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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
4
In the Tuesday primary Jerry Williams received two votes for the vice presidential nomination. The article also notes ninety people claim to be the sole survivor of the Custer massacre, a pointed diversion in the text.
Voters face a hot August primary with many local county candidates. Registration is required to vote if not on the rolls, with books open at the county clerk and recorder's office. The writer notes low turnout in the presidential primary and predicts intensified contests ahead.
The Pioneer reports receiving a second copy of The Ocheyedan Press and notes a Klansman mailed it anonymously. It says the Klansman aims to pressure republication of Klansman articles, but The Pioneer refuses to print them, citing the new Klan organ in the city and potential retaliation.
The article argues the tax measure from the conference committee serves political self interest ahead of economic good. It foresees substantial tax reductions for large classes, hopes for business stimulation, and notes disputes over corporate undistributed earnings, inheritance taxes, and Norris publicity provisions.
Local items recount visits by Mrs T J Manis and daughter Etta, court appearance by James Daley, a Glas ton school house dance, moving plans of Alvin Shipton to Whitefish Mont, and social gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Aller. Also covered are auto theft arrests, fishing season start, Memorial Day closures, California returnees, and various short notices from Gibson Springdale and McLeod regions.
The measure is criticized as imperfect and risky, yet supporters urge the president to approve it to end economic uncertainty and provide necessary relief to private industry and business.
Advertisement notes cattle available for purchase or exchange. Offers include several head of good milk cows and some short horn and white face bulls. Contact by writing box 34 or calling.
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