Choteau Montana Publisher E L Jourdonnais
The Choteau paper published every Thursday and entered at the post office as second class mail. Subscription is $23 per year in advance.
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
4
The Choteau paper published every Thursday and entered at the post office as second class mail. Subscription is $23 per year in advance.
The Acantha reports Sheriff W. D. Reiquam announces his candidacy to succeed himself in Teton County on a platform of strict economy and rigorous law enforcement. He previously cut staff to one deputy, claiming substantial taxpayer savings and a record of enforcing all laws including the prohibition statute, earning the county a reputation as among the state’s cleanest. The paper urges voters to consider his proven record and predicts a sizable majority in both primary and general elections.
The results of last week's primary elections show Calvin Coolidge leading decisively for the Republican nomination. Michigan Illinois and Nebraska all moved toward Coolidge, while John Johnson is nearly eliminated from the race. With several large states still to report, Johnson appears unable to gain meaningful delegates.
The passage argues Montana should raise its corn acreage compared to last year. With ample soil moisture and favorable crop indications, Montana could market itself as a strong corn state to neighboring and corn belt states. Wheat and other cereals are expected to stay at low prices, and a repeat of last year’s strong corn crop could spur immigration to the Treasure State.
A letter laments the shift from statutes to departmental rulings, arguing inspectors and bureaus erode public rights and justice. The writer seeks courageous Congressional action and constitutional fidelity, criticizing partisan conflict over truth and taxpayer burden.
The Division of Labor at the Montana State Department of Agriculture notes farm labor demand in several counties. Anaconda seeks 25 workers at $4.25 daily, Billings offers small numbers at $45 to $60 monthly, Bozeman balanced, Butte says satisfactory, Great Falls surplus, Helena can place six sheepherders, Missoula needs 25 but few others. Rail work will require hundreds, while other towns seek ranch hands and laborers at various monthly and hourly rates.
Weekly civil actions filed include William A Poplin et al foreclosures of mortgages from E H Roth and First State Bank of Bynum. Esther Ralston stars in Universal Western Pure Grit with Roy Stewart at the Royal theatre next Friday and Saturday. Olaf Lindseth visited from Farmington country. Girls Friendly Society hosted a dance party last Saturday.
Earl D. Van Denburg of Montana Power Co. presented film views of company work at the Montana Power Co. office on Wednesday evening. A sizable audience attended and found the event educational.
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