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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
2
Farmers in Montana discuss livestock ahead of harvest. Hold livestock over grain sales, plan now for harvest season, and repair machinery. Also includes Q&A on alfalfa planting, windbreak trees, and early maturing crops with practical farming guidance.
The article discusses how vegetation scarcity and late irrigation delay ripening. It notes that dense dry land planting uses soil moisture quickly to hasten maturity, but extra seeds have limited effect. Early Montana planting yields reliable results when rains come and growing days remain.
Great Falls July 4 The Boston Hide and Wool company owned by W H Wrixon has completed a new 50 by 100 foot building on the tracks to improve service. The firm handles hides fur and wool in northern Montana and reports strong crop and business conditions as it expands rapidly.
The Goldenrod Creamery Company of Chateau Montana states delinquent stock exists for several shareholders on assessments due. A sale to discharge the delinquent amounts will occur at the courthouse front door in Chateau Titon County on July 28 1917 at 2 pm with costs and advertising expenses. Allan H Gamble acting secretary announces first publication July 11 1917 last July 25 1917.
The forest service seeks men for a forest regiment of the Tenth Engineers National Army to serve in France. Teamsters millhands loggers and lumberjacks with practical experience are urged to apply to the nearest forest supervisor. Enlistment is for the war period and ages 18 to 40.
Department of the Interior notice announces Lulu Brown of Fairfield Montana widow of K Theodore Johnson filed intent to prove up a three year homestead claim for parcels in section 24 and 20 township 22N range 5W Montana meridian. hearing before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Choteau on August 7 1917 with witnesses Erick E Waugh Carlos M Burrows Hartwick T Heyer Allan R Young.
A report notes a weevil pest attacking navy beans and presents it as a problem for naval inventors to solve. The fragment suggests ongoing efforts to develop protective measures or pest control strategies for stored beans.
The excerpt suggests Liberia requests a loan to bolster efforts against Germany, implying potential strength or failure depending on financial support. It frames the scenario as a critical international finance decision with wartime implications.
The piece asserts General John J. Pershing as the right man for the task and confident he will win new laurels. It emphasizes trust in his leadership and suitability for the job.
Washington notes Congress passed a law honoring homesteaders serving in the armed forces. Entrants will receive credit for residence and cultivation while in service. Discharged by wounds or illness converts enlistment to residence credit. Widows or orphans receive patent upon the serviceman's death. Congressman John M. Evans championed the measure.
Mrs M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York recounts relief from a six month stomach distress after using Champberlain s Tablets. First dose brought wonder relief and continued use cured her. Also an ad notes 929 acres for sale on S T ranch near Chateau with water rights and tillable land at 45 per acre. War context ends with a call for an honorable lasting peace.
U S Land Office Great Falls Montana announces David A De Tour of Chateau Montana filed intention to make three year proof to establish claim to land described in entries dated 1913 and 1915. Proof to be presented before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Choteau Montana on July 18 1917. Other witnesses listed Joseph Ettema William G Cook William B Black Stanley Harris all of Choteau Montana. First publication June 13 last July 11.
Public notice seeks sealed proposals by 2 p m July 14 1917 for board picket fence around Agawam School District No 51 and about 200 feet cement walk and cement platform in front of the school. Apply by letter or in person in Agawam Montana Saturdays before closing date.
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