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Newspaper

Saco Independent

Location

Saco, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

2

Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Restores Health for Indy Woman

Mrs. WM. Green of Indianapolis says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revived her weak constitution. After five months she gained from 109 to 133 pounds and can perform all housework. She recommends the remedy to women suffering as she did and invites advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Indianapolis Indiana Lydia E. Pinkham WM. Green S. Addison Street Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Dentists Air Question Stirs Kentucky Girl

Irvin S Cobb recounts a humorous Kentucky tale from a girl undergoing a tooth filling. The dentist asks if the air hurts and she replies with a puzzled line about the air itself. The joke captures regional humor from mountain Kentucky.

Kentucky New York World

Riches Take Wings as Airplanes Carry Wealth

A wry note on wealth and honesty contrasts quick riches via flight with the old rule that the honest path often benefits others more than the seeker.

Gopher Day at Moore Meant Big Tail Tally and Savings

Moore Meads gopher day drew 8200 tails for the chamber of commerce. Contestants earned one half cent per tail, with John Den Ouden winning $5 for 890 tails and Albert Royston $3 for 552 tails. County Agriculturalist Peterson counted tails, took photos, and 48 participants earned the bounty.

Moore Chamber of Commerce John den Ouden Albert Royston Peterson

Butte Seeks Federal Bureau of Mines Location

President Charles H. Bowman of the Montana School of Mines says Butte has a strong chance to host the federal Bureau of Mines to be established somewhere in the northwest. He adds the community should offer to help fund part of the bureau’s maintenance to secure the placement.

Butte Charles H. Bowman Montana School of Mines Federal Bureau of Mines Northwest Bowman Bureau State School of Mines Silver Bow Club Stewart Elliott School of Mines

Change in Control of Land in Missoula Adds Acreage

By order of Clay Tallman commissioner the general land office adds 1154 acres to the Missoula land office jurisdiction. The move preserves the local office for years and benefits Blackfoot country residents by easing access compared with Helena, the former control point for public lands.

Missoula Clay Tallman United States Land Office Blackfoot Helena

Mayestablish Greek clubs at State College in Bozeman

Montana board of education may approve faculty action to form Greek letter fraternities and sororities at State College Bozeman. The move reverses prior instructor policy and allows the half dozen clubs denied charters to organize without further faculty discouragement.

Bozeman State College Montana Board of Education

Snow Holds Up Mail Coach in May Near Nye

In Stillwater county a Nye stage mail coach was held up by three feet of snow between Dean and Nye. Cold weather formed a crust on the trail, forcing bandaging of the horses. The snow melted quickly with little damage reported.

Nye Stillwater County Dean

Montanan Loses Arm in Raid Report

Billings Cable from England says R. T. Bayliss longtime Montana mining figure who was feared fatally wounded by bombs dropped by German Zeppelins in London is improving slowly. Surgeons found it necessary to amputate his left arm.

Billings England R. T. Bayliss Montana London

Five Hundred Mines Get Raised Billings

Five hundred employees at the Helena plant of American Smelting & Refining Co have been notified of a third wage increase since August 1 1915 totaling 20 percent The raise is based on the current lead price about seven cents a pound

Ast Helena American Smelting & Refining Company

Arrest Charged in Death of Miss Anna Garber

Billings, charged with causing the death of Anna Garber, former Valley Junction, Wisconsin resident, through procuring and administering drugs at a local hospital. E B Kinard of Broadview, Montana, is under arrest here.

Billings Anna Garber Valley Junction Wis E. EB. Kinard Broadview Mont

Winner Named in Government Lottery Draw in Great Falls

Charles H. Schumaker of Dutton won the $3,000 government lottery prize when a drawing was held after three locators claimed entitlement to 120 acres. Schumaker opposed gambling and did not appear, yet his name was first drawn. A second drawing for 40 acres near Naller was won by J. & McDonough of Great Falls, valued at about $1,200.

Billings Charles H. Schumaker Dutton Great Falls Schumaker Naller J. & McDonough

Prizes for Wildest Steeds at Miles City Frontier Exposition

Five hundred cowboys plan to ride in Miles City July 3 4 5 as prizes are offered for horses steers or buffalo that will not submit to riding. Secretary Otis cites Powder river cowhands challenging the world to outdo their daring. Governors Stewart Burnquist Hanna Kendrick meet Chief Two Moons at Custer battlefield site.

Miles City Montana Range G. S. Otis Powder River S. V. Stewart Montana J. A. A. Burnquist Minnesota L. B. Hanna North Dakota Kendrick Wyoming Chief Two Moons Custer

Elk slayings in Cedar Creek basin prompt inquiry

State Game Warden De Hart and forest rangers report the killing of more than 1500 elk in the Cedar Creek basin east and north of Gardner Montana within 60 days. The animals were slain mainly for their teeth, including toothless yearlings, with carcasses found in heaps.

Cedar Creek Montana Cedar Creek Basin Gardner, Mont de Hart Forest Rangers

Has More Money for Bonds in Great Falls Montana

The Montana Supreme Court upholds farm loan law as A D Stillman announces $300 000 available for three more bond issues pending the court decision. Governor Stewart urges Good Roads Day on June 20 and calls for public support through labor materials or money.

Stillman Supreme Court of Montana Helena Samuel V. Stewart Montana McCone Dawson County Montan Legislative Assembly A D. Stillman Women of Woodcraft Supreme Court Rae

Growing Crops Not Assets in Bankruptcy Ruling

The United States circuit court of appeals affirmed a federal ruling that growing crops cannot be considered assets of bankrupt farmers. The decision, made public here, supports Judge G. M. Brown of the Federal district court view.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals G. M. Brown Federal District Court

Bribery Charged at Bozeman Grand Jury Sought

Gallatin county taxpayers petition for investigation into alleged bribery and corruption over special improvement districts in Bozeman. Judge B B Law calls a grand jury to examine the claims and each signer is asked to present evidence.

Bozeman Gallatin County B.*b. Law District’ ‘Court

Western Canada dairy and hog markets look bright for settlers

The article argues Western Canada will become a leading cheese producer due to war demand and favorable conditions. It notes high prices, open cheese season, and strong markets for hogs, with Calgary price records and a Monarch Alberta farmer claiming a top live weight price.

Canada Western Alberta Denmark Rockies P. Burns Company Calgary Monarch

Fashionable table talk reveals city woman and writer contrast

The scene shows a stylish cafe conversation where a woman notes the beauty of a nearby woman’s hands and comments on the young man’s latent spirituality. The judge marks a contrast between an authoress and a penny-a-liner as quiet remark on pride and truth. A closing quip notes urban sins versus village truths about baby dreams.

D’hote

Record Maker Seeks Slogan Emphasizing Longevity

A manufacturer of phonograph records asks an ad man for a slogan that conveys durability. The ad man ponders for eight seconds and offers a line claiming their dance records outlast the finest hardwood dance floor.

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