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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
8
The piece argues a Montana alfalfa mill will succeed once secured, predicting unlimited demand for ground meal and contracts from buyers. It asserts early profits and low risk, while urging investment to meet rising needs. Also quoted Texan praise for Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid.
R J Northern endorses Dr R M Wolf a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy. Wolf will take over the current office but will not be available Tuesdays and Fridays due to trips to Columbus.
Reports say the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound company will not extend its line to Shields valley or Yellowstone park this season. Reason given is the short season and high cost, with no evident business justification. Malaria concerns and malaria remedies are discussed, including Eletric Bitters praised for blood purification and health restoration.
Reports from Custer County and eastern Montana indicate heavy sheep losses last winter with many flocks wiped out. A Miles City observer cites an eleven car shipment of pelts from sheep that died on the range totaling about 60 500 animals, among others not saved, illustrating statewide devastation.
Reed Point News notes a Yeoman hall dance scheduled for May 31 evening. Local society includes visitors and residents with reports from Columbus Big Timber and Laurel, plus town updates on milk and gas pumping work and school activities.
A Helena dispatch reports John T. Murphy of Helena closed a wool sale of 350000 pounds. Buyer was Leo J. Daly for Hecht Liebman Co of Boston at about 19 cents per pound, higher than earlier season offers. Another Helena sheepowner refused 20 cents, expecting 21 or 22 cents later.
The Sweet Grass county clerk invites bids by June 5 1912 for filling or road bed work on the Stillwater road in section 36 township 3 south range 18 east. About 583 cubic yards are required. Details available at the county clerk or by mail. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids. Dated May 15 1912.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company reports investing 1.15 dollars in property for every dollar of stock issued, with no bonds and no interest charges. Rates are 1 percent below warranted by investments, tying lower costs to good service and modest, safe dividends as a policy backed by tangible property.
The piece notes an upcoming July celebration with leaders named and a promise of stirring events. Rev. Mr. Crouch preached to a large congregation. Local work crews prepare irrigation ditches for high river flows as Yellowstone snow looms high. Four steam threshers operate on East White Beaver with two nearby outfits.
East White Beaver D M Jones was in Columbus last week and now works at the home ranch. G L Babcock returns from jury service in Big Timber. J L and Frank Gillilan were in Columbus on business. Mrs A C Doolittle returns to her homestead from Chicago. The Oliver steam breaker idle recently. Crops delayed by spring rains. seeding last week. The Woods brothers to work on claims in sections 28 and 34, township 2 north.
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