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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
4
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Reading of the October 8 1902 issue highlights town notices and civic updates from Sweet Grass County. Local business changes and community events appear with names of residents and organizations involved.
A. G. Hatch declares the issue in the Democratic rally as which candidate best serves Sweet Grass county. He questions B. H. Cowles' past actions in the Boulder mining district and his pursuit of segregation from the county, contrasting it with Brownlee's actions and urging voters to weigh motives and county interests.
A county campaign appeal urges Sweet Grass taxpayers to back E. A. Cowles and oppose Robert Brownlee arguing the measure will pass with Park county support. It questions the county’s valuable land transfer and seeks decisive votes from Republicans and Democrats alike.
The piece argues voters should favor Harry C. Allen for county clerk and recorder based on proven competency. It warns against entrusting the crucial records office to an inexperienced candidate, noting the office’s importance and Allen’s proven ability to perform duties thoroughly.
A political notice asks residents to show approval of Sheriff Fallang and County Attorney Hall by marking an X next to their names on the ballot. It praises their year of service and efforts to protect property, enforce laws, and remove rustlers in the county, urging turnout next Tuesday.
Alice M. Webster, admired as a teacher and leader, is urged for this county race with a broad base of support across precincts. Sheriff Farlany, praised for honesty bravery and sound judgment, is noted as the right man for the office and urged to be voted next Tuesday.
The Republican county convention unanimously endorsed the county treasurer’s administration for two years. Voters are asked to show appreciation by giving J. W. Geiger a strong majority next Tuesday. Bob Brownlee is praised for defending Sweetgrass County’s interests in the last legislature.
County Treasurer Geiger due to work pressure cannot canvass county voters for reelection. He will handle duties himself with help from supporters. He is praised for fair treatment of taxpayers and diligent tax and license collection. Vote for J. W. Geiger if satisfied with current county treasurer administration.
A local editorial urges a strong effort to elect the democratic candidate for representative. The piece argues the outcome will determine the county party’s direction, claiming victory would place the new leaders in good standing with state party powers and secure their political future after ousting established figures in primaries.
The county clerk and recorder role is highlighted as crucial and political, urging Republicans to support the nominee. Harry C. Allen is described as fully qualified to carry out the duties efficiently and as a consistent Republican. Voters are asked to remember these points when marking their ballot.
The Trades and Labor assembly of Missouri circulated resolutions condemning John M. Evans the Democratic congressional candidate as unfair to labor. The resolution declares if he cannot help labor in his own city he is not good enough for the people of Missouri.
On the last page the official nominations of the several parties appear as they will be on the ballot. The first column shows the republican ticket and voters are reminded to place a mark in the square before each name to cast a straight ticket.
An appeal from Missoula labor unions calls for county residents to oppose John M. Evans, labeling him an enemy to American labor and urging working people to support their cause.
The piece warns that every candidate on the Republican slate was chosen by the county convention and stands on the party platform. It urges voters to cast a straight ticket to protect their own interests and fulfill their duty to the party.
The piece urges voters to back Harry C Allen for the clerk and recorder position, arguing he has the necessary qualifications and warning against voting for an unknown candidate.
It is conceded that Joseph M Dixon will be the next congressman from Montana and that Judge Holloway will succeed Judge Piggott in the supreme court. It is now only a question of majority for each.
County voters will participate in the election next Tuesday casting ballots for candidates across offices. The Republican ticket is presented as one that every Republican in the county should support.
Park county would welcome B I Cowles election as it would enable transfer of valuable territory from Sweet Grass to Park county.
A line directed at JW Geiger appears as an endorsement of his conscientious public service as county treasurer. The note commends faithful performance of duties by servants of the people and signals approval.
An editorial note marks Harry C. Allen as a thoroughly competent honest and reliable candidate for county clerk with emphasis on integrity and dependability.
Sweet Grass county residents urged to vote for Alice M. Webster for superintendent of schools next Tuesday night, with a call to mark an X against her name to maintain the county’s Republican stance and boost her majority.
A political pledge frames voting for Dixon as safeguarding Montana wool and sheep industries. The statement emphasizes protection measures for local producers and the regional economy dependent on woolen goods.
The message urges residents of Sweet Grass County to back Judge Holloway with a strong majority and to vote Republican straight-party tickets, signaling unified support across races.
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