06 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
1
A Montana Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin by M Herrick Spaulding cites poisoning and carbon bisulfide fumigation as the most effective prairie dog eradication methods. Preparations should begin early, with late season fumigation preferred. poisoned grain or alfalfa, using strychnine, is common.
Rogers Templeton Lumber Company funds a corn growing contest at Saco School with a silver cup. Students Edna Cardwell Irene Pehlka Ruth Scofield Warren Tinney Roland Wagg Floyd Haver grow the crop after seed is provided. The article praises the contest as a boost for farmers emphasizing corn's importance.
An advertisement from Sado Merc. Co. offers feiv boxes of Washington winter apples while they last at 17 dollars and 50 cents per box. The ad contains misspellings and unclear branding but conveys a limited stock sale.
Senate debate centers on whether the Democratic platform supports free sugar. Western senators led by Newlands oppose a free sugar plank, arguing it harms western farmers and violates party principles that protect legitimate industry.
A column offers practical home guidance on cake icing, fish freshness, bread cutting, tinware cleaning, garment care, baby skin care, laundry with coffee and ammonia, hallway lighting with mirrors, and safe fire escape behavior. The tips cover common household tasks and safety practices.
The Republican National Committee met in Washington and accepted the Chicago progressive Republican declaration. Senator Jones of Washington presented the Chicago memorial and argued all Republicans are progressive, supporting Taft. Party leaders, once divided, now show a unified stance as they prepare a fall committee meeting to publicize contrasts with Democrats and Bull Moose.
Hazel Waters six te en, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Waters, died after falling into a large boilerful of boiling soap suds while a floor was being scrubbed at a grandmother's nearby home. She suffered severe burns for about 30 hours before dying at Central hospital.
R D Harden courts in Glasgow this week. Otto Timm and Claude Moore visit Hinsdale from Glasgow. Mrs Ames and Alene McGregor travel to Glasgow. Brainard Rumley lector visits Hinsdale. Gaasch family extends southern trip. Ed Bartholomew welcomes a baby boy. Powell McGregor and Ottenstror visit. Blackman and family from Canada seek land in the city. They plan to buy deeded parcels.
Eleven o'clock Thursday the river above the railroad dam claimed Clifford Gunning fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Jno Gunning. Clifford could not swim and despite help from Everett Roop and Frankie Potter he sank after ten to fifteen minutes in shallow water. The family, with blind parents, depended on county aid to stay in their home. Valley County News reports the sorrowful incident and its impact on the family.
Malta's second nine edged Saco's second nine 9 to 7 on the Malta diamond last Sunday. The game showcased solid hitting from both sides with Malta compiling the decisive runs in the late innings.
About one hundred farmers met in Taylor's hall to resolve the Milk River bridge site. A majority favored Bjornberg crossing over Schultz and Swanson options, leaving site selection to the County Commissioners.
A quoted exchange argues the Noah ark story proves persistence against skeptics. It riffs that Noah toiled on dry land while critics mocked him, yet the flood proved them wrong and the naysayers were drowned as their comeuppance.
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