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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
2
Published every Thursday at Choteau Montana where it is entered in the post office as second class matter Subscription $2.00 per year in advance in foreign countries except Canada $2.50.
The Acantha notes concerns over litter polluting Spring creek near Chateau. City officials plan to hire a man to clean the stream as police and state laws forbid dumping trash and rubbish into waterways.
Alexander Legge, former head of the Federal Farm Board, says farmers must help themselves. He cites walnut growers who controlled 90 percent of their crop via cooperation and argues collective bargaining can lift prices across wheat dairy and other staples without harming consumers. He emphasizes cooperative marketing as essential for farm prosperity.
A lively crowd filled Porter's hall in Bynum for a Wednesday night dance with the Park Orchestra. Town notes report neighbors aiding Roy Handberg's farm effort, medical trips, and local programs praised for quality despite limited parental attendance.
Mr and Mrs Dell Green and others hosted a sizeable gathering at Mr and Mrs Leo Broadhead home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Broadhead Mr and Mrs Edwin Hansen Mr and Mrs Smoot Rowley Mr and Mrs Reid Swenson and Harry Stott. Cards dominated the evening with ample food and laughter.
Roy Estes is home after working at the T O Larson ranch for months. Mrs Ashworth and Miss Leyson dined with Mrs J R Jones. Mr Ashworth Mr Seufert and Mr Nugent toured Polson country and praised it. Bob Pfrimmer family planning to move to Opheims after school ends. Various locals entertained, visited, or traveled to nearby towns including Chateau, Seufert's, and Great Falls.
Edith J. Marriott of Baltimore writes she weighed 200 pounds last winter and after four Kruschen Salts bottles she weighs 145 pounds. The ad touts a 85 cent four week bottle and a daily morning dose with dietary tips promising quick fat loss.
Mrs Berg hosted her daughter and relatives while J R Jones and Beryl visited the Talbert home Monday. Miss O Gordan and Mrs Seufert with daughters Winnie and Audrey spent Saturday in Choteau. The Gulbrandsens with Guy and Bobby visited Earl Wiggin's home near Choteau on Sunday. The B Laconetts called at C A Shawver's home Sunday.
A 40 mile wind again fills houses with dirt this season. I N Caskey tests a new John Deere tractor while Roy Inbody and others spend days repairing and maintaining their machines. Great Falls remains quiet as locals note a wood carved pliers display near the Mint and Herman Hulisenga builds a boat for fishing on the Bynum reservoir.
A brief quotation from Cap per's Weekly appears as a printed note on truth and honesty, suggesting that truth is misused when spoken with bad intent and cussedness. The item reflects the newspaper’s terse, opinionated tone.
Collins R S McClenhan and wife visited Mrs Ida Waterman while D F Waterman family in Great Falls to see Mrs Majors who is ill. Woodward family moving back to ranch. he to be school principal at Farmington. Community gathers for Ladies Aid. many neighbors drop by Chateau and Conrad visits. A humorous note mentions dairy cows as farmers best friend and suggests good milk cows for sale.
A lighthearted moment ends the event as attendees depart early, sharing a final chuckle about the situation. The host and guests reflect, noting the evening's humor and ease.
In the District Court of Montana Teton County an order requires Mary E. Smith to appear June 12 1931 at 10 a.m. to show why an order should not be granted to sell parts of the real estate for a right of way. The sale would be across sections 1 and 12 township 25 north range 5 west M B L. The notice to publish runs in Chateau Acantha. Blanche M. Jacobson clerk. First pub May 21 last May 28.
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