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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
2
The editorial argues immigrants passing through Montana should not settle there due to scarce suitable land. It notes irrigation could unlock vast pasture lands into productive farmland, suggesting future potential to attract settlers, but for now the influx should continue onward.
The article argues that Republican policy propelled the United States from a mid rank in exports in 1875 to the top position by 1900. It cites residue of specie resumption in 1879 and tariff acts, claiming a vast rise in export values and a stable gold standard as key outcomes, praising GOP leadership and industrial growth.
An Omaha jury found Callahan not guilty of kidnapping young Cudahy amid clear identification and substantial incriminating evidence. Jurors later cited Cudahy’s wealth as a reason, provoking calls for extrajudicial justice and warnings of vigilante action.
The text notes a shift from borrowing abroad to domestic lending as New York investors subscribe to a one-sixth share of a 300 million dollar loan the English government must raise. It also mentions Mexico seeking fifty million dollars and hints at a broader economic improvement in the United States.
Great Falls and Lewistown have formed county business men's associations to advertise mineral resources. Sweet Grass county also has mineral wealth and needs capital to develop it. The articles urge action now to inform outside investors, create a payroll, employ people, and boost local business. Delays are warned as dangerous.
The article notes Heinze pressing a bid to block the consolidation of rival interests backing the big combine. The "young man of promise" may later awaken to his situation and question his position.
A wry remark places the Omaha jury in the same mold as a Butte courtroom, hinting at shared courtroom craft and experience. The comment underscores the jurors' perceived steadiness and practical approach to deliberations.
The piece argues Joseph Chamberlain’s push for war with the Boers derailed his political ambitions and pushed Britain toward ruin. It claims the 90 day war drags on, with costs surpassing 750 million dollars and Britain abandoning free trade, raising a war tax and seeking foreign bond support.
The pictorial edition of the Lewistown Argus is hailed as one of the handsomest publications of its kind from Montana. It blends attractive design with well written material on county resources, seen as highly beneficial to the county and credit to publishers.
A critic accuses the Democratic press of seeking political gain by backing a five cent wool policy and continuing the Philippine war, warning of disastrous consequences and opportunistic motives behind the rhetoric.
At a recent meeting the St Louis Fair commission chose former Senator Carter as chairman. The Helena Herald forecasts the expositions plan will fail overall as a result of this leadership change.
The Big Timber Public Schools release a monthly accounting for the period ending March 29 1903. Details cover attendance, expenditures, and scholastic activity across district schools.
Room lists show students by name in five rooms. Room No 2 earned a half holiday for highest attendance percentage, under Principal R. M. Davis.
Gov Joseph K Towle issues a proclamation urging Montana citizens and businesses to display the stars and stripes on Flag Day and to conduct patriotic exercises in public schools to mark the 127th anniversary of the flag’s adoption.
Last night Melville youths visited the G. W. Cook ranch six miles below town on the Sweet Grass to serenade their newly married friend Rennie Niles. They drank blue vitrols, smoked Havana, listened to Mrs Maerchan play piano, and departed after a lively reception.
A stock raiser urges the arid land commissioners to visit Sweet Grass to inspect a natural reservoir site capable of supplying 100 000 acres with canal potential. He cites land valuable at 6 to 12 dollars per acre and compares Wolf Creek canal plans to local prospects, requesting a formal irrigation inquiry.
Allen Sangree profiles General de Wet as a prime example of action over excuses in a May Cosmopolitan feature. The article, drawn from his Transvaal visit, is accompanied by a rich set of photographs and drawings. A separate piece by Lady Jeune in the same issue discusses the feminine duty to master entertaining.
Auwater Bros offer 250 sacks of white and blue potatoes at 1c per hundred. delivery to Big Timber free. Also a Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs A Wairng Gavin Spence and Miss Flora Mac Donald for support during recent trouble. Scottish entertainers performed last night to a well filled house.
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