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Newspaper

Saco Independent

Location

Saco, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

2

Fire Devastates J. B. Long Sheep Run

Reported fires on the north side of the river at Kintire and Frazier burned not less than 7,000 J B Long company sheep, with losses around 45000 dollars. An informant, new to Great Falls, says sparks from Great Northern engines started the blazes. The fires also swept Chelsea Leehmiller districts extending easterly over about 40 miles, damaging homesteads.

J. B. Long Company Kintire Frazier Great Northern Chelsea Leéhmiller Hiearly Falls

Notice to remove rubbish and dispose materials by date

Notice states on or before April 25 1913 all rubbish cans manure decomposed veg and dead animals must be removed from premises and carried to a suitable disposal site this is to avoid nuisance and unsanitary conditions.

Electric Bitters touted as life changing remedy

Advert says Electric Bitters restore energy and appetite for the weak and nervous, improve stomach liver and kidneys. Testimonial from Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center NY praises the product as among the greatest gifts. Available in 50 cents and 1.00, recommended by druggists.

O. Rhinevault Vestal Center N.Y

Montana Land Surveys Plan for 2 Million Acres

Helena April 26 Plans for surveying nearly two million acres of land in Montana are outlined by J Scott Harrison assistant supervisor of surveys He directs two surveying parties in the field and ten more will be sent out in May Most work will focus in western Montana with some eastern activity and the effort covers Dawson Fergus Valley and Chouteau counties as settlers move in.

Helena Montana J. Scott Harrison Dawson Fergus Valley Sind Chou

Regular appropriation exhausted for western Montana lands

River Press notes that the counties are exhausted for several years and only the regular appropriation remains. Most funds must be used in western Montana on lands that have been listed for survey for three years.

Montana River Press

Local Happenings in Saco and Nearby Visits

Miss Belle Minnick spent a couple days on her claim last week. Smith Pierson, away for two years, returned to Saco Thursday. The Saco Mercantile Co advertises cash only sales and warns cash customers pay for deadbeats. Mr. and Mrs. R F Feigel and son arrived from Syracuse New York. they took up a homestead and headed to their ranch.

Belle Minnick Smith Pierson Saco Saco Mercantile Co R. F. Feigel and Son Syracuse N. Y

Subscribing to papers and the stubborn reader

A Farm and Stockman quote laments a man who claims he never reads and criticizes newspapers. It argues that informed men read daily papers and that farmers and townsfolk should subscribe, warning that refusal signals ignorance and gullibility.

Santana

Dr King’s New Discovery Sold As Home Doctor Remedy

Marion Ohio druggist C Lower testifies that Dr King’s New Discovery cured his wife’s severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. Promoted as a cure for colds throat and lung troubles with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a general family use guarantee.

C. Lower Marion Ohio Dr., King

Saco Mercantile Offers Dependable Goods and Fair Deals

The Saco Mercantile Co promotes dependable goods and square dealing with townsfolk. Adv notes Salzer's Early Buna nza clean seed oats 50 cents per bushel at ranch, sample at Farmer's Elevator or Beaverton store by J A Bjorberg. Glasgow Drug Co promises right prices and justice in its drug store. A new hardware line at Saco Mercantile Co covers small needs.

Saco Mercantile, Co Adv Salzer My Ranch Farmer’s Elevator Beaverton J. A. Bjorberg Glasgow Mer

Economic leaks and efficiency gains in everyday life

The quote suggests that economies can be found quickly by identifying small inefficiencies or leaks in daily operations and stopping them can yield profitable results. It emphasizes practical, observable cost-saving opportunities in ordinary activities.

Advertisements and Profit in the State Columns

The reader is urged to rely on advertising columns declaring state claims and profits. The text emphasizes trust in the advert sections as a source of information and potential financial gain.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Observer J.B Long Company T.L. Cockrel Montana Land Surveys Siaabi W.E. Beavens Xs MD Saco Mere. Co THE First National Bank Saco, Montana John K. Bell Harry A. Vagg G. E. Taylor Robert Abel Gashier E. L. Wallace Wm. H. Taylor GOD W.H Taylor Aluin & Co Scientific American Holland
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