An Hour in the Senate II Ends Post Office Debate
The Senate spent hours debating post office management with Cummings pressing to curb the Postmaster General’s power and Reed from Missouri railing at express companies. Gore Bankhead Tillman and others offered quips as a roll call failed and the adjournment narrowly missed before the post office bill, exceeding 314 million, was deemed finished.
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Cummings
Reed
Missouri
United States
Mexico
Senate
Iowa
Gore
Oklahoma
Bankhead
Alabama
Farmer-Statesman
Tillman
South Carolina
Post Office
Marshall
Uses of the Roller in Dry Farming Practices
The roller aids in packing shallowly broken sod and crushing clods but risks surface evaporation by excessive sealing. It helps moist surface seeds sprout when deeper moisture exists, yet must be followed by loosening with a drag harrow. The roller bags the surface while the sub surface packer firms deeper soil, shaping different moisture outcomes.
More Laws and Less Social Items
Mrs La Follette urged women at the Congressional Club to devote time to useful pursuits rather than social card activities. Senator Kenyon echoed the critique in Philadelphia, saying a hired official should not spend all evenings at banquets. Washington is both social center and political hub, with society stunts seen as overdone and impeding congressional work.
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Congress
Washington
Colombia Canal Strife Looms Over Panama Project
United States advances a $375 million canal through former Colombian territory triggering Colombian demands of $20 million to $10 million. Debate in Washington pits reimbursement support against the view that Colombia blocked progress and held back the canal project. The issue tests regional gains as Panamanian progress approaches.
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United States
Colombia
Panama Canal
Balboa
Washington
Panama
Progressive ticket shaping Montana votes in 1914 campaign
The Progressive party in Valley County Montana eyes a strong show in the 1914 election. Officials praise efficiency and seek candidates for state senator, three representatives, and county offices. Cookingham announces candidacy for State Senate while current officers consider another term. Petitions will confirm signers for the primary. Saco may field a Progressive candidate to ensure representation.
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Montana
Valley County
Progressive Party
Cookingham
County Celtic
Saco
Senate Nears Vote on Woman Suffrage
Test votes in the Senate show growing willingness to act on the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage though a two thirds majority to commit the measure is not yet assured. Delegations in Washington urge action now as nine states have equal suffrage and hope the decision goes to the people at the polls.
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Senate
House
Washington
Congress
Seed barley sale at Libby Lumber Yard 1912 season
A notice describes a batch of plump seed barley for sale raised during the 1912 season at Libby Lumber Yard. The item emphasizes stout grain suitable for sowing and local sale within the period.
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Libby Lumber Yard
Hawver to Open Law Office in Saco
Hawver, a four year local attorney, plans to establish a law office in Saco after practicing three years in Dakota. He is a University of North Dakota graduate admitted to practice in all courts including the state Supreme Court. He has held a homestead here and notes increased demand for a capable legal mind among area residents.
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O. R.hawver
Dakota
Saco
Hawver
University of North Dakota
Supreme Court
Special Two-Week Meetings At M IE Church
The pastor has been in Saco since last Sunday inviting the public to two weeks of gospel meetings at the M IE Church. He urges everyone to hear the message and considers it a chance to accept salvation.
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M. IE
Saco
Saco Forms Local Baseball Team With Community Support
The meeting led by Timmerman formed the Base Ball Bug club and announced C. W. Nelson as manager with Albert Heistrom as captain and Charley Cullen as score keeper. Paul Skjerseth chosen for finance as Saco aims to field a strong team, rallying efforts from about thirty local businessmen to fund the venture and boost town pride.
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Timmerman
Saco
C. W. Nelson
Albert Heistrom
Charley Cullen
Paul Skjerseth
Sucess
Melvin Erickson and Florence Oliver Wed at Commercial Hotel
A small wedding was held last Tuesday evening at the Commercial Hotel with Rev. Cookigham performing the ceremony. Melvin Erickson and Florence Oliver were united in marriage and will reside on the groom's ranch south of town.
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Commercial Hotel
Melvin Erickson
Florence Oliver
Cookigham
Timber Creek Items Surprise Party and Local News
Friends held a surprise party for Lawrence Madsen and Jack Curliss on Friday evening February 20. The event ended with dancing and good humor. C S Dunivant, Peet's school teacher, travels to Glasgow for teachers examinations. William Long hosted a gathering last Friday February 27 with neighbors attending. Dan Teets visits his father Mike Teets. Joe and Troy Teets travel to Glasgow to meet W Va settlers bound for Montana. Gean Akin returns home from Grove Coulee after visiting Clyde Akin. The Mill Tron Boys search for cattle locally.
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Lawrence Madsen
Jack Curliss
Wm. Long
Dan Teet
Mike ‘Teets
Clock Repair Advice Echoes Local Service Note
A brief local tip suggests leaving a malfunctioning watch or clock with Miller for repair. The message emphasizes reliable service and timely attention to timing devices.
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Miller
Refugees at Trail and Local Socials Reported in Saco
A group of landseekers from Saco sheltered at the Trail Sunday night. Ida Reimer visited T Hatton of Jordan Coulee. Clair Duncan flew to Hinsdale Saturday. Mrs Hatton's entertained friends last Sunday. Selma Dahlquist performed feats in equestrian Sunday. A dance is planned for Friday March 7 at Mr Whitbread's Valleytown.
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Saco
Ida Reimer
T. Hatton's
Jordan Coulee
Roy Barr
Valleytown Socials and Visitors Highlight Town Dance
Valleytown saw many visitors including Adele Easton Mrs Dan Garrison and Mr and Mrs Jas Peek. Local crowds enjoyed a big Friday dance with music by Buel and Mikelson lasting until daybreak.
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Juel Juelson
Valley
Adele ‘Miss Easton
Dan Garrison
Saco
Mrs. Jas. Peek
Valleytown
Buel
Mikelson
Photographer Disit Takes Over Lyden Studio in Malta
Disit, a photographer with three years at the newspaper, purchased Lyden Photo Studio in Malta. The studio is described as one of the most up to date in the region and is expected to please the public. He departed for Malta last Wednesday.
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D. Disit
Lyden Photo
Malta
Disit
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BASE
C. S. Dunivant
Peet‘s
Glasgow
Messers Joe
Troy Teets
W. Va
Gean Akin
Grove Coulee
Clyde Akin
Mill Tron
Bakk News
Clair Duncan
Hinsdale
Mrs. Hickok and Sons
Selma Dahlquist
Thompson Bros
Rudy Haikes
Mr. Ray
Mr. Heaxtheath
Mr. and
Mrs. Tubins
George Borgen
Mr. Spencer and
Ben Bue
Mann Simmons
Fred Chapman
Canadain Line
Wim. Whitbread
Tom Wilson
Canada
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