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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
6
Editor's note announces free advisory service from Mr. Feil on livestock inquiries. Topics cover garget in cows with prevention tips, hog herd vaccination and cholera risk in relation to parasites, horse watering after feeding caution, and fall ewe feeding for strong lambs.
The 280 year old pear tree planted by Governor John Endicott near Danversport continues to thrive, producing about 3000 pears this year. Once guarded by a fence, the tree remains a famed symbol of early Massachusetts horticulture and is cared for as part of Endicott’s legacy.
The Malad Idaho Enterprise argues a sugar factory will stabilize markets for about a quarter of valley crops and boost welfare. A factory would employ 400 to 500 workers in winter, add about 25 000 dollars monthly in value, prevent livestock losses from starvation, and create a market for alfalfa. It urges local support and capital formation to realize these gains.
Grace I. Malone filed a duly corroborated contest to cancel Claude H. Islmor's homestead entry No. 088814 in BY NWY WIANEY section 23 township 24 north range 8 west Montana. Contest alleges nonresidence and six months abandonment not due to military service. Receiver Thos Corbyly warns failure to answer within twenty days after the fourth publication will cancel the entry without a hearing. Publication dates February 7 14 21 and 28 1917.
In areas where water lies within ten feet of the surface a vertical submerged centrifugal pump driven by a gasoline engine is advised. A 5 inch pump with a 10 HP engine suits about 50 miners inches or 1144 cubic feet per second, using 7 inch pipes if piping away water. Cost about $500. 12 gallons of gasoline per ten hours. For more details see Circular 29 from Montana Experiment Station. request from Bozeman.
Land Office notice from Great Falls Montana dated January 25 1917 announces Walter W Fairbanks of Choteau Montana filing three year proof to establish a homestead claim for Sit and SW% Nish section 15 township 24 north range 3 west Montana meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner O T Lees at Tower Montana on March 10 1917 with witnesses A J Krofft M Imnar Wm Wallace and John Shermer. R Sutherlin Register. First pub February 7 last March 7.
Homer A Beach father for the heirs of Augustus Beach announces intention to submit final five year proof to establish the land claim near Choteau Montana. Proof will be taken March 14 1917 before G H Fry in Nevada Missouri and before U S Commissioner A C Warner with witnesses Percy Hodeskiss Howard Higgins Edward Fearon and Murdoch Bruce all of Choteau. Dated January 22 1917.
The University of Pennsylvania museum reports the discovery and translation of a Sumerian epic from about 2050 B.C. It follows Paradise and the flood, acts as a sequel to an earlier epic, and notes the ark and Lalani the deluge god. It details renewal of Sumeria under a wisdom god who made it a center of civilization.
In a Kansas City Star excerpt a Rumpus Ridge resident doubts the widow of a lynched man can win damages against the mob. He argues that mob violence is a community favor and that juries are swayed by political ambitions, predicting an unsuccessful suit.
Walter Whiteman of Adams Express Columbus Indiana chased a runaway calf all evening from four to ten o clock. The calf wandered through town until Whiteman corralled it and walked it back to the Pennsylvania line station.
A woman caught stealing a curtain in a Paris store was sentenced to ten months in prison. Police found at her apartment a large cache of stolen goods including provisions and clothing. She claimed the items were kept for a siege of Paris, but the court rejected the excuse.
California plans the world’s biggest bridge to connect Oakland with San Francisco. The 5.5 mile structure would cost 22 million dollars and carry three roadways and four railroad tracks. Two of its 16 spans would be high enough for any ship to pass.
Serial No. 032095 contest against John Huffman at Choteau Montana filed by C Wilson Gray on January 13 1917 seeks cancellation of homestead entry 032095 made July 2 1913 for SE144 SW and S% SE section 19 and NE% NEW section 30 township 24 north range 6 west Montana Meridian. Grounds claim lack of residence cultivation abandonment not due to military or border service. Requires answer within twenty days after first publication February 7 1917 with proof of service or registered mail and post office for future notices. Publication dates February 7 and February 28 1917.
Sheriff William Miller announces sale under a 1917 foreclosure in the district court of the Eighth Judicial District. The property is the N1/2 of the N1/2 of section 15 in township 28 north range 5 west, totaling 160 acres, with appurtenances. Sale is March 3, 1917 at 2 pm at the front door of the Teton County courthouse in Choteau for cash to the highest bidder.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies The First National Bank of Choteau Montana is authorized to commence banking under United States law. This action follows satisfaction of statutory requirements and is dated January 12 1917 with publication dates January 24 and March 28 1917.
Classified ad from Great Falls Montana offers male and female help via Cascade Labor Agency at phone numbers 6537 and 11814, located on First Avenue South.
Homer A Beach on behalf of heirs of a deceased entryman from Chateau Montana must prove up by purchase under the 1916 act. The hearing before C H Fry clerk occurs March 14 1917 in Nevada Missouri with witnesses Hodgskiss Higgins Fearon Doch Bruce of Choteau Montana. R N Sutherlinen Register. First pub Feb 7 last March 7. David Lloyd George reference appears as stray note.
Percy Edgar Hodgskiss of Chateau Montana announces intent to file final five year proof to establish his homestead claim. He entered on Feb 1 1910 for several parcels in sections 19 29 and 30 township 23N range 5W MT. Proof is set for March 5 1917 before A C Warner U S Commissioner with witnesses Hugh Robinson Howard Higgins Edward Fearon Murdoch Gruce. Dated January 5 1917. First pub Jan 31 last Feb 28.
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