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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
4
A columnist urges readers to remain seated except when the Star Spangled Banner plays to preserve dignity and conserve shoe leather. The piece warns that standing for other tunes weakens respect for the national anthem and notes government prompts to save wear on boots.
Republicans in Sweet Grass County nominate John T. Esp to fill the two year term after A M Clark resignation and Lew Webb for the six year term. Esp, a longtime resident and former six year commissioner, is praised for progressiveness and ranching acumen. Webb, a stockman, pledges economical, efficient leadership. Voters urged to elect both candidates.
The Pioneer condemns failing parental control over young girls and urges state intervention. It asserts humane officers should supplement efforts to aid neglectful parents and cites Miles City reformatories as a curative option, arguing safety outweighs public shame.
Fergus County Argus reports endorsement by the Non-Partisan League official organ for state candidates. Jeannette Rankin for US Senate. Charles H. Cooper for Supreme Court associate justice. John H. Hall for railroad commissioner. Endorsements include the league’s pledge to support progressive measures for workers and farmers through the 1918 election.
We extend sincere thanks to the many friends for sympathy and assistance during our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wirak.
Classified item notes a 32x4 auto tire lost on a Per man rim with reward offered for pickup at Big Timber garage. Also lists for sale six work horses, 12-foot feeder, 8-foot disc, two plows, four harness sets, Winona wagon. seller leaving the ranch and selling cheap. Contact W. R. Stokes or Lloyd Stokes. Also a stock cattle notice offering top market price or shipping on October 23 for 50 head cattle and fat cattle.
Major General William S Brancker believes a transatlantic flight by air will be possible this year and transform World War I aerial strategy. He predicts the first crossing will spark fleets of large planes using the Newfoundland Azores Portugal route, redefining the era of exploration in wartime.
Germany seeks armistice under new chancellor Prince Max while Wilson demands surrender and terms. Allied forces under Foch push past Cambrai, break Hindenburg defenses, and drive Germans back to their borders toward the Meuse as Beirut is occupied and Italy advances.
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