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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1934

Page

3

Wheeler Seeks Trade Commission Probe of Farm Industries

Senator Wheeler proposes a full Senate inquiry into farm commodity industries through the Federal Trade Commission. The measure targets monopolistic practices, capital, salaries, and taxes of principal processors and marketers, with a report and recommendations due next session.

Wheeler Trade Commission Washington Federal Trade Commission Senate Mont Senate Agriculture Committee Wallace Roosevelt Agriculture Committee Montanan The Congress

Montana splits state into five districts for rural relief program

A two day FERA conference in Helena outlined plans for rural rehabilitation affecting about 7,800 Montana families on relief. The state will be divided into five districts with ten field supervisors, one rural rehabilitation representative and one welfare director per district.

Helena Mont FERA Montana Robert Clarkson J. A. Krall Culbertson Howard E. Smith Stanford H. D. Griffin Bozeman Dorr Skeels Missoula J. E. Hodgskiss Chateau Skeels Montana State University Mary Hansen Ethel Arnett Kalispell Janet Rowan Clara K. Dugan Lewistown Olga Stromset Miles City Gallatin Glacier Jefferson Lewis and Clark Liberty Madison Meagher Park Pondora Teton and Toole Beaverhead Deer Lodge Flathead Granite Lake Lincoln Mineral Powell, Ravalli Sanders Silver Bow Ellis Blumenthal Midwest Ruth Harrer Clarkson Montanans, Inc Rural Rehabilitation Board J. L. Taylor Extension Service Denver J. B. Hodgkiss John A. Kralloe Harvey P. Griffin Billings Howard Smith

LaFollette Faction Forms Progressive Party For 1934 Campaign

Wisconsin progressives create a new party led by Senator Robert M. LaFollette Jr to run in 1934. He will campaign as a Roosevelt supporter while targeting the Democratic administration and opposing corporate influence. The move shifts the LaFollette faction from the Republican column.

Fond DU Lac Wis Wisconsin Progressive Party LaFollette Robert M. LaFollette, Jr Roosevelt Republican Party Washington Democratic Congress George W. Norris Nebraska

Political figure Dixon's career from senate to governor

Dixon served as county attorney and state assembly member and was a delegate to the 1904 Republican convention. He sat in the Fifty-Eighth and Fifty-Ninth Congresses and was U S senator from 1907 to 1913. After, he edited the Dairy Missoulian in Missoula and owned a modern Lake County dairy farm. In 1920 he won a governor’s race but lost reelection amid a bitter campaign. He later returned to Missoula to manage his property. Dixon was born in Snow Camp.

United States Senate Missoula Missoulian Lake County Dixon Was Snow Camp

Mills Says G O P Must Save Country From New Deal

Ogden L. Mills, former secretary of the treasury, told New York Young Republican clubs the Republican Party must save the Union by opposing the New Deal he described as aiming to set up nationwide economic planning and government control of industry. He warned the public to demand candor and warned that the New Deal could destroy individual liberty with economic bondage.

White Plains N. Y Republican Party Union Ogden L. Mills the Treasury Mills Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs Democratic Party

Lutheran Church notices schedule and services

Lutheran Church notices list Sunday School at 10 a.m. English services at 11 a.m. Melville services at 3 p.m. Midweek services Tuesday at 8 p.m. Pastor Rev. A. A. Holbeck conducts the programs.

Church Notices Lutheran Church A. A. Holbeck Melville

Evangelical Church schedules sermons and services

The Evangelical Churches announce Rev. Andrew Roukema as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11. Sermon title Camouflaged Evil, choir special music by E L Co E at 7 15. The Everyday Use or Abuse of Money led by Sylvester Tredway. Evening sermon Our National Memorial at 8. Bible study Thursday 8 p m prayer service, choir practice Saturday 7 45 p m at the parsonage.

Andrew Roukema Sylvester Tredway Our National Memorial

Episcopal Service Plans with Bishop Faber

St. Mark's Episcopal to hold Sunday School at 10 a m with Bishop W F Faber of Helena preaching confirming and administering communion in the morning. He will conduct service at McLeod in the evening.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Frank Durant W. F. Faber Helena Episcopal Church McLeod

St Josephs Mass Schedule by Sundays at 9:30 and 11

Fr Schuh pastor of St Josephs Catholic Church announces Mass times on the second Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and on the fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. each month for parishioners.

St. Joseph’s Fr. Schuh

Bi-Partisan Opposition Shapes SRg Roomore Policy Debate

The speaker cites progressives blocking the Muscle Shoals lease years ago and notes bipartisan opposition after the St. Lawrence treaty defeat. He argues that reactionaries in both parties united, affecting life in the state and illustrating political dynamics.

Muscle Shoals St. Lawrence Senate Srg

Dixon of North Carolina Aides and Succeeds in Politics

Nineteenth century figure Hugh W Dixon and his son, a Guiford College graduate, married Caroline Wor den of Missoula. Dixon chaired the Senate committee on natural resources and served on several key panels, with cabinet talk after Albert Fall’s resignation and a noted decline in activity after a gubernatorial defeat.

