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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
3
A brief exchange mocks using a car to manage social engagements. Mrs. Chuggins jokes that an automobile can better help explain absences by claiming a breakdown. The quip plays on practical convenience and social convenience in a light domestic tone.
A fragment quotes elation over the Balkan allies trampling the fez while the wily Turk speeds on. The lines reflect a charged reaction to shifting power and national pride amid regional tensions.
A Wood Street businessman asks if employers hire old men and defends their capability for work in canoeing mandolins waistcoats and horse races. In the same piece, a sleeper complains of noise in a Pullman car and is knocked unconscious by a pillow, lasting seven hours.
A brief anecdote recounts a young man challenging an old man setting fire to dead grass in a meadow. The exchange ends with the man insisting the grass will regrow as green as the youth, who replies with a sharp retort.
The text notes that Rome’s enduring structures arose from concrete made of sand stone and cement, reinforced only by ornamental marble facing. It contrasts ancient concrete with modern steel and iron use, highlighting core cement as the base for temples circuses and aqueducts.
In Harper's Weekly a bedridden man named Harry the Hobo explains he spent over sixteen years in bed in fifty years of life. A sympathetic lady offers him a quarter noting his long paralyzing sleep habit. He clarifies the cause as a regular eight hour sleep pattern rather than illness.
A social worker stops a small girl with a baby. The girl insists the infant is not a boy, while the worker praises the child and offers comforting words amid the social commentary from Life magazine.
In a social chit chat, a Mrs Baggs is described as a flirt. The remark suggests TJ should consider his wife, but he notes she is a widow, implying no current marriage. The exchange reflects insinuations circling a tight‑knit community.
Norman Forsythe led the last Whitehall expedition through Morrison's Cave near Whitehall Montana on the Northern Pacific seventy five miles west of Livingston. Discovered in 1805 by George Morrison of Whitehall the cave features The Cathedral and many chambers with dazzling crystal lighting and fantastic formations claiming unmatched beauty among famous caves.
Chicago authorities say a gang of about 20 thieves led by two doctors, Dr. Nicholas Kern and Dr. Edward B. Stalhutte, plus Joseph Todd and Remus Doughty, stole over 500000 dollars in goods from railroads warehouses and steamship lines. They say loot includes cars motorcycles and merchandise. some $10000 recovered. A boy adopted by a thief aided investigators by revealing the ledger and hiding places.
Mose describes a violent beating by Sam Jackson after confrontations over Saling. He says Jackson struck him in the mouth and ears, stomped him while down, then chased him kicking him as he fled. Mose declares he never felt so exhausted by a beating.
Cuticura Soap described as pure and refreshing with emollient properties to ease irritation redness roughness and chafing. It promotes skin and hair health and with Cuticura Ointment treats eczemas rashes and itching in infants. Sold worldwide with free samples and a 32 page Skin Book from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
Billings report says Crow tribe members show little opposition to land opening to white settlers though some want accruing sale money timely paid. Annett notes Indians expect inevitable open and plan moves, with many owning multiple farms and focusing on wheat and oats while selling most produce.
A large armed band of Mexicans reportedly invaded New Mexico near Monticello Fairview and Cuchillo in Sierra County 100 miles from the border. Sheriff Kendall’s Hillsboro message led to a 60 man posse’s deployment to confront the raiders. U S Marshal Romero and U S Attorney Davis notified the Attorney General for guidance.
A violent typhoon struck Samar Leyte and North Panay causing massive damage. Tacloban City in Leyte was nearly destroyed and two steamers were wrecked in the harbor. Death toll unknown but reported to be high with millions of pesos in losses. Another severe typhoon is forecast along Mindanao's west coast.
The Rev Edmund Heslop of Wig an Pa suffered dropsy with swollen limbs and fatigue. After using six boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling subsided and he regained strength. He endorses the remedy and invites correspondence with Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo N Y for more information and free household hints.
Returns from Montana's recent election show initiative measures passing. Measures include party nominations for state officers by direct vote, 15 percent campaign expenditure limit of office salary for one year, direct election of United States senators, and a primary carried by a two to one margin.
President James M. Hamilton of Montana State College and Director F R Linfield of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station returned to Bozeman after a three week tour in southern states. Hamilton attended the agricultural college presidents meeting in Atlanta and Linfield attended the experiment station directors meeting held there.
Miss Clara Larson files suit against William W. Long in district court claiming breach of promise to marry on Sept 30, 1911 and seeks 2000 dollars. In Livingston the cornerstone of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer was laid with Rev. F W Klingensmith delivering the address.
Seventeen men and boys were killed or died during the just closed hunting season in northern Michigan. Victims include those shot at moving brush and several found in red coats. Two men are held at Ontonagon on murder charges.
Ed Williams, an Indian, was hanged in San Quentin after the prison band performed a three hour death chamber concert for his benefit. He murdered his consort Inez Brooks in a drunken frenzy and shot several other persons.
The Blaine schoolhouse on Mars Hill, once honored by James G. Blaine with a bell, has been moved and converted to a storeroom at a new site. The building, long a landmark, educated many generations before its removal.
Fire destroyed the administration building and the old barracks at Maryland Agricultural College in College Park near Washington. Authorities reported the blaze started early and caused extensive damage to campus facilities and records.
Police hunt William B. Carver junior at the law firm after a note says he intends to commit death by own action. Carver reportedly suffered heavy losses in a stock market scheme and left behind papers on prices grains cotton and future crops.
A Chicago Tribune piece recalls a Methodist preacher’s daughter in the South who became a sleuth, tracked a purse thief, and secured his penitentiary behind the story with the professor praising her decisive action.
Consumers are urged to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature of Ageanyy and note its long standing use of over 30 years. The ad emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and reminds that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Washington reports the sixty-second congress will meet for two weeks then recess for holidays. Lawmakers expect about 12.5 million dollars in daily appropriations for fiscal 1913 with major budgets ready. No constructive legislation is anticipated before Wilson's inauguration. tariff and currency reforms await the new Congress.
Axel Larson twenty two year old was vacationing in Chicago to visit parents for Christmas. He stripped and swam in the lake as winter training and disappeared after a few strokes. The body has not been recovered.
Chicago December 2 Fire destroyed the provision house of Armour and Co at the United Stock yards. The loss is estimated at $200,000.
Minneapolis wheat and oats bids for December and May options listed with northern and durum prices. Duluth and St Paul show cattle hogs and lambs bids with price ranges. Chicago cattle hogs and sheep bids given with receipts and price spreads across classes.
Fire in Saxon Wisconsin devoured the village business district causing an estimated loss of 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. Several residents fled in night clothes. Major losers include J J Defer General Store with post office and saloon Joseph Saymour confectioner Frank Vanier saloon John Page A L Law and William Twittle.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Pellets as a cure for constipation and claims they can prevent many diseases. The tiny sugar coated granules are marketed as a thorough remedy with bold assurances to readers.
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