Range Cattle Movement Signals Bright Market Outlook
Range cattle begin moving with Montana and Dakota shipments dominating. Steers around 1150 lbs sell near 8.00 while 1000 lb cattle fetch about 6.75, with a six load lot at 7.25 and smaller lots from 6.25 to 7.50. Chicago receipts total about 1,506 this week and 2,000 for the season, markets show mixed gains across beef and stocker trades, supported by feeder demand and favorable rail service to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
North
South Dakota
Chicago
WHACO TERRITORY BEST PLACE ON EARTH
A historical blurb extols WHACO Territory as a fertile, prosperous farming region. It highlights bumper crops, strong cow farming, and abundant pasture, claiming low poverty and no county-funded orphans. The piece urges readers to compare with other regions and visit the area to see its purported benefits.
Farm Market Offers Ready Crops At Fair Prices
Farmers Sap Stambaugh Bros offer select AGeon crops for sale at favorable prices. The group promotes quick market moves and urges sellers to bring produce to market promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ageon
Sap Stambaugh Bros
Trueks
Woods Gillmore and Ester Gillmore wed in Barton ND
Walter Woods and Miss Ester Gillmore were married at the bride's Barton North Dakota home last Wednesday August 10 and arrived in Saco to set up their future home last Saturday night. Woods is manager of the Saco Transfer Co. and Gillmore is a Saco teacher who has led the primary work. They have begun housekeeping at Mrs. Lee Nelson's residence and are not yet at home to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Woods
Ester Gillmore
Barton North Dakota
Saco
Woods
Saco Transfer Co
Taylor Cutting Couple Wed in Glasgow
Clair Taylor from Saco married Emma Cutting in Glasgow last Friday. They have a homestead in the south country and have been living in Saco since the wedding but will announce their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair ‘Taylor
Emma Cutting
Glasgow
Clair
Saco
The Contrast Between Editors and Doctors
A child writes a satirical piece contrasting editors and doctors. It notes harsher public punishment for editors for errors, the use of jargon by doctors, and claims about social judgment, education, and professional privilege. The quip ends with a claim that editors must be born, while doctors can be made.
Editor Threat Prompts Payment After Park Affection Claim
A local editor warned he would print a young man’s name who was seen hugging and kissing a girl in the park unless the subscription was paid within a week. Forty-nine youths called the paper during the following week, with two paying in advance.
Nationwide cleanup of disabled men claims drive kicks off
Following the Sweet Bill passage a nationwide campaign begins to settle tens of thousands of unsubmitted disabled veterans claims. The effort unites the Veterans Bureau Red Cross and American Legion with regional conferences to organize the drive and ensure veterans receive their due. Next week, The American Legion Weekly will outline plan details and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Bureau
Red Cross
American Legion
Durcan
Legion
Emery
the Legion
American Legion Weekly
Capper-Tindher grain gambling bill reached by conferees
Washington Aug 13 Complete agreement on the Capper Tindher bill to prohibit gambling transactions in grain was reached today by the senate and house conferees They adopted the senate sub bill with minor changes and final enactment next week was assured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Where We Are When We Ain't A Little Boy Wondering
A curious neighbor asks about identity and place in a playful inquiry. The exchange explores belonging and meaning through a childlike question about existence and location beyond grown up definitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will. Synacme
Walsh News Mr Otto Carlson Visited Kraft
Mr Otto Carlson visited Mr Kraft last Sunday a week ago, according to local notes in Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Carlson
Mr. Kraft
Harvest Echoes and Local Visitors in Whitewater Area
In Whitewater area notes, Jess Blackerby trades harness for a saddle horse while harvest hum rises from sun to night. Locals Ben Fjeldheim runs the binder for Ellen Geder. Chester Huntley visits Saco. families like Palm, Osier, and Harlitt share meals and fishing trips. Road work advances as a header mishap near Otto’s house is fixed with Perry’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Otto
Kodak
Perry
Milk's Value in Diet Promoted by School Demonstrations
A Kansas City school district survey from May 1919 shows 37 percent of children under nourished. After a milk and graham crackers lunch, undernourishment dropped to 25 percent by September and to 3.7 percent by the following March. Similar outcomes occurred in other cities. A South college president notes long dormitory health and a dairy herd, praising milk's role during the flu epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Woman’s College
South
Bowdoin Community Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Steve McIntee trip to Bowdoin last Thursday. Jonas Andhiem's baby christened last Sunday. Mrs Boushard visited Peterson home and then Mrs Peterson with Mrs Boushard last Sunday. John Johnson hosted at Sunday school August 14 at 2 PM. Grain stacking help by John Johnson Oswald Ramsbatcher and H D Jewett. Kroeger family visited from Saco to inspect crops. Porters and Lou Knable with family joined Bowdoin trip last Tuesday.
