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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
1
Chief Dispatcher Fox notes the Great Northern division is prepared for a big grain rush as threshing starts. About 11 000 cars of grain expected to be marketed and 2 000 of lives cited. new shipments already underway with the first ear from Brocton.
In Billings August 16 John Britt claimed to be president of Je Montana Oil Co with capital of 750000. He was fined 25 for vagrancy in police court. His attorney said he would appeal to the district court and posted bonds. Arrest reports note frequenting a room with suspected gambling. Judge Mann found no oil business, despite credentials claimed.
Beata of Vancouver summons Fred Deyo to appear before Justice Geo Millens in Phillips county Montana on October 7 1921 at 10 o clock to answer a complaint. The action seeks fifty four dollars with twelve percent interest from April 24 1916 plus costs. If absent judgment will be entered.
Local market brief notes uncertain items and phrases. OCR fragment mentions Saco and services but lacks clear events or names. Limited readable details prevent full summary.
A Dakota Farmer argues land that can raise feed for milk cows will also produce flint corn or barley for hogs, grow a garden, and sustain a flock of hens. The piece suggests a farm is reasonably safe to farm when it supports cows hogs garden and chickens.
Court convened with Judge Hon C D Barton. It denied a new trial in Geo Hall v Advance Rumely Co and discharged administrator in Stewart Cardiff estate. Will admitted in Geo Winfield estate. Frank Harrison pled guilty to burglary with 2 to 4 years hard labor. Robert Mayes charged with cattle theft pleaded not guilty. bail set at 1500. State of Montana v Joe Wismer bail reduced to 1000. Eight mortgage foreclosures, Jessie Piper v Nellie Piper divorce decree. Court adjourned to August 26.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination for postmasters at this place. Held by order of the President to May 10, 1921, eligibility requires US citizenship, good health, within age limits, and residence in the post office delivery area for at least two years prior to vacancy. Apply at the local post office or with the Commission in Washington for Form 2241 and related documents.
Governor Joseph M. Dixon announced on Tuesday that he would not grant clemency in the case of Albert Yiek who is to be hanged Friday, August 26 at Dillon for the murder of Sheriff C Wyman of Beaverhead county. A brother from Indiana and attorney C W Robison urged clemency in the condemned man’s appeal.
Major General Harry A. Greene US Army retired dies suddenly in the Alameda county court house while summoned for jury duty. He was 66, a West Point graduate of 1879, who organized the Ninety first division at Camp Lewis and held commands in Cuba, the Philippines, Eagle Pass, Alaska, Panama and at Leavenworth Army service schools.
In Berlin crowds watched veterans march past as General Ludendorff spoke on August 24 at a stadium event seen by radicals as a monarchist revival. Enthusiasm was low with only a brief cheer for Ludendorff and government officials barred from participation.
Chicago reports a nationwide probe into alleged coffin trust profits and hoarding by undertakers. District Attorney Charles E. Cine announced the plan, with Cline traveling to Washington and New York seeking information. Authorities claim profits could reach 3000 percent.
William Senate died after a wagon accident east of town last Thursday. He was en route to J. W. Crutchfield's haying area when a car passed, spooking the team and throwing him. Taken to Glasgow hospital No 4, he died Sunday. He had lived in Saco four years and belonged to Eagle and K P lodges with relatives in Wyoming and Iowa.
Ex service men wounded or ill in World War urged to apply through Red Cross or American Legion for treatment or compensation forms. Certificates of disability should be secured to enable post five year service awards. Drivers to Glasgow for squad meetings during mid October drive. Those with filed claims needing proper adjustment should also request transportation.
A dated adlike saying urges taking opportunities and buying straw stock and hay care to avoid stock losses. It claims feed shortages ruin most stockmen and farmers, and advises putting up plenty of feed so bankers will support stock buying.
The threshers tally undercuts pre harvest estimates across 21 counties for the week ending August 20. Stillwater reports summer fallowed wheat 20 to 25 bushels and stubble wheat 3 to 8 on dry land, with winter wheat seedings rising in several counties. Weather varied, with cool conditions, showers, and localized shortages affecting yields. winter rye and rye, 25 to 40 bushels on some districts, and overall livestock in good condition amid dry areas.
The Electrical World reports a plan to develop over 500000 kilowatts of water power on the Delaware River with an estimated cost of 200 million dollars. Work would begin after authorization from the federal water power commission. The scheme calls for four dams to be built.
Henry Record of Beaverton marries Florence Oliver of Glasgow in a morning ceremony at 10 o clock conducted by Rev Tillman R Braddy of the Baptist church. They depart at noon for Beaverton to start their life on the groom s farm with friends present.
Charles M. King died in Grangeville Idaho after fasting nearly 43 days to cure indigestion. He weighed only a skeleton as relatives and physicians urged him to eat. water was the only intake. The Lewiston Idaho dispatch appeared in the River Press.
AJA Phillips County farmers received a car load of premium seed corn selected by university experts. The seed corn yielded prize results with double yields, fat cattle hogs and horses, and strong hog and chicken feeding. Farmers credit corn with prosperity and a secure outlook for next year.
Walter Knndt travels from Odessa Canada to complete final proof on his homestead in the White Water country. He aims to secure land claim rights and establish residence as required by the filing process.
Notice from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Glasgow Montana dated July 28 1921. Emil A Gustafson of Saco Montana consents to Reservation under the 1914 Act for entry No 037293 NW1 Section 8 Township 33 North Range 35 East M P. Five year final proof to establish claim to the land with witnesses Vine Caughats Geo A Olson Ludvig Olson and John A Olson all of Saco Montana to be held before Fredrick B Gillette Hinsdale Montana on September 19 1921.
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