Commerce members denounce new farm board in Washington
The U S Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions denouncing the Federal Farm Board and calling for repeal of its loan and credit facilities. The measure criticizes government funds aiding agricultural cooperatives and seeks to preserve marketing structures while urging targeted reform of the agricultural marketing act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Commerce
New Farm Board
Washington
Hoover
Arene
Hyde
Franklin Fort
United Sates Chamber of Commerce
Farm Board
John Brandt
Minneapolis
Land O'Lakes
Federal Farm Board
Chamber
Federal Treasury
Apen
Terprises
Communists Back Strikes Claim Sparks New York Controversy
Police Commissioner Grover Whalen released documents he says show the Communist International of Moscow funds riots and strikes in the United States. The papers include an Amtorg letter naming Soviet agents and a mandate assigning Grafpen to run Seattle operations for Amtorg, with alleged distribution to multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grover Whalen
Communist International
Moscow
United States
Amtorg Trading Corporation
G. Grafpen
Amtorg
Peter A. Bogdanov
Boris E. Skivirsky
Soviet Information Bureau
Washington
Grafpen
Hero
Thi
Shirinsky
Bogdanov
Bogdaney
Shivirsky
Couzens Measure Heads to Senate Amid Uncertain Vote
In Washington on May 2 a tie in the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee left the fate of a measure uncertain. Senator Couzens of Michigan, committee chairman, said he would reject the proposal when it goes to the Senate on Monday. The bill would suspend ICC authority through March 4, 1931, over railroad consolidations not in line with the act’s provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeohn G. McHugh
Minneapolis
Hyde
Senate
Agriculture
Hindley
Washington
Senate Interstate Railroad
Cousens
Michigan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern Pacific Announces 1930 North Coast Limited Fleet
Northern Pacific Railway will enter service on May 15 with a 4 million dollar North Coast Limited fleet. Seven complete trains will operate Chicago to the west coast with six in regular service and one spare. Cars feature fewer berths for extra room, drawing rooms, dedicated dining cars, radio equipped observation clubs, and Pullman styling. An exhibition tour from Chicago to the west coast begins May 3 with public stops for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
BE. E. Nelson
North Pacific Coast
Norwest
Northern Pacific
Pullman Company
North Coast Limited
Nelson Raid
all-Pwiman
Chicago
West Coast
One-Act Play to Represent Big Timber at Missoula Tourney
The Big Timber high school presents Just Neighborly on Monday May 12 at 8 pm in the auditorium directed by Miss Violet Hoiban. Four characters Ezra-Arnold Johnson Adna Alice Helen Patterson Rhoda Theresa Morstvin and The Man Vyron Roy Ellison. Free admission and a special national music week program with a large chorus from the glee clubs and varied music including Bridal Chorus Goin Home Old Ironsides plus violins, clarinet duet and band selections. Betty Hruza won first in the May 5 declamation final and goes to Missoula for the prelims Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Ezra—Arnold Johnson
Adna
Alice Helen Patterson
Rhoda
Theresa Morstvin
Vyron
Roy Ellison
Violet Hoiban
United States
Rst
Big Timber Dominates State Contests With Placed Students
In Rosemanian event Big Timber placed six times across the state scholarship contest and dairy judging. George Crum earned second in Jersey stock while Doris Clark won first in Home Economics II. Audrey Graff and Wilbert Carter also placed. Sweet Grass team took second in stock judging. Miller Bee placed high with medals. The group heads to Portland for more livestock judging after Boise trip.
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Big Timber
George Crum
Audrey Graff
Doris Clark
Wilbert Carter
Bozeman
Edwin Satre
Portland
Eighth Grade Examinations Scheduled Across Districts
Examinations for eighth and seventh grades set May 15 and 16 with centers at Big Timber Melville Sunnyside Leashy Woolsey Reed Point and others. Candidates may choose centers. programs list civics history arithmetic spelling physiology geography and more with specific times and breaks. Rural exhibits will be mounted at county and Midland Empire fairs with teacher assistance before or after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Melville
Stella Lavold
Sunnyside
Ellen Shaughnessy Leashy
Graham Wool
Reed Point
Charles Mann
Gramme
Court House
Social Roundup From Gibson and Nearby Towns
Residents and guests made weekend trips to Big Timber Helena and Columbus. Local clubs elected new officers and set delegates for the Great Falls convention, highlighting community ties and civic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ferguson
Rapelje
Leo Cremer
C. M. Cremer
Gibson
W. C. Greene
Zehm
Big Timber
Ed Boddy
Helena
Donald McKenzie
Sam Solberg
Roy Moore
Frank Bryan
Will Teeters
Columbus
L. &. Bruce
Bearch
Hunters
Fay Cindner
L. T. Swiney
Swiney
Wm. Soderlind
Napelje
Howard Hemphill
Moore Ranch
Gibson Club
Jack Ruhl
Maud Hanson
Iva Bruce
Bert Willard
Ray Haas
Ed Reddy
Ira Bruce
Great Falls
Workmen's Compensation Act Faces Montana Voters
Petitions circulated across Montana warn of a November vote on a Workmen's Compensation Act. The Montana Association argues the measure removes essential limits, making about 160000 to 150000 Montanans potential employers and liable for injuries in ordinary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montama
Montana
George S. Martha Aassciation
Montana Industrial Accident Board
Sonerate
Staten
Montapana
Ownership Statement for Big Timber Pioneer Apr 1 1930
Notarized ownership declaration for the Big Timber Pioneer lists publisher editor and business manager as Jerome Williams of Big Timber Montana. It states Jerome Williams is the owner and the document is sworn before a Montana notary on an indicated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Pioneer
Big Timber
Montana
State of Montana
County of Sweet Grass
Jerome Williams
Mont
Grece B. Severance
Moetame
Notice of registration books closing for primary election
The Sweet Grass county Montana registration books close May 29 1930 at 5 00 p m for the July 15 1990 primary election. Electors may register at the county clerk's office Big Timber between 9 am and 5 pm on legal days. W A Conwell is county clerk and ex officio registrar. Public notice dates April 24 May 18 15 22 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass
Montana
Big Timber
W. A. Conwell
Notice of Storage Sale for 1923 Buick Roadster
Ellingson Mercantile Company announces public auction of a 1923 Buick Roadster owned by A A L Nichols last at Elliott Hotel Billings Montana. Auction at Motor Inn Garage Big Timber Montana at 1 PM May 24 1998 to cover unpaid storage since August 17 1929 totaling 68.90 plus accruing storage and sale costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A L. Nichols
Elliott Hotel
Billings
Montana
Motor Inn
Big Timber
Ellingson Mercantile Company
Ed Ellingson
First
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Allingson
Meter Ian
Whalen
Couzens
Northwest
Betty Hrusa
Patsy
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Cecelia Lanagan
Betty Hruza
Roseman
Womans Club
Gertrude Conwell
Louise Ryan
Mcleod
Sey
Saeed Ee
Associated Industries
Professional2
BIG Timber Hospital
Plorence McDonald
E. C. Overland
Lew Goodeind
Big Tiber Mentese
Frank Arnold
Lew
Thompson Block
Livingston, Gentans
V. V. Logan
Optometry
Garnier Miles Blk
Livingston
L. H. Oateopethy
Wnsend
Obstetrics
A. P. O’leary
Sergeon
Commercial Bank Blb
D. Claiborn
L. W. Baskett
Power CO
M. W. Barr
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