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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
12
A civic note argues against standing for songs other than the Star Spangled Banner, urging seating to preserve dignity and conserve shoe leather as the government promotes frugal use of boot leather.
Republicans nominate John T. Esp to fill the two year term after A M Clark resignation and Lew Webb for the full six year term. Both are stockmen and ranchers pledging economical, efficient administration and strong knowledge of county needs. Elect both candidates for strong stewardship.
The Pioneer argues parents fail to curb daughters aged 16 or 17 spending late hours at Hunters Springs and country dances and dining at Chinese restaurants. It urges humane officers to push parental care and suggests Miles City reform school as a remedy, warning worse outcomes if neglect continues.
The Fergus County Argus reports a pro Hun Non-Partisan League endorsement of Montana candidates for statewide offices. Jeannette Rankin for US Senate, Chas. H. Cooper for Supreme Court, John H. Hall for railroad commissioner, with a pledge to uphold League principles and progressive measures after the 1918 election. Witness signatures and addresses accompany the pledge.
The item notes Beasley buying ewes from Rye and Brownlee at 2.50 and 2.60 per head, the Barrs returning from a wedding trip, Templeton’s death in California blasting a ledge, and Whalens planning a winter in Santa Cruz. Forsythe sold 4,000 sheep for 12,000 in Billings, wool clip brought 15,000, and 5,000 head remain. A Livingston wedding, winter weather arrival with two inches snow locally and deeper snow toward the mountains, and no stock losses reported yet as feed outlook worsens.
Mr and Mrs L L Wirak express sincere gratitude to the many friends for sympathy and assistance shown during their recent bereavement.
Classified notes offer a lost tire for 32x4 on a Per man rim with reward at Big Timber garage. Also advertised are 6 work horses with gear and a Winona wagon for sale as ranching exits. A stock cattle buy sell request promises top market price or shipping on October 23.
Maj Gen William Braneker asserts a transatlantic flight by air is possible within the current war and should occur soon. He predicts initial airliners will spark steady fleets as the airborne offensive becomes routine, with Newfoundland to Azores to Portugal and France as the route.
Prince Max appeals for armistice as Wilson dodges terms amid Haig and American units driving a 20 mile breach from Cambrai to the Meuse. Allied forces seize Cambrai, push back the Hindenburg line, and vow pursuit, while Beirut is occupied by French marines and Bulgaria unsettles as Austria-Hungary teeters.
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