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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
4
Press dispatches report Montana gains Lake County from parts of Missoula and Flathead by a 3 to 1 vote. The piece rails at too many counties and offices while urging fewer governments, more farming, and taxes tied to state corporations, urging taxpayers to reconsider blame and spending.
Helena notes eastern financiers warn manufacturers to avoid price hikes that could trigger a buyer strike and renewed labor disputes. Rising costs loom as textiles and building materials push upward, while Memorial Day limits are imposed by the American Legion and Wyoming post to curb amusements.
A. S. Flowers of McLeod is registered at the Grand. John Anderson of East Boulder transacted business in the city last week. Mrs. Jean P. Decker arrived from Billings to rejoin her husband and will make her future home here. B. A. Matterson of Springdale, a pioneer of eastern Montana, visited with many early day stories. Mendelssohn club with Mrs. James Glass as guest was entertained by Mesdames Coit. A river crossing trip by auto was arranged by Dell Whitney and Harvey Coit and enjoyed by all.
The county seeks to revive its annual fair on its own grounds. Settlers from eastern states long for the old fashioned event and the fair would unite residents, boost spirits, and require moderate funding to restore the grounds and schedule a multi day celebration.
The article urges a city funded clean up wagon to scour ash piles refuse heaps and garbage piles rather than a one man or firm effort. It compares to other cities where an annual garbage tract is let and duties fall to a single operator for cleanup duties across the town.
Helena April 28. The state irrigation commission approved the award of construction for the Red Lodge Rosebud irrigation district to J S Haley of Bozeman for 217000. The project, financed by a 418000 bond issue, includes an old ditch purchase and other works along with new construction after landowners withdrew their appeal in the supreme court.
The Supreme Court ruled that intoxicating liquors cannot be lawfully brought into the United States on foreign ships within three miles of the shore. The decision allows American vessels to sell alcohol to passengers outside that limit, with Justice Van Devanter delivering the majority opinion. Justice McReynolds dissented. Justice Sutherland also dissented on foreign vessel rights.
The ruling affirms that while federal power can bar liquor from all ships flying the American flag outside the three mile limit, it allows American vessels to have liquor aboard on the high seas and in foreign ports. Officials plan to review prohibition rules to align with the decision and may seek new legislation.
Mrs D Claiborne and Mrs W D McKensie will entertain the Homeland Circle Thursday afternoon May 16 at the home of the former.
Car ad notes a Ford in good running order offered for 100.80 dollars. Contact C L Bryan Jr for details.
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