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Newspaper

Saco Independent

Location

Saco, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

2

Local Patchwork Notes From Hinsdale District

Community brief detailing visits and travel by residents Frank Arleywine and Chas Ebersold. New telephone line from Hinsdale to Thorny progressing, school building reconstruction underway, Thanksgiving and New Year sermons planned by Rev Hendrickson, a narrow horse accident involving T T Hatton, a car wreck involving Nels Hatton, and a successful Hatton box social raising $87 for an organ and school supplies.

Hinsdale Thorny Conway Everyon Hendricksoh Glasgow Hatton School T. T. Hatton Nels Hatton Hatton

Unclear 1917 Menu Fragments From Local Dinner Event

Fragmentary OCR describes a January 1 1917 dinner event with items including chicken pies bread coffee and doughnuts. Mentions pies pickles and beverages with scattered words suggesting service and attendance at a grand dinner.

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Montana's mercantile growth near 12 thousand firms

A Glasgow Courier summary notes a 1916 Dun and Co census showing Montana has about 11 945 mercantile establishments including banks and real estate dealers, up from 10 971 a year earlier. Growth is steady, concentrated in the eastern counties, with towns like Richey adding merchants and banks amid good overall business conditions.

Montana Phillip S. Xtush R. G. Dun & Co Montena Richey Dawson County U. S.post Office Department R. G. Dunn& Co Rush Glasgow Courier

Walter Shanley remembered for generous deeds and friendship

Obituary and local school notes from Saco Montana recount Walter Shanley as a generous, anonymous benefactor who aided the poor while avoiding publicity. The issue also lists Hunter School attendance for the month and top spelling averages led by Madeline Archer and Gertrude Schultz.

Hunter School Ruth Hunter Margaret Lee Hazel Harrison Madeline Archer Gertrude Schultz Mary A. Easton

Ford orders to supply next year exceed expectations

Ford sales for the coming year look set to break records as agent Kroeger reports a fourth car load of Fords under the new contract. Early shipments indicate many red Ford cars will be sold in the next year.

Ford Kroeger

Shippers Press Demurrage Reform at DC Hearing

A National Industrial Traffic league committee urged a graduated demurrage scale at a Washington hearing before Commissioner McChord. They proposed $1 a day for two days after free time, $2 for the next two days, and $5 for each subsequent day, plus higher per diem for cars retained by other lines and continued suspension when weather blocks unloading.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission National Industrial Traffic League McChord

Iowa Boy Kills Brother In Rifle Accident

In Clinton Iowa on November 28 Russell Malone fifteen accidentally discharged a target rifle killing his nine year old brother Thomas The brothers sons of Mr and Mrs Thomas Malone were inspecting the firearm after a misfire while pigeon shooting when the hammer was raised.

Clinton, Ia Russell Malone Thomas Thomas Malone

School Census One-Year List for 1916 District Notes

A census compilation lists multiple districts and communities including Little Jewel Dodson Wagner Zortman Grouse Gulch Sandusky Whitcomb Cowan Whitewater Saco Malta Lafond Black Coulee Malta Woody Island Assinniboine Lovejoy Beaver Creek and other joined districts Fergus Dawson Phillips. Total figures implied in the fragment suggest a district-wide tally with numerous place names and population counts.

Feeding Little Pigs From Birth to Market

A farmer notes pig rearing tips from birth to eight weeks and beyond. Feed strategies include light milk flow early, gradual increases, and using whole wheat, shelled corn, ground barley, and shorts. Emphasizes sow-assisted feeding, proper weights, and affordable feed options as pigs grow.

Pet North Dakota Orain

Also Mentioned on This Page

F.w.kroeger the Style Shop Mr. Farmer State Bank SACO Independent Little Snake News Mogen Frank Arleywine Duncan Chas. Ebersold BR. A’. Aspenwall Minot N. D Wm.Ardut Missouri River Truman Spencer Clair Duncan Albert Qualley Teelae THE W.D. Miller Publsher Walter Shanley Walter Shanley Traffic League Iowa S Dist Sane Coun Little Jewel Zortman Grouse Gulch Sandusky Whitcomb Beaver Creek Fergus Dawson Phillips First National Bank Sago Resources U. S Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve U. S. Treas State of Montana Phillips E.R. Kahla E. R. Kahla Otho R. Hawver Saco Drug CO A. E Easton Rtarregh Anty Wiese Jon
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