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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
2
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The Montana courts will hear libel suits over campaign methods in the governorship race. Expenditures exceed 100000 dollars, with publishers and editors named in suits tied to lynching rumors and a bank robbery claim. The cases may reveal cost gaps in expense filings and test state libel law.
Prognosticators say the 1936 political campaign will not derail the recovery movement. Government action will influence business in the long run, as public policy either discourages or encourages industries that provide jobs and capital for ventures.
The speaker argues for legitimate industrial growth with money flowing to work and prosperity. He rejects partisan blame, urging public leaders from all parties to pursue policies aiding investors and industry, ensuring fair treatment and no adverse election impact on business. He hopes 1936 results won’t hinder the recovery.
The piece argues that government costs take over 20 percent of national income and that indirect taxes raise the price of everyday goods. Bread, with 53 taxes embedded across farmers mills and bakers, is cited as a prime example. It notes $100 million extra paid for bread over three years due to taxation and urges reductions in government cost to lower living expenses.
Secretary of State report tallies Democratic and Republican campaign outlays for national and state offices. Democrats spent 52 423.88 while Republicans expended 3 829.03 for state races plus 10 193.97 by Elmer Holt and 7 125.23 by Roy Ayers in governor bids.
Official public notice from Clerk Buell A Roll of Room 22 Larson Building Chateau Montena. Publication dates begin August 27 and end September 3 as required.
Notice is given that Lorman Bruno Chateau of Chateau Montana filed intent to prove up a three year claim on Original Stockraising Homestead Entries Serial No 077015 for sections 3 and 4 in township 24N range 8W. Hearing before Charles H. Ferris on October 5, 1936. Witnesses listed: Frank Bruno James Lawrence Charles Nesbit Mack Bruno, all of Chateau. Registrar Thos F Corbally. First publication Aug 27 last Sept 24.
On or before September 10 1936 the board of county commissioners of Teton County will receive sealed bids for feeding clothing and nursing the indigent sick poor and infirm inmates of the county poor farm for one year starting January 1 1937. The board may reject any or all bids. Bids marked Proposal for the Care of Indigent Poor Sick and Infirm of Teton County to Geo A Carroll Clerk Choteau Montana. Forms available on request. First pub Aug 6 last Aug 27.
Estate of Clara M Mellon obituary notice announces creditors must present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to administrator at George Coffey office in Choteau Montana. Notice specifies claims against the deceased and requires timely filing as the administrator oversees the estate.
Russell R. Mellon named administrator of the estate of Clara M. Mellon deceased. George Coffey serves as attorney for the administrator. First publication July 30 with last publication August 20, 1936. Dated July 27, 1936.
Sealed bids are invited in the office of the Clerk of School District No. 1 until August 20 1936 for operating a school bus on Highway 87 from Fred Perry ranch to the district school in Chateau Montana. Additional bids will be accepted for a bus route serving homes along the same highway for Jess Perry Joe Van Balcum M J Lyon Wm Morgan Martin Vigen and any new families moving into the district on that route. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Teton County Montana closes registration at 5 pm on Friday September 18 1936 for the November 3 1936 general election. Electors may register with County Clerk at Chateau or with precinct deputy registrar or notary public or justice of the peace. Naturalized citizens must present naturalization papers. Must be US citizens and residents of the state for at least one year and county for 30 days. Those who did not vote last election and have not re registered must register. GEO A CARROLHE county clerk and ex officio registrar. First pub Aug 20 last Sept 17.
Mr and Mrs George Gunther and family plan to depart next week for a vacation lasting about fourteen days. They will drive to Washington and Idaho destinations.
Public notice calls for bids by September 4 1936 to transport ten children from the families of Jesse Perry Joe Van Balcum Martin Vigen Jay Lyon and Wm Morgan from their homes to the district school in Chateau and back.
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