This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1941
Page
2
The piece notes rising arms production and a two ocean navy, predicting the U S as a leading military power within two years while warning labor troubles, red tape, and misaligned priorities threaten the economy. It cites material shortages, high demand, and small businesses losing access to essential metals and supplies.
Farmers urged to survey and repair farm machinery during the 1942 Defense program to conserve steel and maximize use of existing equipment. W. H. Wellenstein notes cooperation from manufacturers merchants and educators is essential to keep gear-ready for the war effort.
A Farmington rancher’s son, Albert Peterson, had his thumb torn off in a threshing machine. Reports differed on whether a bear trap or saddle horn caused the injury. Also noted are a Bur ton Beach resident shot, a priest returning to Ireland, and other historical notes from 20 and 10 years ago.
Gov Ford warned of a stiff legislative fight next session over proposed changes to state departments and a plan to make custodial institutions self supporting. He urged preparations to prevent a collapse of the economic and social structure after the war, citing risks of foreign market loss and rising public debt. The Montana Supreme Court upheld a law restricting county budgets from using anticipated revenue loss in levies, affecting smaller counties. General notes cover Thanksgiving proclamations and other state matters.
The Farmers Union schedules a Friday meeting on November 21 in Beck. The Beck H D club postpones a card party to November 14 at the Beck school. Local social notes mention Chas Quade and Mrs Russell visiting, a wedding of Charlie Quade, and several trips to Great Falls for events and funerals.
Roy Johns applies to Teton County Treasurer on January 8 1942 for a tax deed to Lots 1 and 2 in Block 3 Pendroy Original Townsite Montana. Amount due 856.57 dollars with interest from November 8 1941 per law. Dated November 5 1941. First publication November 6 last November 18.
Digest of Defense notes Freedom Day set for Sunday November 16 to reaffirm national freedoms. Churches urged to devote sermons to freedom and the link between religious freedom and democracy.
State Farm agent R A Clearman promotes a new policy designed for men aged 16 to 35. The plan offers affordable protection and can be added to existing State Farm policies, aiming to ease access to life coverage for young people often unable to buy it.
Rep. Ory J. Armstrong resigns from Gov. Ford advisory committee citing disapproval of proposals to expand custodial labor and farm production at state institutions. He opposes using inmates for work and says the Soldiers Home would become a poor farm. committee claimed potential annual savings of about 250000.
Rev. A Bernard Gravdal and C M Swenson attended a meeting of the Conrad Lutheran Brotherhood last Thursday evening in Conrad where Gravdal delivered the message of the evening.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.