04 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
1
A neighborhood grocer touts a complete stock of groceries and food supplies with dependable assortments available at consistently low prices. The message emphasizes reliability and customer satisfaction in meeting shoppers’ needs.
The piece cites Charles Theodore Murray denouncing the Quartier Latin as the world's worst environment for youths, warning that its attractive vice ruins many and that real virtue holds no clear line there. It contrasts this with other global slums and cites moral danger from seductive debauchery.
An Atchison Globe reflection argues wisdom lies not in vast knowledge but in selecting and pursuing what best ensures lasting happiness and true glory. It notes that people rarely act as others expect.
The sixth annual Big Timber racing meet opened with ideal weather, fast track, and a large crowd. Attendance set a record with many fast horses, though two accidents and missing score cards marred the day. Volula beat Mabel and Lady in the Sweet Grass county heat after the starter failed to give the word.
County commissioners revisited the incorporation petition after a thorough signer qualification check. With over 100 signers confirmed, John Clark was appointed to conduct a census. His report shows GG residents within the proposed town limits and an election to vote on incorporation was set for Tuesday, October 14, 1902.
Public schools are set to open Monday September 15 unless an order changes the date. Announcement by Orner Trustees notes the start date and urges attendance.
W D Story of Park City and Willard Holt with A H Lavell of Columbus visited yesterday. J B Montgomery and wife of Great Falls arrived for a few days of fishing. J F Levidge Paul Levidge and Judge Clancy of Butte also toured the area. W O Tucker holds bowling record at 235. Ross Dier store grab bag sale draws attention with bags at $1 containing goods valued from $1 to $19.
The St Louis Speed, an NP and Burlington through train, updated May 4 to improve connections from Northwest cities to the East and South. The St Louis Special now runs Portland 8 25 p m Tacoma 3 40 p m Seattle 3 50 p m Spokane 6 65 a m Helena 10 15 p m Billings 7 00 a m with standard sleeper dining chair and baggage cars Portland to Kansas City without change and free reclining chair car Portland to St Louis. It remains the fastest through service between the Northwest and Southeast.
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