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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
1
A 1918 interior department circular informs on final proof for homesteads under revised rules. It authorizes reduced cultivation requirements and outlines acceptable proof showing minimum cultivation over the period.
The obituary reports the death of Johann Gasser a Wisconsin farmer born 1848 who moved to America by 1868 and later settled near Saco Montana with his son John. He married Barbara Smith in 1872 and eight children were born, four surviving. Funeral services were held at the M E church with Rev C Y Kinghi leading.
In the absence of adverse claims the entry may be submitted to the board of equitable adjudication for confirmation. The statement notes eligibility and process steps for approval without opposition.
Reports from Medicine Lake and Plentywood indicate the Bainville branch of the Great Northern in the northeast county area faced grain shortages with as many as two hundred loaded teams waiting to upload. Elevators at blocked depots could not handle the wheat and flax, while train crews said empty box cars could be moved in the morning and loaded grain returned by evening to eastern terminals.
A fragment notes that the county began farming under a pact about three years before another group. The brief hints at an intergenerational planning timeline within local agriculture.
A 1912 report notes massive grain arrivals at eastern terminals on November 25 with 2004 wheat cars 515 flax cars and 154 barley cars plus corn rye and oats. The influx could fill over fifty trains of fifty cars each in a single day, overwhelming prices and prompting questions about where the grain goes.
Postmaster General Hitchcock issues orders effective January 1 1918 governing parcels post. Fourth class matter must use parcel post stamps after January and ordinary stamps will be invalid for postage. Parcels mailable only at designated post offices and stations and must bear sender return card or mail will be rejected.
Bozeman reports ahead of Farmers Week and Country Life Convention. The event focuses on farming home life and homemaker comforts with a full day dedicated to Farm Home and homemakers. A short course will run through the week to improve water use, kitchen work, and domestic facilities.
A Florida campaign seeks to deter shipments of unripened fruit by offering prizes to tempt shippers to discard or market fruit not fit for human consumption. While aims include protecting public confidence, buyers fear poor quality fruits and may refrain from purchasing after prior exposure to unripe or frosted goods.
A historical discussion argues that even with tariff cuts on wool, sheep farming can remain profitable. It compares wool prices to lamb value, notes the impact of tariff policy on flock management, and urges prudent, non drastic reductions to protect the industry.
A mislabeled Italian tomato paste, shipped from New York to Pennsylvania, was analyzed by the Bureau of Chemistry and found filthy with decomposed vegetable matter, yeasts, spores, and 50 million bacteria per gram. The maker could not be reached. a local defendant in a government suit was convicted and fined $100. Italian goods face strong market opposition in the United States.
An old advertised claim for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touts its use on skin eruptions blotches sores pimples and eczema improving complexion and healing burns cuts and bruises. It adds it is excellent for piles and available for 25 cents at all druggists.
Court actions recorded include Gariners v. Cedarwater demanding 385 dollars plus interest for unpaid work and water supply issues near Culbertson. divorce decree granted to John McDivett by default. Augusta Bruegger as Admx against Town of Culbertson, and other cases vacated or continued as noted by Judge Utter.
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