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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
In Chateau the post office note speaks of Taft’s planned silver wedding anniversary and Iowa promoters still in play for a possible railroad, with six Senator Clark objections over high taxes. Weather has favored crops, predicting a record spring and strong business mood.
The Acantha notes fifteen locals educated at colleges in the state and country have returned to Chateau and nearby areas, bringing a wholesome influence. It credits Mr DeHaas for initiating tire tax plans and cisterns, praises J. H. for advancing fire apparatus, and hopes the new engine remains unused.
Reporters say counties show more irrigation and dandelion problems than Cut Bank, where soil, crops, and water use come under scrutiny. The Acantha adds a jab about the paper’s critic, noting a stubborn stance and suggesting dry farming could improve fortunes.
Choteau nearly completes its fire protection system with plans for additional cisterns and a thorough drill for the volunteer company. The town has never before reached such a level of fire security, and credit goes to J. B. Dellaas for his determination, patience, and work in this improvement.
An editorial discusses the push for direct Senate elections, tracing support from the populist era to today. It notes state actions in Oregon, pending constitutional changes, and the federal Senate's recent favorable vote with House likely to follow. The piece predicts ratification by three-fourths of states despite hurdles.
A local reader links a long standing issue with the county printing process arguing delays affect the county seat. The Independent hints at a connection but the critic contends the problem stretches back to issues from Conrad and the distribution to newspapers.
The Johnson Lumber Co. sues W S Pierson. A sheriff sale is set for July 8 1911 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse front door in Chateau Montana. Property includes Lots 3 and 4 block 36 second addition to Conrad per official plat in Teton County records. McKenzie Sheriff. E W Ganong Under Sheriff. First pub June 15 1911.
Buck herd near Bynum dam seeks buck donations or informants. People may contact K. B. Cohod in Choteau Montana by writing or calling.
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