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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
4
A collage of satirical items and curiosities from 1913 includes jokes about opera profits, divorces in New York, a Russian duel, longevity notes, orange blossom anesthesia, a New Jersey judge’s clothing claim, and other quips on society, sport, and fashion. The tone is light, ironic, and globally referenced with many named events and figures.
An oft quoted passage mentions an invisible guide and inaudible motor for war aircraft. It also cites a New York dispatch claiming reporters’ union has won a five hour day, implying a fifteen hour shift.
A Boston figure proposes compelling women to wear aluminum hats, likening the idea to prior efforts that forced them to abandon long hatpins. The comment reflects period attitudes toward gender norms and safety fashion.
President Wilson appeals for a moral and practical renewal guiding a democratic era. He argues government must serve humanity, cleanse old abuses, and restore justice through sanitary laws, fair taxation, and wiser economic policy. He calls for dedicated, nonpartisan action to reform industry, labor, and resources.
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey takes the oath on the Capitol East Portico with Thomas R. Marshall as vice president. The ceremony is marked by simple decorum, a large crowd, military display, and Taft accompanying Wilson to the White House after the inaugural address.
A March 3 suffrage parade along Pennsylvania Avenue featured leading women including Mrs. Champ Clark and Mrs. Harvey Wiley. Floats traced progress of the cause as Miss Inez Milholland led riders and Madame Nordica staged a Treasury Building tableau with Liberty Justice Peace Hope and Mercy figures before a large crowd.
March 3 market notes show wheat prices for May and July around 89 to 90 cents, No 1 and No 2 northern grades, durum near 90 cents, corn at 46 cents, oats 31 cents, barley malting 55 cents, rye 56 cents, and flax at 1.29. Duluth reports similar wheat futures around 89 to 91 cents and No 1 northern 86 to 89. South St Paul lists cattle prices with steers 5.49 to 7.00, cows 5.60 to 6.25, calves 8.00 to 9.00, hogs 8.10 to 9.20, and sheep/lambs 5.60 to 5.75.
About 1,000 Albany high school students plan to strike after the suspension of two seniors, Helen Gould and Frank Hughes, for talking during class. The girls join the boys in solidarity until reinstatement is granted.
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