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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
2
The 1938 operating reports show rail lines posting a deficit of about 123 million dollars after fixed charges, the largest since 1932 excluding that year. The piece argues against blame on fixed charges and calls for comprehensive regulatory reform to restore fair, universal oversight and reduce subsidies and burdens on carriers.
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi urged a conservative fiscal path amid looming bills, calling for reduced extraordinary expenditures and living within national income. He opposed raising the debt limit and warned against continued borrowing and higher taxes as a third option, noting administration heads may favor that route.
The text argues for continued spending and borrowing to fund dams and power projects, including a proposed extra 50 billion dollars for relief in the current fiscal year. It notes New Dealers oppose higher taxes, citing President and Morgen thau’s reservations. Senator Harrison is cited as knowledgeable, urging Congress to confront the cost and debt limits or risk escalating the debt still further.
The piece portrays a hollow formed from ancient formations as a temple of nature. It reflects on the spring at its base, water as life’s essential fluid, and nature as a peaceful yet powerful sermon. The author links geology, history, and divine awe, invoking Seneca and praising the earth’s enduring grandeur.
Edward J and Arthur Hirschberg and A J Doughty buy Choteau Meat Co from A J and Chas Cowell who plans to go into Arizona livestock. Jos Hirschberg Co plans a modern two story department store. Teton Fair Assn files for incorporation. Building plans north of Hobson addition. John J Hannan buys stock from Chas J Frost Co who turns to farming. Fordson tractor demo by Power Morgan Co draws 200. Violet Stevens marries R S Nyhagen March 10 in Helena. Dietrich resigns as Teton high principal to lead Billings high. Stockmen’s State Bank organized with C S McDonald, Frank Oulton, J C Morgan directors. Letters from Halvor Daley and Alf Waynild in France. Daley wounded at Marne, Wagnild touring Paris. Harry R Thompson injured by horse. March 28 1929 Sidney West commits suicide. Fun Feed feeds 530. County Attorney Packer pursues grand larceny against Victor Lehman. W B Condran becomes Penney Store manager in DeSmet. Dave Brewster and George Carrier fined for disturbing the peace. McDonald couple return from Washington with Katherine at George Washington University.
The state supreme court unanimously held that J. C. Herman's mechanic's lien in Roosevelt county has priority over a mortgage held by the Federal Land Bank of Spokane. Herman supplied materials for buildings on land later transferred to another owner and mortgaged to the federal bank.
Editorial from Rochester Chronicle reports on April Cancer Campaign Month led by Mrs. Geo A Carroll county captain with a per capita quota of $1, funded by local organizations. It notes the state committee meeting outlining strategy, stresses early treatment as key to cure, and calls for widespread information and prompt reporting of suspicious signs.
The state welfare board urged all county boards of commissioners to cut payments to aged needy persons and dependent children to avoid delays in sending checks. After a reduced appropriation from the legislature, the department warned of a one third cut for aged recipients and 30 percent for dependent children for April to June. Fergus county opposed the cuts and urged others to protest. The welfare board warned that noncompliance would delay money reaching individuals.
A federal report notes a $3,000,000 decline in Montana wool clip value for 1938 despite higher sheep numbers and heavier fleeces. Montana produced 25,245,000 pounds from 2,550,000 sheep at an average 9.9 pounds. national output reached 436,510,000 pounds with an average price of 19.1 cents. The 1938 U.S. clip total was $71,378,000, down from $117,270,000 in 1937.
Department of the Interior notices Henry A Hodgskiss of Chateau Montana intends to prove up a stockraising homestead entry dating back to 1934. He will present witnesses Oscar Carlson Jeremiah Sinclair W N Simona and A P Brutosky at Fairfield Montana on April 8 1939 before Commissioner Fred Schoensigel.
The administratrix Delia Evans of the Estate of Paul Schulz deceased calls all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be presented at Libby Montana Lincoln County Montana, the estate's business place. Dated Libby Montana March 13 1939 as per notices. M D Rowland Attorney Libby Montana. First publication March 16 1939 Last publication April 6 1939.
In the Ninth Judicial District of Montana Teton County the court schedules April 14 1939 at 10:00 AM in Chateau for proving the will of Fred E Van Horn and for Gloria Van Horn to apply for Letters Testamentary any interested party may contest. Clerk H M Daley Church and Jardine Great Falls Montana. Pub three times March 23 30 and April 6.
District Court of Montana Teton County orders all interested parties to appear on April 14 1939 at ten in the morning to show cause why the administrator may not be granted an order to sell parts of the decedent Mathys Emaar estate. Property includes SE% of Section 28 Township 24 North Range 3 West M M and lots 23 24 in Block 15 First Addition to Dutton Townsite. Publication in The Chateau Acantha for two weeks. (Court seal) H M Daley Clerk R K West Attorney for Estate. Two publications March 23 and 30.
A Washington report states former Congressman Jerry J O Connell has not received the $7500 a year federal post he claimed. Senator Wheeler indicates an inquiry from A W Anderson of Butte shows no appointment or offer existed and the president’s aide confirms no action was taken.
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