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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
The notice states the paper is mailed as second class matter from Bigtimber Montana and is the only publication in Sweet Grass County. It warns subscribers the paper continues until canceled and arrears are paid, with a yearly price listed at $1.50 and advertising rates available on request.
Returns from state conventions indicate Taft will win the Republican presidential nomination in Chicago next month. He now holds 91 votes above the required threshold with Hughes as running mate and Cheadle leading Montana’s ticket, signaling a strong fall Republican showing.
One week from Saturday is Memorial Day but no actions have been taken yet. The call asks who will assume responsibility to ensure proper observance and arrangements are made without delay. The plea urges respecting the departed with prompt planning.
A proposed railway from Harlowton through Melville and Big Timber to Cooke City and into the national park is praised as tapping rich undeveloped resources. Proponents urge accelerated development and investment to boost the region.
An advertisement touts Foley’s Urino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation, aiding digestion and liver function. It claims nonnauseating, pleasant tasting relief and urges substitutes be refused. Also notes local business places and sale of corner lots on McLeod Street and Third Avenue with contact L. C. Hale.
Livestock sale in Livingston on Saturday May 23 at Billy Miles & Bros feed and sale stables with space for all buyers. Collie the black draft stallion will stand 1908 season at Chas H Lippy ranch East Boulder Chas Cottle Main Boulder Perry Jasper between 1st and 2nd bridge Main Boulder Terme $10 to insure Lost sorrel saddle mare branded 7 on thigh strayed from Big Timber warrant offered W A Clark and local loans from Skillman Bailey
United States Land Office Bozeman Montana dated April 18 1908 announces Lesta B Lowry assignee of Charlies Roland Daniel of Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana has filed intent to make root for desert land claim 1720 in T 4N R15E sec 6 before Harvey C Pound P S Commissioner Big Timber Montana on June 1 1908. Witnesses Halver J Sandsness George W Moore James W Whitfield Elsie F Lowry all from Montana. First publication April 23 1908.
Notice from the U S Land Office Bozeman Montana dated April 20 1908 announces Montana's application under a 1891 act to select all of Sections 2 6 8 and 10 in Township 1 North Range 19 West. Protests alleging mineral value over agricultural value must be filed before final approval.
Melville Montana records show Widdecorbe Bros with a post office address. Reference notes mention Range on Fish Creek and a cattle brand marked on the fight side Navaa.
William Jackson and R T Hay complete Seattle to Chicago trek within ninety days to claim a 1500 dollar Seattle Athletic Club prize. They started with five dollars, earned their way, and wore Mayer shoes for the 2150 mile test, with the shoes praised by the Mayer Boot and Shoe Co. product line.
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