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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
4
For the week ending at 6 a m March 15 1906 the temperature was recorded daily with highs and lows. The data lists morning and evening readings across the period showing fluctuations typical of early spring weather.
The item notes that Trescott Brothers Publishers issued a weekly paper in Choteau Montana published every Thursday. It is designated as a second class matter in the post office and serves as the official paper for Trion County as of March 15, 1906.
A heated letter outlines disputes over county printing contracts between Chouteau and Teton counties, criticizing J F Ferguson and alleging misrepresentations in Conrad's Observer. It compares bid discounts, legal rates, and blank book costs, noting Acantha readership and contract terms. A farmers institute in Bozeman then draws attention to agricultural practices and bee culture prospects in Teton County with lectures by Wylie and Fischer.
A fragment criticizes J B Ferguson over a letter route from Choteau to Dupuyer and Conrad claiming four days to reach the county seat. The writer labels Ferguson a liar, noting Uncle Al Warrer's remark that Conrad is four days away.
Mr Wolfe urged forming a Teton county fair association after noting the lack of one in the area. A three person committee was appointed to pursue county commissioners for early action while other delegates prepared to travel to Col Ins Vaughn and Ft Shaw for an institute.
A three member committee J Burd Kenneth MecKenzie and S M Carson was named at the farmers institute to push a county agricultural fair. They asked for five fair commissioners and law funded money of 1000 dollars but proposed a 250 dollar seed with equal county match. The board appointed W D Jones B D Jones J F Burd Geo Miller and Michael Connelly with meetings planned toward month end and a predicted strong fall exhibit for Teton county.
A mother who keeps Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand avoids much worry. Coughs colds and croup in children are quickly cured and a cold's progression to pneumonia is countered. Given at first croup symptoms it can prevent an attack. Safe for little ones and trusted by mothers. Sold by C. B. Drake.
Lethbridge reports a big miners strike with about 500 union members out. The union demands include eight hour underground days ten hours outside, wage raises to three dollars per shift, union recognition, and management to fund grievances through pit committees. The company warns concessions could hurt profitability amid a prior $20,000 fire loss. James Thorne of Cho teau invites inquiries.
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