes, agent.
Sealed proposals due July 3 1905 at the town office Big Timber Montana for cement walks in Improvement District No 1. Bids must follow Ordinance No 52, be typed, with plans inspected at D J Walvoord C E. Submit a $250 certified check to the Mayor. tenderer must furnish a bond and sign the contract within ten days of award. The town reserves the right to reject all bids.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale of Lot 7 and the SE quarter of Section 6 in Township 4 North Range 13 East Montana Principal Meridian. Sale set for 2 PM on a Sunday in July 195 at Lewistown Land Office. claimants must file by sale date to avoid forfeiture.
Notice of intention to make desert land proof No 2460 for lots 19 20 21 and west south west section 6 township 15 range 8 west M M before U S Commissioner C N Skillman at Big Timber July 11 1905. Witnesses: Thomas Donellan James Norton Michael Lyons all of Big Elk Mont and William Whalen of Melville Mont. Epward Brassey Register. Water users through Wormser ditch urged to contact me.
An advertisement from Gates' New Champion Horse Hay Fork promotes sales in Bozeman Big Timber and surrounding areas. Testimonials from Prof G M Fuller S W Gates and others claim superior lifting speed work quality and efficiency over rival forks. The note urges purchases at Cash Grocery or Gates ranch in Boulder.
Real estate listing from The C R Daniel Co highlighting a 160 acre Yellowstone Valley ranch near a railroad station for 3500 with irrigation from the Yellowstone river and 75 cropland acres. Also offers a 120 acre developed ranch near Big Timber for 3000 with Boulder river water rights. Includes loan options, rental, bonding and insurance services.
James Whitfield offers a range of incubators broaders and poultry supplies with emphasis on quality and low prices. He advertises the best in quality and cheapest in price to attract buyers seeking dependable gear for poultry operations.
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