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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
3
The piece rails against Prohibition as a minority hoax and urges a national driving code. It argues the Eighteenth Amendment joined the Constitution like others, defends enforcement challenges, and stresses road safety and driver responsibility amid calls for universal rules.
The article surveys advertising space showing autos and auto accessories dominate national weekly ads. It notes 1134 of 3026 inches promote cars versus 1892 for other goods, and discusses social and economic impacts including crime, immorality, and consumer debt linked to increasing automobile use.
Attorney General Wellington D Rankin and Parker Veazey Jr general counsel for Great Northern Railroad Co debated in Choteau on railroad regulation. The event, attended by 300, raised serious thoughts on government control of transportation, without a decision or strict umpire.
The town of Shelby endures a bank failure affecting its residents and business community. Critics urge sympathy for depositors over melodramatic defense of a failed effort tied to Mayor Johnson and the Dempsey-Gibbons controversy.
The Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo, hailed as the Bull of the Pampas, rises to fame in fifth rounds. The piece notes how our Jack might view being cast as a toreador in such a dramatic comparison.
James R. Gray heirs of Caroline Gray filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim in Section 34, Township 25 N, Montana Meridian. The hearing before U. S. Commissioner Charles H. Ferris will occur August 27, 1923 at Choteau Montana. Witnesses listed: Peter Trudo William Hodgskiss George C. Moore John Nesbit, all of Choteau. First publication July 26. last August 23.
The District Court of Montana Teton County issues an alias summons in the case of Amelia Scharmer v John F McLean et al. Defendants must answer within twenty days, or judgment by default. The action seeks to recover 1344 dollars plus interest and 68.76 for taxes, plus foreclosure of a Wells-Dickey mortgage on land in Section 17, Township 21N Range 3W. The filing dates and attorney details are listed, with witnesses and dates provided.
In Teton County Montana Frank J Hirshberg sues George Dow Anna K Dow and Crane and Ordway Company to foreclose a mortgage of 1750 on Lots 1 2 E NW E 4 SW and W 4 SE in Sec 30 T22N R6W. Plaintiff seeks 1750 plus interest costs attorney fees and expenses. Judgment by default if no answer within 20 days. Court dated July 17 1923. Clerk Blanche M Jacobson. Plaintiff's attorney Geo W Magee.
Land Office at Great Falls Montana dated July 12 1923 announces Emil F Horst of Davenport Iowa holder of a June 25 1918 Homestead Entry Serial 050132 for sections in Township 23 North Range 7 West Montana Meridian has filed intent to make three year proof to establish claim to the described land before Emil F Schroeder Clerk of the District Court Davenport Iowa and the proceeding continues.
Mrs A Vincent of Missouri Montana reports severe kidney pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says backache and morning stiffness disappeared, with relief from sharp pains and dizziness after treatment bought for 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, manufactures.
Eli Maiden of Chateau Montana filed notice to prove up three year Homestead claim. Entries 051472 and 051480 cover NE% NYNW 44 Sec 33 and N lA NB% Sec 32, Township 25 N Range 7 W. Public hearing before Charles H Ferris at Chateau Sept 10 1923. Witnesses Edward Fearon James Peebles Robert Fairburn and Augusta Cleary.
The Board of Trustees of School District No 17 Teton County Montana gives notice a sale of funding bonds. The sale is set for September 15, 1923 at 2:00 PM at Bowle? location to be determined. The notice specifies terms and conditions for bidding.
The Board of Trustees of School District No. 17 seeks to issue Amortization Fund bonds not exceeding 1973.45 dollars. Nine bonds at 200 dollars each plus one bond at 173.46 dollars total with 6 percent interest paid semi annually. Bids must include a 100 dollar certified check. Exchange option available dollar for dollar to settle warrants prior to July 1 1925. First publication August 16. Last publication September 6.
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