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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for itching burning and disfigurement. It urges bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, drying lightly, then applying Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. Free sample by mail with a booklet.
An advertisement endorses Wanford’s Balsam as a remedy for mud fever. The claim suggests the product improves appearance by treating the disease, appealing to readers seeking quick cosmetic and health relief.
Eugene Barion known as the musical fisherman hauled a seven foot seven foot long 400 pound Sacramento river sturgeon after his 200 foot trot line with twelve Swiss bells startled the fish. He needed two neighbors to help land the catch which netted him $63. Dispatch to the San Francisco Call.
An agent offers a volume on eloquent public speaking, but a deskbound man declines. He notes his political reputation as a pussyfooter and prefers speaking less to avoid risk.
A proverb-like note contrasts a woman’s role in a case with an optimistic view and a pessimist who faces consequence. It frames how perception shapes outcomes in personal and social contexts.
Seventh annual state good roads convention scheduled for July 18 to 15 in Anaconda. The Anaconda Good Roads association laid out plans including automobile travel for visitors, with business sessions by day and 8 PM evening programs. Delegates will tour Flint creek road and Philipsburg, visit the Anaconda Copper Mining plant, and tour valley roads stopping at Warm Springs Gregson Springs and local dairy and clubs.
The Banking Corporation of Montana reports improved agricultural conditions with warm, rainy weather after a cold period. Seeding is practically finished, winter wheat losses revised to about 25 percent, and the 1916 winter wheat crop may total 11,155,000 bushels versus 18,225,000 last year. Spring wheat production expected higher, fruit crops outlook weak with buds damaged May 10–15. fruit yields unlikely to reach half of last year. Stock conditions similar to last year despite severe winter, pleasing stock raisers.
The Bozeman grand jury, formed by Judge B. B. Law, includes Mike Langohr, T. J. Towery, J. R. Kimm, A. J. Labeck, W. F. Hilke, P. H. Gaffney, and T. J. Fowler. They may call witnesses as needed to investigate corruption in special improvements districts, county offices, and jail conditions, with five members required to indict.
Exchange in Boston Transcript reveals Miss Gabble noting a remark about a big mouth. Miss Kate defends her, saying the mouth isn’t large, only appears so because it is kept open, a witty remark about perception.
A humorous ad copy presents Dr J H Rindlaub, Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist in Fargo North Dakota. The piece includes a quip about alibis and a Hanford Balsam of Myrrh sprains and strains advertisement plus a light joke dialogue about a porch visit between Gladys and her mother.
Musselshell county backs a statewide booster excursion to attract settlers, with Secretary Robinson of the Roundup Commercial Club proposing the plan. Northwest farm products exhibit invites Musselshell to Seattle and similar invites will go to every county. Butte Great Falls and Helena favor the statewide push. Billings favors an Eastern Montana focus.
An ad claims FITS EPILEPSY FALLING SICKNESS can be stopped quickly with Dr Kline’s Epi Soey Medicine. It promises lasting results from a large trial bottle offered free and lists Red Bank New Jersey as the company location.
An assortment of lines from a periodical page notes social status and propriety. Phrases reference Hanford's Balsam in a stable and advertise a retail jab at shopping, ending with a wry exchange about a finished trip.
An advertisement offers a free book titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure by Jesse A Case from Brockton Massachusetts. It pledges a definitive remedy and urges sufferers to request the booklet.
In Bozeman the Elks lodge completed their annual field pest campaign with about 100 hunters and 25 000 rounds used. An estimated 20 000 gophers were slain though many escaped into burrows. Dr M P Davidson posted the top score with 406 tails.
Billings The St Paul road acquires a half interest in the Great Falls branch connecting Anaconda Company smelters with regional rail lines. The deal places the line on par with the Great Northern for handling ore shipments to Great Falls for treatment.
Miles City reports gray wolves killed one cattalo and ranch hands killed six wolves at Moon creek. Mayor C H Mott plans to expand his herd of fullblood and halfbreeds, aiming to showcase the novel stock at events including a San Jose roundup display from July 1 to 4.
A collection of clipped quotes about temporary work versus long term roles. References to a standing engagement and a model position highlight humorous employment tensions. Mentions Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh as a remedy and remarks on advertising for a cook or a food dictator. Also notes Persian agriculture relying on irrigation along the Caspian coast.
Henry Clements of Prophetstown Illinois identified the body from the Rock Island wreck at Packard Illinois as Miss Elizabeth Patterson of Outlook Montana. Patterson had been teaching school in Illinois and was returning home.
Montana officials pursue designation of Fort Yellowstone in the national park as a citizens training camp for Montana and northern Wyoming to bolster local defense and preparedness efforts.
In Bozeman Emmet J. Burke also known as Robert D. Richmond is accused of passing worthless checks for 35 17 50 and 25 on local merchants. Richmond admits the forgery and says he obtained funds in Dillom by similar means.
A ceremony at the Flathead Indians agency in Dixon marked the naturalization of twenty Native Americans. Maj. Fred Morgan announced that Maj. James McLaughlin, a Interior Department representative, would preside, following a ritual prepared by Secretary Lane and praised for its beauty and effectiveness.
The Butte workingmen's union suffered a setback when electricians at the mines and the clerks union voted against striking in sympathy with the workers. The move dampened prospects of a unified strike action in Butte.
Roland Sloan alias horse thief and jail breaker, held since Nov 7 1915 in Gallatin county jail, is taken to Livingston by Park county sheriff to stand trial for breaking jail nine years ago. Sloan was arrested last fall after his uncle Alf Johnson produced witnesses to show threats. Bond of 3000 dollars to keep the peace was set but no bond was furnished, leaving Sloan in jail.
Englewood Illinois reader Mrs E Sheldon credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing headaches nervousness hot flashes and life saving health after enduring menopause symptoms. She urges other women to try the remedy and notes doctors could do nothing more, praising its roots and herbs and encouraging written medical advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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