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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
7
Saco Mercantile Co advertises gas tractors with immediate delivery and hail insurance via First National Bank. Townsfolk report visitors and transactions, including Joe Teets from the Missouri River country, and W. M. H. Long's dental trip to Glasgow. Deputy sheriff court actions target drunks with fines or jail terms.
Money to loan on real estate for a first mortgage. Applications may be left at Sidney J. Rundle's office in Saco. Abstracts of title are furnished.
The Saco Mercantile Co offers cash or secured accounts only and rejects long term credit to keep prices low. The store emphasizes its business model relies on immediate payment to sustain affordable goods.
The Independent announces the Valley County Fair will be held in Glasgow on September 3 and 14. The complete premium list cannot be published this week. a supplement with the balance of the list will appear next week. This is the first county fair and organizers urge all to participate to ensure a successful event.
Report notes two people seeking homes in the north area and mentions Rundle plans to locate a missing man. The fragment suggests an ongoing effort to find him, with no further details given.
Farm owners urged to list property for sale or seek loans on deeded land. Me Minnick advertises lending services and invites readers to contact before securing financing.
A terse note asks readers to check the date on the paper and to call if behind on payment. It mentions one man owes a small amount but the total is sizable, urging swift action to settle the debt.
The interior secretary authorizes the reclamation service to acquire about 30 land tracts for flowage tied to the Vandalia dam on the Milk River irrigation project in Montana. Most payments likely stay under 5000 dollars. many lands are valued for cultivation, haying, and grazing though submerged portions during floods are uncertain.
The Saco Gun Club conducted its regular Sunday morning shoot at ten o clock. A few boys were present but those who attended reported a good time. Scores included Eline 185 Richardson 223 Harris 04 Steele Bridgham 10 Blue 8.
Public sale at Taylor’s hall in Saco Montana on Tuesday August 6 1912 starting at 2 00 o clock will offer listed lots in original townsite of Saco Montana including blocks 10 11 12 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 19 8 13 14 15 16 17 with specific lot ranges. Terms arranged if buyers are not ready and inquiries directed to R M Sullivan Sidney J Rundle or to the office in Sidney.
Farmers risk poor harvests this season due to scarce binding twine. Reports say supplies are short across the west including Dakota and Montana. Dealers will not stock a large supply without orders, so buyers should place orders immediately to avoid losing the crop and the means to harvest.
Local residents report Hinsdale visitors and Saco shopping activity. Named individuals include J H Jordan Bett Conlin Charie Powell Fred Lee and family, Prof Atwood and Arthur Aamot with frequent trips to Saco for shopping and business. Several travelers plan visits to beaverton milk river whitewater and minnesota while local tradesmen purchase lumber brick and hay equipment.
Market listings show good demand for lambs at 7 dollars with units up to 773. Feeding lambs priced around 5.65. Yearlings range 5 to 5.50 with feeding 4.50 to 4.5. Fat wethers 4.15 to 4.50, feeding 3. Ewes quoted 4 to 4.25. Prospects indicate stable demand.
Mrs Emily Whitbread has been visiting at the Whitbread home in Valleytown for the past week and returned to her Glasgow home Wednesday evening. D Te Blankenship, Hinsdale land man, offers real estate loans and insurance services. Gall and see him.
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