Who Will Be Next President
A look at the 1930s election landscape shows no clear frontrunner as parties split and favored candidates emerge. Hoover, Wilson, Hughes, Roosevelt, and Al Smith are cited in past cycles as certainties, but this year’s field features many self-starters and dissident voices across both major parties. Republicans welcome Dewey, while Democrats weigh Hull and Garner among others amid uncertain support and shifting loyalties.
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White House
Hoover
Wilson
Hughes
Franklin Roosevelt
al Smith
Horoes Cox
Harding
Any Dark Horse Could Shake GOP At Convention
The piece notes Vandenberg and Taft with strong records and an established political machine but lacking color for radio age appeal. It says three leaders dominate today with dark horses distant, while Democrats may hold the edge in popular favor and the President remains the top candidate, though not with a large margin. Predicting the next administration is unusually uncertain.
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Vandenberg
Senate
Taft
Montana to seek shorter fishing season and night ban
John W. Schofield director of fisheries says he will urge Montana’s Fish and Game Commission to set May 21 to November 15 as the season with a nightly ban from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. and to maintain a daily bag limit of 15 fish or 15 pounds and one fish. He cites low streams and prior dry seasons as justification to conserve stocks.
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State Fish and Game Commission
Montana
Helena
John W. Schofield
Fisheries and Hatcheries
Schofield
Park group to meet for park service highway open pledge
The Tri state Yellowstone Park Civic association schedules a May 4 and 5 meeting in the park. Governors of Montana Idaho and Wyoming are invited to participate in the program celebrating the national park service pledge to keep park highways open from May 1 to October 15 each year.
Anti Barrier Campaign Pushes Against State Transport Taxes
The discussion condemns state imposed sales taxes and inspections on out-of-state goods as barriers to free trade. Railroads and allied highway interests push to end such taxes, enforcement methods, and size or weight limits. Equality in transportation taxation is urged to ensure free commerce.
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Railroads
Great Northern
25 Years Ago This Week Highlights and Obituaries
Reads like a historic roundup of local obituaries and notes. Joseph Sturgeon aged 65 of Walier dies at home from heart failure and was a New York state schoolmate of Thomas Edison. Former county superintendent Mrs F M Anderson dies in Glendale California. A petition for a public library is presented to the town council.
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Joseph Sturgeon
Walier
Thomas Edison
New York State
F. M. Anderson
Glendale
Cal
Mac McCarter
John Hall
Milwaukee
John F. Wright
Fairfield
Lewistown
Peter Ilvisaker
Split Rock Lake
Eva Thompson
Oscar Kreguess
St. Stephens
Teton
Havre
Power-Morgan Co
Power-Wilson Co
Conrad
B. H. Fisher
Seattle
Los Angeles
O. J. Erickson
Davis
Pendroy
W. W. Smith
Choteau Creamery
Vitamin A deficiency linked to poultry colds and farm news
Extension poultry specialist Miss H E Cushman warns vitamin A lack in mash and dietary sources like cod liver oil carrots and alfalfa can prevent colds in flocks. USDA reports higher cattle hogs and sheep on January 1 with rising values though work stock decline. National 4 H club camp dates set for June in Washington D C. Teton Co Operative Canal Company levies 25 per share assessment with March 1 deadline and March 30 sale for delinquent stock. Cal Binford secretary.
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H. E. Cushman
Agricultural Marketing Service
Teton Co-Operative Canal Company
Farmington, Montana
Cal Binford
Farmington
Montana
Benefits Heavily Pushed As Unemployment Agency Pays
The state unemployment compensation commission is paying benefits to idle workers at a rate of 100000 dollars weekly. The agency announced a decline is expected in the spring.
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State
Eleven Moose Route Corps of Park Workers
Park workers felling windfalls along the North Fork of the Flathead River were interrupted by eleven moose appearing from the wilderness. The animals caused no injuries while the workers evacuated the path and continued their fire break cleanup under ranger oversight. The moose withdrew, and crews resumed operations with heightened vigilance.
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Glacier National Park
Don Robinson
Robinson
North Fork
Flathead River
Terra Firma
Montana Delegation Names Thomson for Bureau of Mines Post
Dr. Francis A. Thomson of the state school of mines at Butte says he does not seek the director’s job at the U S Bureau of Mines. Montana lawmakers have proposed him to succeed John W. Finch, amid ongoing talks on the appointment.
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Francis A. Thomson
State School of Mines
Butte
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Montana
John W. Finch
Notice To Creditors Estate of Marie Peterson Deceased
Administrator Bert I Packer calls all creditors and claimants of Marie Peterson deceased to present claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Address for filings is Lar son Building Chateau Montana. Date November 30 1939. Oedprt Peterson Administrator. Bert I Packer Attorney. First publication February 15 last March 7.
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Marie Peterson
Bert I. Packer
Larson Building
Chateau
Montana
Oedprt Peterson
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Martin G Janssen
The Estate of Martin G Janssen Deceased appoints A V Swanberg as Administrator with will annexed and requires all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at 527-531 Ford Building Great Falls Montana. Dated February 16 1940 Swanberg and Swanberg Attorneys for Administrator.
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Martin G. Janssen
A. V. Swanberg
Ford
Great Falls
Montana
Swanberg & Swanberg
Ford Building
The Acantha Weekly Scrapbook Recipe
Penoche combine 2 cups dark brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk cups cream 1 eighth teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts. Boil stir often until soft ball stage remove from stove stand 20 minutes add vanilla beat until creamy shape into a two inch roll sprinkle with nuts wrap in waxed paper
Home Remedies From a Simple Health Note
A short medical tip lists hiccups cure with sugar soaked in vinegar and advises consulting a doctor if hiccups persist. It also recommends sweet oil to prevent bruising and soaking tired feet in a hot salt bath to soothe them.
Pie Crust Rolling Tips and Substitutes
When rolling pie crust on a porcelain table top grease the surface with lard before sprinkling flour. Roll on waxed paper if preferred. Pulverized graham crackers can replace flour on the board. Rolling the crust in big helps keep filling from soaking in.
Poison Danger Warns on Medicine Shelves
The article warns that any bottle containing poison should be clearly marked. It suggests tying a small bell on a cord around the neck of the bottle to emit a reminder. It also cautions keeping furniture polish and cleaning fluids away from children who might ingest them.
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Choteau Acantha
Teton County
Earl Bishop
Choteau
Canada
McNutt
Garner
Robert Jackson
Frank Murphy
Supreme Court
Hull
Hug
Renter Wheeler
Tom Dewey
Cascade Range
Washington
Great Northern Railway
Washington, D. C
Moose Route Corps of Park Workers
Citizens State Bank
Chateau, Mont
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
the Acantha’s *Weekly
ER. L. Kleffman
Choteau, Mont
Parkway Cafe
Nutter & Viegen, Prope
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
C. W. Boussard
Larson
E. J. Crary
McDonald Brock
C. E. Stephens
Larson Bidg
G. L. Banks
J. H. Byler
State of Montana
Mont
Maynard Hospital
Cheteau, Ment
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