18 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
1
The Montana Trading Co offers a dependable stock of groceries and food supplies at low prices. Shop for reliable goods and consistent availability.
A historical look at how toothache was treated in different eras. From Saint Apollonia's tooth pulling and vows to Saint Blaise in Cornwall to patient prayers by Augustine and Southey, the piece notes religious and cultural remedies and the limits of secular comfort.
The article recalls John B. Gough on a western tour urging prohibition amid hostile rebuttals from distillers. A paid heckler challenges him with corn and hogs remarks, and Gough retorts raise hogs. It also notes Proctor’s famed four word retort to Hoar and a light joke about marriage in a comic exchange.
A birthday gesture from a friend includes a ten dollar bill and a note recalling bygone days. Ted’s mother weeps as she reads the letter and then Ted embraces her, offering a gentle show of comfort amid the sentimental scene.
In a regular session the Big Timber board approved census of the proposed town and set October 18 1902 for a vote on incorporation. John E Clark reported 65 inhabitants and ward lines were adjusted for registry districts amid road fund bill audits and various appointments.
P M Tamer announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket pending action by the Republican county convention for the office of county attorney.
O M Lanritar announces candidacy for the office of assessor pending action by the Republican convention.
One soap work horse pair weighing 2400 pounds total 125 dollars takes them. Also saddle horses harness and ruts for sale cheap. L P Tintincer Big Timber Mont.
Washington D C Oktober 6 to 11 1903 excursion tickets to G A R encampment on sale from Big Timber at 52 65 round trip with final return limit Navy 30 1902. Call four days prior to September 30 1903 to arrange tickets W J Haynes Agent
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