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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
2
In a special session call, legislators may repeal part of the game laws requiring fishing licenses. Supporters argue removing restrictions could boost fishing access given abundant river fish in the region. The article notes ongoing community updates and local social visits amid harvest season and a birthday surprise for L W Kennedy.
The piece discusses strikes and the push for higher wages amid living costs, condemns profiteering, and urges government action to curb price gouging. It notes testimonies on cargo dumping to keep prices down and lists local visits and personal notes amid weather shifts.
Lou Knable and Frank Holman with Henry Lubbart were among Bowdoin visitors in town last week. Mrs. Knable spent time with her ill daughter, while Marie Blanche Terry and Mrs. Jewett joined Mrs. John Johnson and Homer Cartwright at Join Folmam’s home Tuesday night.
A compiled note of visits and social chatter from Saco includingLOWER WHITEWATER O C Busehe and Mrs Glascock as visitors, Pingerman and others, plus grain work halted by rains. It also carries the estate notice for George H Aiken with executor William H Frazier urging creditors to file claims within four months at Farmers and Merchants State Bank Saco. First publication August 1 1919.
Montana justice court summons informing Kata Ryan to appear September 5 1919 at 10 am in Saco Phillips County to answer a loan action for 25 dollars 85 cents plus costs from 1916 with warning of default judgment. The notice references Saco Cooperative Association plaintiff and local school district trustees meeting July 30.
Saco visitor Jack Bolstown came to Greve on Friday. Greve saw callers B Long on Saturday and Shawnavon resident A Pouliett on Saturday. Leon Ketchitin conducted business in Saco on Wednesday. Fern Fods and J A Cameéks left Fortherwood for N D Thursday. Louis Orrey travels to Mignaper for relatives visit. The Jack Verry family from sere.
The 1919 election in Phillips County Montana will be held at Saco School House on August 16 to decide if the Board of Trustees may issue coupon bonds totaling $40 000 at up to 6 percent interest, payable semi annually, to buy a site build a school house and furnish it. Polls open 2 to 6 PM. Clerk W H Frazier signs notice dated July 30 1919 with publications Aug 1 and Aug 15 1919.
Notice of intention to make final three year proof for homestead land in Whitewater Montana filed Oct 3 1913 entry No 023497 for parcels in sections 21 and 22 Township 35N Range 32K M M before U S Commissioner W D Miller at Saco Montana on Sept 13 1919. Witnesses: William Gust Harry Brown Andrew Larson Gustav Pelhke all of Whitewater Montana. Thomas R Jones Register.
U S Land Office Glasgow announces Frank C Timmerman of Saco Montana filed for homestead entry on December 11 1912 for SW Section 1 Township 2. The notice states actions and dates related to his claim as of July 14 1919.
M M has filed notices of intention to make final three land entries above described before W D Miller U S Commissioner at Saco Montana on September 12 1919 Henry Fischer Henry Myers William H Taylor Joseph W Bell all of Saco Montana
Andrew B. Reigstad of Whitewater Montana filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as SEYNEY EMSEY SW14SE section 25 Twp 35N R32E M M. The proof is to be presented before G F Athern U S Commissioner at Valleytown Montana on September 17 1919. Witnesses are Levert A. Simonson George Greer Robert Tracy and Elmer Erickson all of Whitewater Montana.
Notice is given by J. A. Ranahan administrator of the estate of Lillian E. Schultz. Creditors must present vouchers within four months of first publication to the administrator at Saco Montana. Dated August 6 1919. First publication August 8 1919. Last publication August 29 1919.
Harlem August 1 The reclamation service shut gates for the New Harlem Irrigation company briefly due to water shortages at Dodson and Malta. Leaks in the dam have been addressed and farmers report oats and wheat hay for sale with cattle wintering options and land leasing desires. Roy E Allen Beaverton George Stewart.
The Milk River has no natural flow this year and relies entirely on water diverted from St. Mary's. Without St. Mary's supply, the Milk River would run dry, affecting Harlem Chinook and hundreds of ranchers and farmers along the valley who depend on irrigation for a second alfalfa crop.
A list of uncalled for letters for the week ending August 3, 1919 includes Mr. Charles Dunn and Mrs. J. Dirk. If not claimed within two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office.
Land Office business highlights final proofs filings and loans made at 8 percent. Valleytown Montana residents advised to contact Walsh Store on Section 8 34-33 for details.
The Independent appeals to stockmen to sell only when needed, offering free advertising for those forced to sell due to winter shortages and for those with feed to support larger herds, aiming to increase cattle within the country.
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