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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
4
The council has begun active considerations for street surfacing to tackle a stubborn soil problem and the Big Timber boulder. It weighs temporary gravel from the railroad for paving near the station, noting its wind and wear resistance and suitability until permanent solutions like asphalt or wooden blocks are funded.
Montana higher education reports show Missoula State University set first quarter attendance records while enrollment at the agricultural college rises especially among women. Dillon normal school remains steady though the School of Mines declines as many students join the armed forces. Overall, enrollments rise as students answer the wartime call, with continued emphasis on training for the country’s needs.
A call to support the second Liberty Loan bond issue across the Ninth Federal Reserve district. Citizens, including women, are urged to buy bonds as a wartime sacrifice comparable to what soldiers give, highlighting safety and 4 percent returns.
Henry B. Walthall, star of The Birth of a Nation as Ben Cameron, famed for roles from Strongheart to Ramona and The Avenging Conscience, arrives in Shelby County roots. The article traces his Alabama birth, private tutoring, early fishing and farming life, and rise through Biograph with D. W. Griffith to become regarded as a great actor.
Sunday School at 10 a m Young people meet at 6 30 p m English service at 7 30 p m Settlement church service at 11 a m
St Marks Episcopal church will hold morning prayer and a sermon by Rev J M Nelson on Sunday at 11 oclock.
Sheriff in Big Timber Montana advertises a public sale starting Saturday at 1 pm listing a wide range of items from 600 lbs coffee to 50 combination hatchets and 24 pair scissors plus private sale daily offerings for additional items at the King Building.
The listing runs from October 18 to October 25 featuring four acts including The Little Liar with Mae Marsh and Keystone Comedy plus The Pathe News Weekly. Night shows start 7 30 with matinee at 2 30 and general admission 15 and 35 cents. Also vaudeville at 9 00 with 35 and 50 cent admission. Sunday October 21 Danger and Monday October 22 Fighting Odds with Maxine Elliott admission 10 and 25 cents.
Thursday program lists The Battle of the Somme in ten parts with 15 and 35 cent admissions. Coming Sunday Bill Hart in The Cold Deck. Oct 29 Birth of a Nation and The Fighting Trail serial starts Sat Oct 27. Visitors from Livingston Mr and Mrs C C Mendenhall guest of Mr and Mrs Ralph Jarrett.
The Pioneer reports on local residents and happenings, highlighting community figures and events in a concise local news tone. Readers get brief notes on activities, milestones, and social updates within the town.
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