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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
4
Allan K Dalbey editor notes weekly Cho teau Montana publication details and subscription price set at 2 dollars per year in advance.
A long editorial rips Sheriff Reiquam’s enforcement program and cites two confiscations and a Studebaker sale as proof his successor and deputy actions boosted county funds. The piece defends Reiquam, praising fearlessness, while urging voters to support his second term. It also discusses labor leader Gompers backing La Follette Wheeler and the rise of a third party, signaling potential political realignment. The notice closes with a potential Chateau Chautauqua development and local support for a regional resort idea.
The American Federation of Labor through its executive council and its distinguished president Samuel leads a significant organizational move. The announcement highlights leadership roles and the federation's ongoing efforts to coordinate labor priorities.
Chateau's eighth annual Chautauqua drew record crowds and proved a much wanted institution. Rural campers pitched in the Choteau camping park to attend every program, while locals question why nonresidents cannot make Chautauqua week their vacation.
The Acantha reports new additions to the district school graduates list based on County Superintendent Mrs Idythe Saylor announcement. Names include Dora Driesen Charles Shelton Pendrey Floyd Eastwood Airfield and Annette Therrien of Blackleaf.
Mrs Thos Halero Sr left for a six week visit to Calgary Canada. Mrs A K Nelson of Cascade was a Power visitor on Wednesday. I A Lee and C J Cutz traveled to Helena returning Thursday. Mrs Chas Johnson and Mrs Jacob Beck shopped in Great Falls Saturday. Miss Johanna Dreissen visited Collins with Miss Veda Riggs. Dr J A Sweat of Dutton stopped en route to Great Falls. Mrs Thompson of Collins visited Power Saturday. Mrs Anna Ostberg rode a Great Falls train Monday evening. Mrs J Riggs returned from Collins Monday. Clarence McConville visited his parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs J Pfeifle of North Dakota visit their son John Pfeifle. Mr and Mrs J A Lee and son Raymond with Miss Amelia Vidas and Mr and Mrs J A Walker drove to Helena Sunday to attend Chau Lanqua.
Plans are complete for the Sons and Daughters of Teton's Oldest Settlers summer celebration a picnic and dance at Great Northern Park Chateau on Saturday August 16 at seven o'clock Members urged to attend with lunch for self and family A small charge will cover the music for the dance after supper
Epworth Leaguers stage a benefit Chautauqua event and elect officers for the coming year. The Chateau Epworth League announces new leadership after a community gathering and fundraiser.
The Wednesday evening event featured Japanese lanterns and parasols, a victrola, and homemade candy lemonade and hot dogs. Barney Google and Spark Plug plus the Goops highlighted a five part program representing five days. Ice cream and cake followed as the League raised funds to pay for Neihart lots and King’s Hill Institute. An officer election named Marion Butchart as president and others to key posts.
Local want ads service Acantha promotes affordable advertising options promising results for individuals and small businesses seeking cost effective exposure in the newspaper.
A weekly devotional sequence cites scriptural verses for each day. Key themes include God’s greatness and sovereignty in I Chronicles and the temple of salvation in John, with daily lines urging trust and obedience.
District Forester Fred Morrell of Missoula warns that the present lull in fires is temporary without more rain. He notes August is historically the worst month, urges heightened vigilance, bans brush burning, and asks campers and citizens to actively prevent and report fires to protect timber and regional industry. Forest Service, Choteau.
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