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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
6
New York Sun reports Professor Karl Pearson in London declaring red headed girls are now the most conscientious athletic and popular, ending centuries of suspicion. Prominent New Yorkers with post graduate studies echo the vindication and urge recognition of genuine ruddy-headed women.
The article explains that experienced linemen avoid touching live wires with the palm. They test by the back of the hand to prevent strong muscle contractions that could pull the hand into the wire and cause fatal shocks.
The United States bureau of mines concludes cement stored in bulk deteriorates less than bagged cement due to less exposed surface. Cement absorbs moisture on the exterior, while interior remains unaffected. Bulk shipments require tight closed cars and moisture protection during loading and unloading, preferably used soon after unfolding, avoiding bags.
A Glasgow trader recently purchased a Fifteenth century Highland castle once owned by a Scottish earl. While showing the new home to an acquaintance, they entered the banquet hall, which the owner claimed can seat 180 guests for dinner, then added, Heaven for bid.
A London exhibition at Queen's Hall shows pictures tracing the waltz evolution. Artists querying observers in countries inhabited by primitive people seek feedback on the depictions and potential cultural sensitivities.
As governor of the imagined state of Franklin, John Sevier weighs nonmetal currency options drawing on colonial precedents. He proposes flax linen and various animal skins as money, listing values for beaver, otter, raccoon, fox skins and staples like bacon and bee wax, but notes counterfeiting of skin bundles undermines the system.
The piece marks the centenary since Hans Christian Andersen first appeared as an author at seventeen. It highlights items in the Odense Andersen museum such as baptismal and confirmation papers revealing his boyhood behavior and early dreams, and notes Odense as a historic Danish city tied to chivalry, conquest, and the Church of St Canute.
A lone lumberman paddling and sawing along the Mackenzie river corridor travels 8000 miles round trip from Fort McMurray Alberta to the delta. He cuts spruce and balm of Gilead logs, noting dry logs burn fastest and sap rich logs smoke longer while renting his work at four dollars per cord to the company.
The village school enjoys a visit from the superintendent as exams near completion. Willie raises his hand and, when asked to define a lake, quips that it is a hole in the kettle, drawing quiet amusement from the room.
A diner protests a cutlet as an insult to every self-respecting calf. The waiter apologizes, saying he did not intend to offend. The exchange ends with mutual civility as the waiter explains the dish.
Radiotelephony spreads weather forecasts from 12 stations in seven states to 98 stations in 35 states last July. The Weather Bureau does not own transmitters. independent plants and agencies share broadcasting, with licensed use of a 485 meter wavelength to avoid interference. ALIAS SUMMONS Montana court action seeks foreclosure on mortgage held by William L. Linke with heirs and bank as defendants.
The London Zoological Society reports a pure albino monkey captured at Morogoro in Tanganyika Territory. Albinos face survival challenges due to poor eyesight and conspicuous appearance, but rare exceptions occur. the white specimen has snowy hair and pinkish eyes, unlike the usual greenish monkey with a dark face.
Bluebelle and Fred had dated for a long time and seemed settled but parted after a quarrel. She says he failed to pick her up for the theater, sending her a delay and causing tension. A dance showed the cooling of their relationship.
The passage notes that among 12 000 prominent Americans 1 000 are sons of preachers and among 2 145 notable Englishmen 1 270 are sons of preachers. It adds that in 1910 ten of every 51 Hall of Fame members were sons of preachers and that five U S Presidents were sons of preachers.
Hungary conducts a series of test well drills aiming to turn into a petroleum country and extend the Gallclan oil area as part of its exploration program.
Stockholders are notified of a directors meeting in Farmington Montana on April 18 1928 approving a fifteen dollar per share assessment to be paid by May 21 1928. Delinquent shares will be sold at public auction June 18 1928 at 2 PM at the Warmington post office front door to cover the unpaid assessment and costs.
Administrator Bert I Packer of the William C Nelson estate in Chateau Montana invites all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown at the Cole and Packer office in Chateau Montana, date April 27 1923. First pub May 3, last May 24.
In District Court of the Nineteenth Judicial District Stanton Trust & Savings Bank sues Henry Keatts and Arvilla L. Keatts to foreclose a mortgage dated November 19, 1921. The action seeks to determine the lien and obtain relief in case of failure to appear or answer. Mortgage recorded in Te top County Book 6 Page 114.
The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company seeks to foreclose a June 20 1918 mortgage on the Northwest Quarter Section 18 Township 24 North Range 1 West containing 158 acres in Teton County Montana. The action targets James Casey Mary Casey and William Crockett to satisfy the debt with sale proceeds to repay the mortgage. First publication April 26 with last May 17 1922.
Mrs. W Grills of Great Falls Montana testifies that constant back ache headaches and frequent urination vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad invites readers to buy the 60 cent remedy nationwide through dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY supplied the pills.
A historical note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant treatment for whooping cough. It claims severe risk to young children, but asserts cure is possible without paregoric or opiates and that epidemics have shown pronounced success with the remedy.
The District Court of Montana Teton County approves a sheriff sale for Frank X. Linder the plaintiff against Hattie B. Oliver and William Oliver on June 4 1923 at 2 pm at the Court House front door Chateau Montana. Property includes two to four in section 31 four of the southwest quarter and others totaling 311.09 acres in Teton County. Sale is to the highest cash bidder with the sheriff and under-sheriff listed and attorney J H Corcoran noted. First publication May 10.
Public sale to the highest bidder at 2 PM June 4 1928 at the court house door Chateau Montana. Property is The South Half of the Southwest Quarter Section 10 and Northwest Quarter Section 15 Township 26 North Range 8 West containing 240 acres with all appurtenances and rents. Sheriff Wm 10 Resquam notes Chateau notice dated May 8 1923. Attorney George W Magee.
A brief warning on constipation linking it to appendicitis and urging regular bowel movements. Promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy, mild and gentle remedy to maintain regularity.
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