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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
4
Queen Marie of Romania visits the United States and lauds the nation as a great country. Mrs. John F. Hylan echoes a witty reply to royal praise, noting the Queen said a mouthful.
Readers weigh the proposed five mill rise in the school levy to fund districts with more pupils and its impact on smaller districts. The piece urges taxpayers to calculate a one twelfth tax increase and consider the fairness and overall burden.
John M. Hiner publishes a pointed letter criticizing tax hikes. He urges residents to oppose any increase and advocate economizing by county officials, arguing reductions may better restore fiscal health before elections. He warns against 5 mill hikes and a 3 cent gasoline tax.
The Pioneer prints Ed Brannin and Whit sel's defense of Brannin's three year nine month term as sheriff. It compares district court fines totaling about 5 705 with Stark and Miller eras and notes two unpaid fines. It also shows Brannin's civil fees at 1 388.44 versus prior sheriffs and questions public ability to pay debts.
Reader letters challenge Sheriff Brannin’s reported livestock theft cases and office costs. They note 200 total investigations to date with only two convictions, claim district court handled four horse and cattle theft cases, and allege a $4,974.83 higher operating cost for Brannin versus Long after adjusting salaries and fees.
Charles E Knapp a bond salesman disappeared with a satchel reported to hold 320000 to 425000 linked to an alleged Liberty bond discount scheme. Bank officials including R A McCrady and Frank T Redman faced conspiracy and larceny charges as investigators pursue bonds and ownership details.
Debs, a renowned labor figure, died. He had been imprisoned after World War I and was later pardoned posthumously by President Harding in 1921, though citizenship was not restored.
Ada B Chamberlain wife of Los Angeles attorney John M Chamberlain killed her three children aged 9, 7, and 4 after treating them to a show then giving sleeping powder and gas. She left notes to reporters and her husband explaining she failed to prepare them for the world and urging quiet peaceful homes.
James J. Marshall of Council Bluffs Iowa covered 1600 miles from Omaha to New York City in four days at a total fuel and oil cost under 15 dollars. He averaged 400 miles per day with 33 miles per gallon and one oil change. In 60 days his Whippet logged 8112 miles on original tires without a spare casing, showing potential annual operating costs near 860 dollars and no mechanical wear from the trip. The car remained in good condition and ready for another long run.
Billings Harry H. Austin from Billings spent the week on business in Big Timber. Melville’s Carl Hanson visited Big Timber on Tuesday. Melville’s Mrs. Andrew Forsythe is spending the week in the city as a visitor.
A benefit dance will be held at the Deer Creek school house on Friday night October 29. Good music promises a lively evening with dancing and community gathering.
Turkeys will begin buying live and dressed birds for eastern markets about November 9. Only plump turkeys will be marketed at this time as the Thanksgiving market is expected to be strong. Highest daily market price paid for all live poultry. Phone 68 K or 1138 2. Cc. W. Allen.
Shipping cattle on Tuesday October 26 with stock hogs for sale by W. R. Stokes. Mrs. Ben Uhl thanks readers for subscriptions to the Butte Miner and asks for notification if delivery is missed.
Statement lists Jerome Williams as publisher editor and managing editor in Big Timber Montana with no security holders. Notarized October 18 1926 by E. L. Frang notary public with commission through January 16 1929.
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