06 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
1
A detailed outline for a farmer's club meeting proposes order of business from opening remarks to roll call, minutes, youth recitation, and topic discussions led by members. It includes demonstrations, questions, sale and want boxes, readings, and possible two-part meetings, plus social elements like a simple basket lunch.
A senate committee on public lands approved a favorable report on the bill by Representative Kincaid. The measure would allow a homesteader entryman or entrywoman to marry without losing the right to a patent if they have complied with the law for one year.
The Lewistown meeting of Montana assessors adopts a schedule of minimum valuations for 1914. It sets per head values for horses and mules, cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and three year old steers, with range stock cattle at 25 and other stock ages ranging from 15 to 40. Banks are assessed on capital, surplus, and undivided profits minus buildings, at 75 percent. merchants on invoice or sworn statements as other personal property.
In Washington politics Senator La Follette denounces the Progressive party while Bristow rejoins the Republicans, leaving Progressives hopeful that Clapp and Cummings might defect. Democratic administration benefits from divided opposition as the next election looms.
The House of Representatives rushed its business and did not observe Washington's birthday while the Senate read Washington's farewell, paying respect to the Father of his Country. If the lower chamber ends its session before baseball season, gate receipts will shrink as many members attend ball games on hot days.
The United States shows an average annual farm income of 900 dollars per farm, per Secretary Houston. Of 6.6 million farms, 6100 million dollars in crops are produced. 52 percent stays on farm and 20 percent of animal products remain. The report shifts focus from gross returns to net farm returns and ties the data to land cultivation arguments.
The department of interior restored several lands to settlement and opened them for filing on April 10, 1914. The areas include parts of sections and townships in ranges 30 to 34 east, with most lands under the Milk River project. No new settlements or occupations may begin after the withdrawal dates.
Among the teachers who took examination at Glasgow last week were Irene Erickson Mable Tangeman Claude L Dun ivant Margaret A Cruikshank and Howard J Carrol.
The article discusses sectional tensions over agricultural extension funding in Congress. It notes the Lever bill aims at state and federal cooperation, requiring matching funds and state control through agricultural colleges. The South is praised for leadership in farm improvement yet accused of gaining unfair benefits, while regional needs and methods vary across regions near the Alleghanies and Potomac.
A seedharley is offered for sale at Libby Lumber Yard with cultivation during the 1912 season. The brief notice notes the item is a seedharley model or crop suited for that year.
Railroad circles report Soo Railway will not extend the Ambrose Whitetail branch this season. Great Northern also canceled Montana work for 1914 due to intrastate rate laws. Scobey, Montana expects increased trade as rail expansion slows and 6000 settlers move toward Fort Peck and western lands.
Reports say the horse sale at Valley town went well on Monday. Mrs Golden of Burtrum Minnesota arrived in Saco on Wednesday and is visiting Thursday. Many from Gordon Coulee attended Lutheran services at Mr Rusna's but the minister did not appear. Mr and Mrs Thompson visited Hickoks last Wednesday night. Thompson district school postponed until weather improves. A Nelson brother from Dakota visited last week. Hickok and Tom Golden finished Groay's house and moved in. Mrs Riggan returned from Glasgow hospital after treatment. A large crowd attended Dahlquist Basket Social Friday for Helena exhibit building funds, over sixty dollars raised. everyone reported an enjoyable time.
A terse note mentions issues with a watch or clock and directs to leave it with Miller for handling. The fragment references timing devices and a next step involving Miller.
Beaverton notes with Hod Jordan seen on streets last Monday and many residents moving to ranches for spring work. Putzes spend a few days at the C. C. Putz home while plans for a new coal shed and Patz store progress. Contractors Inc and Kid Joansdon busy at Libby Lumber Co project. Crutchfield and Vage tied to early carpentry and blacksmith shop work. Weather favorable for construction as Beaverton nears an up to date general store opening.
A. J. Erickson and Axel Hjort visited Valleytown on Saturday on business. Tom Tollefson visited his brother John and family Sunday. Juel Juelson was a business visitor Sunday. Knute Roe came from Snake Creek for mail Sunday. Robert Jardine was a business visitor Sunday. Mrs. Wm Whitbread was ill but improving. Clifford Kiser and Fred Graham came for mail. Dan Black and John Valentine conducted business Sunday. Ed Kestner was a business visitor Sunday. Miss Easton and Mrs. Dan Garrison visited the Wightmans Sunday. Maud and Cecil Hless visited Saturday. Mrs. Ed Brewster went to Saco Friday and returned Saturday. Jas. Wightman and family also traveled to Saco Friday and returned home Saturday.
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