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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
7
The text records a 1908 copyright notice by C. M. Marius stating that the articles and illustrations must not be reprinted without special permission, indicating publishing restrictions and enforcement of rights.
A humorous Sunday table poem recounts a family chase of a hen prompting a fall into a well. Father vanished at times while the speaker and others haul him up and ask where the hen is. The verse ends with the refrain that the blamed hen is again the cause of mischief.
An article advocates cement or board floors over dirt in wooden poultry houses. It argues cement reduces moisture and disease, simplifies cleaning, and speeds litter renewal. It notes cost contrasts and cites a mishap with damp floors that ruined 25 Brown Leghorn hens.
The note warns against damp locations and steep slopes for bird nests and advises using tobacco stems and fine straw as nesting materials. It stresses weekly cleaning, quiet behavior, attention to hospitals in seeking a squad market, and cautions that kindness can reveal profiteering alongside good grain.
Basic method for cement floors with two coats. Mix one part cement two parts sharp sand four parts clean gravel with water to desired consistency. First coat on prepared surface, then a finishing coat of equal parts cement and sharp sand. Ensure a solid foundation and proper drying conditions to prevent failure.
Describes a portable six by six foot mushroom style house on two foot legs with a waterproof roof. It can be moved easily and kept clean by removing ladders at night to deter pests. Adds guidance on rain protection, ventilation, and drainage to prevent flooding and flea breeding under fixed abodes.
A humorous整理 of poultry farming tips and misadventures. It mocks sensational farm stories, promotes practical feeding and incubator care, and notes Secretary Wilson’s egg storage crusade. It contrasts American colonial confidence with abroad sources, urging domestic egg and poultry education.
A discussion on yacht design shows rising spending on yachts and racing craft in the U S. MIT trained designers lay out yacht lines as part of naval construction while race rules shift toward skill and seaworthiness. Speed and safety balance as professionals tune hulls for bow sharpness draft and sail balance to avoid upsets.
M. Witte, Russia's peace conference delegate, first drew attention for disobedience while a southern Russia station master during the war with Turkey. His actions amid congested lines led to delays blamed on official ineptitude, but his policy was upheld and he rose to head Russia's railways and communications.
A Philadelphia Bulletin parody notes dealers selling noiseless peacocks for 75 dollars, trimming cries by throat surgery to quiet birds forever. The piece jokes the operation boosts value fourfold while noting living costs are low and death is never timely.
Sheriff Smith of the Texas Panhandle defends hardline tactics saying warrants justify shooting when prisoners show any intent to escape. He recalls a famous Texas sheriff who rammed a warrant down a shotgun muzzle and fired, believing the paper served.
The subway heat comes from electricity used in third rail contact and motors. Each entering passenger also generates heat, making the underground air notably warmer than above ground.
A bird life observer details pied wagtails nesting near a pond. The male constantly forages above the water while the female distracts herself, and together they provide thousands of insects. The account records 500 nest visits in a day with hundreds of trips and tens of thousands of insects delivered to fledglings.
Report notes about 15 million cigar boxes used annually in the United States with industry activity and consumer demand shaping production and distribution patterns.
The mosaics in the Church of St Mark in Venice are described as the finest in the world. They cover 40 000 square feet of upper walls ceilings and cupolas and are all laid on two gold ground.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office in Bozeman Montana dated September 28 1908 announces a publication action under federal land procedures.
John J. Fleming sues Sherman T. Breedlove Mary A. Hibbard and the Big Timber Nation Bank in a foreclosure action. The sheriff's sale lists actions to set terms for auction and transfer of parcels as the case moves forward.
The text records a constitutional amendment proposal for Montana altering state tax rates to a maximum of three mills, with lower caps as property values rise. It specifies separate official ballots for and against the amendment in the November 1908 general election, repeals conflicting acts, and notes immediate effect upon passage. It cites approval date March 7, 1907.
The document records that I A N Yoder Secretary of State of Montana certified a true copy of an act to submit to electors an amendment to Article 12 relating to revenue and taxation with a tax levy increase. Dated July 15 1908 at Helena, sealing the act.
Notice of election to submit a constitutional amendment in Montana. It proposes a State Depository Board to direct deposits of state funds and limits on treasurer liability, with ballots prepared for the November 1908 general election and provisions on penalties for misusing public moneys.
Text records an amendment to Section 14 of Article VIII approved March 6 1907 in the state of Montana. The document is signed and dated July 13 1908 at Helena with official seal.
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