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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
The Sweet Grass County district court convenes on the second Monday in March June September and December 1906. The paper notes it is the only newspaper published in the county and lists subscription details and mailing status.
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes weak demand from consumers this year. Buyers resist paying last year's rates as Montana sheepmen face higher costs and contract prices. sellers aim to secure profits, with many consigning rather than forcing lower prices.
One week from Saturday Big Timber voters including 1905 taxpayers will decide on a proposed 40 000 bond issue to fund a water works system. Officials note bids will set final cost, with 20 year redemption and ten year call option. revenue from users should cover maintenance and interest after year one. The editors urge approval as essential for fire safety and sanitary benefits, arguing the town cannot afford to be without water works.
Twenty thousand certificates of residence for Chinese residents were burned in the San Francisco blaze leaving most of the Chinatown population at risk of expulsion. Officials require exact proof of entitlement to remain, and deportations are expected despite some funding to challenge the action.
Merchants may withhold funds for public improvements and county fair this year. Some propose holding a July Fourth event every other year to raise more money and improve the celebration. The local band has received offers from other towns but prefers to stay if the town celebrates here.
The speaker urges an immediate gathering of local businessmen to decide whether to proceed with a proposed celebration. If a decision is not reached soon, they may be compelled to accept some proposals already offered.
No public improvement tends to create more confidence in the stability of a city than a system of public water works. Capitalists will invest without a fear of having their possessions wiped out at any moment by fire.
A system of public water works will end the need for irrigating ditches and remove the unsightly pools that clutter several streets in summer. Vote for it.
A June 9 vote in Big Timber supports public water works aimed at a bigger, better and more beautiful community. The measure advocates improved infrastructure and services for residents and businesses.
Montana named as a semi arid region by climate scientists and regional geographers in surveys and scientific literature.
Billings and the Burlington Route offer low round trip fares from Big Timber on May 29 and June 2 3 1906 to Omaha St Joseph Kansas City 42 00 Chicago 350 St Louis 49 50 and other midwest points. Tickets must read via the Burlington for best service F W Klippel general agent Billings Montana Also farm loans on improved ranch lands long terms low rates available.
A promotional notice from J A Lowry Co touts hail insurance as cheap and covering 810 an acre for wheat oats barley or alfalfa. It also advertises loans on ranch property with flexible terms and mentions ranches for sale and cattle for sale. It promotes a limited payment life insurance policy with guaranteed double annual allotments.
Notice published of final proof on two desert land claims. Andrew Wheat, H E 5165, for Lot 2 Sec 31 T 48 N R 16 E, witnesses listed. George Moore, assignee, Desert Land claim No 13, Sec 14 T 4 N R WE MP, witnesses named. Publication dates May 17 and May 24, 1906.
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