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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
4
The Big Timber Pioneer lists J. T. LaFond as manager and states it is mailed to subscribers as second class matter from Bixtimber Montana. It notes continued publication to Sweet Grass County residents and lists a subscription price of $1.50 per year with advertising rates available on application.
Letters argue the Big Timber Commercial Club is fading and call for renewed member turnout and dues. They urge leaders to boost growth, grade Fourth Avenue to the cemetery, support a baseball team, and renew civic pride with concerted effort and regular meetings.
The Datte Fevening News argues there is no objection to income tax claiming it harms the poor and aids the rich, with an example of a $5.06 annual income paying 3 percent. A marriage ceremony recounted from a squire in the northwestern United States includes a humorous verse exchanged between Jim and Bet and ends with a rough blessing.
The author argues for direct taxes on income and large fortunes noting English methods like stoppage at the source and inheritance duties. He opposes hidden indirect taxes and tariff schemes that burden wage earners while urging taxes on high incomes and securities to curb concentrated wealth and fund public needs.
Editorial staff notes a new term teacher Broadwater uses, mentions Monday board sightings, urges card submission by month end. Reports promise fewer failures, after sessions aid, chemistry class dishwashing prep for qualitative analysis, and alumni prepping a big play.
Sunday School at 10, morning worship 11, Epworth League 7, evening service 7:45. Prof. H N Blakeway to speak May 9 at 11 on Christian education with Miss M Durnford singing. Special offering for Montana Wesleyan University.
Pastor A Erickson announces rich services at the Lutheran church on Sunday May 9. Mr Frickeon will conduct services in Billings on that day. The church young people's society meets Saturday May 14 at 8 p m for a literary and musical program in the church parlors.
Rev Erickson teaches at the parish school in the A. M. Gras field district Swamp Creek First Congregational Church. Rev Dr H H Thoren serves as minister. Preaching Sunday at 11:00 with evening services Y P and C E at 7 16 Tong service and preaching at 7:00.
Rev C W MacWilliams rector announces Sunday School at 10 AM Morning Prayer at 11 AM Evening Prayer at 7 30 PM The morning sermon topic is The Condition of the Righteous after Death The evening sermon topic is The Good Shepherd Episcopate Fund assessment is 50 cents per member Delinquent members should remit to Mrs Nicholson treasurer.
Notice from the Board of Trustees of School District 13 Sweet Grass County Montana invites bids for sale on May 28 1909 at the County Treasurer office. Bonds value 1000 dollars 6 percent interest 15 year maturity redeemable in 10 years to fund a school house fences and outbuildings. Par value. Dated April 28 1909.
Sealed bids due May 22, 1909 to erect a church in Big Timber Sweet Grass county Montana. Plans and specs available at Citizen's State Bank Big Timber. Bids addressed to the building committee. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
The county announces bids for the construction of a ditch to divert Otter Creek water. Bids open until April 19 1900. For details contact county surveyor D J Walvoord or signer B S Lavold at his Otter Creek ranch.
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