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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
7
DIY pomanders from citrus provide fragrant, inexpensive gifts. Select thin-skinned oranges or grapefruit, stud with whole cloves, roll in a cinnamon mix, and wrap in soft paper to cure. After drying, place in closets or drawers to impart long lasting spice scent.
The piece surveys Montana pioneers and the colorful nicknames born from unique traits or acts, listing figures such as Yellowstone Kelly and Jew Jake. It notes these names reflect frontier ethics, with many origins lost or conjectural, and highlights early county and statewide references including Chouteau county records and plans for Polson hosting next year’s horticultural society.
The Montana fish and game commission will move 51 elk from Yellowstone to near Butte in January. Fires claim Charles Koob’s life near Havre. origin undetermined. Montana payrolls rise 13.8 percent in November with wages up 21.3 percent. Grasshoppers hatch on Brock ranch in Belt foothills amid warm late-November days. Funeral services for Lilly Rosecrans Toole, 83, widow of Montana’s first governor, were held in Los Angeles. Joseph A. White, 83, longtime Augusta resident, observed his birthday after a Missouri River journey and early freighting. C Ben Reavis named manager of Great Falls Social Security office serving several counties. James J. Cruse, 75, linked to Thomas Cruse Mining family, dies. he previously held office with the Meyerson County assessor post. Funeral services for John T. y, 83, former Meyerson County assessor and postmaster, were held in Butte. Size of entries single line.
Paradise rationing and reemployment return marks 43 workers at the Northern Pacific tie-treating plant. The mill plans five to six months of operation, treating about 420000 ties for railroad distribution. Bozeman hosts Montana State College January 17 for the state service annual conference with county and home demonstration agents meetings.
Grocers in Glasgow Valley county establish the Valley County Stamp Plan Association to distribute surplus farm commodities through regular trade channels. Rubin Sinclair is elected president. The plan also draws interest from Great Falls and other Montana communities.
Montana joins Virginia, Wyoming, Florida, and Georgia with increasing TB death rate as national trend falls. Article notes estimated undiscovered cases, testing efforts, and Montana Tuberculosis Association funding from Christmas seal drive. urges awareness and health actions.
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