23 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
1
August 10, 1912 meeting of Valley County Montana board of equalization. Proceedings show hearings on assessments and reductions for Culbertson and others. The board grants several reductions, orders additions to valuation, and notes candidates for county offices.
Washington Aug 10. The commissioner of the general land office clarified that under the three year law credit for residence and cultivation before entry will be allowed hereafter under section 3 of the act of May 14, 1880. The ruling notes changes from prior wording and confirms privileges to homestead settlers under prescription.
The article discusses years of attempts to pass a law for inspection of imported nursery stock. Advocates claim the bill will protect forests from threats like the brown-tail moth and potato wart, while opponents recall prior defeats of the diamond bill. The measure aligns with Agriculture Department concerns about imported stock spreading pests.
The piece notes comparisons over Secretary Knox's voyage to Japan with a strong staff aboard a warship. It suggests the U S seeks to influence oriental railway enterprises and big commercial ventures to prove American ingenuity and enterprise on the world stage.
The text notes that Japan would be impressed by a powerful nation and asserts that Congress may debate naval numbers, but the United States stands ready to replicate Admiral Dewey's past actions near Japan, which troubled the Spanish government.
The nation faces gridlock as big bills stall in Congress with vetoes from the White House. Pensions for 200000 veterans are tied up by budget delays, with tariff, Panama Canal, and parcel post debates shaping costs of living. River Press urges prudent cattle policy as beef prices rise and western land values shift.
Eastern live stock markets report a major beef shortage with prices hitting new records. Montana range cattle near the 00 mark and corn fed stock higher, with no relief seen for consumers. The Omaha Bee notes a six month 1912 decline in cattle receipts and fewer western range cattle arriving.
The county board met Monday to consider bids for a new five county bonds issue. E Rollins & Sons of New York City were the successful bidders. Bonds issued for twenty one years redeemable in ten years carry five percent interest. The annual interest on one hundred thousand dollars at five percent would total five thousand dollars for ten years, explaining the premium offer noted in the discussion.
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