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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
4
The notice identifies BL Jourdonnais as owner and publisher of a weekly Cho teau Montana paper published every Thursday and entered as second class matter. It lists a yearly subscription price of 82 dollars in advance.
A Montana editorial champions state pride by citing Commissioner Bowman’s 1226 report. It notes Montana’s 80 year farming history, 1926 farm crop value nearing 118 million dollars, 47 009 farms producing 43 853 000 bushels of wheat, and standings in livestock, wool, flax, beans, hay, beets, potatoes, corn, and dairy against other states.
A bill introduced in the Montana House by Hodgskisa of Te ton proposes a life sentence for felons on their third conviction. It mirrors New York's Baume Act which claims habitual criminals are hopeless and deserves society’s protection. Supporters say the law will deter crime.
An editorial argues that crime shifts from New York due to Baume law and suggests Montana should adopt a similar measure. It contends criminals will avoid states with strict statutes, making Montana less attractive to suspects and potentially reducing regional crime through deterrence.
Two Scotchmen fish with a bet that the first to catch a fish buys sodas. One bites hard but refuses to reel in. The other fishes without bait as a comic twist in this Great Northern Goat strip.
The bitter cold and deep crusted snow press Montana stockmen as hay becomes scarce. Reports say Teton county has not suffered yet but range feeding is largely impossible and hay prices are rising. Calls for hay have begun from northern counties this week.
Eugene Foster was arrested on a petit larceny complaint filed by Horace H Bleecker after allegedly stealing a quarter of beef. He posted $106 bond with sureties J J Hannan and Joe Scott. Trial set for 2:00 p m tomorrow in Justice Court of J E DeHaas.
A community church extends a cordial welcome with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11:30 led by Rev. Wade of Helena. Farmington services at 3 p.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. A five reel film Lest We Forget shown free via Anti-Saloon League. Ladies' Industrial meets Feb 23. Pastor Robert B. Culbertson.
City Engineer John W. Hall is writing a technical paper on the algae fungus Sphaerotilus natans associated with Lepto as the sewer clog issue draws attention.
Mr Hall reports a fungus named mitus clogging the sewer system. Melvin C Whipple of the Harvard Engineering School analyzed the growth and received samples for study.
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