Words of Wisdom on Lincoln and Democracy across Ages
Analysis of Lincoln's quotes on consent and governance, debates with Stephen Douglas, and his stance on Indian reform. The piece links his foresight to modern issues and condemns tyranny while praising Lincoln as a timeless figure guiding democratic ideals. It reflects on compassion over revenge and the enduring relevance of his visions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Douglas
Lincoln
Mussolinis
Hitler
Montana Livestock Industry History Project Under Way
A Montana Writers' Project history of the livestock industry progresses through county surveys. State supervisor Michael Kennedy directs Kenneth Boggs to gather interviews from old-time stockmen and examine diaries and records. Backed by state agencies and farmer groups, local cooperation is urged to share stories and materials with Boggs in Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana Writers
Michael Kennedy
Missoula
Kenneth R. Boggs
Chateau
State Department of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
W. J. Butler
Montana Stock Growers
Montana Woolgrowere Associations
Boggs
Choteau
Rural electrification grows in Montana with new REA lines
Montana reports rapid rural electrification progress with ten REA lines now in operation adding 1,631 miles, serving 3,063 customers, up from 659 miles and 1,491 customers a year ago. Cooperative growth and foreclosures also shift, while wool carryover and apparel import trends shape 1940 markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Armin J. Hill
Montana Supreme Court rules Standard Oil to pay chain store tax
The state supreme court unanimously requires Standard Oil of Indiana to pay the Montana chain store tax under the 1933 law on service stations leased to individuals. The ruling upholds $1,674 taxed under protest and finds the company controls stations via product distribution, cooperative advertising, and uniform branding, noting the levy is a license tax rather than a property tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Montana
Lewis and Clark County District Court
Supreme Court
Oil Company
Five Years Ago This Week Notes on Local Progress and Snow
Five years ago this week the well drilling outfit hit soft water at moderate depths near town. Stevenson Zacharies Brown Ward ran ches south of town. Heavy snowfall pleases farmers countywide. Richard Howard jailed sixty days for petty larceny. Great Northern builds two timber footbridges over Spring Creek. J W Chappel improves forest service camp store.
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Stephens
Zacharies
Brown and Ward
Jack Delaney
Chateau Hospital
Richard Howard
Great Northern Railway
Spring Creek
J. W. Chappel
Forest Service
Order to show cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made
In Montana Teton County District Court the administrator R E Nelson seeks an order to sell the estate of John Jacobson. A hearingDate February 16 1940 at 10 AM in Chateau Court House is set to show cause. Real estate for sale includes Lots 11 and 12 in Block 24 Town Limington Montana. Publication of notice required for two weeks in Chateau Amntha.
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District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Chateau
Teton
Chateau Acantha
Teton County
Limington
H. M. Daley
Order to Show Cause to Extend Mortgage
In the Ninth District Court a guardian seeks to extend a mortgage on Marie J. Clayton's inchoate dower interest to preserve ward property. A hearing is set for February 16, 1940, in Teton County Montana. publication notice given.
Notice of Co-Operative Canal Assessment Sale
Teton Co-Operative Canal Farmington Montana announces regular assessment No 48 levied on February 1 1940 at 25 per share payable to Cal Binford secretary and treasurer on or before March 1 1940. Delinquent stock will be sold at public auction on March 30 1940 to cover the unpaid assessment and costs. Public notices run February 8 15 22 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Co-Operative Canal, Company
Farmington, Montana
Cal Binford
Farmington
Montana
Calbinford
Estate Sale Order Over Real Property in Blaine Case
J A Swanson, administrator for Della Nelson Blaine, petitions for sale of real estate. District Court will hear on February 16, 1940 at 10 AM in Chateau, Teton County, to show cause why the order to sell all remaining real estate should not be granted. Property includes multiple parcels in townships 27 and 28, ranges 6 West, M M, totaling about 412 acres, in Pondora County. Dated January 25, H M Daley, Clerk.
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District Court of
Ninth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
Northwest Refining Company
Ll. E. Bellamy
Adeline Bellamy
United States Tire Dealers Corporation
B. Murphy
L. E. Bellamy
Teton County
Montana
Dutton
U. S
Wayne
Wight
A. D
District Court
State of
Della Nelson Blaine
J.A. Swanson
Chateau
Chateau Acantha
M. M
Pondora County
Tomato Rice Egg Bake and Household Tips
The page yields a tomato rice bake recipe with a raw egg in each tomato mixure baked until egg whites set. It also provides practical tips for fountain pen cleaning vinegar uses laundry care and shutter screen construction from old home advice columns.
Kitchen Cleanup Hint From Frugal Cook
After roasting, pour hot water with a few drops of ammonia into the roasting pan. The fat will loosen as it dissolves and harden less, making the pan easier to wash.
Quotation on Punctuality: A Life Lesson
A saying attributes personal success to always being a quarter hour ahead of schedule, highlighting punctuality as a guiding principle for achievement and discipline.
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Choteau Acantha
Earl Bishop
Choteau, Montanes
Canada
Illinois
America
Abraham Lincoln
Citizens State Bank
Chateau, Mont
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Paramount
Robert Preston
Lamour
Idto
Dorothy Lamour
Standard Oil Dealers
Gus Depner
Standard Service Station
Fairfield
Dupuyer
Fred Spellman
Self
S. T. Wiprud
Malone
Sg. M. Connor
Chicago
Chas. H. Connor
O. R. Nelson
Husband
Moose Club
Eva Hirshberg
Edward R. Beckman
Palm Room
Rainbow Hotel
Grpnt Falls
Eula Kelley
Bynum
Los Angeles
Chateau and
Wm. Miller
Dixon
Mont
KF. Dwyer
Great Falls
Marie Clayton
Ralph Clayton
Marie J. Clayton
Court House
Louis P. Donovan
Shelby
The
Acanitha
E. L. Kleffman
Choteau, Mont
Parker Beer
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
C. W. Boussard
Larson
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
C. E. Stephens
G. L. Banks
J. H. Byler
Montans Chateau
Maynard Hospital
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