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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
2
The Social Security fund starts paying pensions this month to men and women 65 and over. The plan, controversial for three years, aims to relieve suffering when work ends and support relies on taxpayers. Critics worry about federal debt as payments rise.
The article marks the 500th anniversary of printing in 1940, noting Gutenberg’s movable type invention in 1440 and its global impact. It calls for recognition in schools, churches, libraries, clubs, and papers and emphasizes printing’s role in knowledge, government, and civilization, with Chateau highlighted as an example.
Henry J. Potter of Essex Montana was arrested January 16 in Glacier National Park for trapping inside park boundaries. District Ranger Hugh Buchanan tracked Potter through Park Creek, Potter pled guilty January 17 before U S Commissioner Lindsay and received a 100 dollar fine and 30 day jail sentence.
In a four to one ruling the state supreme court declares the 1937 law banning elective officials from seeking another post without resigning unconstitutional but allows running for city office. Justice Erickson dissented. State Senator Mike Mulholland of Silver Bow challenged the act after losing his bid for mayor of Butte.
The piece urges a long term cooperative program for American conservation across farms, science, and politics. It calls for education, depoliticizing agencies, adequate funding, habitat improvement, and integrated efforts to restore wildlife and natural resources.
J O Tretsven urges strict feeding watering and bedding for dairy calves noting mixed grass and legume hay is preferred for calves raised on skim milk and that fine leafy hay with daily stem removal supports growth. Water and dry straw bedding support warm dry rest enabling better digestion and gains.
Werner M. Buck, wool specialist from Washington D C, told the Montana Woolgrowers' convention in Helena that Montana wools shrink less than those from neighboring states due to grassy ranges and cleaner wool. He noted U S wools are not prepared for market as carefully as New Zealand, America and Australia for apparel uses.
Senator B K Wheeler introduces federal legislation to reopen the Helena assay office closed six years ago. The Madison County Mining Association reports its office reopened and plans to push the project through similar groups statewide with a measured push begun last fall.
Echoes from the past report a contest between O'Connor and Helena to build the Greenfield beach main ditches with work set to begin in the spring. Other notes include Sam Crawford named a regular A C team member and a sales ad by Jos Hirshberg Co. for women's shoes with a 14 butt ons.
Montana Extension Service issues a new 68 page bulletin by G. H. Bingham and O. W. Monson focusing on simple low cost irrigation structures and homemade equipment. It covers dams headgates measuring devices ditchers dikes furrowers and surveying gear with drawings tables and calculations for farm use.
Cowboys from across the state are expected to number 400 or more at Great Falls on February 24 for the third reunion and banquet of the Montana Cowboye Association.
Raymond T. Nagle, a key general for Montana, was elected president of the Montana Society in Washington, D. C. New officers include Joe Meglen of Butte as first vice president Dan J. Harrington of Butte as second vice president Steve Angland of Great Falls as third vice president Stacia Mc Hale of Butte as fourth vice president William H. Angstein of Great Falls as fifth vice president Nean Ette Rotering of Butte as recording secretary G W Valine of Helena as secretary John Burke of Butte as treasurer Orville Watkins of Billings as publicity manager Nagle becomes department of justice attorney succeeding Ben Barnett of Helena.
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana Teton County the estate of Della Nelson Blaine seeks court approval to sell remaining real estate. An order to show cause is set for February 16 1940 at 10 a m in Chateau to determine if sale should proceed. Publication in Chateau Argus for two weeks. Estate details describe multiple parcels totaling about 412 acres in sections 2 5 8 township 27 28 north range 6 west M M. Dated January 25 1940.
Case No 5076 with Northwest Refining Company suing L E Bellamy Adeline Bellamy and United States Tire Dealers Corporation over a 1938 mortgage. The suit seeks 3219.37 plus interest 6 percent from Sept 25 1939 attorney fees costs and foreclosure on property in Dutton and adjacent gas station equipment. Court clerk H VA Daley notes service and deadlines. attorney Laeis P Shelby listed.
Weekly scrapbook presents Honey Nut Fudge. Ingredients include sugar chocolate milk salt honey vanilla and pecans. Cook five minutes then add honey and cook to soft ball stage. Remove from heat stir in vanilla and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto oiled paper and cool to set.
Cold ice rubs remove gum from rugs and furniture while sealing tight. From jars keepers prevent slip with corners of rugs. Add heat to water for mirrors and windows to lift dirt and brighten glass. For straw flowers dip briefly in warm water then rinse and hang to dry.
To wash lace collars and luffs, place them one by one in a fruit jar with lukewarm soap suds. Soak briefly, shake to agitate, then rinse in clear water. Do not hang to dry. lay flat on a towel to dry.
Dissolve three dessert spoons of fruit flavored gelatin in one cup boiling water. When cooled to thick syrup whip until light and frothy. Fold in whipped sweetened cream and spread on pie once the filling is cool. Inspirational note on a man of grit and commanding presence.
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