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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
2
The Montana state accident insurance board earns praise for its work under Chairman A E Sprigs. Three plans exist for coverage with 64 employers under plan one, 874 under plan two, and 1032 under state insurance. The department reports expenses of 2741890 last year.
Montana lawmakers in a special session consider measures to relieve drought districts and speed public road work while exploring irrigation expansion and keeping settlers from leaving. Notices cover estate of George H. Aiken and a Phillips County School District bond election for $40 000 to build and furnish a new schoolhouse with bonds due in 20 years and redeemable in 15.
A trade paper lists ten rules for success credited to Graham Hood. The dos emphasize hard work, personal appearance, honesty, avoiding excuses, self restraint, fair pay, prudent debt, self-promotion, careful judgment, and fair dealing. The phrasing reflects early 20th century business advice.
A roundup of early 20th century items notes Europe abandoning the gold standard, a French biplane reaching 23000 feet, New York banks operating in Cuba, Canada posting large revenue surplus, daylight saving adoption by Holland and Spain, and various economic and aviation snippets across nations.
Rev B H Lingen felter of Shortridge Memorial Church said the all Protestant home mission touring southeast Montana could not find a single church in Powder River county during its survey. The mission noted Powder River as an area the Ninety first division once moved through.
Mr. Lingenfelter urged a building campaign in the state noting the mission will conduct a tour of northwestern Montana this week. The proposed effort emphasizes religious outreach without controversy.
In Whitefish July 21, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E F Dearns was severely burned when playing youths wrapped her in cotton batting and set her ablaze. Another child, H J Severns’ son, suffered burns from clothing catching fire while firing firecrackers.
The War Department authorized sale of 21 million pounds of surplus sugar at a minimum price set by the Sugar Equalization Board. The sale prohibits export, with 14 million pounds in New Orleans storage and 7 million pounds in San Francisco. Exporters offered 10 cents a pound, but the aim is to aid American consumers during a canning season.
Walter Hill son of the late James J. Hill, a leading cattle raiser, predicts a tumble in hay prices due to abundant last year’s crop still on farms. Independent notices invite land or feed offers and urge readers to contact them if selling feed or leasing hay land.
The message notes an unusually heavy irrigated nay crop this year and states Montane hay can be delivered here for under 20 dollars. It reads like a local agricultural update emphasizing favorable harvest and affordable delivery pricing.
On a country road near Ryegate on July 23 V Merrill drove an engine and separator when a cap detached from a wheel causing loss of control. The rig backed into the separator and toppled part of the outfit injuring the driver slightly and causing several hundred dollars in damage as it was being moved toward Morrow Hill.
Land Office finances feature 8 percent loans with prompt closings and final proofs. Notices invite filings and final proofs with contact via Valleytown Montana or Walsh Store Section Q.
The Independent announces an ad free service for cattle owners to buy or sell stock locally. It invites those needing to sell due to winter feed shortages and those with feed to support more cattle, aiming to keep cattle within the country.
George Stewart of Beaverton advertises about 25 bushels of last harvest oats for sale and six or seven loads of wheat hay available.
Roy E. Allen notes he can winter ten more head of cattle, expanding his herd preparations for the season.
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