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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
2
Published weekly in Choteau Montana and entered as second class matter at the local post office. Subscription costs $2.00 per year in advance, with $2.50 for foreign countries except Canada.
Montana lawmakers consider raising hunting and license fees to support game conservation and propagation. The editorial cites rising license sales in 1929-30, expansion of fish hatcheries, irrigation-related fish losses, and stronger wildlife protection as reasons for funding. It urges balanced, just progress through licensing reforms supported by anglers and nonresidents alike.
The Farmers' Union surveys say American wheat may import despite a 42 cent tariff if price spreads with foreign markets widen. It notes Farm Board actions keeping prices around 70 cents, with US producers earning 45 to 50 cents for high quality grain. Legge defends price stability.
Members of Bole local No. 307 Farmers Union honored secretary treasurer W G Dauwalder with a surprise party. Home Demonstration club members attended a county meeting at Farmington and planned next gathering for February 19 in Bole. County Agent Clarkson spoke on stock and poultry diseases at the Farmers Union meeting. Mrs Mary Hane of Simms plans a California visit. her daughter Mrs Fred Swengen will stay in Simms. Earl Zimmerman family visited Pishkun reservoir area. Young David Barce sprained his arm playing with an older brother. Paul Mathis moved a wheat car this week. Dauwalder and Oliver Hanson attended A O U W lodge in Fairfield.
County assessor Otto Wagnild cites high taxation on stored grain and land, noting shifts in tax burdens from personal property to real estate and rail lines since 1924. He argues lowering the classification rate for stored grain and real estate would reduce overall taxes, despite potential levy increases.
A dark satirical piece by Burt Wells lampoons 1930s society. It mocks complacency, advancing weaponry, and political jargon while imagining extreme wartime ideas and mindless modernity. The text riffs on gas, tanks, planes, and a wish for decisive but total conflict.
After 11 years of study a mathematician announced a new ratio between a circle’s arc and its radius. The event occurred on an evening when he likely presented the idea to the teacher, possibly bringing an apple.
Lawmakers weigh tobacco tax, ex convict pensions, radio announcer complaints, and other issues as they race to address crime, wheat prices, and tar subsidies amid a crowded agenda.
Mise Wannenberg of 112 E List St New York City reports relief from sluggish liver constipation and sleeplessness after using Sargon and Sargon Soft Mase Pills. She says the treatment brought remarkable energy and vitality and credits Choteau Drug Co with the product.
Executor Floyd H. Perusse invites all creditors and claimants against Ulric N. Perusse deceased to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication to the 521 Strain Building Great Falls Montana. First published January 1, last January 23, 1931.
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