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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
2
The office highlights cork like drought resistant corn as a top dry land feed crop for Montana’s Phillips County. It cites 1920 700 bushels of Northwestern Dent seed shipped and 1921 data showing 9 106 acres planted and 12 500 tons of seed corn produced, with 38 to 72 percent of farmers using shelling practices.
Citizens of Cut Bank plan a city holiday to celebrate spudding in near Kevin in the Black Magic Oil Company area. A flyer from the Cut Bank Commercial Club outlines the event as the rig construction begins with the drilling crew on site.
Malta May 2 A home talent minstrel show at the Odd Fellows Hall drew business men to present an evening of entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Phillips County Red Cross chapter and the Malta band, with about 200 dollars cleared.
Massachusetts promissory note for 63 dollars dated 1749, bearing five percent interest, was found by Mrs Almyra Graylord Connor of Berkley. An attorney says payment requires a special legislative act. a bill to authorize payment has been introduced and a hearing may be scheduled in the east. The note is seen as a moral debt possibly warranting payment.
Definite quotas for boys and girls camps at Gianew and near Havre under Farm Bureau and Extension Service are funded by local communities. Funds totaling 11.00 per participant cover all expenses including railroad fare. no extra money required. Community leaders in multiple towns coordinate with camp leaders to meet targets, with hopes of broad participation and supportive events in the coming weeks.
A compact note recalls Dale Brown claiming one hundred acres of corn as his project. It mentions Mr Perimeau of Malta turning hogs into a corn field last fall and receiving two car loads of big fatarkers for market, calling it the easiest money he ever made.
A list detailing participants by group and gender across several towns including West Alkali and Whitewater. Notable names include W. J. North N. J. Brandt Mrs. T. P. McMullen Geo. Mosher and G. DeWitt with mixed groups of boys and girls in each entry.
The United National Clothiers host their sixteenth annual convention in Chicago. Exhibitors showcase suspenders with silver buckles and colored silk, night shirts with red throat accents, and rubbers for wet weather. Silk scarves in blue and pink highlight current fashion.
May 2 report from Kevin announces C. M. Britton of North Dakota will relocate a printing plant to Kevin and launch the Kevin Courier at once. Two eastern state men plan similar ventures. Britton will print initial issues at the Sweet Grass Advocate office until his plant arrives, with the first issue slated for May 5.
A Montana telegram reports Utah wool pool Jericho, weighing about 800000 pounds and made up of 25 to 30 clips, sold at 40 cents per pound. The wool, mainly fine clothing type with 64 percent shrinkage, is seen as encouraging to Montana growers who hope for equal or higher prices for their 1922 clips.
State medical adviser Dr. F W Almond criticized the Blackfoot asylum arguing many inmates are not insane. In a interview he cited 20 cases examined with five showing no insanity and no basis in the commitment papers. A move led by the attorney general seeks to return inmates to their previous probate-judged homes. He noted elderly and one woman hindered a daughter's social ambitions as among the cases.
In Watford City a peeping Tom looked into the Palmer home as Mrs. Palmer entertained two guests. She fired from inside after spotting him and missed as he fled. Police may arrest a suspect as complaints rise and evidence accumulates.
A re check shows 356 Phillips County farmers applied for seed grain loans totaling 57540.00 with 323 forwarded to Grand Horks and 102 loans closed to date. Many applications were rejected but over two hundred farmers expected to receive seed support from the Federal Government, signaling a strong planting season amid favorable conditions.
The report notes grain sowing lagging by about three percent with fine weather expected to finish spring work. It highlights a projected rise in feed crop acres especially corn and winter rye. W. C. Macpherson offers cut over timber land with timber, trout streams and ideal climate, 1 to 6 miles from towns on the Great Northern Railway, within an hour of Spokane, with ten year terms and little cash this year directed to development before occupancy next year.
The Great Western Sugar Co of Billings Montana offers 200 pounds of free beet seed to Phillips County farmers to encourage beet culture and lure a sugar factory. Seed is available via the county agent and the local Co Operative store. land here shows strong beet potential both dry and irrigated.
Lewistown May 1 One 40 acre tract of the Wilschultz holdings in the Cat Creek field has produced nearly three quarters of a million dollars in oil according to Joe Montgomery registrar of the United States land office. Production from three forties of the same holdings is valued at more than $1500000. Montgomery issued a report on royalties from oil on federal land in Cat Creek for March showing total value of $20000 plus $5000 back corrections for a grand total of $25000 the largest monthly return recorded to date.
Plentywood May 2 A large explosion eight miles south of Antelope completely destroyed the telephone exchange in a stucco building. Investigators suspect a large charge of high explosive under the southwest corner but no motive or culprit is known. Sheriff Collins investigates with samples sent to experts for analysis.
C P Martin, once a driving force behind a leading cooperative, speaks of New England’s downturn and the farming plight. After years abroad managing sales and stock returns, he resumes as manager of the Co operative, noting half time factory operations, low wages, and widespread economic struggle among farmers and workers.
Pam Johnson, Phillips County sheriff, resigned citing politics and pressure on his salary. John Russell, a deputy under Johnson, was appointed to replace him with deputies Mike O Neil and Leron R Wood. The move comes as spring prospects and a prime irrigated farm highlight county life.
The appeal of Attorney General Leonhart Fowler for the dissolution of the marriage between Mary Pickford and Owen Moore was submitted to the Nevada Supreme Court on stipulation of counsel. The submission follows the expiration of the 90 day period for court action. the case was first heard January 30.
Lewistown May 1 Six months in county jail and a $50 fine were imposed on Barney Feyk after he pleaded guilty in justice court to killing prairie chickens out of season. Deputy Game Warden Tom L Berkin arrested him. The judge, an avid sportsman, condemned spring hunters who kill birds during this season as mother murderers.
Raw silk valued at two million dollars formed the cargo of a train of sixteen sealed express cars that passed through Billings last week. The shipment, destined for eastern factories, was met by railroad officers who inspected all locks and seals and noted armed guards accompanying the cargo.
If you may leave Saco within a year or two consider lining up a future location. Ask Macpherson about lands in the Little Spokane River valley Washington. Lands can be bought in small tracts at rock bottom prices with easy terms.
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