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Newspaper

Saco Independent

Location

Saco, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1922

Page

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Phillips County Sends Exhibits to State Seed Show

Phillips county will be represented at the State Utility Seed show in Bozeman next January by between fifteen and twenty exhibits of corn, grain and potatoes. A dozen exhibits have already been sent. more are expected. Farmers sending exhibits include J N Mangis, Northwestern Dent and Peliss Darwin, John Ohman, Marquis wheat, Paul Stitt, Marquis wheat, F T Nelson Victory oats, Jamesy Tieden, Marquis wheat, Hannchen barley and flax. Exhibits of certified seed potatoes will go out January 1. The seed show is part of Farmer's Week in Bozeman, run by the Montana Seed Growers association to market approved seed types.

Phillips County Bozeman Drug County J. .N Mangis Northwestern Dent and Peliss Darwn John Ohman Marquis Wheat Paul Stitt F.T. Nelson Victory Jansey Tieden Montana Seed Growers Association Malta Enterprise

Special term of court convenes for urgent business

Court convenes December 20 1922 a special term to handle urgent matters. Judge C D Borton with B P Sandlie and Milton A Porter presiding. Proceedings include guardianship discharge for Glen D Trader and Grand Larceny charge against James Mangan with a two to four year sentence.

A. M C. D. Borton B. P. Sandlie Leron Wood Milton A. Porter Bey Glen D. Trader State of Montana James’ Mangan James Mangan Deer Lodge Montana Marion A. Porter B.P. Sandlie Robert Farnsworth Joseph Schnabl Mary Chandley Iver Rood C. E. Secrest Ward ‘Hovey Earl, Smart Earl Smart

Corn Exhibits Held at County Agent Office

Corn exhibits on hand at the county agent office since last month’s show will be kept until January 15. Farmers who wish to claim exhibits should contact the county agent. unclaimed or unrequested displays will be disposed of after that date.

Fatty Arbuckle poised for return to film industry

Roscoe Arbuckle, banned after legal trouble, is cleared to resume acting with Will Hays confirming restrictions lifted January 1. Protests from clergymen mount while supporters defend the comedian, as industry leaders decide his fate.

Minneapolis Roscoe Arbuckle Fifth District Federation Off Women’s Clubs Will Hays Jesse Lasky Arbuckle Los Angles Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle

Bank chief exposes $70,000 short at First National Chicago

National bank examiners reveal a $70,000 shortage at First National Bank of Chicago. Seth Anderson, 35, manager of the clearing department, is jailed on $20,000 bond after admitting theft of $50,000, with bank insurance noted as covering the loss.

First National Bank Chicago SHORT National Bank Examiners First National Bank of Chicago Seth Anderson R. E Newhall Anderson United States Fritzler Alvin Olsen Fort Belknap

Fugitive Berkebile Sought On Montana Arson Charge

Mrs. W. Hamiliton, Montana legislator, identified fugitive John Berkebile at Stewart ranch Bothell as the man wanted to serve three to seven years on an arson conviction. Berkebile denied identity claiming to be Jim Jones delaying capture before return to Seattle. Bond amount of 5000 dollars was discussed as recoverable once the fugitive is in custody.

John Berkebile Montana Seattle Jim Jones W. W. Hamilton Dodson Jones Stewart Ranch Bothell

Cowboys Will Trail Cattle 300 Miles Toward Powder River

Miles City dispatch notes three cow punchers from a Tennessee outfit started last week with 300 head of range cattle. Twelve stock cars were delayed by a storm and six cattle died in transit. The extreme cold threatens hardship for the cattle and cowboys on the 300 mile trek toward Powder River country.

Miles City Powder River Country Hollowton

Caution Over Straw Feeding As Cold Weather Hits Livestock

County agents warn the first cold snap may repeat last winter’s losses from improper straw feeding. Cattle fed mostly on straw need extra water and salt. in very cold weather water may need heating to ensure adequate intake. Farmers should monitor stock closely where straw dominates feed to avoid losses.

Fifty In Hospital From Liquor Poisoning

Boston reports more than fifty people hospitalized from alcoholic poisoning after holiday liquor. Two deaths occurred and eighteen remain in critical condition.

Boston

For Sale Pure Bred Barred Rock Birds and Cream Separator

For Sale pure bred barred Rock cockrels and pullets Blue Ringlet strain Mrs Chas H McChasney 50 4 Saco Montana For Sale Delaval Cream Separator No 12 good as new Prep 40 Call at this office.

