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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
4
Entry notes the newspaper is mailed to all subscribers until canceled and arrears are paid in full. It claims to be the only newspaper published in Sweet Grass County and mentions post office mailing in Bietimber Montana.
Reports from 207 of 391 districts show 119 GOP and 88 Democratic wins with only two party switches. Analysts anticipate Republicans regaining control with a modest majority, noting gains in Nebraska and several state districts while many close races remain unsettled.
Detroit November 4 reports show Taft and Sherman carrying Michigan by a large margin, about 300,000, while Lawton T. Hemans leads Governor Warner on the returns though Republican leaders say Republican candidates for Congress may influence final results.
The report notes Democrats did not secure pronounced gains in the legislature, with votes counted in all districts except the First where results are still pending. Early returns suggest limited party gains overall.
In Boston on November 4, William H. Taft and Eben E Draper won Massachusetts by large margins. Republicans retain eleven of thirteen congressional seats and secure their ticket and majorities in both legislative branches, signaling a broad Eastern win for the party.
Concord reports Taft carries New Hampshire by about 20 000 votes. Republican Henry B Quinby likely to gain around 4000 more but a majority is needed to elect, so minor party votes may affect the outcome. Legislature expected to stay Republican with both Republican congressmen re elected.
Providence reports a about 16,000 plurality for Taft in Rhode Island on November 4 with Roosevelt's 1904 margin compared. The Republican state ticket led by Aram J. Pothier for governor is assured to win and the legislature is expected to remain Republican.
White River Junction Vermont reports complete returns showing Taft with 29 593 votes Bryan 11 688 Hisgen 719. Taft's plurality 27 904. Roosevelt previously held a 30 677 plurality four years earlier.
In Portland Maine on November 4 Taft and Sherman captured a plurality of 32 000 from a two party total of 103 000 votes.
Milwaukee reports show Republican national and state tickets victorious by about 75 000 plurality. Congress likely remains nine Republicans and two Democrats. Governor race favors Aylward over Teft. Jed P Davidson leads in Milwaukee. Trempeleau district indicates defeat of Speaker Ekern, with Twesme winning by about 150 as an independent.
Lincoln reports indicate Nebraska swung Democratic by near 10,000 for William Jennings Bryan and Shallenberger led for governor by a similar margin. The city of Lincoln showed a dramatic shift, with Bryan reversing a 1,600 Republican plurality and winning by over 600. Lancaster County likely adds about 700 to his tally.
Cheyenne Wyoming November 4 Taft has probably carried the state by a broad plurality.
San Francisco reports California Oregon and Idaho have given major ties to the Republican national ticket in the current political matchups.
New York on November 4 reports Governor Hughes winning by 76,009 over Lewis 8 Chanter. Hughes headlined by a statewide plurality near 121,000. Chanter carried rural areas but lost heavily in Greater New York. Senate stands Republican 32 to Democrat 19. Assembly Republicans 163, Democrats 47, a Republican gain of six. Taft carried the state by 302,000 over Bryan and won the city by 6,600.
The brig once a favorite American sailing vessel is fading from the sea. In thirty years fifteen brigs joined the merchant marine, now five brigs sail Atlantic waters under the US flag. The schooner, easier to handle, replaces the brig in modern shipping, as the brig’s era ends while it carried the flag to distant seas.
A Frenchman who ordered fifty airships as a starter faces delays and setbacks amid attempts to advance a venture involving a horse drawn carriage, suggesting repeated obstacles in securing progress.
Writers suggest delaying opening nights to reduce pressures on managers and actors. The idea is to make the premiere the final show, avoiding the strain of a first performance.
A lady reports a gold bound pocket book with a long chain lost Tuesday night at the Auditorium dance. It contained $1.35 and valuable papers. finder is urged to return it to Mrs. P. J. Magelssen, 11-5 Big Timber, with a reward offered.
The First Congregational Church invites strangers to Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. Miss Lockhart will lead Sunday evening as Prof. Ryan led last week.
The St Marks Church announces next Sunday's activities with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. and evening prayer at 7:30 p.m. Rev. C. W. MacWilliams serves as rector.
Sunday school at 1 p m on November 8. Sunday services at the Melville Settlement at 11 a m on November 15. Afternoon services to follow in Big Timber as listed.
At 2 30 p m in Norwegian and 7 30 p m in English the Young People society hosts a youth oriented evening service with choir singing solos quartet recitation and an address by Prof Ryan. Programs planned monthly or semi monthly with social entertainments in between. A meeting is set for Saturday Nov 14 at 7 30 in church parlors and a children's chorus begins Friday at 4 p m. Sunday school attendance last week was 59.
A concise advertisement from a home telephone company invites readers to visit and compare rates, emphasizing affordability and customer service. It highlights attractive pricing as a key selling point and aims to drive in-person inquiries.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy if a person suspects kidney troubles in a child to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. The warning stresses not delaying treatment and credits W. D. Richards, druggist.
An old notice claims Rebber roofing costs less and lasts longer than shingles while Bray offers stove wool for sale. It also invites leave orders at the meat market and promotes three month library cards for school children at twenty five cents.
Local notice offers 12 Cotswald grade bucks for sale. Ages two years. Inquiries to Voges in Big Timber. October 22 notice.
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