17 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
1
A department bulletin No.82 explains Powdery Scab on potatoes, mainly a disease of young tubers, with pimples and purplish spots. It notes infection in 18 Scottish seed varieties, imports from Belgium Norway and Sweden, and spread to Canada and northern Maine. Measures to prevent spread are urged.
Local talk of a new fifty thousand dollar hotel for Saco with investors ready to contribute five thousand dollars each. The proposed site is the vacant lot east of Waggs store and the project is seen as a drawing card and a point of pride for the city.
The article extols Representative Underwood of Alabama as a leading figure in Congress and a rising star in national politics. It praises his affability, courtesy, and leadership of the majority, noting his potential to reach the Senate and even the presidency, while contrasting him with Captain Hobson and referencing wartime icons.
Community health warns that flies breed in manure and filth and spread typhoid and tuberculosis. Killing every fly now and cleaning up may cut disease risk next summer with relatively little effort.
Contractor H F Kline plans an auto date electric light plant in Saco after machinery arrival. He bought a Rumley and Go plant capable of 900 lamps, aiming to support Saco growth. Eline will match Glasgow’s price, attracting patrons to justify the investment. The power house site is north of the telephone office with Moore pole wiring arrangements.
A new road district is created by combining districts No. 19 and 22 to form district 82. Boundaries run from Milk River north along range line 83 to township 33 N, R 33, east to the NW corner of township 83 N, R 32, south along range line to Milk River, and southeast along the river’s north bank back to the start.
The piece reports Congressman McDermott of Illinois facing censure amid fallout from a Washington lobby probe. It notes allies of the National Association of Manufacturers and Colonel Mulhall, and claims proposals to expel figures failed as the House asserts no authority to discipline officers.
Henry Payne of Wisconsin fought excess southern representation in early McKinley era GOP conventions and was muzzled. Since 1912 debate continues, with Hilles asking states to ratify reducing southern representation by eighty nine votes to empower strong voter bases in selecting delegates.
Jacob S. Coxey, leader of the unemployed army, revels in publicity as he stalks Washington seeking support for a cross country march of 500000 men. He has advertised the project for months and is suspected of subsidizing the moves to keep his name before the public.
Fragmented text cites Dr M H Raynolds of the University of Minnesota discussing uninfected bloodstream work. It mentions safe handling in a neighborhood and shipments of hogs or serum-virus treated material by a commercial firm. The passage suggests debate over immunity and "doctored" virus effectiveness.
Representative Rainey of Illinois seeks congressional inquiry into the Mississippi River Power Company over the dam and bridge at Keokuk Iowa. He claims danger to navigation and aggravation of local discontent from power customers while accusing improper construction and operation.
DOJ inquiry into Argentine beef imports questions the claim that packers dominate U S beef supply. Agents reportedly clear American packers, a result seen as favorable to the beef trust amid widespread charges of control.
The Senate rejects changing the inauguration date and expects the house bill to fail as well. Congress sees little merit in altering the entire order to speculate on weather possibilities. President Wilson marked a niece day when taking office and the 1914 anniversary passed quietly amid forecast blizzards.
Jubilant Republican managers in Washington celebrate the seventh New Jersey district victory claiming success over Wilson. They boast of triumph while recalling recent Panama Canal tolls controversy and its political impact.
The House disposed of the administration measure while the Senate withholds extended committee hearings. Sessions will run at least fifteen days and be open to the public. A Washington newspaper cites a Senate majority in favor of the President's position, with narrow margins remaining to secure victory.
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