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Newspaper

Saco Independent

Location

Saco, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1922

Page

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Ten Days For Stealing Beef In Glasgow Case

Jet McCormick was arraigned before Justice G W Rapp on charges of stealing beef from the Glasgow meat house. Police, witnesses, and evidence led to a guilty verdict after a lengthy trial. The jury recommended a suspension, but the judge ordered the ten day sentence to be served.

Jet) McComminck G. W. Rapp Glasgow Roeratt Charles A. Hall Les Blackman Ethal Ease Yestern Crenoon McCormick Wisoner Giune

A Day's Outing Gone Astray in a Roaring Ride

Dorris joins Franklin on a day outing in a roadster with an Indian guide and dog mascot. A confused chase follows after a Loei-mobile frightens an Apperson-Jackrabbit, leading to collisions and apologies with strangers. The group continues toward a mansion of General E. Stutz and encounters a parade of eccentric characters and odd incidents before winding down with reflective humor.

Dorris Franklin Jen Stude Baker E. Stutz Adion Anderson Haynes Davis Buick Cleveland Maxwell Rirl Crs Pierce Arrow Nash Columbia Stanley Chandler Oakpd

Lincoln highway travelers reach home after river voyage

A Louisville Courier Journal item recalls a journey along the Lincoln highway in which travelers sped toward Ford, crossed the Jne river to Ford, and finally arrived home as day riders, with a tone of brisk mobility and rustic adventure.

Louisville Courier- Journal

Funds Raised to Send County Youths to Glascow Camps

North Strator Freewater Bennet and Content communities lead early fund drives to send sixty Philips County boys and girls to state camps at Glascow in June and July. Subscriptions exceed goals as lotteries ensure equal chance. age 12 to 16 forms mailed, with no extra clothing costs for families.

North Strator Freewater Bennet Content Communities Glascaw Agriculture College Phillips County Philips County

Billings Oil Men Ship Rig to Kevin for New Well

G C Thompson of Billings and associates will drill on land near the Gordon Campbell well at Kevin after moving the rig from Saco. They drilled near Saco without reaching oil sands but expect success at greater depth. They hold 1100 acres within 200 feet of Kevin well and have extensive Wyoming drilling experience. They also report a 6,000,000 foot gas well between Billings and Elk Basin.

Havre G. C. Thompson Billings Saco Kevin Gordon Campbell Thompson Wyoming Elk Basin

Notice of Intent to Prove Homestead Claim at White Water

Department of the Interior notice states Oscar Theodore Monson of White Water Montana filed intention to prove up a three year homestead claim for East Half Section 12 Township 36 North Range 32 East Mount M. M. before N J Brandt US Commissioner at White Water Montana on June 17 1922. Witnesses: John Voje Archibald Buchanan Edgar R Coon Russell Seward all of White Water Montana. BR M Kirton Register.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Glasgow Mont Oscar Theodore Monson White Water Montana M. M N. J. Brandt John Voje Archibald Buchanan Edgar R. Coon Russell Seward BR. M. Kirton Register

Palace Theatre Week Menu Includes Two Shows

The Palace Theatre presents Alice Calhoun in The Little Minister a comedy on Saturday May 13 then Corinne Griffith stars in The Garter Girl on Wednesday May 17.

Alice Calhoun Corinne Griffith

Corn varieties and corn wealth drive diversified farming

The piece extols corn as key to wealth and diversified farming. It lists many corn varieties and urges broad corn cultivation, claiming wide adoption and economic benefits from growing corn.

Kentucky Hills

Development Association Speakers Here

A Montana Development Association pair spoke to local farmers on summer tillage during the week. Poor attendance due to lack of advertising left the meeting sparsely attended, yet the visitors were praised for aiding farmer education about better soil methods, potentially outperforming the agricultural college.

Montana Development Association Saco Agricultural College

Washington land near Spokane offers $10 to $20 per acre

W. C. Macpherson advertises Washington fruit garden and dairy tracts near Spokane and 2 to 6 miles from Elk and Milan at $10 per acre in ten acre units with ten year terms. Some offers require no payment for a year or two to allow improvements. Land combines cheap plots with small improved farms and strong resale value.

Washington Spokane Elk Milan W. C. Macpherson

Havre School Board Cuts Teacher Salaries

Havre Montana May 5. District No. 16 redu ced teachers salaries by 20 percent and set eight months in grade schools and nine months in the high school for next year. Contracts to be offered to many current teachers under the revised schedule as required by law to designate re elections by May 1.

Havre

Malta Students Head to State Track Meet

Mr Wampler took two Malta boys to Missoula for the State Track Meet Harry Malmin will compete in the declamatory contest and Alex Cattanach in the discus throw and running high jump The high school play netted 109 in receipts with about 20 in expenses Commencement May 18 at 8 PM at the high school Rev Rucker of Malta to give the address Junior banquet to follow Examinations begin Wednesday and Thursday with eighth grade exams Friday The class notes the 66 WPM typing record held by Francis Garrison

Warren Smyth Rev. Rucker Malta Francis Garrison

Flat Rock Notes on Local Visitors and Farm Plans

In Flat Rock last week Ben Fjedlheim was a Saco sight seer. Vern Christe called at J Tiedens on Sunday. Otto Carlson visited M E Cardwells last Tuesday. Tiedens hall hosts big plans in about two weeks with a date to be announced. Ed Hodges arrived looking like a farmer and plans for crop planting on the Hodge place this year. Ladies Aid met at Gus Torguson home with lunch by Mrs R Olson and Miss Elsie Eklund. Discussion on road crossing repairs after W O Bird’s near drowning incident. J Tieden tests three new wheat varieties while Farm Bureau notes high prices for Supreme and Early Triumph wheat. Tieden’s Victory oats crop faced shortfall, part of Farm Bureau plan. Experimental stations to be set for corn and small grains. Ben Fjeldheim to run corn experiments and Lars Solheim leads summer fallow.

