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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
1
The piece notes a beef shortage and rising prices in the United States. It argues Guam can help by importing and breeding American cattle, crossbreeding with native stock to improve size and quality, and using tropical land and climate to support profitable, low-cost production for the American market.
Farmers in the Billings area arrange six cooperative mills led by a first mill near Yegen Sid ing west of Billings. The 25 barrel per day plant costs about 8000 dollars, ground on a cooperative basis with farmers paying to have grain milled. An elevator for grain storage and a railroad spur to the mill are planned.
The Milk river bridge at Bjornberg crossing is completed and will open to traffic in a few days pending final grading of approaches hindered by frozen ground. Foreman G W Coats moved his crew into town Friday and then proceeded to Poplar to start another nearby bridge project.
A practical guide to burying vegetables for winter storage. Choose sandy, well drained ground and a foot deep pit lined with straw. Layer leaves, straw, vegetables, and soil, with ventilation via straw wisps. Avoid overheating early. add manure as severe weather approaches. Build long narrow pits with partitions to access sections without disturbing others.
In Hamberg Germany Dr Johann Jackh outlines a curve of love from a study of 400 famous people. He finds male affection peaks at ages 24 to 26 while female affection peaks later at 30 to 34. He notes men love strongly at 24 but usually not after 30 while women tend to lead advances after that age.
A Minnesota creamery cooperative demonstrates a belt driven washing service for patrons' clothes. Five cents per pound plus ironing fees yield healthier farm homes and reduced workload for farm wives, benefiting families with lower monthly costs.
The piece notes early support for federal ownership of railroads in Alaska. It cites President prodding for a government built line and Senate leader Senator Kenyon of Iowa backing the measure. Congress argues government control could open Alaska, framing it as a duty of the current session.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best remedy for frost bite symptoms and skin diseases including itching eczema tetter piles and more. Claims quick pain relief and fast healing with 25 cent price and availability from all druggists or by mail H E Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Advertisement notes a Hart-Parr tractor with 27 horsepower burning kerosene. Price listed as 1450. The dealer promotes the money saving aspects of kerosene operation.
Sylvester L. Lansdon known as Dad Lansdon died after a long illness at his son Thomas’s Dodson home. Born 1848 in Quincy Illinois he traveled west in 1870 to Oregon and 1886 to Montana. He left a large family including wife of Thomas and sons Thomas Dadson and Taylor Saco plus many grandchildren. He valued friendship and charity above wealth and lived by Christ’s love.
Montana readers will hear lectures on food clothing shelter and home beautifying during Farmers Week January 21 to 29 in Bozeman. Miss Harkins Ballinger Baldwin and Hunt will speak with Mrs Dahl Laws and Doctor Blair covering nutrition hygiene and sanitation.
A customer testimonial endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the best cough cold throat and lung medicine. The ad claims rapid relief for obstinate coughs and lung troubles and urges keeping a bottle at home for all family members. Priced 50 cents and 1.00, available at druggists or by mail from EH Bucklen & Co.
State and county superintendents in Helena on November 25 approved continuing industrial contests for youths aged twelve to eighteen. Girls will make and exhibit a corset cover, while boys in Yellowstone, Custer, Dawson, Rosebud and Bie Tfern counties grow corn and exhibit ten cars, and in other counties grow potatoes and exhibit twelve specimens. County winners earn a free trip to Helena and the State fair in September with meals lodging and stock judging/home science instruction. Local supervision lies with county superintendents and teachers. F S Cooley directs the state fair industrial department. For more information contact J H Holst, Bozeman, Mont.
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