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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
2
An article discusses winter automobile hazards due to ice and snow. It emphasizes traction, tire condition, and proper braking as keys to preventing skids, with guidance from Chevrolet official C. W. Wood on maintaining control, tire inflation, and tire tread importance for safe stops on icy streets.
The article argues that all taxes are passed to the consumer through higher prices for essentials like rent groceries and clothing. It asserts that every family pays these taxes regardless of wealth and that the burden falls on the general public.
The Montana Taxpayers Association argues indirect taxes hit low income earners hardest. A worker earning 80 dollars monthly pays 9.67 dollars in indirect taxes yearly totaling 116.04, equating to six weeks wages. The group urges labor and business to unite to lower government costs and tax burdens.
In Agawam, residents report a frigid spell with Saturday dropping to 30 below zero, halting Sunday School. Local updates include surgeries at Mayo Hospital, family visits, illness leaves, a 13th birthday party for Clyde Robinson, H D club January meeting, bazaar planning, and a two act play with a talk on Our Government by Ferne Torgenson.
E. K. Bowman, Montana insurance commissioner, announced hail insurance reductions after the annual board meeting. The cuts apply to Carbon Judith Basin Sweet Grass and Big Horn counties where losses have been light in recent years.
Twenty six Madison river valley farmers petition the Railroad and Public Service Commission to curb water impounding during irrigation period. A hearing is set for February 8. They contend their senior water rights predate the power company claims.
Two carloads of rice have been received by the public welfare department for distribution through its commodities service to needy families throughout Montana. Purchased by the surplus commodities corporation, the rice is given Montana without charge and distributed to relief clients where conditions warrant. I. M. Brandford, administrator, announced. Additional supplies from surplus in producing areas will be donated by the Federal government to Montana, Brandford says.
Attorney General Freebourn held that State Examiner W A Brown's revolving fund does not lapse after one year but remains active for the entire biennium, per an opinion issued at the examiner's request.
A Lake County group of county commissioners asked Governor Roy E. Ayers this week to cooperate in obtaining more relief funds and WPA grants. They reported 900 residents idle in the county as part of their request.
Arabelle Shadoan sues Henry J. Shadoan in Tetor County Montana for divorce alleging abandonment since December 1936. Respond by answering within twenty days of service or face default judgment. Clerk H. M. Daley records date January 26, 1939 with attorney Bert I. Packer. First publication February 3, last February 24.
The administrator of George Wold estate will sell at public auction on February 11 1938 at 2 00 PM at the courthouse front door Chateau Montana the West Half of the Southwest Quarter the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter Section 8 Township 22 N Range 1 W M M. Terms: one half cash on confirmation. balance within one year at 6 percent with mortgage security. 10 percent of bid due at sale. deed at purchaser cost. Albin Johnson administrator dated January 21 1938. First Pub January 27 1938. Last February 3 1938.
Teton County Montana offers for sale at public auction the W1/2 SE1/4 and E1/2 SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 27N, Range 7W, M P M. Sale at courthouse front door February 19 1938 at 2 PM for cash. Minimum bid 320 dollars. quit claim deed issued upon payment. By order of County Commissioners.
Administrator William A Cherry calls all creditors to present claims against Cooper D Cherry deceased with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims to be shown at B I Murphy Chateau Montana. Date January 7 1938. E L Murphy attorney for administrator first publication January 13 last February 3
The executrix Henrietta Joana Spoelder announces the first publication of a creditor notice for the estate of Wessel Spoelder deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims by February 17 to George Coffey at the Larson Building Chateau Montana. Jan 21 1938, Henry Joana Spoelder Executrix.
Mrs N B Sherlock the state land commissioner purchased bonds worth 35000 for District No 14 in Toole county. The 20 year bonds carry four percent amortization obligations.
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