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Steve McIntee
Bowdoin
Mrs. Boushard
Peterson
John Johnson
Oswald Ramsbatcher
H. D. Jewett
John Bruckner
Divers search sunken vessel for bodies near Eureka
Divers began today to search the holds of the steamer Alasaka which went aground at Burns reef near Eureka on August 6. A survey will determine if the wreck can be floated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Calif
Burns Reef
Here
Milk and Milk Products Said to Build Health and Energy
A quoted opinion extols milk and dairy as best foods for man noting milk never harmed anyone and can make one strong, fat, and wise while warning coffee and tea impair digestion and milk may curb energy. It urges getting a cow to drink milk and reduce grocery costs.
Phillips County Dodson Fair Set For Sept 1 2 3
Phillips County will stage one of the state’s best fairs in Dodson September 1 through 3. Dwight Jones, secretary of the County Fair Association, says prizes exceed 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars in race and sport awards. No exhibitor entry fee, livestock exhibitors pay a three day 150 eligibility ticket, six annual fair, community exhibits prize tiers, pens arranged by Secretary Jones, and a wide slate of races with purses ranging up to about 159 dollars.
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Phillips County
Dodson
Dwight Jones
County Fair Association
W. P. Stapleton
Ford and Edison visit Elkins in ford them bones tale
A vivid Elkins anecdote from a recent Henry Ford visit involves two Black men playing dice in the street. One taunts the other with the racial slur and the phrase Ford them bones, to which the winner explains it means shake rattle roll. The tale was recounted by Judge William E. Baker.
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Elkins
W. Va
Henry Ford
William E. Baker
Federal District Court
Mr. Ford
S. H. Firestone
Thomas A. Edison
Preliminary survey for Buffalo Rapids hydro site near Miles City
Miles City August 16: The preliminary survey of the Buffalo Rapids for hydro electric possibilities is complete. Civil engineer H K Doane says he will map the survey and forward it to consulting engineer Mr Scotten in Butte. The work, under Leighton Brothers, aims to secure a core drill to explore bed rock at the dam site.
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Miles City
Buffalo Rapids
H. K.doane
Doane
Scotten
Butte
Saco Beats Famous Red River Valley
George Millons who just returned from an auto trip through the Red River Valley reports wheat yields from five to twelve bushels per acre in No 3 grade. Wheat west of Fargo yields from five to fifteen bushels. Suacaste area crops are twice as good and grade No 1. He says business conditions across the country are not as good as at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Millons
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Fargo
Blind Husbands at Palace Theatre with Dorothy Phillips
Five reel feature starring Dorothy Phillips shown tomorrow night August 20 at the Palace Theatre. Two reels of comedy accompany the main presentation. Reputation coming soon to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Phillips
Palace Theatre
Fitzpatrick Busy Man A Legion Leader and Educator
Edward Augustus Fitzpatrick leads the Wisconsin Americanism Commission and administers the educational bonus law providing thirty dollars a month for ex service men seeking education. A 37 year old with Columbia degrees, he has held multiple public service roles and served as a World War I major in draft administration.
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Edward Augustus Fitzpatrick
Chaiman
Americanism Commission
Wisconsin Department of the American Legion
Reas
Fitzpatrick
New York City
New York
Laqter Betahié
New York Training School For Public Service
Wisconsin Board of ‘Public Affairs
Commission of Practical
Society For Promotion of Training
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Board of Education
Madison, Wit
Post of the Legion
M Alister Rose to Major Heber L McAlister
Major Heber L McAlister of Conway Arkansas led the army discharge effort at Camp Dix achieving 1536 discharges in one day. He served from second lieutenant to major in America and France and later taught at Ouachita College and directed extension at Arkansas State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber L. McAlister
Conway
Ark
Arkansas Department of the American Legion
Camp Dix
Arkansas National Guard
McAlister
America
France
Mississippi
Mississippi College
Ouachita College
Arkansas State Normal School
Funeral Oration Delivers Sobering Look At Samuel Johnson
In a somber graveyard scene the old pastor, hat in hand, delivers a funeral oration after a departure. He speaks of sorrow and loss, referencing Samuel Johnson as a figure of reflection and legacy.
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Samuel Johnson
American Legion Weekly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Quinn & Cahill
Seattle
Minnesota
Carther West
Alontana
King Bees
Saco Markets
Gillmore
Taylor-Cutting
Walsh News
Lower
Whitewater
Jess Blackerby
Ben Fjeldheim
Ellen Geder
Chester Huntley
Miss Boss Martin
Hass Place
Aaker
Grytdal School
Hans Waal
Charley Palm
Levi Osier
Anna Harlitt
Ole Lowe
Ray Carter
Andrew Hanson
Busche Home
Simon Gartside
O. Carlson
Oscar Ekre
White Water
Ender Omundson
C.A. Huntley
Fischer
A. G. McCord
0. C Busche
HARB
Jonas Andhiem
William Peterson
J. Bruckner
Mr. Kroeger
Miles
Americanism Commission of
M’alister
Arkansas
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