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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
6
Bureau of Reclamation tally shows 287 709 to nearly 288 000 bushels of wheat harvested in 1930, up from 167 000 in 1929. Average yield rose to 18.2 bushels per acre from 11.9, reflecting a strong growing season for irrigated land and firmer incomes despite low prices.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. It claims fat loss by taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning and avoiding pastries and fatty foods. The copy promises increased energy clear skin and sharper eyes and offers an 85 cent bottle with a money back guarantee.
A Hereford steer named Treasure King entered by Dick Yost of Billings won grand champion over all breeds at the Billings sale. Colby Aberdeen Angus owned by Miss Eula Hedges of Park City was reserve champion. Herefords, Aberdeen Angus, and Shorthorns from Billings and nearby towns placed in top ranks with show-ring results reversed from last fall's Midland Empire fair.
Second with his Hereford entry and Dick Hinman’s entry were named grand champion and Miss Hedges took second. Virgil Walter’s Aberdeen Anguss earned reserve, Fred Steward won first in Shorthorn and at the sale. These youth stockmen joined the baby beef clubs in 1929 feeding steers through winter turning them out in summer then finishing for Montana fairs per 4-H rules.
The Montana Sportsmen's Association endorses new license fees for hunting and fishing in Montana. Proposals include 2 for a fishing license 2 for hunting birds and small game 3 for a combined license and 2 for a big game license. Current rates are 2 for residents and 3.50 for nonresidents.
Psychologists say five of every hundred truly think while ninety-five emote. The piece mocks pure intellectualism, urging continued feeling and thrills over abstraction and dry analysis. It cites Harry Daniel's Thrift Magazine view and concludes life would be dull without emotion and drama.
The Washington Sunday Star reports on a telegraph code used in China. Since Chinese lacks an alphabet, signs for words are numbered for Morse transmission. The system uses 9,800 ciphers in a 49 page pamphlet, with ten series of 20 characters per page. Operators decode numbers to Chinese text.
The tropical forests of Central and South America host the giant ant bear, a fearsome animal said to be too stupid to fear. Its tough skin and thick hair resist ordinary bullets, and its six inch curved claws enable dangerous attacks. Renowned hunter Hyatt Verrill notes few dare confront it, as it rarely moves quickly yet becomes enraged when disturbed.
The column notes a watch night program at the church with Mrs. Stong, Mrs. Waterman, Mr. Ferris and others contributing readings, poems, stories and music. Social visits in Collins include Dean Waterman hosting guests from Great Falls and Bozeman, plus several local households entertaining. A legal notice details a probate case in Shelby Montana with intent to prove heirship and ownership by February 20, 1931.
Department of the Interior notice records Lewis J. Hamilton of Chateau Montana filing for three year proof to claim land described in stockraising homestead entry serial 052978. Witnesses: James Peebles Arthur A. Wells J. C. Salmon Albert Peterson all of Chateau. Ferris U S Commissioner to preside February 17. First pub January 15. Last February 12.
In the District Court of Montana Teton County notice to heirs of Ludvig Petersen deceased. Hans Peter Petersen filed December 27 1930 a petition asking court to determine and declare the rights of all interested parties and the proper distributions for the estate.
Dr Slosson argues that heat is measured by its loss, not by aroma. He notes that rapid exhalation cools the skin through evaporation while gentle open-mouth breathing warms the hand. A thermometer would show the same effect, as it records temperature rather than moisture changes on skin.
The Bagdad School of Oriental Research reports twelve thousand inscribed tablets found in a temple site in eastern Arabia. The tablets reveal a reading public dating about 35 centuries ago and include inscribed bricks naming Nebuchadnezzar and Umammu.
A notice from A. J. Williams state stock inspector announces an estray sale at 11 o'clock Friday January 23 1931 on the Teton Land Co ranch near Lowry. Horses listed include mares geldings and colts with various ages weights and brands. Claim of ownership may be made before sale at the Johnson hotel in Great Falls.
In 1774 patriots forced loyalist Samuel A. Peters from Connecticut. Peters later published a General History of Connecticut with blue laws. Gillette in 1854 called CT the Blue Law state, but research shows most laws existed in early Connecticut statutes.
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