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Newspaper

Saco Independent

Location

Saco, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1914

Page

3

Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy Praised by Minneapolis mother

Mrs. Joseph Aselin of Minneapolis reports two years of pain and illness ended after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits three bottles with restoring strength and offers to answer letters. The ad notes the product is made from native roots and herbs and contains no narcotics.

Mrs. Aselin Lydia E. Pinkham Minneapolis Minn Joseph Aselin Monroe St N.E Minneapolis, Minn

Why Teachers Are Early Excused From School

A lighthearted explainer on excused absences in schools highlights how attendance laws differ from session presence. It cites humorous parent messages about excuses for a child missing class, illustrating the variety of reasons and the need for written requests.

Agnes Tries to Hide Fatigue After Late Visitor

At the breakfast table Agnes, daughter of the household, admits fatigue from a tiresome admirer staying up late the night before. Her brother teases that she may need something to stay awake while she replies she already had it the previous evening.

Sis Agnes

These Fellows Who Won't Take No for an Answer

A comment notes that persistent suitors often face consequences, while the expected outcome is marriage to the desired girl. The remark reflects social attitudes toward courtship and commitment in traditional settings.

City May Buy Waterworks For 315000 Offer To Montana Water Co

After two days of study a city committee endorsed offering 315000 to Montana Water Company for the local system. The council approved and gave the firm until May 19 to respond. If accepted, a special election will decide the purchase. if rejected, steps will be taken to readvertise the 575000 municipal bonds.

Billings Montana Water Company Water Company

Large Montana crop forecast by state extension experts

Bozeman reports from Montana state agricultural college indicate the largest crop in state history. Ideal weather has accelerated winter and spring crops with six weeks to two months lead times. Farmers plowed early this season, a contrast to past blizzard and frozen ground conditions.

Bozeman State Agricultural College Montana

Walsh to Make Brief Helena Visit from Washington

Senator T J Walsh of Montana will leave Washington for a quick trip home to Helena arriving around May 20. It is his first return since entering the U S Senate in March 1913 and he has been active in committees and daily attendance.

Washington D. G C T. J. Walsh Montana Helena Walsh Unite States Senate Panama United States Senate

Butte IWW Quits for Denver Campaign

The Industrial Workers of the World contingent leaves Butte for Denver amid a free speech campaign. A socialist rally raises ten dollars to aid the march, while Alex Mackel denounces Colorado corporations. Thirty workers march toward the station to board the first freight to Denver as Mayor Duncan instructs police to allow their exit.

Butte Industrial Workers of the World Denver Salt Lake Lft Alex Mackel Corporations of Colorado Denver Ward Lewis J. Duncan

Elaborate Water Fete Opens Broadwater Plunge in Helena

An elaborate Oriental water fete will open the Broadwater plunge in Helena on May 22 with participation from over a hundred young society folk. The Helena Women's Club organizes as committees complete plans for the summer event. The first of its kind in Montana will feature costly costumes and decorations crafted by a San Francisco house renowned for such work.

Helena

Broadview Farmers Vote to Join Equity Exchange

At a large Broadview meeting 148 Farmers' Society of Equity members voted to join the American Society of Equity seeking better selling facilities. A resolution endorsed moving the Equity Exchange to St Paul from Minneapolis and another resolved not to use flour from mills that refused to buy wheat from the Equity Exchange.

Broadview Farmers’ Society of Equity American Society of Equity Equity Exchange St. Paul Minneapolis

Ne P Tunnels Ventilated at Mullan Plant

The Mullan ventilating plant near Blossburg opened after inspection by Northern Pacific officials. Costing $75,000 the 3,000 foot tunnel west of Helena now releases smoke. Named for Mullan who built the Fort Benton to Walla Walla wagon road it is the first Northern Pacific plant of this kind and third in the United States.

Elliston to Helena Road Begun

The Elliston to Helena road project has started with contractor Mr. Richards managing a crew of men over Priest Pass. Powell county officials aim to finish the Priest Pass section this summer and fall, while Elliston residents await action from the Lewis and Clark board to benefit Helena and Elliston.

Elliston Helena Richards Priest Pass Powell County Lewis and Clark Board Alliston

Cattle Shipment Marks First Gallatin to Honolulu Trade

C. B. Axtell of West Gallatin near Salesville shipped a Shorthorn bull and heifer by Northern Pacific to Seattle and then to Alexander and Baldwin in Honolulu. The move aims to establish a fine herd for a stock ranch on the islands.

Bozeman Gallatin Valley Honolulu C. B. Axtell West Gallatin Salesville Mr. Axtell Northern Pacific Seattle Alexander and Baldwin Islands

Criminal Cases Set June 8 in Forsyth District Court

Judge Charles L. Crum opened the May term and called a jury for June 8. Naturalization papers were issued to several applicants and a number of motions heard. Criminal cases are set for the week starting June 8 and many civil cases will be tried by the jury. Court will be in session for over a month.

Forsyth Charles L. Crum

Woodmen Oppose Chicago Rates at Montana Convention

The Modern Woodmen of Montana at Great Falls convention urged delegates to oppose Chicago rates at the national Toledo meeting. The group approved rates believed to secure insurance on a safe basis.

Chicago Great Falls Montana Toledo

Holter Named to Federal Reserve Board Seat in Montana District

Helena businessmen welcomed Norman B. Holter's appointment to the board of directors of the federal reserve bank for the Montana district, a news that reached the city last night and drew general satisfaction.

