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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
2
Report of new oil seepages and a “lake of oil” near Cape Simpson east of Point Barrow Alaska. California prospectors describe large oil seeps flowing into a natural reservoir and note another Nome party probing the area with possible ties to early findings.
The battleship Pennsylvania with 400 marines heads to Panama for duty in the Canal Zone. Officials did not disclose exact destination or commanding officers details. Marines were sent from Quantico to Philadelphia yard to load supplies for a prolonged stay away from base.
The Federal Reserve and experts like Herbert Hoover and Babson debate prospects for revival after the disarmament conference. Hoover cites fundamental improvements in Europe and America, while Babson predicts a rapid shift after November’s talks as arms spending nears five billion dollars annually.
Five forest fires have damaged not more than forty acres in the Jefferson and Lewis and Clark national forests under the U. S. Forest Service in Great Falls. Forest Supervisor E. J. Yeomans credits 26 patrolmen and lookouts for keeping fires under control this season amid a vast combined forest area exceeding two million acres.
The article notes 8.5 million cars in use with 7.6 million passenger cars and 0.9 million trucks. It estimates one vehicle for 12 to 15 people, and a per car value around $900, totaling $7.65 billion in auto wealth. This figure exceeds prewar national debt and compares with railroad capitalization in 1920.
The 1921 tax revision bill cleared the House 274 to 125 with three Democrats backing it and nine Republicans opposing. It would cut about 818 million from the national tax burden by 1928, with Senate hearings to follow after the September 21 recess and a January 1 1923 full effect for many provisions including repeals of excess profits tax and transportation taxes.
American cash pours across the border to Canada for liquor purchases to be returned for resale on this side. Automobiles line up to load as W F O Leary returns from Banff noting the unsecretive rush. He remarks that money troubles here do not show in the border traffic.
Public health notice urges protection during hot months and recommends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a dependable treatment, with testimonials cited to support its efficacy.
A brief note promoting Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to improve digestion, stimulate a healthy appetite, and ease bowel movements, suggesting better relish of food through digestive health.
When bowels are constipated the large intestine fills with refuse matter rich in germs. These germs reach the vermiform appendix and inflame it, causing appendicitis. Take Chamberlain's Tablets when needed and keep bowels regular to reduce risk.
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