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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
2
Notes by John Survant recount a sighting of a large wading bird resembling a sand-hill crane in Clay County, described with local color and rural detail. The brief item emphasizes the curiosity of the observer and the unusual nature of the encounter.
A local note comments on a sickness described as dropsy caused by overreaching for an unattainable goal. It mentions Malta and expresses relief that Dr. Clay is back.
A reflective excerpt critiques a weigh-master and comments on Rev. Cookingham’s busy legislative role in county division. The piece suggests his aims were good but comments on the political predicament and metaphorical peril of his choices.
A Malta barber and Valley County legislators are sharply criticized as the governor vetoes special acts creating new counties. Rev. Cookingham is questioned as a judge of right and wrong, with harsh judgment aimed at Survant, Clay and Davis. The piece rails at political hypocrisy and moral judgment.
A column features critique of a county policy as harmful to farming and urges neighbors to end division walls. It then gives practical farming guidance for corn planting dates May 8 to May 15, seed depth, hill spacing, weed cultivation, and expected fodder yield. Names H H Sheppard Gregg and varieties Golden Dent Northwestern Dent Minn No 23 are cited.
There are advantages in every town and citizens shape it by voting, walking and working for improvements. Invest locally, support community gains, and drop the tammer while speaking positively about the town. Treasure State Commercials urges active civic effort.
In the promise of corn growing a book titled How to make the farm pay is mailed free if you leave your name at the Tome of Quality G Goods. Ask your neighbor. J A Dahlquist, manager of Lugers Templeton Lumber Co, endorses the offer.
Montana tops nine state comparisons in wheat yield and value. Montana yields 28 bushels per acre, far above North Dakota 8 and Kansas 10.7. The department notes Montana’s wheat value at 22.08 per acre, more than double North Dakota and much higher than other states.
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as the best cough remedy for over forty three years with over three million bottles used last year. A money back guarantee promises relief or refunds. J J Owsons of Allendale South Carolina cites twenty years of satisfaction and praises its effectiveness for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. Available at druggists for 50 cents and 1.00.
The Montana State Sunday School Convention will meet in Lewistown Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday April 18 1915. A splendid program has been prepared featuring Mr William A Brown of Chicago and other Montana Sunday School workers. Delegates from state Sunday Schools urged and a fare and one third round trip by certificate plan granted by all railroads. For details contact J A A ford General Secretary Helena Montana.
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