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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
2
The Scouts mark 29 years with a message that Scouting carries American ideals of service cooperation tolerance and citizenship. More than a million and a quarter men and boys participate as the movement grows, extending its practical action plus idealism across communities.
The piece argues fires cause enormous direct and indirect losses totaling about a billion dollars, destroying wealth, jobs, homes, and opportunities. It urges national action to prevent fires, noting even unseen fires can affect taxes and employment and that fire is everybody's business.
Dr. W L Strunk explains how winter hosts dormant life across plants and animals. Seeds, roots, bulbs stay alive underground while insects, frogs, and mammals hibernate or sleep through cold. He foresees a spring awakening as life thaws and resumes its familiar rhythm.
Senator Montgomery of Beaverhead county proposed cutting the legal rate of interest to 8 percent but the measure was defeated by the senate. Similar bills have been rejected by several past legislatures.
Senator Hammond of Wibaux proposes a slot machine tax to boost county poor funds. Tax rates range from 50 for one cent machines up to 400 for one-dollar machines annually with all revenue to county relief funds. Cities could levy up to 25 percent of the state tax, with annual state receipts estimated near 1.5 million dollars.
Representative Hammond of Yellowstone sponsors a bill to broaden the unfair trade practices act under the state fair trades commission, with $25,000 yearly for investigations. The measure also creates a state board of food distributors to regulate retail food quality and inspect stores, funded by store license tax revenue.
The Great Falls welfare office faces issues with 960 pairs of women's gloves in grey suede and white silk sent by the federal surplus commodities corporation for redistribution to relief families. The gloves join other luxury items like ski suits that the office has received.
The House defeated a bill aimed at limiting a dryer's liability for guest safety. The bill had been recommended for defeat by the House committee.
Senator Hammond of Wisconsin proposed a bill to bar state employees from joining unions. The senate as a whole killed the measure by a 34 to 12 vote, with Hammond arguing it would curb labor agitators and unrest among state employees.
Representative McCarthy of Silver Bow county introduces a bill to change the workmen's compensation law. It would require that 50 persons be cared for by that compensation carrier or a similar arranger. Similar measures have been defeated in past legislative sessions.
Executrix Catherine Dugan of John J Dugan’s estate in Chateau Montana asks all creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims to be shown to The Citizen's State Bank of Chateau in Teton County. Dated January 18 1989. R K Weat attorney Great Falls Montana. First publication January 19 last February.
The notice states registration for the Town of Chateau general election closes at 5 PM February 16 1939. Electors may register with the Teton County Clerk in Chateau or before notaries or justices of the peace. Eligibility requires 21 years US citizen Montana resident one year and Chateau precinct residence 30 days prior to election. Dated January 10 1939. GEO A CARROLL County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar. First publication January 12 last February 16.
Teton County Montana offers for public auction the SE quarter of SE quarter Section 8, W half of SW quarter and NE quarter of SW quarter Section 9, Township 21N Range 3W MP M. Appraised at 250 dollars with no bid under that. Sale February 11 1939 2 PM at courthouse front door Chateau Montana. Quit claim deed issued upon bid acceptance and payment to county treasurer. Jan 5 1939 Board order.
Notice of closing registration for the Town of Dutton Mon tana. Residency requirements specify one year in Montana and six months in Dutton plus thirty days in the precinct. GBHO A Carroll County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar of Teton County Montana. First pub Jan 12 last Feb 16.
The Tet Co operative Canal Company notes that regular assessment No. 46 of $25 per share was levied on all capital stock. Payments due by February 20, 1989, will incur delinquency and be advertised for sale if unpaid. Sale of delinquent stock will occur March 20, 1989, at 2 pm at the front door of the Farmington post office, Teton County, Montana. Cal Binford is secretary and treasurer. First publication January 26, last February 16.
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