Chas. H. McChasney Saco Montana

Sophomore and Freshman Writing and Debating Notes

School notes from the Saco Independent cover the Sophomores and Freshmen writing progress, a debating team forming with names Amour Malmin Bisward Kappel Roy Yeatts Harry Malmin Herbert Abel and others, and Juniors focusing on ancient literature despite low Honor Roll presence. Freshman poetry includes Carol Taylor and others with reflections on school and church bells and a self described temper poem.

Fred Tinney Mabel Garrison Grammer Dana Garrison Amour Malmin Bisward Kappel Roy Yeatts Harry Malmin Herbert Abel Wallace Blue

The Cowboy's Decline Across the Great Divide

An aging rider laments the end of the cowboy era. He recalls shiftless migrants seeking free land, ruined ranges, and the decline of his hard won ways. His horse, six guns, saddle, and rifle falter as he faces old age and death beyond the divide.

Local Social Roundup and Holiday Happenings in Malta

Geo Russell made a trip to Malta Saturday and Miss May Buckley spends the holidays at Culbertson. Families and visitors from Glasgow Saco Wolf Point and Dodson gather for Christmas. The higher grades reopen Wednesday and the school Christmas program was a success with Santa delivering treats.

Geo. Russell Malta Miss May Buckley Culbertson Lillian Schofield Caroline Wihning Dodson Monroe Wolf Point C. Bjerke Score Jack’ Hittle Hugo Johnson Coburg Santa

Moving Pictures Traced Back to Confucius Era

An exchange cites Will Day noting that early ideas of moving pictures trace to Confucius. It mentions his London exhibition of relics and machines and claims the shadow shows of Confucius as the first animated pictures. It also cites Kirch er 1646 work and Muybridge disk used in a racecourse controversy.

Confucius Will Day London Athanasius Kircher Eadweard Muybridge Alto Palto

Stole Material for Bait by Following Woman

A fly fisherman describes stealing chenille from a young woman on upper Broadway to use in trout flies. He followed her into a theater, pried loose pieces with a pocket knife, and used the material to craft a successful lure.

Upper Broadway New York Sun

Phillips County Seed Spuds in the South

The Phillips County seed potato program, coordinated by the county agent's office and the State College horticultural department, plans tests in Louisiana to show southern farmers the value of Phillips County Seed. Bliss Triumph seed tests will start, and farmers willing to donate about fifty pounds of seed stock should contact the county agent.

Thee Horticultural Department The State College Lousiana Philips County Phillips County Imade Bliss Triumph

Christmas party ends with deaths from wood alcohol

In Shelby on December 25 Ralph Longley died and two other men were near death after drinking wood alcohol at a Christmas party. Dozen others fell ill as police seized the jug believed to contain the poison and held one party member for questioning.

Shelby Ralph Longley Tie Longley

Irrigated Land Valuations Across Montana Counties

The 1921 returns show 1 160 398 acres of irrigated land in Montana with an average value of 51.38 per acre. Beaverhead reports the largest water acres. Gallatin leads in irrigated value at 68.04 per acre. County-by-county totals show wide variation in acreage and per acre value, from low near 18.00 to highs around 68.49.

Montana Beaverhead Gallitan Blaind Carbon Cascade Daniels Dawson Deer Lodge Gallatin Glacier Granite Hill Jefferson Liberty Madison Mineral Missoula Park Phillips Ravalli Richland Roosevelt

Death near for Bernhardt after relapse in Paris

Paris dispatch reports Sarah Bernhardt, famed actress, suffered a relapse in the early hours Sunday with another fainting spell. Her strength is said to be ebbing as doctors attend her and struggle to sustain her.

Paris Sarah Bernhardt

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Paul N. Hansen Olaf Dyrdahl Lewis Dyrdahl Nels Ashland Ole Veseth Banking Corporation of Montana Court News Fatty Arbuckle Hays Maybelle Garrison Grrde Saco High School Ben Franklin Carol Taylor Bert York Bowdoin News F. W. Young Wd Score Geo. Whitmore and Glasgow Rev. Thayings Edwin Black Simon Welsh H. He .Hinz Scholas James Brewer T. W. Young Svife Mrs. Anderson Bernhardt
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