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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
2
Illinois Jourdonail owner and publisher details listed for a weekly paper published every Thursday in Cho teau Montana. The notice notes second class post office entry and a subscription rate of 2 dollars per year in advance.
The piece ridicules Chicago's political spectacle led by Big Bill Thompson. It argues the censorious stance and anti John Bull rhetoric undermine American patriotism and risk shaping world opinion as the city mocks education and history.
The piece laments apathy among honest men overwhelmed by politics and urges a national awakening to counter the Fall Sinclair oil scandal. It condemns concealing wrongdoing and warns that repeated hints of scandal erode public faith in government and republican institutions.
The passage argues Senator Wheeler is unfairly attacked for informing himself on world affairs during a statewide tour while seeking re election. It asserts Montana's interests align with national policy in its dealings abroad.
The piece notes Wheeler's campaigning skill and solid backing from Montana Democrats. It warns that defeating him next fall requires a big man and absolute unity of opposition, and cautions not to underestimate his strength.
The piece notes Governor Erickson’s four year term ending with Montana still in debt despite new Republican revenue measures. It questions how he would explain the deficit and whether he will seek reelection amid reported strong rivals within his party.
Fred Fernfeist and Martin Swanson installed a new engine to haul wheat, then snow arrived. Thanksgiving dinner at the south schoolhouse invited at 10:00 with dinner at noon. Mentions Bill and Henry Arensmeyer, Harry Adams weather quips, and travel to Great Falls with snow and rough roads. Ralph Caskey owns a bicycle. Pon and Frank run 1200 sheep. Power items noted. Dutton invited.
Chester P. Abbott, Spring Valley rancher, committed to the state hospital at Warm Springs about a year ago and later released, was returned to Warm Springs the first of the week by Undersheriff J L Billings after Shelby authorities arrested him. He had seemed well while at his ranch but reportedly lost control in Shelby and was sent straight to Warm Springs.
R N Hawkins Helena chief deputy state examiner commends Teton county for clean records after completing a court house audit the first in 14 months. He said everything is in good shape and departed for Helena with county official Otto Wagnild who finished counting county securities held in Great Falls banks.
A quirky exchange centers on getting a baby to sleep and a barber offering water. The joke turns into a playful moment about checking a neck for leaks, reflecting light conversation in a barbershop.
An apologetic motorist asks if a dollar would help after running over a chicken named in a rural mishap. Fémer suggests the shock could kill the bird and laments the fondness nearby.
Notice to stockholders of Goldenrod Creamery Company announces an annual meeting in the county agent office Chateau Montana on December 3 1927 at 2 PM. Purpose includes electing officers for the coming year and other lawful business. Allan Gamble secretary. First pub November 10 last December 1.
The Teton Co operative Canal Co announces a 15.00 per share assessment payable by November 29 1927 to H E Passmore secretary treasurer at Farmington Montana. Unpaid stock will be delinquent and sold at public auction December 17 1927 at 2 p m at the front door of the Farmington post office to cover the delinquent assessment and costs. First pub October 27 last November 17
Principal place of business at Chateau Teton County Montana announces a meeting of directors held November 5 1927. An assessment of 7 50 per share is levied on capital stock payable November 12 1927 to E B Noble treasurer at Bynum Montana. Delinquent stock after December 10 1927 will be advertised for sale December 31 1927 to cover the assessment and sale costs. E B Noble Secretary.
The State of Montana issues an alias summons in the Nineteenth District Court Teton County. W H Taylor sues Thomas F Hodges Adelaide M Hodges his wife and Strain Bros a corporation. Defendants must answer within twenty days after service or face default.
The case seeks foreclosure of a real estate mortgage dated November 19 1918 by Thomas F Hodges and Adelaide M Hodges to W W McNair later assigned to the plaintiff. The note for 1500 due November 19 1921 is past due with no payment. The action includes costs and attorney fees and asks to determine rights of subsequent encumbrancers and lien holders. The described premises are in Section 13 and 24 T25N R2E totaling about 20 acres. The Clerk James Blanche M Jacobson certifies the filing November 4 1927 with Murch and Wurthner attorneys. Publication dates November 10 1927 and December 1 1927.
Executor J E DeHaas notifies creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be shown to the executor at T H Pridham attorney in the Larson Block Chateau Montana. First pub Oct 27 1927 last Nov 17.
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