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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
3
The notice lists a subscription price of two dollars per year in advance. It indicates payment terms and availability for readers, aligning with period newspaper circulation practices and urging timely renewal.
The Acantha newspaper of Dupuyer and Chateau, Montana begins its twenty seventh year in publication. Since 1894 the paper has changed hands many times, migrated to Chateau, and grown from a hand set sheet to an eight page linotype paper serving the county. The staff vows to keep the paper a force for community service and fair reporting as prosperity is hoped for in the new year.
A 1920 editorial urges remembering the true meaning of Independence Day amid unrest and chauvinism while highlighting Montana county actions. The piece notes County Commissioners of Teton County adopt a Federal Aid Project plan with the State Highway Commission including cost estimates, oversight, and a deadline for project completion.
The Teton County Board of Commissioners approves applying for Federal Aid under the Federal Aid Road Act for the Chateau-Sun River project. The county will deposit 2626.20 dollars, 50 percent of the estimated cost, with plans to fund any shortfall to complete the project under the State Highway Commission supervision. Maintenance to keep a smooth surface will be funded by the county.
Gustave Johnson of Gilman Montana files notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim in SE Si NW sections 1 and 12 township 22 range 6 West Montana Meridian. Proceedings before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau Montana on August 2 1920. Names Hubert Earnhardt John P Anderson Axel W Skold Jeremiah Hoffman. First published July 1 last July 29.
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