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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
4
A proposed bill in the state legislature would create and fund a Department of Publicity under the Department of Agriculture and Labor. It calls for an additional clerk and a $16000 appropriation, with county appropriations varying by class. The measure also allows appointment of data collectors and outlines party nomination procedures for statewide elections.
Senator Cowgill introduces a bill to force transfer of funds when pupils live in one district and attend school in another. Current law is inadequate and boards fail to move funds, hurting town schools and overcrowding rural ones. The measure aims to ensure compensation for schools hosting pupils from other districts.
Senate Bill No 24 by Senator Donlan seeks to promote Montana resources through state advertising. The measure assigns new duties to the Bureau of Agriculture Labor and Industry and requires preparation of data cuts and statistics.
Senator Donlan proposes a bill to replace indirect selection with direct poplar vote for United States senators. The article notes Oregon’s law sticks to legislative choice after a majority winner and describes efforts to thwart the system, illustrating political schemes and influence.
Honorable BE Edwards of Rosebud county introduces a proposed amendment to section 430 of the Revised Codes. The change makes it mandatory for the registration agent to notify the registry agent in the precinct of a voter’s previous registration to cancel it. The amendment eases the burden on the registrar while safeguarding suffrage.
The text questions whether Representative Willette can be heard if he does not make a break. It discusses fear of investigation and dignity, and accuses lawmakers of avoiding attention by staying silent or engaging in loud profanity in a parlor.
The Montana senators and representative did not vote to decree a revolt against secret service officers watching Congress members. The delegation shows division on the need for protection for lawmakers.
The note praises Oregon senators and representatives for keeping their pledges, stressing appreciation for their good actions rather than the success of any particular party. The writer emphasizes support for the lawmakers' integrity.
Department of the Interior notices Nels Anderson of Dupuyer Montana plans final proof to establish a land claim in section 34 township 28 north range west Montana Meridian. He must present witnesses John Maris John Mfeitfer George E. Thompson and John Jankowski at Conrad Montana before J W Shields on February 15, 1900.
Eye tests completed and glasses properly fitted and furnished under the supervision of Dr Harovin.
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