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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
3
A mother and family guide a young boy named Charles as he battles a naturally violent temper. He pleads for mercy after misbehavior, saying punishment makes him angry while he tries to learn restraint. The piece portrays his potential future path toward becoming a lawyer.
A World War I era notice from Camp McCoy in Sparta Wisconsin features a testimonial by Walter Mahony of Troop H 6th A S Cavalry. He describes a two year psoriasis outbreak on arms and limbs improved and cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying other treatments.
Helena Montana reports this year's cattle shipments will total about 165000, down 25000 from last year, due to lack of water on the range not reduced grazing. Officials say leasing grazing land could restore beef production, with water access key as homesteaders fence watering sites.
Helena Reverend Dr. Jacob Mills, a leading philanthropist, donates the final 10000 toward a 75000 endowment for Montana Wesleyan University. Mills, a pioneer Montana minister and former financial agent for the university, has given over 90000 to benevolent causes since arriving in Helena. The gift, revealed to campaign leader Charles Strader and workers in Billings, is expected to secure the endowment’s success.
Directors of the Butte Bal faklava inform stockholders that a settlement with Anaconda Copper Mining Co settles ownership of a vein adjoining the Mountain Chief claim. The accord includes a vertical plane agreement seen as a move to abolish apex rights that fueled most litigation.
W. E. Barts and James Compton are jailed in Glendive awaiting trial on forgery charges. The two men face legal proceedings as authorities hold them in connection with the alleged crime.
Bishop John Patrick Carroll of Helena presided at the formal dedication of Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Butte. More than 1,000 people attended as Fathers Venus and McRority urged support after the old church burned. The new building stands as a monument to Butte Catholics loyalty.
Montana State Superintendent H A Davee promotes a plan to supply a pig to every city and rural school in the state. Portland Union Stock Yards offers pigs to Oregon and Washington schools free of charge, with the only condition that schools report feeding costs and inventory. Davee seeks inclusion of Montana to boost country life education and hog-raising interest.
State lands in Montana moved 108 506 45 acres in the 1913 fiscal year and brought in 1 670 852 in notes and money. Sales occurred in 28 counties led by Chouteau with 15 509 acres for 251 409 63, Sergius 13 276 acres for 232 873 15, and Madison 12 276 acres for 187 156. The average price was 14 89 per acre and remaining domain totals 9 679 869 30 acres, Dawson County holding 486 257 acres.
Horace R. Robedee, jailed after attempting suicide in a felony at Sioux Falls on February 11, Elva A. Robedee files for divorce in district court alleging hardship. He was sentenced April 22 to two years in the state penitentiary.
Gallatin county treasurer receives a 24719.92 check from United States Fidelity and Guarantee company to cover most of Clyde Corbly embezzlement losses. Bank withheld 2000 due to statute of limitations, reserved until courts decide. Corbly is serving a penitentiary term.
Miss Helena Conrow daughter of Senator John M Conrow married Clarence W Chadbourne in a ceremony led by Rev EB Cross. Miss Hazel Colpitts wed William S O Rourke at St Marys Catholic church. Amelia Kath ine Collett tied with Clyde S Winegar in a family announcement from Mr and Mrs John A Collett.
Bozeman—William L. McDonnell a leading Bozeman business man died after an operation in Butte at age 47. He was married in 1893 to Catherine Walterman and leaves four children.
The state railway and public service commission submitted a six division annual report to the governor detailing orders on station and train service tariffs rates and charges. It includes a summary of train accidents and personnel injuries in the state for the year 1915.
Dean Curtiss surveys Canadian progress in farming education and cooperative agriculture. He notes Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta universities and colleges building modern facilities with strong government support. He highlights vocational training cooperative creameries and elevators aided by favorable government financing.
The government buys bulls of dairy Shorthorn or other dairy breeds and sends them in at cost price on long time payments. The 1913 grain yield in Western Canada was excellent though not abnormal, with wheat at 30 to 45 bushels per acre and other grains showing similarly good averages.
The article recounts George B. McClellan praising Thanksgiving as a holiday and a seashore visit. A scene on Atlantic City's Boardwalk shows an overdressed couple quarreling, the man pushing the woman, and her retort about pawned fly screens for a day off. A farmer and a rail passenger share a tobacco joke ending with biting a plug in town.
Readers are urged to verify Castoria bottles for the real signature of P In Use For Over 30 Years. The page also features light anecdotes and light humor about salaries and hair restorers, alongside medical ads for eye care and cough drops.
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