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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
4
Nations commit millions to curb wheat overproduction and fund irrigation projects to boost crop output. Authorities argue measures aim to stabilize markets and secure food supplies amid fluctuating yields and growing demand.
A memorial service for the late Senator Thomas J. Walsh was held in Helena on Sunday, marking a year since his death in the south. Speakers recalled his battles against Montana corporations, his 1910 defeat by Anaconda forces, 1912 legislative success, and decades of Senate fights against religious bigotry and saloon interests. His enduring impact included a decisive 1918 to 1920 era and broad statewide support.
In Big Timber the biennial county cleanup begins amid debate over investigations into emergency relief and Civil Works programs. The author argues bonds cover only official duties and questions punishing unrelated family members or officials not involved in relief work.
March 5 to 7 1934 county board meets approves dozens of claims including General Fund Road Fund and Poor Fund payments. The board disallows mileage on CWA work for two claims and approves an adjourned sale of fractional lot 6 block 20 Big Timber to Floyd Kepler for 10 dollars. March 7 approves district reorganizations and other routine actions with notes on indigent assistance and school district boundaries.
Senator Wheeler charged the Aluminum company with cut-throat competition in bids against copper as he lobbied to have copper used for the transmission line from Fort Peck to Great Falls. He cited the company’s monopoly and argued copper would be cheaper and more efficient in the long run.
For Sale 125 head of sheep. G. P. Woolsey McLeod. For Sale Old Trusty incubator Warren Blasdel Grey Cliff. For Sale or Rent Good home 5114 A Irrigated just outside town. rac 32 K Lottie Stubblefield.
Hugh Sexton aviation editor for the Chicago Tribune and three other persons died when an American Airways liner crashed in a snowstorm near Petersburg Ir Tuesday night.
Washington reports that farmers who signed wheat reduction contracts may abandon their acreage this year due to grasshopper drouth and other weather setbacks and still receive adjustment payments.
Bridger Creek and Laurel residents report weekend visits with relatives in Billings Reed Point and Laurel. Anton Nepstad loses two horses in a Saturday night accident. A winter snowstorm drops about eight inches Monday, with tone of cautious optimism for moisture this season.
Secretary Ickes asked a grand jury to probe a kickback scheme linked to North Dakota CWA and PWA projects. The public works investigation found workers were assessed five percent of their wages, a practice described as workers returning part of their pay.
Dr J A Barbour's appeal to the Supreme Court continues after the trial court allowed a $25,000 bond. The judge noted a taxpayers group letter opposing murder defendants receiving bonds. Barbour's sentence followed his remark that there was no legal reason to object. The notice of appeal was filed through his attorneys with Lloyd S. Miller, county attorney.
In the Sixth Judicial District of Montana Sweet Grass County a sheriff sale is ordered for March 30 1934 at 1 30 p m at the Big Timber courthouse front door. The property includes SE 14, E 1/2 SW 1/4 and lots 1 2 3 4 section 30 township 5N range 16E and other portions totaling about 730 acres with all appurtenances. Defendants include C M Cremer Kathryn B Cremer Bernard J Brody Ethel Brody and Scandinavian American Bank of Big Timber. Ed Bartels Sheriff Floyd McAllister Undersheriff Wm Beers Billings MT Attorney for Plaintiff March 8 15 22 29 1934.
North Coast Limited passenger train No 2 was stopped by two masked robbers at 4 AM Tuesday near Welch's spur 15 miles east of Butte. Engineer Frank Clow was killed and Fireman Sullivan badly wounded. Sheriff Jim Webb of Billings tracked the robbers and held the trail until a posse with bloodhounds arrived from Butte.
Mrs. W. W. Weaver who died March 1 at Big Timber hospital was memorialized at Congregational church. She and husband settled on a ranch east of Big Timber after arriving in 1896. Born in Ohio in 1866, she is survived by relatives and was linked to local families.
Administratrix Carrie Beley announces that creditors and claimants against John M. Carvin deceased must present claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims to be shown to Carrie Beley at Big Timber Montana or to attorney F M Lamp in Big Timber Montana. Publication dates February 22 and March 15 1934.
Erik N Neste deceased estate administrator invites creditors and all claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be sent to E O Overland at the law office in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana where estate business is conducted. Dated February 6 1934 Peter G Neste administrator. Pub Feb 8 15 22 March 1 8 1934.
A public notice asks anyone possessing stray cattle or knowing their whereabouts to notify the sheriff's office. The appeal seeks swift reporting to aid in cattle recovery and local safety.
The notice gives office hours from 9 a m to 5 p m with evenings by appointment at the Masonic Block in Big Timber Montana and provides phone contact 38.
Local notice indicating E. O. Overland operates as an attorney at the County Court House in Big Timber Montana.
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