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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
2
The Montana field report shows winter wheat at 91 percent of normal on April 1 with projected production around 15.4 million bushels. Rye stands 92 percent normal with a 1.93 million bushel outlook. Breeding sows total 94 percent of last year, while farm labor supply is 85 percent of normal amid strong demand and ongoing shortages.
The article honors the American soldier returning from war and facing life with courage. It notes belief in a just peace tied to land reclamation, vocational training, and protections for the maimed and blind, while criticizing some statesmen who mock or misunderstand the charity drive and postwar support.
The author laments postwar governance and charity boards as states debate duties and reforms. He mocks plans by governors and committees to manage citizens, suggesting the returning soldier will overturn complacent schemes and force action on a nation still adjusting to peace.
F C Duke a Lewistown carpenter reports dull kidney ache that spread to his back and hips causing lumbago and rheumatic pain. After trying Doan's Kidney Pills, as recommended by neighbors, he claims the remedy cured him. Price free at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The City Council of Choteau Montana invites bid proposals for sprinkling Special Sprinkling District No 2. Specifications are on file in the City Engineer's Larson block office and may be viewed by bidders. Bids may be rejected or the most advantageous bid accepted. Signed by City Clerk John W Hall April 7 1919.
High class automatic coupler for all makes of traction engines steam or gas. Saves its cost quickly. Let men fit your tractor. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Information upon request. 26 1 £ M. B. TRIPP.
The Paumotu pearl diving season draws thousands to a lagoon in a makeshift town. Divers earn fortunes, spend lavishly on foods, silks, hats, and cosmetics, while traders showcase luxury goods. In December the boom ends and life returns to simple atoll living awaiting next year.
The Bureau of Fisheries in Washington tested practical methods for preparing butter fish, tullibee, croakers, blue fish, spot, bowfin, whiting, catfish, squeteague, carp and gizzard shad. Focused on carp and gizzard shad, experiments aimed to boost attractiveness for housewives. Plans exist to renew demonstrations soon, likely starting at Stockton after collaboration with the California state fish commission.
A humorous column notes a Philadelphia Ledger writer plans weekly lunches for five weekdays with hot mince pie and vanilla ice cream paired with coffee. The running joke ends with Sunday as indigestion as the punchline.
Mr. Thomas H. Mawson outlined an ambitious Saloniki reconstruction plan at King's College London. He described a fire devastations and a push to make the city one of the East’s great centers. Miz Venizelos aimed to beautify the city, with nearby parkland to be developed into premier parks at no purchase cost.
Montana grain officials toured Seattle port facilities and met with chamber leaders to discuss shipping wheat via Pacific coast tides to Europe. They believe bulk export through Pacific ports could beat Atlantic routing, citing well suited Seattle handling and plans for Great Falls grain elevator.
Department of the Interior notice at Great Falls Montana states Lois L. Calvert formerly Stevenson of Fairfield filed no proof of three year land claim for parcels in townships 22N 4W and 21W at Montana Meridian. Proof deadline June 6, 1919 before U S Commissioner A C Warner in Choteau. Witnesses include James Cowan Thomas Cotrell Allen W Champion and Louisa Pope. First publication May 1 and last May 29.
Local eatery Merchants Cafe promotes old fashioned prices and a fully inspected kitchen. The establishment advertises round the clock service and seeks to attract visitors seeking a reliable dining option with tested safety standards.
In Yellowstone County district court of Montana TeTon County the matter of John Koning deceased. On April 28 1919 the court set May 24 1919 at 2 PM in Chateau for proving the will and for Dina Koning to seek letters testamentary as executrix. Any interested party may appear to contest.
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