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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
2
Ledger fragment shows totals for deposits and certificates with figures around 3.3 million and 309 thousand values. The text lists multiple line items in a compact banking record, indicating a balance summary or transfer ledger segment.
The Chateau town council met at 8 p m with Mayor Jarshberg and Aldermen present. Actions include refer to street committee the dirt from Chas McDonald’s Block 13 foundation. State Examiner report on town books through July 1 1913 filed. Swearingen asked to prepare amended plat. Building permit for three McDonald structures granted pending complete plans and fireproof roofing. Sidewalk dimensions and ordinance referred to clerk. Swearingen survey bill of 140 90 approved and warrant issued. Sessions adjourned sine die.
A Richmond landmark associated with Poe was demolished. The story notes changing bars and crowding of older drinking spots, while broader social commentary is offered on press reports and religious figures, including Rev. Charlie Davidson of St. Louis criticizing bishops and plans for vestment usage.
Nearly 9 000 applicants may file for 4 806 quarter sections on 1 345 000 acres of Ft Peck Indian reservation in northeast Montana. Registration opens September 1 with settlement beginning May 1, 1914, offering the chance to purchase land at 2.50 to 7 dollars per acre and the option of a three year homestead payoff.
Exchange notes 1000 acres sold in the Walter Farm Sales Company drawing in the new segregation list 14 located six miles from town on August 8 a wet day. Benson reports wheat yields of fifty plus bushels per acre in Williams. Teachers to examine August 29 at Chateau and Conrad with a four day Great Falls institute September 2 3 4. Restoration of lands to public domain will affect Townships 33 34 35 N 6 W in the northern irrigation project area.
The Interior Department approved a 22 mile automobile highway extension from Glacier Park including Upper and Lower St Marys lakes and the Swift Current valley. Supt H N Savage of the Reclamation Service is to oversee location and construction with an estimated cost near 50 000 dollars not counting later gravel work.
George Fitch comments on a piece titled Noise less Suffragette as an extreme example of extravagant humor, noting its satirical tone and rhetoric.
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