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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
1
Pope Benedict XV head of the Catholic Church dies January 28 due to pneumonia that struck recently. Funeral held Thursday. He became pope September 6 1914 during World War I and was seen as a wise counselor, with his death felt worldwide.
A National Conference sub committee voted against price fixing in agriculture noting remedies lie in cooperation. Speakers including J M Anderson of St Paul Equity Co operative Exchange urged action with Europe and government petitions to back a production minimum via war finance or revived food corporations. G Harold Powell of the California Fruit Growers Exchange spoke on the need for study of factors affecting farm welfare amid low markets.
Washington reports Census data showing farms commonly own more than one motor vehicle. Among 1,949,564 farms, 2.2 million passenger cars are counted and 130,169 trucks on 131,551 farms. Over 30 percent own cars and about two percent own trucks.
Court officers report on proceedings in South Tacoma for deposition in the Wickham case. Administrators receive fees and estates settlements including a $550 allowance for E J Tanison admin services. Foreclosures, amendments to complaints, and default judgments are issued in multiple cases including Stonesifer, Dodson Bank, Wenzel, Clay estate and Waymire.
Phillips County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting in Malta on February 4 at 11:00 A M in the county court house, with a business session to plan the year and discuss affiliation with the American Farm Bureau Federation. The afternoon will cover the work program and factor discussion on activities such as grasshopper control, crop improvement, livestock diseases, irrigation, 4 H camps, and cooperative marketing.
C E Miles assistant to the solicitor of the Department of Agriculture in Grand Forks returns to resume duties as legal representative of the Federal Seed Loan Office. Irregularities in settlement work totaling about 2 million dollars across northwestern states require field settlements. The office will remain open into next month with arrangements for borrowers to settle. those unable to do so may deal directly with Washington. C J T Forster arrives to help audit cases and take appropriate action where warranted. Farmers with federal seed loans should contact local representatives or county agents to settle or adjust loans.
A parable on using brains versus labor in work and farming. It contrasts office brains with machine labor, notes farm management merging roles, and urges planning and efficiency. It cites wheat farming as a long effort with little payoff while corn farming is profitable.
Milwaukee officials announce February 25 freight rate cuts for petroleum and products from Lewistown West Lewistown Miles City and Winnett to Oregon and Washington points to align Montana refinery costs with Wyoming to Pacific coast routes. Portland Tacoma Seattle rates drop to 1.0514 and 93 cents per hundred weight. Crude from Lewistown to Minneapolis remains 47 cents. Des Moines headquarters note signals broader Red Cross convention plans with 1000 delegates and 750 chapters.
The Red Cross National Pageant for the Northwest states from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains will be held in Des Moines Iowa on March 7 and 8. Manager Walter Davidson of the Central Division announces a 1000 member chorus and orchestra under Dean Holmes Cowper. The event reproduces the Columbus Ohio production with masterful music and dramatic narration by Ruth Mongey Worrell and H B Dickson directing arrangements.
California faced frost damage to its orange crop as warm spell relief appeared only gradual. Early estimates suggest 40 to 50 percent of the orange crop may be damaged, delaying shipments to the east under a state law barring frozen fruit.
Wisconsin paper mills run full time and North Carolina cotton mills back to full time. Atlanta business improves with 88 percent of Georgia textile mills at capacity. McAlester coal miners mostly full time. Chapman Valve and Mingo plants reopen. Yale and Towne to build in Germany. General Electric shows 15 percent growth. East St Louis steel foundry resumes after nine months. Cement plant in Superior Nebraska operates at capacity. Mississippi State bonds sell at a premium.
Milk River Valley Bank in Glasgow shuts doors Wednesday morning after prolonged strain from farmer loan defaults amid low crops and grain prices. Deputy examiner George K. Dick reviews books as officers seek possible reorganization and eventual reopening. December 31 figures show loans of 162,238 dollars, capital and surplus 437,500, and deposits 133,137.
Farmers in the valley show strong interest in Farm Bureau potato meetings set for Dodson Jensen's Hall February 8 at 1 30 P M Malta New courthouse February 9 at 1 30 P M and Saco Schoolhouse February 9 at 8 00 P M The effort aims to standardize potatoes to build a permanent market and boost the local potato industry.
Malta Jan 24 A settlement was reached between Christine Lake and the Great Northern Railroad in full payment of 20090 for the death of Abraham Lake in a Bowdoin wreck. The case began in Custer county, moved to Phillips county, with a 20000 verdict by a Phillips county jury in November 1920. The railroad appealed to the supreme court but the case did not proceed.
The lavish production of Foolish Wives has reached about 1.32 million dollars. The first print arrived in New York in thirty three reels, cut en route to fifteen thousand feet. Miss DuPont leads while Robert Edeson substituted for Rudolph Christians after the latter died during filming.
The Saco Business College now provides day and night classes making it convenient to take a business course or brush up on other subjects at a bustling educational venue.
Charles A. Jollman of Plentywood and Miss M Myrtle Garrison of Saco were united in marriage at Glasgow yesterday January 26. The groom runs an implement business in Plentywood and the bride has taught in the Saco city school for two terms. They plan to live in Plentywood after May first.
Washington reports President Harding backs gradual naval and land cutbacks from the 150 000 army limit but opposes any reduction risking national safety. A modest downsizing with congressional approval may occur without dropping below essential strength.
Mr. Harding is said to recognize ongoing unrest in the world and favors reducing European war armies to a level like the United States has. He allegedly views an army near 150,000 as a proper global example, noting Russia’s large electorate does not reflect a constructive democracy.
Resolutors urged centers to fix the area of wheat at two a bushel and called for coordinating farm movements and cooperation between farmer organizations adopted at the Growers convention held in Fargo on January 21.
Casper Casey a 24 year old prisoner escaped from the state penitentiary in Canon City Colorado by climbing from his cell to the roof and swinging hand over hand along 30 foot high electric power lines above the prison wall officials call the escape a mystery Casey had been sent from Logan county for burglary and his absence was noticed yesterday morning.
The Third Annual Boys Vocational Conference at State College Bozeman drew 470 boys from four northwestern states, the largest ever. Twenty four professionals spoke, with two weeks of follow up planned at home. Funds and meals were donated by civic groups, schools, firms, and individuals. NP railroad financed livestock prizes and Milwaukee Railroad provided sleeping cars for the students.
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