Helena Norman B. Holter Federal Reserve Bank Montana

Mammoth Hotel Remodeling Near Gardiner Progresses

Deputy Sheriff George Welcome reports fast remodeling of the Mammoth hotel near Gardiner Montana. Work aims to finish by June 15 to accommodate tourist travel.

Mammoth Hotel Livingston George Welcome Gardiner

Lewistown Troupe to Build New $80,000 Theatre

The Piper Construction Co. was awarded the contract by the Bank of Fergus County to erect a new theatre costing 80000. Located on the Wright block near the bank, it will be completed by Oct 1 and feature reinforced concrete with a terra cotta faced front. The 70 by 147 foot building seats about 700 and will be operated by Trepp and Heinecke.

Lewistown The Piper Construction Company Bank of Fergus County Wright Bank Main Street Trepp & Heinecke

Becker Jury Completed for Becker Rosenthal Murder Trial

The second trial jury for ex police lieutenant Charles Becker in the Rosenthal case is formed. Eleven jurors and two alternates were selected after 121 salesmen were examined. Contempt of court rumors touch Becker's counsel W Bourke Cochran after alleged remarks reported in press.

New York Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Edward van Eman Robert Baxter Cthrian Plummer Wilbur FP Rawlins Seabury Whitman Martin T. Manton Becker Manton Justice Seabury W. Bourke Cochran Cochran William J. File Rosenthal

Huerta Refuses to Resign Amid Mexican Crisis

Report from Vera Cruz dated May 11 indicates Mexicans arriving from Mexico City claim General Huerta has no plan to abandon the presidency and would rather see the capital in ashes. Rebels near the federal capital, especially Zapata loyalists, are continuing their campaign against Huerta’s government.

Vera Cruz Mexico City Huerta Mexico Zapata

McAdoo Honeymoon at Summer White House

William G McAdoo secretary of the treasury and his bride Eleanor Randolph Willson daughter of the president spend their honeymoon at Harlakenden the summer White House in Cornish New Hampshire May 11. Three servants arrived hours earlier and the great house had just opened for the season.

Cornish N. H William G. McAdoo the Treasury Eleanor Randolph Willson Harlakenden White House

Fire costs lives in Birmingham office blaze

A fire that destroyed the general office building of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company in the business district killed Moody Childers and Henry H. Keyser who leaped from the top floor. A B S Millbratt was seriously burned. About 200 employees may have escaped. Property loss is estimated at 175000.

Alabama Birmingham Ala Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company Moody Childers Henry H. Keyser Millbratt

New Way of Looking at It

Perry Eustis, railroad traffic chief, criticizes government mail-hauling payments to railroads at a Kansas City Traffic Club dinner. The tale recalls his Philadelphia church choir days and a anecdote about a solo dispute with rector Rev J Harris and the blunt blessing to avoid future discontent.

Perry S. Eustis Kansas City Chestnut Hill Episcopalian Church Philadelphia J. Andrews Harris Mr. Harris Kansas City Star

Resinol promises relief for babies skin troubles

An advertisement claims Resinol ointment and soap are gentle and safe for babies with eczema teething rash and chafing. It says itching stops quickly and eruptions heal, with doctors recommending the products for nineteen years. Also notes other uses like pimples and dandruff.

The Difference

A Waco heiress announces engagement to a Sicilian nobleman. A fellow congressman teases Representative Henry about international alliances. Henry sighs that the times have changed from beggar maid marrying prince to maid marrying beggar prince.

Waco Henry

Knew What He Was Doing Boy Outsmarts Teaser With Colt

A boy with a colt and a dog resists neighbors by promising the colt. He tells his mother to keep quiet as the tease approaches. When the man reaches for the colt the boy plans to let him know the dog is watching, showing sly foresight.

Lucy Page Gaston Anti-Cigarette League Miss Gaston Chicago Wille Willie

Solomon not in it in old vagrants tale

Two vagrants mock a magistrate named Freshi noting his large rimmed tortoise shell spectacles. They joke he looks as wise as Solomon but conclude Solomon isn’t in it and that the judge seems as wise as a tree full of owls.

Solomon Magistrate Freshi New York

Dr Rindlaub Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Fargo

Military examiner asks what qualifies a man for burial with military honors. A recruit is dead, discussed in London Opinion.

J. H. Rindlaub Fargo, N. D London

Putnam Dyes Advert Promises No Muss

An antique advertisement touts Putnam Fadeless Dyes as trouble free with a cue that time favors those who secure their watch ticket in hock.

Putnam Adv

Bargain for a Kitten Sparks Brave Girl's Operation

A girl named Jean wants a kitten and agrees to endure a planned operation to earn one. She bravely undergoes the procedure but mutters a sour remark about the bargain as she recovers, showing her mixed feelings on the outcome.

Jean

Parish supper fundraiser raises old time taint joke

A country church notice invites a fowl supper for church funds. A bystander jokes about paying with tainted money and a guest of honor being filthy there, highlighting a dated humorous mispronunciation and irony in the event.

Opportune Philanthropy

Jonas and Silas discuss duty to help those who come after them, stressing especially aiding the sheriff. The dialogue hints at civic responsibility and community service within a law enforcement context.

Jonas Silas

Venus of Milo mystery teased by New York Sun

In a witty quip the Venus of Milo is blamed on a guffragette as the New York Sun hints at a playful explanation for the ancient statue’s放.

New York Sun

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