Ed. Hodges Flat Rock Ladies Aid Gus Torguson Amanda Torguson R. Olson Elsie Eklund J. Tieden Supreme Wheat Marquis Mr. Tieden Farm Bureau Ben Fjeldheim Lars Solheim

Local Shoppers and Residents Highlight Ynot News

Veronica Riskemp and Rexford Burwell reported as pleasant shoppers in Ynot and Yaot respectively. Malta and White Water referenced with several residents noted for shopping, farming, or travel, while Miss Bertha Dowing took state exams in Malta.

Veronica Riskemp Ynot Rexford Burwell Yaot

Saco Local Notes Include Travels and Rain Delays

George Greve and Jack Bostrom visit Saco with returns and extended stays while E O Chapman rests from Great Northern duties. Heavy rains last week delay seeding around the Grove area. Mr and Mrs Sandy Martin left Saco with Mrs Martin sending children to school. Henry Stenson and Miss Bessie.

Sandy Martin Saco

Dance at Nelson Son School House Ends Saturday Night

Martin attended the dance as the Newit ended the event at the Nelson Son School House Saturday night. Denny Kenny, recently in Deer Lodge for treatments, has returned to the north country and plans a summer on the ranch with his brother Alvin.

Martin Nelsonson School Denny Kenny Deer Lodge North Country Alvin

W C Macpherson lands in Washington draw local interest

Interest grows in W C Macpherson's Washington land offer in a fine fruit district. The land can be bought with little outlay and improvements, with Macpherson planning to travel there in a week and meet locals seeking details or a simple way to secure a few acres.

W. C. Macpherson Washington Lavo

First Carload of Corn Sugar Shipped From Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Iowa May 3 A carload of sugar made from corn is shipped following a new process claimed to be commercially successful.

Cedar Rapids

Great Northern Officials Inspect Train With Radio Set

The Great Northern special train carrying president Budd Louis Hill and other officials halted in Saco on Sunday evening for its annual inspection trip. The train featured a radio outfit signaling the advent of radio service on major rail lines. Railroads expect widespread radio phone installation on passenger trains as public uptake nears one million sets in use.

Great Northern Budd Louis Hill Saco

Girls urged to pink cheeks by hike for good

Chicago May 5 Mrs Marie Baird a beauty expert told Y M C A girls that pink cheeks from setting up exercises and long hikes are more lasting than cosmetic products. She urged proper makeup, warned against applying in public, and encouraged hiking, sensible shoes, and skipping Sunday movies to hike in the country.

Chicago Marie Baird

Montana corn better grade than Illinois

Towanda Illinois farmer W L Hirst praised Montana corn quality after inspecting last year’s crop. He noted Illinois corn has larger ears but softer kernels and cobs rot early due to moisture, making feeding and selling qualities inferior to Montana. Montana’s overall quality, not quantity, should place it among leading corn states.

W. L. Hirst Towanda Ill Illinois Montana

Corn Finds Ready Market

Chicago dispatch reports corn distribution racing ahead this season with 103,821,000 bushels received in Chicago from November 1 to May 1 and only a 2,049,000 bushel stock increase. Last year receipts reached 63,000,023 bushels with a 3,146,000 bushel stock rise. Disappearance of corn also quick elsewhere.

Chicago

Snow at Lewistown and Geraldine Briefly Returns

Last Sunday a snow event followed rain at Lewistown and Geraldine as regular winter set in for about 24 hours in the mountainous country. The corn belt saw warm showers during this period, reflecting typical seasonal variability.

Lewistown Geraldine Corn Belt

New Lang Open for Homesteads in Glasgow District

Land district register E M Kirton announces official plat filing for lands in Township 25 to 28 North Range 33 to 34 East at 9:00 am June 5 1922. Veterans with war service gain 91 days preference to Sept 5 1922, with earlier 20 day head start for honorably discharged soldiers. applications filed simultaneously per circular No 43 L D 254.

E. M. Kirton Register of the Land District United States Land Office Glasgow United States Germany

Great Northern Agrees to Aid Malta Valley Water Project

Great Northern officials visited Malta to discuss cooperation with Lower Milk River Irrigation Association directors. They aim to ease high water assessments and help settlers, who fear spiraling costs and delays. If unresolved, locals may pursue court action for justice and maintain momentum to finish ditch digging.

Great Northern Malta Lower Milk River

State Examinations Held for Seventh and Eighth Grades

State examinations for seventh and eighth grades will be administered in Saco on May 18 and 19.

Special Court Term Adjourned May 6 1922 Havre Montana

Court convened Saturday May 6 1922 for business in progress with Judge C D Borton. Bond of Sheriff John Russell approved in writing. Decrees issued in estate of Henry Roke and Ernest A Eklund with notice to creditors. Marriage licenses issued to William Kneble and Grace Casey.

C. D. Borton Milton A. Porter John Russell Henry Roke Ernest A. Eklund William J. Kneble Grace Casey Havre, Mont

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Melson Reservoir Wovea Ter J.H. Baum Strater Nelson Resers Reine Jace Chel Packard Scrippsis Mack Cole Knight Billings Oil Man Palace Theatre John Barley Corn Development Association Methodist Church Flat Rock News Ben Fjedlheim Vern Christe J. Tiedens Otto Carlson M. E. Cardwells Tiedens Hall W. O. Bird Ynot News Ted Austin Businss Guy Lythe T. P. McMullen Lionard McMullen Ed. Olson Joe Cunningham Bert Bertha Dowing Mike Wiest Phillips Greve News George Greve Jack Bostrom Chapman Henry Stenson Miss Bessie New Lang Court News
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