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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
4
The Choteau Cantha notes B. Bishop as proprietor and announces publication every Wednesday in Choteau Montana. It states second class mail status and subscription costs of 2.00 per year or 1.76 in advance.
January 31 1917 resume of the legislature continuation lists Senate bills approved or sent to the governor and House measures advancing. It notes S B 4 on oaths for witnesses, S B 7 on district boundaries, S B 15 on fraud evidence, S B 18 increasing juror pay, S B 22 convict transport fare, S B 24 bank branch permission, S B 30 statute limitations, S B 3 on adverse possession, S B 38 school fund investments, plus House actions H H O 10 tax rate 10 percent H I 17 tax collection, H B 18 mortgage tax exemption, H B 40 public debt, H B 47 convict evidence, H B 48 commissioner district bill.
Department of the Interior notice opens a filing for Edward D. Jackson of Kala Montana to prove up land claims for three seat proof on lands in township 24 north range 6 west. Witnesses include James Peebles Strabane Montana William Irons Kala Montana Henry Wellenhorst Choteau Montana John F. Dusak Choteau Montana. Public notice period runs January 10 to February 7.
The report notes the House plans a visit to President Wilson and forecasts the Senate will soon conduct a similar return call, signaling coordinated executive engagement.
Montana facts from 1864 admission to 1916 estimates. Population 376,053 in 1910 and about 750,000 present. Valuation of taxable property 1916 at 487,898,355. Counties 41. Voters about 225,000. School census 200,006. Area 147,061 square miles. County counts and historic census figures included.
The Danish West Indies transfer to United States sovereignty after half a century of negotiations. A $25,000,000 price will be paid within ninety days, with Danish governor retaining jurisdiction until then. A joint committee will arrange details, and Congress will decide on civil government or naval administration.
The joint congressional committee on printing approves erection of a government pulp and paper mill. The government currently uses 30,000,000 pounds of print paper annually, some of it for beneficial purposes.
Statement by Chas M Schwab and Eugene Grace declares Bethlehem Steel ready to construct battle cruisers under the Navy program on any basis deemed fair by the Federal Trade Commission after fact finding. The leaders assert urgency and government-determined terms.
An editorial contrasts the old deferential office boy with the modern hustler ready to chase fame by any route. The piece recalls seaside portraits of poor boys, shifts in manners, and a shift from humble wages to ambitious aim, noting Chestnut Street job signs and a new world of opportunity for the American boy.
London City and Midland appoints a woman to a branch manager post in a remote country district. The bank plans to train 30 or 40 women for future positions as men are depleted by military service. An official notes possible expansion of women’s roles due to staff shortages and says some country branches may be run entirely by women.
The article describes a French wartime innovation in artificial eyes. A molded front made of hard vulcanized rubber with enamel creates a natural look, while a soft rubber hollow back forms an air-filled ball. The design reduces irritation, allows natural movement, and is unbreakable. A wearer can drop it without incurring a large cost.
European demand in 1915 drives Missouri output of lead ore to a record 195 634 tons in refined form worth 18389596 dollars. The figure nearly covers the cost of an advanced battleship for the United States Navy.
Quote captures a political stance weighing past protection gains against future promises of free traders. The speaker acknowledges protection's achievements while conceding free trade advocates foresee greater long term outcomes.
Notice published by Forest Supervisor Beatty states that all applications to graze cattle horses and sheep within the Lewis and Clark National Forest for the current season must be filed at Chateau Montana Office on or before March 1. Full details on grazing fees and blank forms are available on request.
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