Big Timber Post Office Listed as Second Class Mail Matter
The notice notes the Big Timber Montana post office is categorized as second class mail matter and addresses postal handling.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
4
The notice notes the Big Timber Montana post office is categorized as second class mail matter and addresses postal handling.
State wide opinion fears passage of a chiropractic legalization bill. Medical men and osteopaths oppose, arguing no formal training is required and that training comes via correspondence schools. Critics say treatments focus on the small of the back with the knees rather than hands.
Judge James F. O'Connor, Park County candidate for the legislature, is portrayed as a leading figure with a track record as speaker and impartial presiding officer. He served as special government prosecutor before resigning to join the extraordinary session, and is described as a commanding, influential legislator aligned with Park County's political prominence.
E J Mo of Big Timber is named the Republican candidate for representative in the state legislature. A known, active local businessman with banking ties, he is described as a tireless, efficient worker who will defend Sweet Grass county’s rights and interests especially on county division matters.
The Montana electorate must choose next Tuesday between T. J. Walsh of Helena and Jannette Rankin of Missoula for United States senator. The piece notes Walsh’s lead and critiques Lanstrum, citing opposition to the Liberty Loan and asserting Rankin’s limited statewide support, with Walsh favored as the stronger candidate in the war era context.
A daughter born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Wesley Davis. Charles Freeburg returned from Junction last week. Andrew Johnson and Hon Paul VanCleve shipped 12 cars of sheep to Chicago Tuesday. Ole Birkeland bought 1500 yearling ewes at 3 50 per head. Several local residents visited relatives and attended events including a K of P blowout. Bids opened for the O B Nevin ranch with $16 000 bid for property and $20 per head for cattle. Company C plans a Thanksgiving ball and drill with rifle exercises.
Helena Oct 24 Justice Sydney Sanner associate justice of the Montana supreme court today tendered his resignation to Governor S W Stewart to take effect at once as he reports for duty as major judge advocate in the United States army. The governor accepted with high praise for Sanner’s ten years on the bench and noted the vacancy to be filled by gubernatorial appointment after November 5.
The Montana Record Herald reports Senator Walsh did not vote to sustain the president's veto on the $2.50 wheat bill. Washington confirmation shows the veto action was sustained by Democratic voters in the House, not in the Senate.
A year ago a major military disaster looms as Allied divisions clash east of the Plave river. French British and American forces converge while Austrian lines show strain. Prisoners numbered 608, with reports of debebide and shifting fronts across the contending zones.
The piece warns that horse trading in the middle of a stream remains dangerous, echoing past cautions from Roosevelt and Harrison about risky improvised markets and hazardous crossing.
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