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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
7
Doctor Malcolm recalls a gifted playwright who fears losing his mind over a mysterious twin urge. The patient, known only as J, endures sleepless nights and a creeping sense of an unseen brother, a shadow driving his genius and threatening his career.
The Montana water conservation board reports five new state projects costing 4 258 000 over the last two years. Since 1934 the board has spent 12 084 039 48, with 4 138 000 raised by revenue conservation board bonds secured by project income. Projects include Broadwater Missouri Broadwater county and Tongue river Big Horn county plus Dead Man's basin and Middle Creek work underway in Wheatland Musselshell Gallatin counties.
Helena Montana recorded a weak earthquake near the capital at 11 54 a m mst lasting one second. The US weather service noted the tremor as minor and brief with minimal seismic impact.
Helena report says Governor Sam C. Ford renewed Dr Lewis F Downs of Bil a seat on the state board of Siamese studies for another three year term. The appointment keeps Downs as a member of the board and extends his tenure in the office.
Thomas Lavell 86 longtime Montana pioneer died January 28 after months in Murray hospital following a fall that fractured his hip. Born December 14 1853 near Buckingham Canada he helped found Butte sawmill and later operated a large cab and transfer business. He lived in Butte since 1887 and was active in hardware real estate and transportation ventures.
A thought on national welfare suggests a suit for every man each year while noting 1940 data showing men bought only a third of a suit. A literary critic’s fame brings gossip and pressure, ending with a trip to Florida after a seaside misadventure and mail from Puji.
In a fragmentary critique the article likens the Washington Disarmament Conference to a second Trafalgar, noting Britain seeks sea aid while convoys in New York prove inadequate. It recalls British losses and German boasts, cites early wartime destroyer shortfalls, mentions mine defences and the value of aging battleships, arguing pacifist policies backfire.
A light humor page features short exchanges and quips. Wombat-Why and the neighbor share wordplay about language and knowing facts. A wife jokes about gifts after 30 years of marriage while a speaker is praised for a strong after dinner performance.
Virgil Ferguson was accidentally shot in the back by a revolver under his pillow at a cabin in the Snowy mountains. He rode five miles to a nearby ranch and was driven to a physician here, where he is now recovering at home.
Dr Charles F Virtue of the University of Louisville publicly admitted he was wrong and urged broad aid for Britain early in January despite the risk of entanglement. He had previously argued the United States should avoid commitments in the European war.
Columbus, the Butte Country club, and the old Silver Bow club figure in the notice of an estate. Immediate surviving relatives include two sons and two daughters, Dr. Thomas E. Lavell of New York City, Charles F. Lavell and Marie M. Lavell of Butte, Mrs. James C. Murphy of Missoula, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Named relatives include Mrs. Emmet Morrow of Butte and Mrs. Edna Clark of Spokane, Washington.
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