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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
2
The piece defends Charles and Anne Lindbergh against critics who branded their actions after the kidnapping of their first child as cowardice. It argues the couple faces immense pain and duty, noting their move abroad may spare a second child from tragedy and that they understand the risks and responsibilities in this crisis.
A thoughtful editorial argues that parole and ex criminals remain dangerous and that current prison release practices fail. It calls for reform, including better post release support, economic stability, and supervision to reduce recidivism and help reintegrate ex convicts into society.
Analysis shows the Omaha railroad branch from Sioux City to Wynot Nebraska faced abandonment after 18 months of operation cessation. Abandonments nationwide reach 10,827 miles since 1929 with 1,665 miles approved in the last year. Truckers cut rail traffic, leading to higher freight costs, depressed farm values, and shifted tax burdens as communities lose rail service.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat columnist argues that readers who grasp shades of meaning in rich words see English as art. They urge study of a multi volume dictionary to appreciate the wealth of language and the luminous style of famous essayists.
A London Daily Sketch summary of a report on education stresses nursery schools for children from age two, urges avoiding fantasy, and promotes learning through real experiences. It notes five to seven year olds have superior touch but weaker hearing and near-work eyes, and calls for medical supervision from age five.
Popular Mechanics notes that seasoned Eng shore fishermen use the sea sounds to navigate near reefs and safe deep water. Currents scraping bottoms create metallic notes, with each bay or headland producing a distinct tone to guide small craft in foggy conditions.
Indian Fee Honored Cornplanter was a Seneca leader once feared by whites for his brutal frontier battles, later recognized as a friend to settlers. A half breed son of trader John Abeel, he fought Braddock and opposed Revolutionaries before Pennsylvania erected a memory monument.
The Literary Digest outlines English and American pronunciations for amortized and amortization. It notes emphasis shifts and possible vowel variants, detailing syllable stress and common speech forms used in both regions.
The text notes no elephants with a single tusk and describes tucks and tusk variations. It mentions the narwhal or sea unicorn, typically with one long spiral tusk, while some specimens may have two tusks.
Licenses returned to the game warden's office reveal 1 317 hunters ended the season empty handed while 1 122 animals were killed by luckier sportsmen. Elk kills totaled 494 with 264 stags and 230 cows. In Lincoln county 217 buck deer were killed. Counties rich in deer include Flathead Missoula Gallatin and Fergus among others. Elk hunting areas remain open in Park Lewis and Clark Gallatin Flathead Powell and nearby zones with specific weekend and seasonal limits.
Gasoline taxes collected this year total 4 726 321 03 dollars, nearing 5 million and surpassing last year’s record. The highway department uses the revenue for road construction and matches it with federal aid, with further increases anticipated by year end 1935.
Next Sunday January 5th Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus masses at Choteau 9 oclock Bynum 11 oclock Fairfield 830 Augusta 1 oclock Communion Sunday for Choteau and Fairfield Rev J F Schulte Pastor.
Farmington Home Demonstration Club will meet Thursday January 16 instead of January 9 with a noon pot luck lunch followed by the regular business meeting and a program led by Mrs Everett DeRusha County Agent Fred S Willson will appear on the program. Community losses and holiday travels are noted including Ora Miller passing away at Chateau hospital and multiple Christmas visits among local families.
Plaintiffs John M. Frazier and others sue to establish sole surviving heirs of Ann E. Frazier and owners in fee simple of land in Te ton County Montana described Sec. 22 23 Twp 23 N R8 W. Defendants must answer within sixty days detailing any interest or lien on the described property. First pub December 26 last January 23 1935.
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana Te ton County the plaintiff Lyle H. Gift brings a case against multiple defendants including Samuel H. Dyer Elsie M. Dyer First National Bank of Conrad P C Kivilin receiver and numerous individuals and corporations such as Montana Pacific Oil Co Rocky Mountain Pacific Oil Co Midwest Refining Company Continental Development Co Continental Develop ment Co and others listed in the summons. The document records a formal alias summons in a civil action.
The State of Montana serves notice to the above named defendants to answer the complaint filed in Teton County Montana. A default judgment may be entered if no answer is filed within twenty days. The action seeks $2500 plus interest, attorney fees, costs, and equitable relief including possession and a receiver. First published December 12 and last on January 2.
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated December 17 1935 announces Marcus M Duffey of Chateau Montana filing for three year proof to establish a land claim on the S S E of Section 22 Township 23 N Range 4 W with proceedings before Charles H Ferris U S Commissioner at Choteau Montana January 27 1936. Witnesses listed include KF E Dutro Mortanne P F Duffey Neil Von Wichen Art Tesh RN Lear with first publication December 19 and last January 16.
Case No 4887 summons lists plaintiffs John M Frazier Gus Frazier Edward Frazier Bruce Frazier Horace M Frazier Adelia Denton and Flora McFarland seeking to assert any interest in a Tien property.
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