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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
3
The piece describes Germany’s rationing system tightening under Allied blockade. It explains fixed prices, scarce butter and boots, and a rigid annual clothing ration of 100 points, leading to bootlegging and a split between wealthy buyers and the poor. It suggests economic contraction and a long war impact.
The essay argues truthfulness forms the core of character and statesmanship. It notes the balance between candor and diplomacy in George Washingtons career, suggesting use of persuasion and strategic handling of sensitive moments was essential to his political influence.
An inventor creates a triangular doughnut with an upper corner twist forming a handle. The design prevents finger soiling and burns and may soon be sold in local stores, exciting dunking enthusiasts.
The Kaibab Plateau, once protected as a game preserve, faced deer overpopulation after predators were hunted out. Attempts to manage the herd failed, from cattle removal to deer drives, leaving only one effective solution proposed: restore predators to reestablish natural balance and revising the ecosystem policy.
Twenty-five years ago this week P. F. Ten Brook died from injuries after a fall at Motor Mart. An operation for skull fracture failed. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Luther were injured when a buggy tipped over. A Supreme Court hearing reviewed the Pondera county division with Atty. T. H. Pridham for the county. E. T. Glasgow bought a shoe shop in Great Falls. Harrison Craig arrived from Wolf Creek to join Power Morgan Co. garage. Ed Leek and Ed Wilson were arrested for grain theft from Payne and Griffin ranch. A stampede from Chateau followed oil leasing bill passage. Miss Harriet Streeter received a surprise party at Glenloyd Hotel.
The state board of education will meet February 24 to decide actions over internal dissention at the University of Missouri. Governor Ayers’ sudden Washington, D. C. trip caused the postponement from February 17. A previous all day public hearing weighed arguments from professors and the university president.
State and federal veterinarians rapidly contained an anthrax outbreak on a western Montana ranch. Fifteen of 700 cattle were stricken, tissues sent to Helena for testing, and once confirmed a vaccine was rushed from California. All herd members were vaccinated and the affected animals burned later. A federal hunter patrolled the area to prevent exposure. Special clothing worn by the veterinarians was burned after vaccination.
Colonel Gottfried I. Reiche age 92 died at his Helena home. He was Sherman era youngest corporal in the Civil War and long served as G A R custodian in the Montana Capitol. He met Lincoln multiple times and once helped flood victims along the Ohio River aided by a $50,000 Cincinnati Chamber fund and a rowboat.
Lieutenant Governor Hugh R. Adair of Helena acted as state chief executive after Governor Roy E. Ayers left to meet federal officials in Washington. This marked the fourth instance since 1937, including a prior stretch when Adair did not realize he was acting. Ayers and federal officials toured eastern Montana assessing flood damage and detouring through a corner of North Dakota after a cloudburst washed out a road.
The Montana state livestock sanitary commission treated two diseases new to Montana last month. Red water caused by anemia-like illness killed few cattle and was quickly controlled. Johne's Disease affected sheep, killing some and prompting medicinal treatment for others. Dr. W J Butler, the state veterinarian, said both illnesses were contained before widespread losses.
In the Flathead County District Court an administrator will sell after March 2, 1940 at King & Rogntien Kalispell all rights of Hans Otness in the Northwest quarter of Section 32 Township 25 North Range 2 West M M in Teton County Montana. Cash with 10 percent due at bid, balance after court confirmation. Bids in writing may be left at the Kalispell office from March 2. Dated February 8 1940. Lee Veal Administrator. Pub Feb 15 and Feb 22
The City of Choteau Montana invites sealed bids to March 4 1940 for pre caulked inch cast iron pipe 2700 feet at 150 psi and related hydrant fittings spigots tees and plugs Bids must be unit price per foot and include a 10 percent bid bond The city council reserves right to reject any or all bids J G Jackson Clerk first publication Feb 15 last Feb 22.
Administrator Obert Peterson announces to creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be filed at Bert I. Packer’s office in the Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date November 30 1939. Bert I. Packer attorney for administrator first pub Feb 15 last March 7.
Teton Co-Operative Canal Company in Farmington Montana informs directors levied regular assessment No. 48 at twenty five dollars per share payable to Cal Binford secretary treasurer by March 1, 1940. Unpaid shares become delinquent and may be sold at public auction on March 30, 1940 to cover the delinquent amount and sale costs.
The administrator A V Swanberg announces to creditors and all with claims against the deceased Martin G Janssen to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address for claims is 527 531 Ford Building Great Falls Montana. Swanberg administrator with will annexed. Swanberg Swanberg attorneys for administrator.
Recipe for Rice Cream dessert combines peanut butter sugar salt milk and cream with cooked rice and maraschino cherries. Whip peanut butter mixture and whip cream with egg white, blend, fold in rice cherries and vanilla, then chill. Yield six portions.
If a bead needle won t pass through bead holes dip the thread end in mucilage twist to a sharp point and dry This makes a pointed thread A curtain above a radiator collects dust so shake both curtain and drapery when you clean The shelf of your refrigerator with a piece of charcoal will absorb odors
Practical kitchen notes suggest rubbing steak with olive oil early to tenderize. Oil measuring spoons or cups to prevent molasses from sticking. A few drops of olive oil in chili sauce bottle before sealing prevents mold and leave air space at the top.
Soak light colored corduroy items for two hours in mild soap suds and warm water. Wash in milder suds and rinse with warm water. Hang to dry and shake to remove wrinkles. When dry, brush with soft bristles to raise the nap.
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