Weed Proves Convincing At City Campaign Meeting
George B. Pope declared his Republican loyalty and independence from pledges while BE Weed of Helena delivered a fact rich address. Weed argued for protectionist policies, cited Lincoln Jefferson and McKinley, attacked Democrats on trusts and labor law, and urged workers to trust the Republican record.
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George B. Pope
Pope
Robert Brownlee
Brownlee
Weed
Mr. Weed
Lincoln
England
France
Germany
Turkey
Afghanistan
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Washington
Grant
McKinley
Harrison
Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
Cleveland
Olney
Northern Securities Company
Beef Trust
Tobacco Trust
Sugar Trust
Federal Supreme Court
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Western cattle and sheep market reports from Chicago Union Stock Yards
Receipts of western range cattle last week totaled 22 500 and sheep and lambs 200 000 at the Chicago Union Stock Yards. Beef steers moved around 5.50 or higher, top at 6.65, with most sales 5.00 to 5.65. cows and heifers 3.90 to 4.75. Lambs sold mostly 6.50 to 6.85, yearlings 5.25 to 5.50, prime wethers 4.30, feeding stock 5.50 to 6.25 for lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay, Robinson & Co
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Clay, Rovinson & Co
Madness and duties in trade policy cited by Senator Cummins
A quotation from Senator Cummins of Iowa argues against relying on duties for revenue and urges preserving fair protection for American workers. It warns that electing a Democratic candidate could undermine the country’s safeguard, urging continued adherence to sensible tariff principles despite disappointment with excess.
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Great Britain
Congress
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Pedagogues at School Institute in Livingston Ends
A three days teachers institute for Sweet Grass and Park counties closed in Livingston with about 100 teachers in attendance. Notable speakers included W E Harmon Gertrude Bell R G Young J M Hamilton and T D Tuttle. The sessions were praised as highly informative and enjoyable.
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Institute
Sweet Grass
Park Counties
Livingston
W. E. Harmon
Helena
Gertrude Bell
University of Colorado
R. G. Young
Butte
J. M. Hamilton
Montana State Agricultural College
T. D. Tuttle
State Board of Health
Sweet Grass County
Minerva Powell
E. A. Erickson
Big Timber Schools
Jessie F. Evans
Julia Fagan
Addie Lowry
Alice Webster
Eline Adam
May E. Brown
Camilla Brown
Florence Burgi
Edna A. Davis
Myrtle Maupin
Zac Davidson
Pearl Doyle
Emma Holtz
Florence
Bridges Across the Yellowstone Seen as County Crucial
The Pioneer argues for approving bonds to build two Yellowstone bridges at Reed Point and Grey Cliff. It notes savings from refunding old debt, a small net rise in annual interest, and a premium on bonds. Builders pledge road work and free right of way to aid future growth and deter county division.
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Yellowstone
Reed Point
Grey Cliff
Sweet Grass
Cofo Ypus
Rifle of Jim Bridger Acquired by Montana History Library
The state historical library added a Bridger rifle with a rawhide capbox to its relics. Col. J. I. Allen of Columbus presented the weapon once owned by the famed scout, purchased from Bridger by Pierre Chien in 1866 for 65 dollars at Fort C. F. Smith. The Hawken gun, a mountain pattern, shows significant wear.
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State Historical Library
Montana
J. I. Allen
Columbus
Jim’’ Bridger
W. Y. Pemberton
Col. Allen
Pierre Chien
Old Crow Agency
East Rosebud
Carbon County
Chien
Bridger
Fort C. F. Smith
Big Horn River
S. Hawken
St. Louis
Big Timber Fails To Overcome Livingston Strength In Rough Game
The Big Timber and Livingston game drew 300 spectators as Livingston's seasoned lineup overpowered the home team 27 to 3. Livingston's O’Leary Barbour Magelssen and Tintinger anchored the attack while Meigs and Haus starred for Livingston, with referees Sherrill Wagner and Adams officiating.
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Sweet Grass County High School
Livingston High School
Big Timber
Livingston
O’leary
Barbour
Magelssen
Tintinger
Meigs and
Haus
Sherrill
Wagner
Adams
Hunters Return With One Big Buck From Belt Mountains
A party of seven hunters went to the Belt mountains for a yearly hunt but poor snow left them with only one deer bagged. Phil Cook shot the lone buck, two other deer were wounded and believed to have died, and the crew returned to Martinsdale after a modest hunt. Camp was on Mud creek near Martinsdale.
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Belt Mountains
C. N. Skillman
G. H. Howard
Phil Cook
George Kauffman
A. Whitney
Roy Osburn
A. G. Keller
Cook
Mud Creek
Martinsdale
Stands For All Time Bridge Substructure Completed
The Security Bridge company finished the reinforced concrete substructure for the Yellowstone bridge, removing machinery as the work ends. James Leach supervised the Eastern Montana project for years, noting the Big Timber pier job posed the hardest challenge due to boulders and slag in the channel. Officials praise the solid, enduring foundation as a testament to the company’s thorough methods.
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Yellowstone
Security Bridge Company
James Leach
Montana
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promises Quick, Restorative Results
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as upbuilding and strengthening. The copy claims soothing tonic action and quick results, attributed to W. D. Richards.
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W. D. Richards
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United States
BE. D. Weed
Pat
Europe
Party of Progress
Joint
Teachers’ Institute of
Sweet Grass High
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