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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
3
A humorous tale describes a cultured English butler hired by the Nuritches who resigns after a month. He complains that the household’s Spartan fare and beer atmosphere clash with his refined tastes, proclaiming the place unsuitable for a sensitive person.
Mary visits Ireland after studying in America and notes a new baby brother who resists commands. She contrasts strict upbringing with the child's stubborn independence, recalling her mother’s warning that aging brings fatigue with bossing. The tale reflects changing family dynamics and parental authority.
A light exchange questions where the dove of peace hides when frightened, joking that it retreats to some pigeon hole in a playful aside. The quip reflects a moment of whimsy in conversation.
Quotations suggest a man married for ideals and now lives on the interest of his wealth. The brief exchange underscores a contrast between principle and financial ease within a domestic scene.
A fragment notes that when certain people attempt thinking they create a loud, boiler shop like clatter. The remark emphasizes the disruptive clamor during mental effort.
The Montana railroad commission reports a total freight saving of about 1.47 million dollars for Montana grain shipments this season due to new railway rates. An expert estimate uses a 4.1 cent per hundred pounds general reduction, yielding roughly 1.17 million dollars in savings for 1913, with additional regional movements contributing to the total.
Five hundred automobiles from across Montana gather for the Montana Good Roads congress and State Automobile Association convention in Kalispell July 15 for a three day event. Delegations from Great Falls Butte and Helena vie to host next year. A luncheon for delegates is hosted by C. K. Kelley and L. Q Evans at Swan Lake homes near Kalispell.
Four tons of ore from the Columbia mine on the Ruby property owned by Pat Dowling of Helena yielded about $112000. The cross-cut drift uncovered a five foot vein. ore runs high in gold with nuggets seen at a cabin specimen of fifty seven pounds. If ore continues to upper levels, the strike could reach millions. Nearby deals include Colonel Cruse buying two adjoining claims for $50000. Other notes mention Lucky Giant mine at Hassel and Rescue group in Rochester district showing promising ore values.
A compact reminder on prudent startup moves. The adage warns new entrants to avoid risky pits and seek solid paths when launching ventures. It highlights cautious planning and steady progress as keys to early business success.
Mrs Gust Nelson of Lindsay Montana describes a severe facial rash with itching and sores that covered the face and neck. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, followed directions, and within weeks saw her skin improve and later fully recover. The ad notes Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
A North Carolina dry state era joke about a commercial traveler paying an old man to find alcohol. The man leads him on a long trip through town and countryside, then reveals they are headed toward Kentucky where drink is available, not in the state. The tale is framed as a Judge quotation.
A wife tells her husband she has a severe side pain and fears appendicitis. He ignores her, snacking on the sports page, then grumbles that women never let men worry in peace as he finally shows irritation.
A brief comedy note hints at a marriage sparked by a widow's will and marks Ig Rantz as nearly a finished tragedian as a young widow contemplates union and fate.
A Swarthmore woman reports relief from years of hemorrhages after using the medicine, saying she is past the change of life and in good health. A Baltimore mother credits the compound with ending four months of hemorrhages after the loss of a child and return to work. The ad asserts all testimonials are genuine and suggests the product can help other women with similar troubles.
The city of Helena argues the Helena Light and Railway company raised assets by about 800000 without new capitalization and seeks to show rates are excessive. Testimony from city expert William Mendenhall cites profits of 796908.58 since 1905 when the company acquired the old firm, at a state house hearing.
President J. M. Hamilton and Prof. W. F. Brewer of Montana Agricultural College joined Principal E. J. Parkin of Gallatin County High School and Superintendent R. J. Cunningham of Bozeman Public Schools as Bozeman delegates to the National Educational Association meeting in Salt Lake City.
At the public wool sale on Thursday more than 300000 pounds were sold at 14 to 17 cents. The Big Sag company led with about 150000 pounds at the top price, while owners of over 300000 pounds refused to sell at offered rates and some 17 cent offers were rejected.
Libby Miss Lelia Houghton has completed a five month term at a remote Montana schoolhouse on the Fisher river, forty miles from Libby. Five homesteader children attended while she lived in a settlers’ log cabin near the school amid mountainous timbered country.
Lewistown progress rises as the Lewis town Scerfe brothers of Denver begin the First National Bank and Lewis town electric power building work. Estimated cost near 100000 with completion not expected before next year. The project adds to a busy summer of half a million dollars in Lewistown business blocks. Railroads announce grain rate cuts to eastern points Aug. 5 and western points Aug. 10, aiding Judith Basin farmers and Montana commerce.
Hugh Mc Donald was killed when a trolley struck by a 24 000 volt arc touched his head and he dropped dead. George Powell slipped and fell 1200 feet down a shaft with a mangled body nearly unrecognizable.
William F Morrison, accused by widow Louise Tam of stealing 2000 dollars and diamonds, married the complainant after being brought from Tampa by officers. Prosecutors halted the case citing Montana statute that a wife cannot testify against her husband, leading to dismissal.
John Hueselmans superintendent of a Harrison New Jersey lumber yard died when a 40 foot timber pile toppled on him after a warning cry by co worker John Bissell who leaped clear and was badly injured A crowd of trolley riders and workers helped free Hueselmans body after a half hour rescue effort at St Michaels hospital was later pronounced dead
A snappy fragment notes Ikey-Fader or Fader-One as a very rich person, suggesting they are so wealthy they need not fear loss or failure. The line hints at a boastful demotic portrait from Puck style slang.
An exchange reveals a backer aborting support for an enterprise as the would be founder probes for funding. The dialogue hints at the risk and fragility of early stage investment and the lack of commitment from investors described as angels in the field.
Counsel seeks to appeal and asks which juror held the one mind after the foreman declares the twelve are united. The judge confirms and prepares for sentence as the courtroom notes reveal hopeful yet biased jurors.
A Mother sends Lola to a corner drugstore for a stamped envelope with three pennies. The druggist replies with a humorous demand for three cents’ worth of stamped antelope. A playful voice quips about a salesman showing St Peter a dex card in a joke context.
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