Pioneer Receives Praise From University of Missouri
The Pioneer earned commended status as one of six top country weeklies in the state in a letter dated April 24 from John H. Casey assistant professor of journalism at the University of Missouri. The Missouri School of Journalism requests marked copies for a May 12 to 17 exhibit.
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Pioneer
John H. Casey
University of Missouri
State Press Association
University of Missouri School of
Missouri School
Governor Edwin L Norris Dies at Montana Age Remarked Leader
Governor Edwin L Norris of Montana died suddenly at an advanced age. He served over four years as governor and left the state's finances in strong condition. A lawyer by training and a pragmatic businessman, he was noted for his untiring energy and exactness in guiding legislative and public affairs.
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Montana
Edwin L. Norris
Edwin L.norris
Legislative Assembly
Norris
Ragland Warns Against Hidden Cults in Butte Speech
In Butte last Friday night Howard N. Ragland of Cincinnati urged freedom of speech and religious tolerance while condemning any group that hides its membership. He argued that industrious citizens deserve recognition and pensions equal to battlefield heroes, opposing covert organizations and “faces of day.” In Roundup Roundup Tribune notes a city election clash over visible and invisible government and warns of distrust, hatreds, and carpet-bagging influencing local fate. Locally in Big Timber four months into a similar group’s existence, merchants report unease and hostility toward foreign-born residents who have contributed to the county’s prosperity and loyalty.
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Butte
Howard N. Ragland
Cincinnati
Order of Eagles
Eagle’s Hall
Ragland
Roundup Tribune
Musselshell County
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Livingston Enterprise Highlights Tourism Boost for Montana
Jerome Williams editor of the Big Timber Pioneer voices optimism about Montana developing a strong tourism industry as a new statewide chapter of economic growth. He frames tourism as a defining future for the state and calls for coordinated effort to attract visitors and investment.
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Livingston Enterprise
Jerome Williams
Big Timber Pioneer
Montana
Editor Aims to Make Montana a premier outdoor state
Editor Williams urges Montanans to market Boulder country’s recreational appeal to attract outside visitors. A New York Masons camp plan and a 1000 member club are described, with camps planned from Cody to southern states to enable day trips and in‑outdoor entertainment for members.
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Union
Williams
Boulder
New York
Masons
Rocky Mountain
Boulder Country
Wyoming Boulder
Cody
Montana
Treasure
Spring Arrives In Fevered Prairie Rhythm
The poem by Jerome Williams paints spring arrival with rural imagery. A narrator plans to grease his flivver and head along the Boulder Pike to fish for trout as warm winds lift mood and notice the season’s exuberance.
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Jerome Williams
Hopper
Boulder
Local News From Sweet Grass County Targets and Trials
Hubble visitors Sol Craft and W S Bilbro arrived in the city from Hubble on business. Final proof of homestead entry by Robert W Cook of McLeod occurred before U S commissioner J E Rees with Roy Moore and T K Tolhurst as witnesses. Sweet Grass County Woolgrowers elect R S Jarrett president J L Rapstad VP M M Oliphant secretary treasurer. $1 per member assessment set. Elizabeth C Thomas sues for foreclosure against Winsboroughs and others. mortgage on land described. Murch & Wuchner attorney. Democrats organize county wide campaign. Stuart Nicholson elected chairman. May Day decorations and several community notices follow. Patricia Knowles wins declamation contest. Big Timber and state entries noted. eleven names listed for a future contest roster.
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Robert W. Cook
McLeod
J. E. Rees
United States
Roy Moore
T. K. Tolhurst
Woolgrowers
Sweet Grass County
Woolgrowers Association
R. S. Jarrett
J. L. Rapstad
M. M. Oliphant
Cort Hotel
Stuart Nicholson
T. G. Armstrong
W.H. Donald
Melville
Great Falls
Norris
J. J. Lanagan
Patricia Knowles
Hester Lacklen
Edith Webber
Ralph Jarrett
Alice Barbour
Kate Cosgriff
Doris Hickman
Georgia Thorson
Virginia Perrine
Rhea Traver
Dent LaRue
Nels Strand
Alice Haderli
Agnes Lane
Emil Skarda
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the Big Timber
Afi
American Pre Press
Associat Association
Hubble
Sol Craft
W. S. Bilbro
B. S. Lavold
Elizabeth C. Thomas
John Winsborough
Dorothy Winsborough
James Finley Gray
Sweet Grass County Land Co
Homer H. Williams
Winsborough
Capital Trust Co
Murch & Wuchhner of
Lowry
O’leary
Lee Skillman
Lawrence McComas
Bassett Smart
John Goosey
Carl Price
Norman Magelssen
Charley Cosgriff
Husebye
Arvid Larson
James Broughton
Albert Whalen
Sonny” Manis
Delmer Price
Kenneth Todd
Howard Cosgriff
Mabel Daniels
Eulenstein Lloyd Andrews
American
Bank
Big Timber, Montana
Universal
Landers
Frary & Clark
New Britain
Conn
The
Montana Power Co
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