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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
Farmers in Teton county express strong optimism for 1920 with ample moisture and sunshine needed for seeding. Warm weekend weather started work, but rains again hindered progress. Stock owners welcome muddy roads as green hillsides loom, reducing fears of last year’s shortages. Acéntha predicts a memorable year rewarded for faith.
The Great Northern introduces a new merchandise service moving freight from Great Falls to Choteau on the regular passenger train. Freight loaded in Great Falls by noon arrives in Choteau at 5 45 p m the same day. The change promises to improve efficiency and attract local merchants.
Wm Rieckhoff of Orange City Iowa recently left Chateau where he had been attending to business interests and plans to visit Sette and other coastal points before returning to Orange City.
Stockmen from across the state joined the dedication of a new stock pavilion in Great Falls with Governor Stewart as the principal speaker. About 150 Hook-Em-Cow members from South St. Paul boosted the meeting, while Teton County and Chateau contingents traveled on the booster special to Billings for a three day Montana stockmen convention.
The Great Falls Power Co. dispatched four extra linemen to fix flickering lights in Chateau. One crew member was sent to the Conrad line where lights were out for three days. H McCullough said the fault lies in insulation. a cracked insulator was sent for examination at Great Falls.
The clerk’s office reports two civil actions filed in the past week. Stockyards Mortgage and Trust Company sues Samuel A. Pfrimmer and others to foreclose a mortgage. Oralie H Brown and Frank E Browns sue C W Lockhart and others to quiet title.
Reports from every Montana county show farm labor conditions far from satisfactory with an estimated 74 percent of normal supply and high wages. Farmers plan to plant only workable acreage, aided by neighbors, amid a nationwide shortage likely to reduce seeded area. Government employment agencies strive to secure enough help for grain harvest.
EH D Forrest returned from Helena where Teton and nearby county commissioners discussed summer work on the Park to Park highway. One bid was received for the Cascade county to Chateau section and it was rejected. Forrest said farmers may handle the work but no decision yet. Crane and Anderson accompanied Forrest from Great Falls.
Floodwaters overwhelmed Cut Bank marking the river’s first overflow in years. Damage is estimated at 43000 dollars as the county bridge is swept away leaving no crossing. Power and water plants suffered serious injury cutting sight and pressure. Commissioners push a temporary bridge to be finished in a week despite ongoing rains hindering progress.
A raging blizzard across Colorado from Saturday to Monday caused at least six deaths, including three sheepherders. A tornado path hit Mississippi and nearby states, with authorities reporting as many as 140 fatalities and widespread destruction from Meridian, Mississippi to Alabama and Tennessee. Communication disruptions hinder relief and accurate tallies.
The April crop report from F W Beier Montana field agent of the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates says Montana’s small grain crop prospects are favorable. Winter wheat 83 percent of normal rye 59 percent with good seeding start from recent moisture and warm weather. Broad sows on Montana farms at 64 percent of normal due to high feed prices and farmers selling bread stock.
Public School hosts an art exhibit with daily afternoon and evening viewings. A student program drew a standing room crowd as parents praised the seventh and eighth grade performances and a talk by Dr. Stephens on dentistry complemented the event.
The Chateau Post American Legion executive committee met in business session last night to send the post adjutant to Fetena for a one day convention of state post adjutants in the Capitol city on May 3. The convention will be addressed by the state adjutant on matters from the national convention in Indianapolis at month's end.
County Superintendent Ruth Sweat announces eighth grade exams at the courthouse on April 29 and 80. Dismissal times vary by school with periods for Civics History Grammar Reading Arithmetic Spelling Physiology Geography Agriculture. Publication notes April 22 with last row to April 29.
Oil enthusiasm surges as operations and property development accelerate across Montana. New companies form to develop oil lands while Roundup reports a refinery and pipeline to Devils Basin. Rich strikes in Neihart and surrounding areas draw capitalists and adventurers to the oil boom.
The Chateau Post of the American Legion adopted a resolution urging Montana's congressional delegation to support and push favorable legislation for ex service members. It calls for timely action on the National Beneficial Legislative Committee proposal and forwards copies to Montana's senators and representatives.
Governor Stew art designates Clean-up Week for Montana and Mayor J C Morgan proclaims May 9 as Clean-up Day in Choteau urging residents to tidy premises and businesses to close to aid city cleanup.
The Choteau Commercial Club discussed creating a tourist information bureau with Mr. Morgan appointed to handle initial duties. The fair committee was assigned campground upkeep. They moved to extend feed Half-rate for thirty days and push for daily rail passenger service to replace mixed trains. The group urged continued community cooperation.
Rexall Drug Store once owned by G. C. Core for three years has been sold to J. W. Marsh of Deer Lodge who assumed possession on April 6. Marsh is an experienced druggist and is expected to make a success of the business.
A walkout led by J W W in Butte draws about 10000 mine workers across all departments. Pickets guard mine entrances, many protesters are foreign born. Violent clashes target non supporters as authorities reportedly refrain from intervening. Strikers seek a six hour day a seven dollar wage abolition of the running card and bonus or other efficiency systems.
Despite bad weather the Woman's club meeting attracted attendees. Mrs. K B Cohoe moderated a Carmen themed program with opera selections on Victrola. Tea was served by Mrs. E J Crary and committee. Delegates named to the Chateau club state convention in Billings June 9 10 11 are Mrs L A Foot Mrs E J Crary and Mrs H J McGregor with alternates Mrs E J Hirshberg and Mrs H W Bateman. Mrs Hodson, Floyd McFarland’s sister, returned to Timber Lake S Dakota after a seven week visit.
W. H. Meighs of Great Falls drafts an initiative irrigation bill for Montana voters in November 1920. The plan centralizes financing under state control with a $20,000,000 bond issue to create the Montana Irrigation Development Fund for purchasing and reselling irrigation district bonds to fund further projects.
The county faces a preferential primary tomorrow with Democratic tickets including President Samuel V. Stewart and Vice President, plus a slate of presidential electors and delegates. Polls run 8am to 6pm at Chateau precincts 1 2 and 3. voters may write in their preferred president and select required electors and delegates.
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