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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
4
E L Jourdonnais, owner and publisher, is noted for the Choteau Montana based paper published each Thursday. The notice mentions second class post office status and subscription price of two dollars per year in advance.
The piece argues that Mothers Day should honor both living and departed mothers but laments a shift toward material concerns. It notes how sacred occasions like Christmas and Easter are increasingly subjected to advertising aims, risking the day’s true meaning for profits.
Editorial argues Montana game protection should rely on strict law enforcement to conserve wildlife while condemning officials who overemphasize authority and nitpick over rules, risking undermining the purpose of conservation and fair compliance by sportsmen.
An Oregon era editorial argues that irrigation ditches threaten Montana trout more than illegal fishing. It urges vigorous enforcement of game laws and a public campaign to prevent fish from drifting into hay fields, warning against warlike sentiment and fear-driven policy.
The piece laments looming global tension with warnings of a new war. It critiques politicians eager for increased military spending and notes fears of Japan's air power, France enforcing postwar terms, and Greece pressing Bulgaria, portraying a world on edge.
The author argues Montana’s drought farming realities remain the same whether labeled dry farming or non irrigated farming. They urge honest information and steady settlers over rosy promotion, noting dry farming can succeed with proper methods. Changing the label would not alter the core issues or outcomes.
An Anaconda item recalls a 1849 El Dorado hotel menu unearthed during spring cleaning. The Placerville bill of fare shows prices for bean soup to grizzly roast, with low grade hash at Tic and beef dishes up to $1.95, noting payment in advance and gold scales at the bar.
A brief note describes scales employed for weighing gold dust. The item underscores the equipment used in treasure handling, reflecting typical 19th century mining or trade practice.
A letter from B O Fisher, district deputy state veterinarian, warns Chateau producers to license dairies tuberculin test cattle keep cattle in sanitary places and sell milk only in bottles. He will visit soon and says violators will be arrested. The notice asks local media to publicize the dairy requirements.
Fred Singer returns from the Falls to help Nick Bitz seed. Wuest and family and W. W. Simons visit Ole Oles. Geo Wrights resume control at Agawam after returning from New Mexico. Ralph and Orville stay in New Mexico until school ends. Several households gather at H. H. Wuest’s. Tatman clan visits the area. Henry Wiest, Jacob Trost, and A. Moser groups visit Walter on Sunday. Elizabeth McLean visits home. Judge J J Greene seen locally. Teddie Anderson trades milk cow for a Ford. Bil Breeding and Old Barney incur higher costs. Conrad Mercantile buys fat cattle locally. Simons boys attend The Covered Wagon at Conrad.
A sewing exhibit is planned at the high school with students displaying handmade garments and crafts. Organizers invite families and the community to view displays and participate in demonstrations.
Funeral services held Saturday for 18 month old Mary E. Seekins daughter of Mr and Mrs D G Seekins. Burial in Farmington cemetery. Death occurred Thursday April 30 at Bateman hospital in Chateau after several days illness with bronchial pneumonia.
Mr and Mrs D G Seekins and Family thank friends for kindness during illness and after the death of their daughter and sister and for floral contributions.
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