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Newspaper
Saco Independent
Location
Saco, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
6
Elsie De Wolfe discusses a servant trust origin in the Philippines and its spread to Honolulu San Francisco. A witty exchange follows about the saying rolling stone gathers no moss with a quip on a suburban cook urged to stay another month.
The Gallipolis Tribune argues for a compact Bible containing only vital parts and omitting much of the lengthy text. It contends that in this era readers, especially students, prefer truth boiled down to the shortest space and that the crucifixion story and essentials could fit in about one fifth of the full pages.
A Wisconsin woman credits Postum with curing years of heart palpitations and nervousness caused by coffee. She reports weight gain, improved energy, and no heart trouble after switching to Postum and praises Instant Postum, inviting others to try the beverage.
A quoted observer notes Secretary Garrison lacks military experience yet may become an effective war secretary through executive capacity and sound advisory picks. The piece compares Garrison to past secretaries Dan Lamont and John Root, highlighting leadership and reform as key factors.
The 75 year old monarch, after forty seven years on the throne, discusses politics, empire ties, and a three year military service plan. He credits loyalty to heirs and notes France’s evolving law as crucial to building effective forces.
Joseph Sc Davies of Madison Wis secretary of the Democratic national committee declines Philippines post and is chosen commissioner of corporations to succeed Luther Conant Jr Davies qualified as an original Wilson man and led Wisconsin delegates to the national convention He was elected secretary of the national committee and later directed the western campaign from Chicago for the territory between Indiana and the Pacific coast.
The versatile Col James Hamilton Lewis, recently arriving as United States Senator from Illinois, is portrayed as a complex figure. Born in 1866 in Savannah Georgia, he has been an author lawyer politician and soldier with a long career in public life and national debates.
Washington and Tokyo discuss the California alien land ownership law amid tension. The Japanese press urges firm diplomacy while fearing discrimination and possible estrangement if the U S does not respond. Officials wait to see if Governor Johnson signs the Webb bill within 30 days as Tokyo weighs further notes.
Stockbridge Massachusetts May 20 Stephen Dudley Field known as the father of the trolley car died at his home aged 68. The inventor held more than 200 patents including the quadruplex telegraph electric elevator amplifier for ocean cables stock ticker hotel annunciator and police patrol telegraph. He was a member of a noted family of geniuses.
A London reader asks which type of woman a man prefers and who makes the better wife. Rev. C H Grundy says quiet men marry vivacious wives and contrasts show the value of variety over sameness in marriage. A broker recounts a Morgan money trust critique with a street jury metaphor and mob verdict.
The Washington Herald quotes a troubled exchange as a man asks why a relationship is over and an older adviser notes the woman’s final reply. A cynical remark follows about some people failing by chasing hopeless goals like a jack rabbit in a mousetrap.
A planter argues with his gardener over whether to cut down a tree. Sambo insists it should come down urging three reasons: it blocks the light to the greenhouse, it is aging, and he cut it down last night.
Medical ad urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature of a veterinarian and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It claims children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and emphasizes trust and safety for infants and kids.
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