Choteau Weekly Notes Local Bets and Visits
Choteau Montana weekly paper notes Brady visitors Larson Sandy Truchot on business. Bullock family and R M Hatersley return from mountains after two delightful weeks. County officials Garrett Pridham and Ward secure rights for park to park highway. County road crew praised for regional work. Senator Larsen visits with the county baseball team and may seek Republican nomination this fall.
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Larson
Sandy Truchot
Choteau
Bullock
R. M. Hatersley
Valerian
Téton County
E. C. Garrett
T. H. Pridham
Ward
Valier
Conrad
Starkey Sets Records in Pacific Coast Handicap Shoot
A telegram from Portland dated July 20 1914 reports Starkey leading in the first day of the Pacific Coast Handicap with 128 of 159 and winning doubles 45 of 50 among 117 shooters before 1000 spectators. A second message dated July 21 notes Starkey third amateur overall after two days with tough wind and hard targets.
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Starkey
Portland
Oregon
Carl Burbank
Cheteau
Montana
Myard Tigets
Cevl
Bids Sought for Fence Around Choteau Public School Property
The Cho teau Public School Property fence is to be purchased and removed by the buyer. Sealed proposals are to be received by the undersigned. The board reserves the right to accept or reject all bids and to act on any and all bids as it sees fit.
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Choteau Public School
Ordnance Restricts Awnings and Signs in Chateau Montana
The town council of Chateau Montana adopts Ordinance No 28 regulating sidewalk additions. Awnings must be seven feet above sidewalks and not exceed three fourths the width. Signs and emblems require eight feet clearance and support brackets. Tobacco signs and related fixtures have limited sidewalk extensions.
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Chateau
Acantha
Old Resident Ben Williams Dies En Route to Ranch
Ben Williams an elderly local resident died Tuesday while being moved from a camp to the Chris Salmond ranch for care. County Doctor McGregor attributed death to a long heart condition. no autopsy made. Funeral services held today at 4 o clock.
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Gen Williams
Chris Salmond
Williams
Mr. Salmond
Salmond
Ife
Mr. Williams
Oda
Bids Sought for Sizing and Kalfe Mining Walls at Chateau Public School
The undersigned invites sealed bids until 6 pm Friday July 24 for sizing and kalfe mining walls in Chateau Public School Building. Bids may cover work alone or work with material and must state material grade. The board may reject all bids. H A Prescott Clerk School Dist No 1.
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Chateau
H. A. Prescott
Clerk School
Trapped in Belgian Mine Fire Near Liege
Two of the miners were entombed at Vieille Maribaye colliery near Liege after a fire broke out. Two others escaped and an alarm was raised. The fire was still raging late today and rescue efforts continued to reach the remaining miners.
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Belgium
Liege
Vieille Maribaye
Here
Hendred
Niettir
Harvest Ethos Sparks Racial Tension in Kansas Field
In Kansas the harvest scene reveals racial strain as a white laborer group shows a persistent white streak while others endure harsher conditions. The fragmented text suggests labor relations and social attitudes affecting workers.
Nature Mothering Traits in Hen and Birds
A farmyard hen shelters two orphaned puppies at night, while other nature tales show strong motherhood: a hen blackbird faces a cat for minutes, and a cat is attacked by six older birds. Turner’s generosity is noted with Carthage to order for $500, refused at $12,500, later valued highly.
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Turner
Chelsea
Carthage
Academy
Lawrence
Men and Women Typists Compared in Nineteenth Century Study
The article explains that good women typists show strong tactile sense and memory for phrases, while men and women differ in speed and sustained attention. It notes both genders have nearly equal hand strength and that auditory reaction varies, with men generally faster but women often more persistent.
Miss Babbitt's Mission In Lost Cove Praised By Professor
A Virginia Tennessee mountaineer, Miss Babbitt, who settled a mission among the cavites faced reluctance from locals. Yet a covite-trader testifies to her years of work in Lost Cove, noting the lasting good she has done for children and families despite initial skepticism.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Miss Babbitt
College
John
Psi
Bishop Carroll Sees Montana county as flax growing future
Helena July 17 Bishop John P Carroll returned from a Teton county tour reporting rapid church growth and major flax potential. He noted Belgian settlers and new crops expanding toward power Cut Bank Valier and Conrad flax mill investments, with flax fibre shipped to England at high prices. He predicted Montana could outshine Belgium in flax.
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Helena
Teton County
John P. Carroll
Bishop Carroll
Middle West
Europe
Monsignor
Victor Day
Valier
Bynum
Chateau
Dupuyer
American Linseed Oil Company
United States
Conrad
England
Belgium
Montana
Anton
Carroll
Federal help for Montana farmers expands extension service
F. S. Cooley reports from Washington that over 16 000 has been secured for Montana's agricultural extension for two years, plus the Smith Lever 10 000 annual increase. Projects include county demonstrations, a boys and girls club branch, a farm efficiency dept, and cooperative dairy propaganda with a county officer.
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Cooley
Montana Agricultural College
Washington, D. C
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Montana
Smith-Lever
Te Montana
Washington
F._S. Cooley
Winnett townsite sale nets about 60000 dollars
Lewistown July 18. The Winnett townsite sale was as successful as expected with about $60 000 realized. Initial lot prices were solid though not sensational, and most lots sold while bidders from Winnett and distant Iowa joined in. Winners included B W Porter of Falls who won the residence lot and W Servalls of Biasford who also claimed prizes.
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Lewistown
Winnett
Milwaukee Land Company
Iowa
B. W. Porter
W. sServalls
Biasford
Sidewalk Construction Ordered by Choteau Town Council
The Town of Choteau Montana orders concrete walks on East side of First Avenue SW from First Street SW to Second Street SW and along Hirshberg's Additions. Unbuilt walks after 30 days to be completed by town sidewalk contractor with costs as a special tax to abutting property under Ordinance No 24. First publication July 22, 1914.
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Choteau
Montana
First Avenue
First Street
Second Street
Hirshberg
Zai
Chateau
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