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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
2
Publication notes it is issued every Thursday in Che teau Montana with post office entry as second class mail and a subscription rate of $2 per year in advance.
Chicago faces scrutiny as Mayor Thompson battles critics and a perceived city image problem. The piece notes business losses to New York and Britain due to crime and anti British sentiment, with quotes from W S McCormack and Beverly Nichols describing Thompson as a demagogue and ambitious.
A critical look at Sid ney Smith cartoons featuring Andy Gump. The piece argues cartoons hold the mirror to nature and praise the satirical portrayal of society’s values. It highlights the humor about giving and the ironies of material desire.
Local reader urges residents of Choteau to plant apple trees arguing climate suits varieties like Duchess Wealthy and Yellow Transparent. Advocate cites cost savings, beauty, and fruit yield, referencing community interest and historical poetry themes.
An overview of wedding ring origins from Roman betrothal to modern practice. It traces the ring as symbol of eternity and trust, the shift of finger placements across cultures, and notable historical examples from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European traditions.
In Chateau residents discuss apple tree planting urged by Mr. Pridham who recalls a 1926 102 apples from a young tree and a 66 apple Wealthy tree. He notes 1927 crops were stolen except for cherries and desserts from Campas trees. A campaign to plant trees is proposed with tips on rooting and watering.
The public recreation department of Manila launches a city wide summer vacation program with the slogan Athletics for everybody. All playgrounds will be active and many events held outside. Participants from bankers to newsboys are invited with no entrance fees. Volleyball, basketball, playground ball and tennis tournaments will be organized by playground instructors.
Silvester Torress, playground instructor, expects most city men to join the campaign for better health as teams are entered into a city athletic league.
Earl of Coventry, famed turf figure and world’s oldest race horse owner, marked his eighty ninth birthday at Coombe in England. A longtime Jockey Club member for 67 years and 85th year peer, he has witnessed 60 Derbies and many Ascot wins while his Adam brothers designed home remains largely unchanged.
A new indoor sport described by Popular Mechanics uses moving films as targets. A marksman fires as the film runs and is halted to show where the shot struck, simulating many range conditions with varied factors. The system, attractive to shooting galleries, provides rapid practice and broad realism.
Montana hog producers saw cash sales fall to an estimated 2 734 000 in 1927 from 3 864 000 in 1926 as both turnoff and prices declined. Despite more sows farrowed, the spring 1927 pig crop was about 23 000 head smaller than 1926 due to bad weather. The fall 1927 pig crop rose overall due to more sows farrowed, totaling 273 000 in spring and 133 000 in fall, with farm stock on January figures included.
The report shows a total supply of 546,000 for 1927. For 1926 the spring and fall pig crops totaled 296,000 and 116,000 respectively, with overall supply at 662,000 head. Shipments and local slaughter for the 1926 crop year ending June 1927 were 248,000. for 1927 the supply is shown as 176,000, with a note shipments after January may exceed current estimates.
Notice states registration closes at 5 p m on Thursday February 16 1928 for Choteau Montana general city election to be held on the first Monday of April 1928 Electors may register by appearing before the Teton County Clerk at Chateau Montana at the courthouse or before any notary public or justice of the peace A qualified elector must be twenty one years old and a citizen of the United States.
The text outlines residency rules for Montana voters including one year statewide six months in Chateau and thirty days in the precinct. W. H. Webb is named as County Clerk and Ex-Officio Registrar. Publication dates shown are January 12 and February 9, 1928.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers' Co operative Canal Co will be held on Saturday February 4 1928 at 2 o'clock p m at the Farmington hall Teton county Montana for the purpose of electing officers and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. FARMERS CO OPERATIVE CANAL COMPANY By O S FORSETH Sec Treas First pub Jan 19 last Feb 2
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