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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
2
James J. Parker argues the Homestead Act spurred westward settlement, population growth, and state development. It preceded and influenced the National Reclamation Act, creating a revolving fund for arid lands and guiding future farm units toward eighty, forty, or twenty acres as needed.
The article extols the future of arid lands reclaimed under homestead and reclamation laws. It argues that once these lands are partitioned into family sized farm units, they will support as large a population as earlier homesteading. It envisions thriving communities rising from wasteland.
Pauline Bailey, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey of Mount Vernon, capped a perfect attendance high school career at Mount Vernon High School. She commuted from Springfield nine miles away during two terms, braving zero temperatures to attend daily studies, and earned prizes each year from her father for scholastic effort. The Democrat salutes her achievement and wishes her continued success.
Department of the Interior notice lists Gladys L. Yeager assignee of Lars Larson Bjordal filing for final proof to establish claim to land in section 21 township 24 north range 6 west Montana. The hearing before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau on August 5, 1916 with witnesses Henry B Ashworth Joe Van Bolcum Lars L Bjordal Clinton L Stillman all residents of Choteau Montana.
John A. Gleason of Chateau Montana files notice of intention to make final proof by purchase under the 1915 act to establish his claim to SW SEY section 22 NWY SE M section 27 township 24 north range 6 west. A. C. Warner U S Commissioner Choteau Montana to hear July 10 1916. Witnesses Earl Yeager Joe Van Bolcum Canton L Stillman Russell R Mellon all of Choteau. First pub June 7 last July 5.
The registration books in Teton County Montana close at 5 p m on Saturday July 29 1916 for the primary election on August 29 1916 Electors may register at the county clerk or a deputy registrar Those who did not vote in 1914 or have not re registered must re register Those who moved precincts must apply for transfer If not registered you cannot vote IE C Garrett County Clerk and ex officio Registrar First published June 28 last July 26
Joe Van Bolcum of Chateau Montana filed notice of intention to establish original and additional homestead entries on June 10 1913 and April 1 1914. Serial numbers 031851 and 036888 cover S14 SE section 21 and N% and SEX section 22 township 24 north range 6 west Montana Meridian.
Three year proof to establish claim to the land above described before A C Warner U S Commissioner at his office in Choteau Montana on August 5 1916. Lars L Bjordal Earl Yeager Clinton L Stillman George W Yeager Jr all of Choteau Montana
Mona L Churchwell of Stanford Montana filed proof to establish a desert land claim for multiple fractional sections in township 26 north range 8 west Montana meridian. The proceeding before the U S Land Office in Great Falls occurs on the 11th with witnesses from Blackleaf Montana. First publication July 5 last August 2.
Public sale of SE%NW% section 24 township 23 north range 6 west Montana Meridian offered to highest bidder not below 4.00 per acre. Sale at 10 a m on August 24 1916 at the land office. bidders pay immediately. Claims or objections due by sale time. Thos Corbally Receiver. First pub July 19 last Aug 16.
Public notice from Montana dated July 5 1916 for Alen O Ballard of Chateau, entry made May 9 1913 under serial 031466 for lands in section 34 township 24 north range, seeking patent rights and recording official action.
Five West Montana Meridian and Herman Vieting of Bynum Montana filed notices to make three year proofs to establish their claims to parcels described as NEY and SEY in section 8 township 26 north range 7 west. The hearings are set before U S Commissioner A C Warner in Chateau Montana on August 11 1916 and before U S Commissioner F Dixon in Bynum Montana on August 14 1916. Names listed include Howard W Bateman Joseph It tema Howard H Higgins Byron Car son J J Deaver Albert L Groves Lewis Dewitt Bert J Hollet and Herman Vieting with first publication July 12 and last publication August 9.
Notice of a 3.00 per share assessment on all stock by Farmington Cooperative Telephone Company Farmington Montana payable to the Secretary-Treasurer by July 28 1916. Unpaid shares after that date become delinquent and after due notice will be sold to pay the assessment and costs. First publication July 12 1916. Last July 19 1916.
John L. Novotny of Great Falls Montana reports relief from back pain dizziness and urinary issues after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes disordered kidney secretions rheumatic pains and sleepless nights improved by the remedy priced at 50 cents available from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Seattle petition circulates asking for an ordinance to bar jitneys from streets with car lines, set maximum rates from 6 a.m. to midnight, require a percentage of gross receipts for street railways, and to keep lights on in enclosed cars from dusk to dawn.
The state faces a budget imbalance as expenditures exceed tax receipts by ten million dollars per year. Comptroller Chambers notes the gap and questions how private business would be affected and how long such a condition could persist.
Congress faces pressure to pass satisfactory legislation enabling immediate development of water powers in the West. lawmakers are urged to act promptly to unlock regional potential and spur economic growth.
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