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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
3
Local notes from Malta Glasgow and Saco cover visits by residents, minor business, Odd Fellows and Lutheran activities, a Co operative sale on wool goods, church events, a bridge of coal shortages, and a diary of small-town routines in late season. Major figures include Mayor Rosendahl and Mrs. Forster with several shops and clubs named.
The rural mail from Saco now leaves Friday and Monday, requiring the Independent to print on Thursday. All ad and news copy must arrive at the office by Wednesday noon. Copy after that time will be used the following week to ensure Friday delivery.
A mail plane flying from Washington to New York City yesterday established a new speed record for the mail service. The flight demonstrated improved time efficiency and marked a notable milestone for postal aviation.
The piece urges readers to eat air and soak in sun to boost mood and vitality. It humorously claims air as nourishing, urges positive thinking, casting off pills and drugs, and promises broad pleasures and success for those who keep feasting on air.
A twin-motored Haviland-4, built for the Post Office Department, covered 218 miles in 1 hour 34 minutes at 128 mph, surpassing the previous fastest trip of 123 mph. The craft was specially devised for mail service.
Charles Leroy Everhard of Mohall North Dakota files a contest to cancel Charles Kates homestead entry No 05157 for lands in section 12 township 31 N range 32 E MT. The grounds allege lack of residence improvements and abandonment since 1910 with military service not involved. Requires answer within twenty days after fourth notice. Also notices 1919 beadle Saco claimants for three year proof with witnesses named.
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