Slants on Life E. R. Merciat
The writer reflects on daily chores from milking a cow to feeding a calf and managing grain during harvest. A forecast of a wet, damp fall prompts haste to get crops under cover and finish tasks promptly.
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
1
Circus Visit Plans Frustrated by Hot Weather
A weather bump spoiled a reader’s plan to attend a circus in Reading Pennsylvania last week. The hot stretch sped up harvests and altered travel or outing schedules. The piece notes circus workers' routines and a controversial gorilla story linked to a New Jersey upbringing. Local officials warned the troupe they were welcome as showfolk but not as troublemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Last Ringling Brother Valued at Over 100 Million
The source notes John Ringling’s wealth before 1929 and identifies him as the last of the Ringling brothers. It recalls the family’s Baraboo Wisconsin origins with a wagon show that grew into a dominant show business empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ringling
Circus giants fade as vaudeville era ends in era of change
The author reflects on Barnum and Bailey and Adam Forepaugh, noting how circuses grew rich and influential yet face decline as times change. Mention of Lillian Lietzel recalls a tragic indoor fall in Norway, with details on her talent and poised life, contrasting fame and danger in circus history.
World famous aerialists vow to die together after tragedy
The text recalls Al fredo Cardozo and his wife, renowned aerialists, who shared a life of happiness and fame. It suggests they chose to swallow a potion to “enter the sleep from which there is no awakening,” reflecting a planned joint death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Cardozo
Star Aerialist Faces Decline After Wife's Death
The passage notes how the star aerialist, once famed for feats like a triple, loses prominence after his wife dies. It hints at plans for retirement and a quieter later life, but marks the change as life-making and permanent as time passes.
Premium List Announced for 4 H Fair in Teton County
About 400 youths prepare for the sixth annual 4 H club fair at the high school in Chateau Aug 31 and Sept 1. Livestock and poultry setup, exhibits across foods clothing room improvement and craft, with a big Friday parade and 4 H demonstrations. Lions club free matinee and Legion dance raise funds for delegates to Bozeman and Chicago. premium list outlines cash awards across hogs poultry dairy beef grains potatoes garden canning and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Chateau
Halvor Daley
Harold Paul
John Ammondson
Fairfield
Lorna Green
Bynum
Evelyn Ziegler
Bole
Lornw Green
Dorothy Swenson
Natalie McDermott
Lions Club
Fair Committee
Legion Pavilion
Bozeman
Chicago
Catholic Services Schedule Changes Next Sunday
No Mass at Chateau or Bynum next Sunday. Mass at Dut ton will be at 9 o'clock and at Power at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. F. Schulte, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Bynum
Dutton
Power
J. F. Schulte
From Fame to Tragedy a Star’s Sudden End
A famed figure faded from public life after failed marriages and silence. He reentered a room with his estranged wife and shot her dead before turning the gun on himself. His last words were This is the only way out. The fall from height to murder and suicide marks a swift, tragic arc.
Connie Dellwo Wins Beauty Contest at Swim Carnival
Connie Dellwo was named Miss Chateau 1939 at the sixth annual swimming meet and water carnival at the local pool. Judges selected Dellwo over Betty Mertz and Margaret Kemp after events in beginners and intermediate classes, relays, and a bathing beauty contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nelson
John Flentges
Ray Fleming
Arnold Hanusa
Stanley Smith
C. W. Boussard
R. G. Keeton
Wayne Gillette
Frank Stearns
George Carroll
Kenneth Burlingame
John Rose
Bob Olson
Bob Scott
Robert Smith
Clifford Sabo
Connie Dellno
Barbara Kemp
Marilyn Scott
Jimmy Jackson
Robert Woodward
Lawrence Burlingame
Elaine Passmore
Connie Dellwo
Marie Marshall
Virginia Sabo
Billie Baillie
Bob Dellno
Alfred Blomberg
Robert Scott
Mrs. Anna Harkins of Collins Died at Home
Collins correspondent reports the death of Mrs. Anna Harkins at her daughter’s home on Aug. 18 after a stroke. Born Sept. 12, 1856 in Iowa, she lived 27 years in Teton County and leaves daughter Edith Daughaday and son John Harkins, plus a half sister, with services at Wise Funeral Home and burial beside her husband in Conrad cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Anna Harkins
A. T. Daughaday
Teton County
Elon Anna Loy Harkins
Oskaloosa
Iia
Hartford
Missouri
John W. Harkins
Unionville
Montana
Collins-Brady
Edith Daughaday
John Harkins
Laura Probosco
Sidney
Mont
Wise Funeral
Conrad
Van Auken Connole Marriage Announced
