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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
3
The article urges readers to visit a lumber yard described as distinctively different and highly reputable. It notes Charles Malcolm has served as manager since 1922, indicating long standing leadership and customer trust.
A. C. Munson Bole established five years ago and now owns a clean, modern local store. It operates locally and pays top market prices for local farm products.
F C Young manager at Choteau promotes St Anthony and Dakota Lumber Yard offering lumber building materials and builders hardware. The firm in Teton County boasts 21 years of reliable dealing since its Choteau founding in 1913 with plans and estimates available on request.
The First State Bank of Bynum touts ample resources of 34747.75 dollars and wide banking experience. Since its inception in April 1914 it has aimed to satisfy customers and be their financial friend and adviser. Officers listed are H. L. Halladay as vice president and Kyle Jones as cashier. The late W. D. Jones died May 30th and was a former president.
A J Ringan's store in Teton county has established dominance in the general merchandise sector after four years of operation. The business has achieved a strong position in its local market through sustained growth and service.
The Pendroy garage of Edward N. Davis began in 1929 and is praised for reliable workmanship and affordable charges.
Co. A. Purkett and Bynum celebrate eight years of reliable service in a home town general merchandise store. The firm emphasizes leadership in handling quality goods at quantity prices and features Del Monte canned products at Purkett's store.
Ray R. Porter of Bynum urges shoppers to buy locally at his store, founded in 1913, claiming better value and time saved versus distant shops. The ad emphasizes that the grass looks greener far away but is not.
People of Agawam and vicinity have long shopped at Otto F. Schaefer’s general store for groceries, dry goods, and shoes. The town is described as clean and strong, with the store playing a valued role in community life.
The Dutton Farmers Elevator Co. has operated a year in the grain business in this agricultural community and has endeavored to serve farmers in their best interests, fulfilling its obligation as a reputable local firm.
Power State Bank at Power emphasizes protection and personal service. Fred A. Woehner organizes the bank and serves as president with W. E. Daily as vice president and A. E. Anderson as cashier. Capital stock is $20,000 with surplus and undivided profits of $3,500 and deposits of $25,000.
Monarch Lumber Co at Pendroy highlights a superior line in lumber hardware and sporting goods. P. N. Sorenson has managed the store for four years, signaling stable leadership and reliable service.
The article extols local shops garages and industries as the backbone of Teton County praising their quality service and civic role. It emphasizes that business leaders sustain the community and that mutual support between residents and merchants is essential for progress and a thriving local economy.
For seventeen years August Helsper has serviced cars in a twenty mile radius offering repair, greasing, and oiling. Conoco products are featured and wrecker service is maintained at the shop.
T. R. Larson of Pendroy is praised for low prices and steady growth in general merchandise. The article notes a clean store, up-to-date practices, and Arne Haugan as an employee contributing to the shop's esteem and customer patronage.
Hanson Bros garage in Bole offers Texaco products and reliable car repairs. For four years they have pleased residents of Bole and nearby areas with skilled mechanical work in a modernly equipped shop.
The Power Farmers Elevator Co. has served Teton County farmers for six years as a staunch advocate of farmer interests. J. Salmonson is manager and runs the Farmers' Bulk Station for gasoline and oil. The company has 135 local farmer stockholders with average dividends since 1928 totaling $15,000.
Greely Elevator Co of Pendroy continues its eighteen month history as grain dealers aiding agricultural development in Te ton county. The firm remains ready to support farmers as it has in the past year and a half.
The Rocky Mountain Elevator Co at Dutton, serving farmers since 1912, emphasizes its role in aiding agricultural progress in Teton county. The company highlights its long-standing cooperation with farmers as part of the region's evolving rural economy.
The First National Bank of Fairfield, founded in 1919, centers most activities on local community growth with RE. J. Hirshberg as president, Henry Radcliffe as vice president, and J. E. Young as cashier, presenting a safe, sound, and conservative bank image.
Goodwin Odden and Dutton advertise Hi Power gas and Hecco oil products claiming better engine performance and longer life. They position Odden as a wholesale distributor representing H Ear Clack since March of this year.
Sprinkles Merc in Pendroy began in October 1933 by Mr. and Mrs. G H Sprinkle and has since expanded beyond expectations. The couple have resided in Teton County since 1909 and anticipate continued growth in the business’s future.
