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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
5
Ed Hodgskiss and Ray Porter are patients at the Choteau hospital. Labor Day store closures noted. Various residents travel, visit, or engage in church and school events. Red Cross needs volunteers. a June or August notice mentions auctions, sales, and fund-raising. orgs include Red Cross, U. S. Medical Reserve Corps, and local clubs.
President Wilson issues a proclamation announcing regulations governing the taking of migratory birds. The rules reflect an international section binding on the United States, directing enforcement and protection measures for game birds across Washington.
The new federal law unifies the open season for migratory birds from August 16 to November 30 and bans sale of migratory birds except under permits. It tightens rules, protects many species, prohibits night hunting, and encourages game farms to raise waterfowl for food supply.
Teton County High School will open for the new year on September 3. The school expects its largest attendance ever and a crowded seating capacity. Teacher training will be emphasized under Agnes Pyne from Columbia University. Beginning August 26 Dietrich will hold afternoon office hours for students and parents to discuss the coming year.
Milwaukee’s local depot closes at the start of the week and all rail business for both lines moves to the Great Northern depot. The consolidation follows Federal Railroad administration rules to save resources as freight and baggage transfers become easier from Milwaukee to the larger Great Northern facility. Agent C. S. Owens leaves Chateau to take a traveling auditor role, stationed at Butte for the time being. All local business for both roads will be handled by the Great Northern.
Former county treasurer Skyy Forrest declares he is entering the race for the Democratic nomination as state representative after pressure from county Democrats. He asks for primary support and notes his intention to stay active in politics.
Agent Porter and wife note possible near future changes in service. They expect a mixed train to run daily on the Great Northern, reflecting plans for updated scheduling and operation.
The State Fair association invites many county ladies to enter the War Savings Stamp contest. Rules are published elsewhere in this paper. It urges all young women with time to join, promising assistance and a chance to win a trip to the state fair.
At the request of the Federal Food Administration the local merchants will stop taking orders and change delivering times. After September 1 no soliciting will be done and all deliveries will occur at 2:00 p.m. daily with John A Gleason delivering for all stores. Orders must be placed by 1:00 p.m. each day.
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