Announcement this week details the July 8 wedding in Fort Benton of Avis Van Auken, daughter of J. H. Van Auken of Choteau, to Leonard Connole, son of Bud Connole of Pendroy. The ceremony was by a local Catholic priest, with Mrs. P. D. Huidekoper of Bole as attendant. The bride attended Te ton county high school and worked in Pendroy. The groom, a 1933 Teton County High School graduate, farms near Pendroy and plans to move to Butte by October 1 for a mining position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis van Auken
J. H. van Auken
Choteau
Leonard Conmole
Bud Connole
Pendroy
Fort Benton
P. D. Huidekoper
Bole
Harvest Wheat and Flax Yields Reported Across County
County agent reports spring wheat yields in the eastern area from 5 to 20 bushels per acre with 52 to 60 pound kernels. Winter wheat harvest finished in the east at 15 to 20 bushels. Flax is under way with poor yields due to grasshopper damage. Pendroy area shows 15 to 20 bushels and up to 60 pounds. Chateau area around 15 bushels. Farmers unsure about winter wheat planting due to moisture and grasshoppers. some spreading grasshopper bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendroy
Chateau
High School to Open on Tuesday September 9
Teton County high school announces its opening for Tuesday September 5 with Principal A B Guthrie stating the office will register pupils not yet registered from today until September 5. Registration will not be accepted the forenoon of September 5. Parents are asked to accompany registering pupils. A book fee of $2 is due at entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County High School
A. B. Guthrie
Golf and Archery Tourney Set at Local Club Sunday
Golfers from Conrad Cut Bank and Shelby will join Chateau Country Club members for a hazard type match starting at 10 a m with lunch at noon. A unique afternoon bow and arrow contest pits Frank Stearns Arnold Hanusa against Al Hensley Morris Wedum with balloon targets and golf shots counting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Cut Bank
Shelby
Chateau -Ountry
al Hensley
Frank Stearns
Arnold Hanusa
Morris Wedum
Gas Rate Hearing in Conrad Continued to Later Date
The Montana-Dakota Utilities rate case for Conrad Chateau and Valier was postponed at the state railroad commission hearing held in Conrad. Attorney John Bonner said the hearing would be indefinite until new evidence is secured as commissioners noted no witnesses were called for the rate reduction and the utility presented cost and earnings data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bonner
State Railroad Commission
Court House
Conrad Last
Conrad
Chateau
Walier
Bonner
Railroad Commission
Horace Casey
Paul Smith
Austin B. Middleton
Valier
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Cecil W. Smith
Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
Hannah- Porter
Shelby
Valier, Conrad and
Hannah- Porter Company
F. R. Gamble
Gamble
John Nesbit Teton Pioneer Dies at Choteau Hospital
John Nesbit a Teton pioneer died Saturday at Choteau hospital after a five year illness from gangrene He was born in 1865 in Duluth Minnesota and homesteaded on Deep Creek in 1890 Survivors include five children and several siblings Funeral services were held August 20 at the Methodist church with Rev R F Vick officiating Pallbearers were Grover Forgey Jess Davis Howard Higgins Steve Snyder Chas Rogers and D L Boggs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nesbit
Teton
O. M. McFarlane
Choteau Hospital
Mr. Nesbit
Duluth
Minn
Teton County
Deep Creek
Childen
Charles
David
John Jr
Gladys
Chateau
East
Methodist Church
R. F. Vick
Grover Forgey
Jess Davis
Howard Higgins
Steve Snyder
Chas, Rogers
D. L. Boggs
Prize Listed for Flower Show on September 2 at Legion Pavilion
Woman's Club committee unveils premium list for the annual flower show and tea to be held Saturday September 2 at the American Legion pavilion. More than 90 prizes donated by local businesses. Exhibits judged by John Fieden Jr of Fieden Flower Shop Great Falls. Entries close at noon. exhibitors bring own containers. Prize categories include Sweet Peas Asters Dahlias Gladiolus Phlox Calendula Cosmos Goldenglow Larkspur Marigold Nasturtiums Pansies Roses Petunias Snapdragons and more with cash, merchandise and service awards from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club Committee
American Legion
John Fieden Jr
Fieden
Great Falls
Baker’s Service Station
Chateau
J. L. Billings
Wedum
Federated
Looney’s
Rice Auto Court
Bloom's Grocery
Beaupre Cafe
Citizen
F. G. Curtis John Deere
Franklin
Asters
Choteau Creamery
Murray's
Choteau Bakery
Mozer Shoe
Dahlias
St. Anthony’ Lumber Co
Rada’s
Choteau Food Market
Club Cigar Store
Choteau Meat Co
Kemp Chevrolet Co
Gamble Store
Phlox
Royal Theatre
Post Tavern
Johnson’s
Leigh’s
Texaco
Chateau City
H. Cunningham
Montana Flour Mills
Monarch Lumber Co
Cosmos
Choteau Cleaners
Lanchette
Goldenglow
Hanson Brothers
Mrs. Wheeler's
Larkspur
Choteau Garage
Knudtzon Lbr. Co
Atensmeyer Garage
Chick’s Shell Station
Rexall Beauty Shop
Shell
Breen Oil Co
Allen Electric
Jackson's
Moderne Beauty Shop
Byler’s
Lyon’s Dairy
Petunias
Acantha
Choteau Beauty Shop
Ist
Taylor Garage
Choteau Hardware Co
Zinnias
Chuck’s Cafe
Moderne Rental Library
J. C. Penney Co
Choteau Drug Co
Stearns Electric
Rexall Drug Co
Emerick Studio
Safeway
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