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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1905
Page
5
A wartime era critique condemns the Panic and Pit gambling craze seen in town, contrasting it with traditional social card games. It warns of stock gambling’s ruin, especially for bank workers, urging faithful to avoid moral peril and hypocrisy in religious circles.
The Acantha publishes a supplement with photos of Chateau and surrounding country. The work was produced in St. Paul as a reproduction of advertising material sent from R. Wergzman, immigration agent for the Great Northern Railway, aimed at attracting a desirable class of farmers. Several spelling errors in the illustration key are noted, and readers are asked for leniency.
The Republicans of Great Falls nominate a strong ticket for spring elections. Mayor Freeman leads a business like administration and deserves voters endorsement. Mr Bryan says whatever the people want is right, implying he has erred before.
The piece notes Maud Gonne, famed Irish figure, in a divorce court scene while a society forms for a British audience segment. Judge Alton B. Parker is mentioned as a potential appointee in relation to membership.
A columnist predicts the supreme court will strike down the new game law. The writer argues the statute oversteps constitutional boundaries and foresees a decisive 10 to 1 ruling against it.
The March 24 Montaniat was printed late and circulated on Tuesday. Chronic delays burden the staff and raise questions about timeliness and duties including church choir involvement and postal tasks.
The senate viewed a spoof called the original Santo Domingan treaty prepared by Mrs Reader. It named Santo Domingo and the United States as the High Contracting Parties and proposed allied armies and navies for mutual defense.
The proposed law could extend the tenure of the current game warden and deputies for two years but faces strong public opposition. If passed, the next legislature may remove these officials, replacing them and ending their tenure entirely.
The piece notes the Congregational church may accept $100,000 from John D Rockefeller yet doubts it will help the rich man pass through the eye of the needle. It adds a satirical suggestion Rockefeller might try to bribe St Peter with his remaining wealth.
A man who kept two lead pencils for the government sent ten cents to the conscience fund. The money will likely help cover expenses for summer junketing trips.
Butte lists seven mayoral hopefuls with the Republican nominee described as the only decent man amid the field though his win appears unlikely. The piece notes the city may struggle to know how to react to a decent official.
A call for public support to bond the county for funds to construct a suitable courthouse at Chateau, the county seat. The note suggests a strong majority, five hundred, would be preferable to fifty, to ensure passage.
A playful weather note contrasts a gentle March bloom with forecasts of a fierce close, suggesting the lionish end to March may be as fiery as its name implies. The line hints at shifting seasonal mood and stormier trends ahead.
The statement urges immediate action to establish a courthouse in Teton County, arguing inactivity yields no gains and promotes proactive efforts.
The ninth legislative assembly approved higher liquor license rates. Cities with 10 000+人口 pay 330 semi annually. 3 500–10 000 pay 275. 1 000–3 500 pay 364. 300–1 000 pay 220. under 300 pay 165. Licenses are transferable within issuing city or county and issued for at least six months.
Dr. M. J. Knowles state veterinarian will direct a new inoculation scheme to reduce wolf and coyote predation on stock. Eight counties will have coordinators and eight pups will be inoculated, released in eight directions, and guarded until the right moment for dispersal. Each county supervisor will be paid fifteen dollars per head for capturing infecting and distributing the animals. Selected county men include K Previtt Chouteau George Clark Valley and Representative George W Brewster of Rosebud.
Week ending March 27 list of uncalled for letters includes Mr Geo Custer Mr George Cusker Mr L Quayre Mr J B Fiatt Simonsen LaBurke Mrs J Schibsted Alfred and notices callers must say advertised and pay one cent C H Drake P M
A Missouri farmer urges members of a farmers institute to back the home country press by paying subscriptions in advance and supporting merchants who advertise locally. He praises local papers as the farmers’ own paper and says advertisers sustain quality coverage while courting those who refuse to advertise deserve farmer patronage.
Cattle receipts 5 500 and sheep 18 000 with market steady. Good to prime steers 5.25 to 6.25. stockers 2.75 to 4.75. cows 2.80 to 4.50. heifers 3.00 to 5.00. canners 1.60 to 2.50. calves 3.00 to 7.00. Sheep good to choice wethers 5.75 to 6.25. native lambs 5.50 to 7.75. western sheep 5.00 to 6.25. mixed 5.00 to 3.50.
About 60 tons of good hay for sale. Call or address for pickup or details.
Taken up a sorrel horse baldfaced about 80 pounds eight years old branded M on the left thigh and Pon on the right thigh. Owner may recover by proving property and paying costs L T AcBreey Browning Mont.
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