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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

4

Vare Wins Pennsylvania Senate Primary By Wide Margin

Final returns show William S. Vare of Philadelphia defeating George Pepper by about 100000 votes in the Pennsylvania senatorial primary. Pepper’s dry stance and Gov Pinchot’s weak showing underline the state’s wet versus dry sentiment amid Volstead Act debates.

Pennsylvania William S. Ware Philadelphia George Wharton Pepper Senate Associated Press Vare Pepper Pinchot Union Keystone General Butler Means Colorado San Francisco Portland Maine St. Paul New Orleans

Circulars honor Wheeler as Walsh and Douglas aid

In Washington a Civic Victory Dinner for Senator Burton K. Wheeler featured images of Senator Walsh and Judge Charles A. Douglas of Washington who donated legal services. Wheeler urged supporters to back Senator Brookhart in Iowa while accusing the GOP of attempts to unseat him and promised refunds from the Wheeler Defense Committee to contributors to aid Brookhart’s campaign.

Washington Burton K. Wheeler Montana Walsh Charles A. Douglas Senator Wheeler Harry Daugherty Republican National Committee Blair Doan Wheeler Iowa Brookhart Senate Department of Justice Coan United States Wheeler Defense Committee

The Celtic Touch

Three Welsh men visited a Manchester bar asking for vintage port. The first praised it as the finest he ever tasted, the second echoed the remark, and the third agreed similarly, according to the London Morning Post.

Wales Manchester London Morning Post

Montana bound tour boost from Anaconda chief at inquiry

John D. Ryan of Anaconda Copper says Montana and its cities deserve the best possible facilities and praises the state during the ICC railroad inquiry. He extols Butte Missoula Great Falls and other Montana attractions as witnesses discuss stations and costs.

Wall Street Journal St. Paul Great Northwest Montana John D. Ryan Anaconda Ryan Butte Missoula Great Falls

Montana Pride Echoed by Mr Ryan Across Cities

Mr Ryan extolled Lewistown Miles City Billings and many Montana points in an intimate tribute that reflected years of residence and a deep pride in belonging to the commonwealth.

Lewistown Miles City Billings Montana Ryan

Three Schools Join In Exercises At McLeod

A community school fair and picnic organized by Mrs. C C Nicholson drew Leasby Main Boulder and East Boulder students to McLeod on Sunday May 16. A large crowd enjoyed noon dinner followed by a program of songs recitations and plays with awards given by judges for multiple categories.

C. C. Nicholson McLeod Leasby Main Boulder East Boulder America the Beautiful Robin—Leasby School Vernon Bryan Madalyn Bryan McLeod School Stanley Phillips Coon Creek Wright Ewan Georgia Baker Ida Esp Alva Ewan Columbia Gem of the Ocean Hazel Mason June Ewan Beast Boulder School Montana Revah Cook Leasby School McLeod Hall Inga Solberg Dorman Kellogg Margaret Deegan Hygiene—Leasby Loasby Dorothy Nicholson Phyllis Phillipson Trene Ewan Marie Ewan Bird Houses Richard Cook Donald Clegg McLeod — School Stuart Moore Oliver Cook Loasby School

Federal control of emergency coal measures proposed

A bill introduced by Chairman Parker would authorize federal control over coal distribution in emergencies and allow fines or imprisonment for noncompliance. The president could proclaim an emergency with distribution controls in effect and appoint mediators or compel negotiations on wages and working conditions before an emergency.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Parker House Commerce Committee Secretary of Labor

New Teeth Injected Into Volstead Bill

The senate resumes wets vs drys clash as the administration’s dry enforcement bill is reported by the judiciary committee. Senator Edge claims the Volstead act cannot be enforced and amendments may encourage violations. Means expects a near term hearing. passage this session is unlikely. The House also approves 9 million dollars for 10 Coast Guard cutters to curb sea smuggling. Means says the bill targets illicit distilleries, not private homes.

Washington Senate Judiciary Edge Republican New Jersey Means House Coast Guard Andrews Senator Means

Junior Play Is Staged For Tomorrow Night

The Junior play $1200 a Year will be staged at City Auditorium tomorrow evening May 21 at 8 o clock. A timely satire on professors at 1200 a year and street sweepers at 82500 it follows Professor Stoddard who abandons college honor for mill work influence. Twenty lively characters drive a humorous, human comedy praised by the Chicago Daily News for real people and quick narrative interest.

City Auditorium Stoddard

Closing Calendar of Sweet Grass School

The Sweet Grass County High School calendar shows events from May 21 to May 29 including the junior play, baccalaureate, final exams, class night, prom, eighth grade and high school commencements, alumni banquet, with Dr. Sheldon E. Davis delivering the commencement address. The Eighth Grade program includes invocation, class history, songs, prophecies, address, music, will, poem, diplomas, and song.

Sweet Grass County High School Sheldon E. Davis State Normal A. E. Prior Alice Helen Patterson Dorman Kellogg Clara Phillips Emil Skarda Traumerer Schumann Rose Goosey Bunny Bercy Reed Point Boyle’s Hall Blanche Burton Evangelical Church S. E. Davis Montana State Normal College Star Theatre Hoot Gibson

Indian Rites Paid Healer Of Mojaves

La Hoh a Mojave healer dies at Needles California his body placed on a ceremonial raft and sent down the Colorado river after four days of lying in state. He healed by prayer and belief rather than medicine. Four dozen mourners and followers attended the rites.

Needles Cal la Hoh Colorado River California Arizona Nevada Southwest Colorado

For Sale Gentle saddle horse in good gait

For sale a gentle saddle horse about seven years old, gaited and weighing around 1100 pounds. Seller John Bog located in Big Timber Montana. Contact details not fully shown.

John Bog Big Timber Mont

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Jerome Williams Sweet Grass County the American Press A Association Federal Sweet Grass School Mojaves I. N. Colby North Evangelical Church Scandinavian Big Timber, Montana THE Montana Power Company Livingston District Livingston Montana Power Co
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