Kirton Named Register at Glasgow Land Office
Congressmen Riddick and McCormick announce broad Republican-backed appointments for federal posts in the state. J. M. Kirton is selected Register of the Glasgow land office, praised as a lifelong Republican and capable administrator. A. L. Lewis becomes receiver at Great Falls, noted for ranch leadership. Reed of Culbertson appointed in Calbertson land office alongside Kirton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddick and McCormick
Republican Party
Glasgow
J. M. Kirton
Montana
Kirton
A. L. Lewis
Great Falls
U.S
Mgr. Reed
Calbertson
Warning on oil leases and land rights dangers
A heated opinion warns landowners about oil leases promising profits but enabling taxes and control by oil companies. It urges readers to consult lawyers, avoid signing leases that strip rights, and to unite with neighbors to protect lands from long term, onerous terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Trust
Cabbague
Kleinschmidt
Civic pride urges residents to tidy up and improve the town
Civic pride asks residents to clean yards and alleys, paint where needed, help neighbors, plant trees in the park, and repair the irrigation ditch. It notes the Women’s Club and Ladies Aid will be informed to assist, stressing pride in living in the best little town on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Pride
Womans Club
Start Pure-Bred Herd Now for Long-Term Gains
Farmers with cash or credit should begin pure-bred livestock ventures now as prices for pure-bred cattle hogs and horses have fallen to near market value. Well-bred stock, especially sires and mares, should yield strong returns. eastern buyers and local demand support breeding improvements this spring despite lower horse values.
Saco Farmers Turning Cowboys
County agent Stapelton will visit next week to help with vaccinating over 700 calves owned by farmers who keep fewer than 35 cattle each. The piece notes Saco growers shifted from wheat to cattle, claiming strong profits and a standout local community.
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Stapelton
Nebraska Farms Expect More Horses This Year Amid Low Prices
Rural Weekly notes cheap horse prices and low feed costs may boost horse use on Nebraska farms this year as farmers adapt to market conditions and feed economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nelson Reservoir Dam Contract Awarded to Great Falls Firm
Malta April 30 Bids for Nelson reservoir reconstruction were opened in the reclamation building. Nine bidders competed and the low bid from White Brown and Leahy of Great Falls was 971,145. Work will raise Nelson reservoir about eight feet and store water for three years irrigation on lower Milk River project. Construction to begin soon, employing many workers.
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Malta
Nzelson
Nelson
Milk River
White, Brown & Leahy
Great Falls
Stray Strawberry Roan Horse With OL Brand Reported
A strawberry roan horse described as black mane and tail is missing. It bears brand OL on the left shoulder and 101 vented mark, reported by Edwin Smith of Whitewater.
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Owith
Edwin
Smith
Lenoir Area Notes On Farm Work And Visits
Ray G Fleck and Ralph Sullivan with family visited Ynot on Sunday while Bertha Downing called Sunday eve. J C Hendershot called Saturday. Cattle back on the old range this spring as farmers near completion of seeding. Wind dries moisture from last Friday snow. Frank Phelan plans to go to Malta for oil to break 30 acres of sod for Mrs Grace Lewis. Mayor Brandt delivered organizers of the Farm Union to Neilson last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray G. Fleck
Frank Phelan
Malta
Grace Lewis
Brandt
Throud
Unio
Neilson
Social visiting and dinners in Saco and Whitewater
Levi Osier and O C Busche visited Saco on Saturday. P A Huntley had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Ray Carter. The Carters and children hosted visits Friday and Saturday in Saco. The Busches and children dined with Levi Osier. Myrtle Mole stayed with sister Mrs George Samons. Jos Webber and Leonard Denoma visited the Busche home Tuesday last week. Martin Hanson and children from Whitewater visited Glaycock on Sunday. S Truax from Upper Whitewater area stopped at the Tatham place Saturday night. Mrs Truax is recovering from hospital surgery in Glasgow weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Osier
Saco
O. C. Busche
P. A. Huntley
Ray Carter
Myrtle
Mole
George
Samons
Jos Webber
Leonard Denoma
S. Truax
Whitewater
Tatham Place
County Nurse Florence De Richardson April 1921 Report
County nurse Florence De Richardson reports April 1921 examinations of 109 children revealing 57 tonsils 42 adenoids 52 teeth 31 hearing 49 malnutrition 22 enlarged glands. Parents notified. Special instruction given to 22 mothers on diet and cleanliness. 14 school visits and 8 phone calls noted.
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Florence de Richardson
Phillips
School Health Program Reports Public Health Efforts
The report to the health officer covers infant care measles and whooping cough prenat al tuberculosis and school age child care. A child with mumps was excluded from school while a tuberculosis examination was negative. Health bulletins were sent to a school for health work and a mothers meeting discussed preventing diseases. Bedside care was provided for one child and 600 filing cards filled. Cleaning instructions issued for unclean heads and tooth brushing started to ensure every country child has a toothbrush. The Ladies Aid of Saco donated 5.10 and eight health talks were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Teader
Ladies Aid
Saco
Senior Class Play to Raise Funds for Commencement
The Senior Class stages a three act farce The Adventure of a College Bride on May 20 at the L O O F hall. Roderick York suspects his wife as she is new to his aristocratic family. Proceeds benefit the upcoming Commencement Exercises with Miss Ruiter directing the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick York
Ting
Miss Ruiter
Herebrevnery
Howard Simonsen
Fred Hall
York
Amour Malmin
Ethelea
Colege
Vera Tinney
Roderick
Pearl
Swanson Peace
Bessie Cattanach
Miss Delaney
Jane Deaf
Pee Margart Olson
Tildie ‘ McCormick
Ward
Saco Line Up For School Track Meet
Saco lists its track team entries for the school meet with names and events including 220 yard dash discus broad jump relay and pole vault. The debate team will represent Sato High at the County meet in Malta on May 13 with Alex Cattanach Louis Broadbrooks and Harry Malmin. Bowdoin also enters. The program, titled Inter Scholastic Day, outlines numerous events for Class A B C boys and girls across running jumping and throwing contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Broadbrooks
Bernard Archier
Roy Erickson
Amour Malmin
Alex Cattanach
Howard Simonsen
Wallace Blue
Harry Malmin
Herbert Able
Sato High
Malta
Louis Broadbrooks
Malmin
Bowdoin A
Phillips Co
Rare Oil in Saco Dome Reported by Dr Cabbage
Dr Cabbage reports finding large horned fossils and clam shells indicating a former sea bed in the Saco Dome area. Bowdoin wells suggest volcanic or seismic sealing with salt water preserved, while fossils support a sea dwelling past and a potential sperm oil layer at the top. The article notes the difficulty and danger of obtaining this oil, likening it to catching and frying a whale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabbage
Iy Bowdoin
Also Mentioned on This Page
EM. Kirton
Miller
H. J. Gramlich
Lower Whitewater
Bowdoin
Dodéon
C—High School
Saco Dome
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