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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
2
In Havre a botched city election left a divided power structure with rival police and fire chiefs. The mayor and council each appointed leaders, causing friction and a halt to signings. Legal action followed as pay and warrants became the central dispute.
In Montana cities like Falls Missoula Havre and others rent cuts aim to lure revenue from empty buildings while Chateau Lions form committees to increase housing. Families move in seeking homes but find none as counties reflect mixed mood yet pride remains in the region.
Great Falls July 18 1932 exhibitors from many western and midwest states plan to display at the North Montana fair. Carpenters erect the first unit of the agricultural building while old auditorium space is repurposed for county and community exhibits. Cascade county communities seek more space as landscaping, oil gravel roads, and dust free grounds promise a bigger fair opening August 22 with boosted exhibits due to good Montana crops.
Conrad Refining company manager P L Withers told a News reporter they would start rebuilding at once after a fire destroyed the refinery. The project aims for completion in about 90 days around October 15 with insurance adjusters completing final inspection yesterday. A crew of ten men works to clear debris as construction begins and is rushed to completion.
The report outlines plans to double boiler capacity and install a modern topping plant, with a cracking unit to follow after topping is completed. Negotiations for the topping plant are under way, and remodeling progresses after the large fire delayed adjustments. Mr. Withers says supplies meet customer demands with consistent gasoline, distillates, and oils.
Dr W J Butler state veterinarian and the state board of health report cattle disease called measles is traced to human tapeworms. Worms pass cycle from man to cattle and back. Bitter Root area near Missoula shows direct infection from Mexican beet field workers and an inspector has been stationed there. Stockmen statewide are urged to watch for measles and report cases immediately.
Pendroy residents note dinner visits by Geo Porter, Virginia Seufert and support from Miss Drucilla Mutz. Families travel to Conrad Havre Great Falls and Lewistown for business, picnics, and camping. 4H members lacking rides urged to inform Mrs Talbert while others enjoy trips to Birch creek and mountain outings.
A provincial critique contrasts Democratic leaders like Raskob and Smith with Hoover. It notes Smith’s Empire State Building era optimism and Raskob’s stock surge before the crash, arguing both were unaware of impending downturn. Local social notes include Agawam visits, dinners, and 4-H Club activities with a focus on meals and demonstrations.
A sportsman returning to the lodge after a string of bad luck in the deer forest hints to his wife that he may have bagged a brace of hikers, indicating a grim satisfaction with an apparent discovery.
Miles C Averill of Collins Montana holder of homestead entry serial 071587 for SW% NE% Section 8 Township 25 N Range 3 W Principal Meridian announces intent to prove up land claim before U S Commissioner Charles H Ferris at Chateau Montana on August 8 1932 Witnesses named Walter N Edwards I N Caskey Fred H Fernfeist Marion A Averill all residents of Collins Montana M D Nicholson Registrar first publication June 30 1932 last July 28 1932
A testimonial from F J Fritz of Cincinnati Ohio claims Kruschen Salts reduced his weight from 205 to 179 in three months while boosting strength and easing breathing. The ad urges a daily half teaspoon in hot water, advises limiting fatty foods, and promotes the Chateau Drug Co bottle at 85 cents with a four week duration and money back guarantee.
A promotional note offers a quick remedy for rheumatic pains with a bold promise of relief in 48 hours and a money back guarantee. It invites readers to pay a small amount, claiming renewed energy and the ability to perform daily tasks without pain.
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