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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1934
Page
6
Montana reports February gasoline tax receipts of 232,197 dollars, up from 171,467 last year. The first two months total 428,520 dollars, 102,253 more than the prior year, with gains credited to better weather and stronger business conditions.
A vintage ad extols Cuticura for improving skin. It advises rising and retiring gently to smear the face with Cuticura Ointment and wash off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Claims address poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Montana reports from Dr. A G Black of the corn hog section explain that hogs lost to disease theft or other causes cannot be included in the hog base used for the reduction contract. The policy aims to measure actual marketed hogs during the base period to prevent demoralization and ensure program effectiveness.
Extension specialist Miss Oona Stautz explains selecting a medium grade wool for home washing and carding. She advises shaking out dirt, removing burrs, and using lukewarm water in multiple soapy baths to prevent felting and achieve clean fibers.
The article advises gentle washing of wool with soap, rinsing in lukewarm water, and air drying. Do not machine wash to avoid felting. Card the wool in small pads about 11 by 14 inches, gather around fifty pads for one comforter, and let edges lap two inches. A cheese cloth cover eases cleaning and washing. The result is a light, warm comforter drafts.
The life of F H Merrill, president of White King Soap Co, details his chemist education and decades of work to create White King Granulated soap using pure vegetable and coconut oils. The article notes the soap’s effective grease dissolution, fabric safety, and world spread appeal. Montana butter shipments rose in 1933 with 5.59 million pounds sent to Washington, California, Idaho, Illinois and Wyoming.
Joseph B. Poindexter former Dillon resident and Montana attorney general was sworn in as Hawaii territory’s eighth governor. The simple ceremony at Iolani Palace was conducted by Chief Justice James J. Banks with a small gathering including Poindexter’s daughter Helen. Poindexter, a 32d degree Mason from Helena, urged reducing selfishness to favor government led social control and applied Golden Rule leadership.
Washington received loan and grant applications from Forsyth Culbertson and Basin via the state public works advisory board. Forsyth seeks 141300 for an electric light plant to hire 25 workers for 3.5 months. Culbertson requests 58700 to reconstruct its water system with 50 workers for two months. Basin asks 15000 for a water system with 60 workers for two months. In Bushey England children select their church council wardens choir vergers sidesmen and sideswomen in a miniature church setting.
Railroad labor groups nationwide unite behind H. R. 8100 by Rep. Pettengill of Indiana to amend the Long and Short Haul Clause. Harry Lee of the Western Conference says Congress passage would increase railroad employment, payrolls, and purchasing power in the western states by restoring rail competition with intercoastal steamship lines.
Miss Ruth Harper of Belgrade is appointed nutrition specialist for the state relief commission by State Director T. C. Spaulding. Harper studied dietetics at Montana State College, interned at University of California hospital, served as chief dietitian at San Francisco Children's Hospital, and earned a master's from the University of Minnesota. She has worked as a diet specialist in Twin Cities hospitals.
Myron Silas Covey, 18, files in district court alleging Russell Kerr, a Bozeman case operator, caused an eye injury by exploding a firecracker and jokingly tossing it into a truck. Covey seeks 4000 in damages.
Ray McLanahan state liquor control board secretary announced stricter checks on liquor permits. Vendors will verify permits at sale and report conspiracies to cancel permits. reports claim individuals use others permits to dodge the $2 fee.
Phiox is a garden flower with many species that is native to North America.
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