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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

4

Bootlegging as a Public Utility in Economic Perspective

The discussion argues bootlegging shows low losses and high asset liquidity, with depreciation borne by consumers. It notes minimal upkeep costs per unit, widespread surety bonds, and broad shareholder participation. A key risk is legal reclassification, which could stabilize the industry if negligence and tariff deviations were pursued.

Buckner Ripley Harvard Economist

May Day remarks by Coolidge and Rev Gordon on youth

In Washington the President told Boy Scouts that parents must exercise control or nobody else can. In San Francisco the Reverend urged action on youth with a maxim that better birth control than no control.

Boy Scouts Washington Coolidge Congregational Church San Francisco Gordon West Coast

Railways versus Motor Buses A Taxpayer’s Perspective

The article argues motor buses outperform railways by avoiding many costs. It notes railways pay heavy taxes and upkeep while buses rely on taxed roads. It cites fare differences San Francisco to Portland and praises Northern Pacifics luxury observation cars.

Treasuries San Francisco Portland

Rise of the Bootlegger and Its Vast Turnover

The Wall Street Journal discusses bootlegging with Buckner estimating a 4 billion dollar annual turnover placing it among top US industries. It notes lack of public financial reporting and limited external financing while highlighting high sales to capital ratios and operating expenses.

Wall Street Journal Buckner Stock Exchange

President Coolidge Praises Boy Scouts as Ally to Family Life

President Coolidge addresses the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America urging home and religious influence as the sole foundation of character. He warns against government substitutes and highlights scouting as a civic, moral training aligning with national unity and public welfare.

Washington Coolidge National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Movement United States Fire Post Office Boy Scouts

Aging legends defy time in a high-spirited pep talk

In a public remarks scene the 81 year old Elihu Root, 87 mile walker Edward Payson Weston, and aging leaders like Judge Elbert Gary 80 and Oliver Wendell Holmes 85 symbolize vigor beyond four-score. The piece urges readers to compare their age with these figures and look forward with energy.

Helena Senate Chamber Elihu Root Senate Edward Payson Weston Elbert H. Gary Gary Supreme Bench of United States Oliver Wendell Holmes Chauncey Depew Harvey Wiley

Miles City And Bozeman Tie In Scholarship Honors

In a journalism typewriting contest, contestants from Kalispell Butte Sheridan Great Falls Miles City and Havre compete across novice and senior events. Patricia Weberg Kalispell wins multiple novice and senior typewriting awards and earns a trip to New York after taking first in the 15 minute novice event.

Patricia Weberg Kalispell Jeanette Rossiter Sheridan Esther Crestette Butte Harold Severance Great Falls Helen Hickman Esther Gcrestetto Mabel Munro Helen Crum Miles City Mabel Willetts Havre New York

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