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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
4
The article describes a proposal for county wide farm loan groups to appoint a common secretary treasurer at a central location. Local bankers and professionals would serve with small pay while each association maintains its own loan committee. Centralized records would streamline examinations and reduce costs.
A newly enacted livestock law sets a $250.00 penalty for holding and castrating animals taken up under the act. It repeals conflicting Acts and takes effect immediately after passage and approval. The document also notes various local movements and community notices.
The Sunday school offers ten dollars to the largest class collection and five to the second largest, building on last year’s one hundred dollar Easter total. Preparations proceed for an Easter cantata under Miss Fletcher’s direction, promising a musical treat for enthusiasts. The Rev Mr Kelly Mrs Kelly and Rev Mr Auger attend Taster Sunday for a two week evangelist campaign.
A church contest report praises rising attendance with women in the lead and urges men to catch up before Easter. The call ties temperance, prayer, and sacrifice to national crisis, urging self denial and support for country, president, and soldiers. May include parish notices and legal sale language.
The Sun River Stock association met in Chateau last Monday evening to adopt grazing rules and assess expenses. The next annual meeting is set for Augusta in January. officers elected include President Thos. Clark of Augusta, Vice President Alec Truchot of Chateau, Secretary Treasurer Carl Madison of Gilman, with an executive committee of Thos. Clark Olaf Brusgard of Augusta and Robert Matane of Agawam.
Notice to contractors bids due by 12 noon on March 29 1917 for the construction of a 50 barrel cistern at Burton School House District No 5. Bidder to excavate supply all materials labor wall with brick cement mortar waterproof top wooden platform six by six feet opening with cover. Board may reject bids. Sealed bids to clerk Mrs H R Thompson.
Henry M. Jensen sues Joseph Lillard as administrator of William Lillard and Mary Lillard estates and Alfred Harris. A sheriff's sale is set for Saturday April 14 1917 at the front door of the Court House.
The undersigned invites bids up to the evening of March 25 for a seven room bungalow in Bynum Montana. Plans and specs are at the store on file. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check of 20 percent. The right to reject bids is reserved. Signed Ray R Porter. First pub March 14 last March 21.
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