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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
1
The column notes the midpoint between the 1939 and 1940 Nebraska state fairs and jokes about spring hints. It recalls watching races at Grand Island and previews a future race of people vying for the dubious honor of riding a donkey or mule amid the lingering elephant imagery.
The writer speculates on reforming a GOP candidate likening Taft and Dewey to jockeys racing a revived beast. Cheering the idea, the piece imagines Dewey’s administration delivering swift reform, comparing future governance to speedy transit replacing slow trains.
The passage hints at Vandenburg’s grooming strategy for the peanut-eater while noting two others not fully cleared. It questions who will train the donkey and mentions McNutt thinking the task would be easy, yet his weskit bears gravy stains signaling clumsy moves.
The quote describes the need to be impeccably tidy at political tables, claiming even the most diligent cleaner cannot find a single soup spot on one’s attire. It includes a boast about handling a dangerous horse better than younger riders.
The writer cites Burns and warns that Democratic hopefuls will fail as buildings fall when a major blast strikes the race. Roosevelt is portrayed as the main actor, poised as the nation’s savior, while Wilson is said to have kept us out of war. The piece notes unemployment and debt, yet credits Roosevelt with saving the nation amid a crowded field of critics. The chatter shifts to a press note about a birth in Simpson circles and a jab at Windsor ties, ending with a backward glance at the predicted fate of the pair.
A deputy collector of internal revenue will be at the court house in Chateau on March 1 and 2 to help taxpayers file federal income tax returns. The service is free. Taxpayers must file if net income hits $1,000 or gross income $5,000 for most filers.
Card Pack No. 51 will hold a meeting Friday evening February 16 at 7 30 p m sharp. Cubmaster A J Moore leads the session at the American Legion pavilion with all members urged to attend.
E G Hay formerly of Great Falls described eleven years above the Arctic Circle trapping, hunting, and fishing. He detailed camp locations, transport by plane from Edmonton, fuel costs, dog teams, and Eskimo contacts while noting his radio outage and plans to return to the Arctic for two more years.
The Little Theatre Group is two weeks from presenting The Torch Bearers on February 28. Members include Mrs J Duro Pampenelli as a leading matron and assistant Mr Spindler.
Snowfall in the mountains is far below average and may cause irrigation shortages this spring. In the upper Two Medicine area depths are under 12 inches, about a quarter of normal. on the Continental Divide near Sun River only about two feet, with ten to twelve feet typical. the Teton river region has four to twelve inches.
The Chateau post of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet next Monday February 19 at the Methodist church parlors. Lunch will be served and a short Americanism program organized by Mrs Halver Daley will be presented in the form of a little play. Legion members are invited to attend the program and lunch.
Fairfield Woman's Club invites the Choteau club to a silver tea tomorrow from 2 to 5 p m at the community church parlors. A program in collection will be held and many Choteau ladies are expected to attend. The tea benefits the library.
The Teton high school cagers face Centerville this Saturday at home before traveling to Great Falls for a 15‑team Class B double elimination tournament starting Wednesday February 21. If they beat Neihart they would play Belt Thursday with Friday and Saturday games to follow. The team recently lost to Browning 36 to 25 and beat Dutton 41 to 34 in back‑to‑back road games.
Three men from between Fairfield and Power were arrested Monday by Sheriff Peterson on a grand larceny warrant. They waived hearing and were bound over to district court to face Judge Hattersley. twelve sheep stolen from Harry McKinster and sold to Great Falls Meat Co. Eleven sheep recovered. A separate assault case against Charles Wellington was also noted with bond set at 500 dollars.
W C Briggs 86 of Pendroy died of pneumonia at Maynard hospital Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. A son of an early western preacher, he homesteaded north of Pendroy and farmed for 30 years. Survived by widow and son Paul Briggs. Body at Banks Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements pending.
More than 200 men from northwest Montana attended a Brady birthday party honoring Kenneth McKenzie for his 77th birthday. McKenzie served as Teton county sheriff from 1906 to 1916 and is noted for his wide friendships. Guests shared stories of old times and presented gifts to the guest of honor.
The Sturgis Hardware and Implement Co. hosts a power farming show at K. P. hall on February 24 starting at noon. Owner K. E. Sturgis invites farmers and families to a free lunch, music, movies, talks, and demos of McCormick Deering equipment with door prize and new cream separator on display.
Montana veterinarians report leeches clogged the nasal passages of dead ducks found in Broadwater and Red Lodge counties. Several specimens were sent to a Kentucky specialist for analysis, with officials noting severe cold and mild fall conditions left ducks weakened and vulnerable to leech infestation.
State Veterinarian Dr. W. J. Butler reports the hog cholera outbreak in the Deer Lodge Valley is virtually controlled with serum treatment and careful monitoring, and no harm is anticipated.
The Te ton All-Stars defeated the Great Falls DeMolay Alumni 61 to 45 after trailing 21 24 at halftime. Earles Gillette and Hanson led Te ton with 17 15 and 14 points, while Booth scored 21 for Great Falls and Young impressed on the floor. The All-Stars head to state tournament in Great Falls Feb 29 to Mar 2 with a strong shot at the title.
A meeting at Agawam club hall on Thursday February 22 at 8 p m will cover selection care and use of electrical equipment. Armin Flill rural electrification specialist and E P Harwood Sun River electrification superintendent will answer questions and advise on saving money and choosing wise purchases. The session aims to teach practical use of existing equipment not to sell products.
Mrs Osborn Mearland and baby were dismissed Priday. Mrs A Shawver of Pendroyen tecell Saturday and was dismissed Tuesday. Mrs R Anderson of Farmington was admitted as a medical patient Montday. Harry Perkins admitted Tuesday as a medical patient. Mrs John L Dunckel Jr gave birth to an 8%4 lb baby boy Wednesday. Mrs Geo Headington of Power dismissed Friday. Maynard Hopesital W C Briggs of Pendray entered as a medical patient Tuesday. Bill Morrison dismissed Friday and reentered Sunday as a medical patient.
A light snowfall of about one inch fell around midnight, renewing hopes for needed precipitation. The forecast shows scattered values with recent temperatures fluctuating from night to day across February 8 to February 14, indicating mixed cold and mild conditions.
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