Frank Henry Selected in Sixty Judicial District
Frank Henry named for the Sixty Judicial District in a terse county report. The notice lists candidate Junge alongside, with minimal context and no further details available.
07 May 1896
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
1
Frank Henry named for the Sixty Judicial District in a terse county report. The notice lists candidate Junge alongside, with minimal context and no further details available.
Montana sportsmen debate fish and big game rules as Attorney General Haskell issues conflicting opinions. Judges traveled on a hunting trip amid claims the 1893 law governs. the 1895 code allows year round fishing with hook and line, creating a battle over which statute governs hunting and fishing.
The Stock Grower's Journal argues eastern Montana farmers near Miles City can grow world class potatoes with yields higher than the east. High shipping costs limited potato whisky ideas until now, but the journal urges building a distillery to produce poteen locally.
It is now definitely known that the end of the Montana Railroad will not be at Castle. The line will be pushed down the Musselshell toward Lewistown and the Judith valley with extension toward Robinson and the California mince. Ample funds have been secured for rapid construction. Also noted is Olmsted's selling sheet iron camp stores for $4.99.
A Madison county breeder is advised by a New York horse dealer on selling Montana stock. The letter discusses market demand style over speed, proper breaking, selecting 20 well broke horses, and shipping 18 to New York, plus notes on profitability of rural residence and horticulture as a parallel bonus.
Geo J T Scott notes in the Husbandman that small fruit growing has grown to formidable proportions over five years. He argues the industry benefits rural life, calling it a charming rural occupation and highlighting health and soul benefits from farm living.
Montana state Democratic convention called for June 20, 1896 in Butte to select six delegates and alternates for the national convention. Counties receive representation, with rules for how delegates and alternates cast votes in absence or absence of all delegates. By order of the state central committee, David Marks and W R Kenyon serving as secretary and chairman.
In a harsh attack J J Hill president of the Great Northern threatens editors along his railroad line for printing wreck news and adverse facts. He warns editors to publish only truth about land holdings and the railroad. The letter cites terrible road conditions and frequent wrecks as proof of mismanagement.
An American Economist cites New York on April 14 showing 137 inches of ads from men seeking work versus 2 inches from employers seeking help. He argues the labor pool is strained with six men per job and many unemployed lacking funds for ads. He estimates a 16 to 1 ratio.
A historic ad claims Shiichs Cure cures consumption LaGrippe pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases. Sold by druggists with bold confidence.
Travel note touts fastest connection to St Lewis via Hillings and the Burlington Route promising hours and 21 minutes saved versus other routes.
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