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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
2
A weekly Choteau Montana message urges readers to persevere through hard times. It encourages faith that rain will come, markets will rise, and Providence remains with farmers. It advocates cautious acreage shifts only if substitutions are feasible but urges planting wheat to maintain a chance at breaking even or profits if conditions improve.
The Washington coverage on Bryan Unteidt four day White House stay draws strong public interest. The boy’s courage and humility receive praise as President Hoover’s admiration for youthful self sacrifice underscores a message of service and humanity. The piece likens the boy’s moment to Lindbergh’s global attention.
A discussion on Mother's Day noting its origin in acknowledging mothers both living and dead. It cites Shakespeare and calls for daily tribute, then presents a practical view with a cartoon of Uncle Sam and a chart about maternal mortality and inadequate maternity care.
A light Sunday night rain fosters optimism in Montana with improved grain markets. Chicago traders credit the farm boards policy change for wheat price relief, while Winnipeg prices also rise and public interest returns to futures. Local hopes grow that recent hard times may ease as moisture and markets improve.
A satirical column riffs on matrimony and alimony with references to Al Capone and wartime heroes. It lampoons etiquette asks about dinner guests and spaghetti etiquette while noting Chicago crime, bridge games, and quirky gear like fishing reels with reverse gear. The tone is wry and opinionated.
A noted critique argues that society suffers from excessive pessimism while practical judgment wanes. It emphasizes that balanced reasoning and measured optimism are needed to counter widespread distrust and impulsive reactions.
A curvy diary note recounts light snow moisture aiding grass growth and a pleasant Sunday trip to Agawam for church services. The writer visits the Slanger home to see Jack Kerr and Mrs Kerr's Hereford cattle, then stops by the Ole Deans to pick up a collie puppy, ending with rain and tractor repairs at home.
Pendroy notes announce an Arbor day program at the local school on May 12 at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. Also mentioned are social updates about residents Miss Ester O Gordon visiting the Seufert home and Miss Leyson boarding with the Lewis family.
Community notes record visits to Pendroy and Chateau including Ewinski, Gulbrandson, Seufert, and Larson households. Bakeries and stores prize winners. Arb or day program planned. church services upcoming. oil well work brings new families. residents travel to Great Falls, Columbia Falls, Dupuyer, and Simms.
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