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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
7
The article describes clan structure and matrilineal kinship among plains tribes, noting exogamy within clans, polygamy practices, marriage by purchase, and the role of brothers and maternal uncles in training. It covers divorce, adoption, aging, and the community’s approach to morality and child-rearing.
Mrs. M. E. Plassmann recounts a pioneer trek in 1863 via Missouri River or overland routes. She details oxen driven wagons, army type gear, camp stove meals, crude tables, and rough living from spring to fall, including dangers from Indians and hardships of water and fuel.
D. D. McLaughlin known as Little Mac, Montana’s famed all around athlete, visited Butte at age 72. A former state tennis champion and decathlete, he taught tennis in San Diego after a lifetime of victories in foot racing, swimming, handball and more. He recalled winning state tennis crowns in 1906 1907 and 1908 and defeating rivals such as Matt Canning and Kenneth Simmons.
William A. Logan resigns as deputy auditor after eleven years in the state auditor's office. Effective August 1 he leaves to join federal civil service. Hugh K. Gaw Jr. is promoted to fill the vacancy. Charles Albright becomes deputy investment commissioner. George P. Porter notes Logan is the third auditor employee to leave for better positions and praises his efficiency. Logan came to Helena from Missoula in 1919.
An old promotional note extols Castoria as a safe mild remedy for restless children. It claims gentle action soothes infants and children, helps colic and diarrhea, relieves constipation, bad breath, and poor appetite, with dosing described in broad terms.
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