N. C Hugh W Sarah Murchison Dixon Earlham School Indiana Guiford College North Carolina Caroline M. Worden Missoula Congress Dixon University of the United States Albert B. Fall

Charles W. Ryan Announces Sheriff Candidacy

Chas. W. Ryan files as a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Sweet Grass County. He pledges an aggressive and efficient administration without partiality if nominated and elected and asks for voters' support.

Sweet Grass County Chas. W. Ryan

Campaign pledge from county official on Democratic ticket

A county political figure pledges to serve with efficiency and nonpartisanship if nominated and elected, urging taxpayer interests to guide duties. The note ends with thanks for support.

Clarence Erickson Seeks Republican County Assessor Nomination

For assessor, Clarence Erickson announces his candidacy for the County Assessor nomination on the Republican ticket. He presents himself as a qualified candidate aiming to manage property records and local tax assessments.

Clarence Erickson

Patterson announces for County Clerk on Republican ticket

E R Patterson files for the office of Clerk and Recorder on the Republican ticket. He pledges honest and efficient service if nominated and elected and asks for support from voters.

E. R. Patterson

Nye Seeks Republican Primary for Sweet Grass County Treasurer

Nels Nye announces candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket in Sweet Grass County. He pledges best efforts if nominated and elected and asks for voter support ahead of the July 17 1934 primary election.

Sweet Grass County

State Representative Campaign Appeal

A former officeholder requests support for reelection to succeed himself. He asserts shared interests and a commitment to a square deal for all, urging voters to back his campaign.

Clerk and Recorder Candidate Postures Honesty for July Election

E H Ellingson declares candidacy for Clerk and Recorder of Sweet Grass County in the July 17 1934 Republican primary. He pledges to conduct duties honestly and efficiently and asks for support.

Sweet Grass County E. H. Ellingson

Bailey Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer

Signal C Bailey, lifelong resident of Sweet Grass County, announces candidacy for County Treasurer. Former deputy outlines qualifications and pledges efficient, economical office conduct, asking for voter support.

Sweet Grass County Signa C. Bailey

School Trustees Set Budget Hearing in Sweet Grass County

Notice the boards of all school districts in Sweet Grass county Montana will meet on June 11 1934 at 8 p m to consider and adopt a preliminary budget for the 1934 35 school year All district taxpayers may attend and be heard Dated May 22 1934 Hilda M Rein County Superintendent and Clerk to the Board

Board of Sweet Grass County Montana Hilda M. Rein Board of School Budget Supervisors

Notice of Registration Book Closure for Primary Election

The registration book for the Regular Primary Election in Sweet Grass county will close Friday June 1 1934 at 5:00 pm Electors may register by appearing before County Clerk W A Conwell in Big Timber or before a deputy registrar or notary public or justice of the peace between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on legal days Public April 26 May 3 10 17 24 31

Sweet Grass Big Timber W. A. Conwell

Notice of Public Land Claim Proceedings

James Jones of Big Timber Montana filed intent to prove up a three year stock raising homestead claim for parcels in sections 14 24 30 township 2 3 north range 14 15 east M P on June 11 1934 before U S commissioner John A Lowry at Big Timber Mont Witnesses include John Hoyem William Glass Jonas Maitland and John Hanson Publication dates May 3 May 31 1934

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Billings Montana James Jones Big Timber Mont M. P. Meridian John A. Lowry U. S John Hoyem William Glass Jonas Maitland John Hanson

Widow Jessie Jones seeks three year land proof in Montana

Jessie M. Jones widow of Everett E. Jones of Big Timber Mont has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a stock raising original homestead entry filed January 27 1931 for N14 section 12 and S14 township 2N range 14E M P meridian She will present proof before John A Lowry U S commissioner at Big Timber on June 11 1934

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Billings Montana Jessie M. Jones Everett E. Jones Big Timber Mont Township Range 14 M. P. Meridian John A. Lowry U. S John Hoyem William Glass Jonas Maitland John Hanson

Notice to Creditors Estate of Gottlieb F. Miller

In the District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana Creston Crest as administrator of Gottlieb F. Miller deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after the first publication at the law office of E. O. Overland Big Timber Montana. Publication dates May 3 10 17 24 1934.

District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Montana Sweet Grass Gottlieb F. Miller E. O. Overland Big Timber Sweet Grass County Creston Crest

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Bob LaFollette Joseph M. Dixon M. H. Terry W.N Nels NYE Harry W. Hill Register Ister C. J. Ellingson Motor Inn Wong Sun Wong Sun Co Alice Hubert Winnett, Mont Wong Sun Company North 27Th Street Professional Directory J. A. Lowry Real Estate, Insurance Bonds and Abstracts Undertaking M. W. Barr Big Timber, Montana DR. D. Claiborn J. D. Herries Masonic A. P. O'Leary M. B Commercial Bank Bidg Law L. W. Baskett Montana Power Co Block Big Timber, Montana Res J. J. Gallagher A. W. Strickland Atta Bailey Hardware Bear Creek and Fromberg Coal R.A. Traver
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