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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
4
Farmers report a heavier grasshopper drive than last year with about fifteen cars of bran used to combat the pest. The control effort has consumed 23,640 ounces arsenic 138 gallons banana oil 23,640 pounds salt and substantial syrup and saccharine.
The county fights hoppers with bait to cover 19 920 acres as rain and dampness may foster fungal attacks on the pests. Chouteau and neighboring counties report worse hopper infestations, forcing livestock relocation and pasture plans. More control this year aims to reduce hopper numbers in 1924.
Instruments filed in the past week with County Clerk W. H. Webb include patents to Olga Perry and a deed from Olga Perry to Colleen Thorson with oil and gas interests. Other filings include May Callabaugh to John and Mary Hornyck, N. P. Nielson to August Ludwig, and a royalty conveyance from George G. Briggs to M. S. Robb detailing oil and gas interests.
Legal notices list assignments and releases of oil and gas leases among multiple parties. W. J. Johnson as trustee transfers to H. J. Mc Gregor. T. O. Larson to Gypsy Oil Co.. T. A. Meagher to F. E. Ferris. Releases include Arizona Oil Co. to Cornelius Sonneveld and California Co. to Cascade-Te ton Farm Lands Co. Also listed are Gerard Ryzek and others to Lake Keogh and IS. Walker to George Beskow.
The idea for Mack Sennett’s five reel film Down on the Farm grew from life on his Los Angeles studio farm. Stars Louise Fazenda Marie Prevost Charlie Murray Jimmy Finlayson and Ben Turpin tried growing vegetables to cut living costs but most left farming finding it harder than it looks. Shown at the Royal Friday and Saturday.
Shelby on June 26 reports ticket sales increasing after the second 100000 payment to Jack Kearns. Dan Tracy, chief executive, says public figures will confirm the financial status soon. A Spokane lumberman is said to back the final payment due by July 2 as Shelby gears up for July 4 with midway attractions, concessions, and preparations. Dempsey and Gibbons near final training, both confident and ready for the bout.
Kalispell Montana June 24 Mrs Charles E Conrad longtime pioneer woman dies after brief illness pneumonia caused her death at a early morning hour Her children summoned to her bedside before she passed Her husband the late Charles E Conrad died November 27 1902 She was a sister of Col James T Stanford president of the Conrad Trust and Savings Bank of Great Falls The obituary notes her prominence in northwestern Montana society.
A Silver Bow county resident asserts that the stock in question had never been assessed, presenting a challenge to the property's valuation and tax status.
Henrietta Slanger visited friends in Great Falls last week. Herman and Belle Lindseth hosted a visit from Munro Oregon. Mrs Kreuger and son Rob ert returned from Great Falls Monday. A. O. Peterson and children visit relatives here. Albert Peterson works in the Forest Service in Idaho. Dana Forseth returns from visiting aunt Mrs Palmer Peterson. The Lutheran parochial school opened at Hast Farmington. Oliver Mauseth hosts brothers Ingman and William Mauseth of Fargo ND. Smith Kalman and Fraser visited Dempsey training camp in Great Falls. Mrs K R Smith to return next Saturday. Lutheran League to meet at the church next Sunday. Mrs John Brekke came from Great Falls to help her mother. Jos Van Bolcum leaves for Shelby to drive an ice truck for Adams Oil Co. Miss Ella Thorstenson of Spokane teaches at the parochial school.
Observer Robert Clarkson reports temperatures from June 21 to 27 with highs ranging from 63 to 73 and mixed precipitation. Nick Dermopolis of the Merchants Cafe returns to Chateau after a monthlong vacation visiting Alhambra Boulder Butte and Great Falls.
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