L B Pendroy promotes his four year old business in Pendroy offering Conoco gas and oil products. Continental Oil Co. supplies the depot and advertises dependable fuel.
L Bellamy owner since 1931 guarantees all work at Hi Way Garage Dutton. The shop also offers a full line of Oliver Farm Machinery and Tractors and invites customers to see their service after completion.
Sponsor thanks advertisers for cooperation in this feature edition. Miss Marie Baxter notes the article of the Backbone of the County and invites reader and advertiser comments to Box No. 1103 in Wichita Falls Texas. J. E. Robbins is listed as a contributor.
D. F. Waterman started a general merchandise store in Collins in 1927 and, with the right merchandise and service, built steady growth. Waterman, Collins postmaster since 1928, continues to run the store with the same principles, promising continued improvement.
O T Wiprud of Dutton has grown since 1911, expanding stock and improving service. The firm holds a key position in Teton and neighboring counties with broad patronage and top market prices for local farm products.
The Dutton business run by Albert Cascaden for 16 years is praised as among the finest in the region. Cascaden, an expert mechanic, personally inspects every job and serves as a wholesale distributor for Texas products in the area.
In Teton county Earl Zimmerman seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff, praising his character and pledge of a square deal and strict law enforcement. Opponent Johnson, a 19 year resident and merchant, courts voters with focus on local needs and promises to advance Teton county while cutting waste.
The passage profiles Martin Depner a lifelong farmer in Teton County seeking the Republican nomination for County Commissioner, pledging economy and honest public service. It also highlights O. A. Rosholt as a candidate with farmer, laborer and businessman ties, noting his roles with the Dut ton Cooperative Elevator and other local firms and promising progressive, constructive county management.
Eugene L. Murphy seeks the County Attorney post. He has practiced law locally and attended the University of Montana for three years, Georgetown University for one year, and Loyola Law College of Los Angeles for three years where he earned his degree.
Jonas Johnson of Dutton seeks election to the representative office on the Democratic ticket. He pledges to protect Teton county interests and to provide capable, strong representation if he wins the race.
Charles F Proff appeals to Teton County voters in a Democratic primary on July 17 urging support. He promises to earn his salary and perform county treasurer duties with residents and taxpayers’ interests as priority.
Paid notice urges support for Nathaniel Walter Edwards also listed as Collins Nathaniel Walter Edwards. Emphasizes the duty of voting and his six years as county commissioner promising an efficient economical administration and continuation of ongoing projects. Space contracted by Marie Baxter, Wichita Falls Texas.
Preliminary budgets for elementary districts, district high schools, and county high school districts in Te ton county Montana for 1934 begin July 1. Budgets are on file for inspection. The Board of School Budget Supervisors meets July 23 at 10 a.m. to examine and adopt the budgets, with adjournments possible to no later than August second. Taxpayers may appear to be heard.
Inez Eckford is named by the Clerk of the Board of School Supervisors in Teton County Montana as the county superintendent of schools, effective July 10, 1934. The appointment is recorded in county documents and marks a key administrative change for local education.
Vernon Moore six year old son of Mr and Mrs J Wilson Moore of Bynum suffered serious injuries to his left hand Monday when caught in a tree cable pulley of a hay stacker. He was rushed to Dr R T ONeill and admitted to Chateau hospital for surgery removing the first two fingers on the left hand.
C. A. Rosholt and Dutton O. Rosholt, Republicans, are candidates for nomination for County Commissioner. Rosholt resides near Dutton.
The administrator with the will annexed of Edgar A Newton deceased invites creditors and others with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication at the law office of B I Packer in Chateau Court House Teton County Montana. Dated June 15 1934. I W Church Administrator with the will annexed Church Jardine Attorneys for administrator 307-309 Ford Bldg Great Falls Montana Fleet 7 2 rye 27 last July 12.
Otto Wagnild of Choteau runs on the Democratic ticket for Teton County assessor. He touts his past public service, efficiency, and ability to administer tax duties, thanking voters for their past support.
Estate of Charles B Spencer deceased invites creditors and all with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Notice to appear at the administrator George A Solid office in Dutton Montana for estate business. First publication June 28 with last July 19. Attorneys A V Swanberg and H Norskog represent the administrator.
Voters hear a justification for J B Conner of Farmington running on the Democratic ticket for state representative. The piece notes he is finishing his first term in the state legislature and claims he has represented the county’s interests and deserves support. It urges voters to ask questions and consider his record.
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