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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
6
Hill County flood irrigation efforts expand this fall per county agent E. Sandberg who says farmers have planned numerous systems and surveyed land suitable for flood irrigation. He notes hundreds of opportunities to convert leveled land at coulee ends into reliable water for alfalfa and livestock feed.
Hinsdale shipments show 23 cars of sugar beets 9 of cattle 13 of sheep 3 of horses and 11 of wheat totaling 59. Livestock movement peaks passed sugar beets moved and wheat arrivals are light. The farm strike has limited effect as wheat hauling had ceased and the St Anthony and Dakota elevator closed due to light grain receipts.
Roy J. Benson a 30 year old farmer living north of Havre died from a poison drink. Authorities found a note to his wife evidencing his intent to commit suicide.
Flood irrigation and allied feed crops are praised for supporting Montana livestock as drought reduces forage. Albert Bauer, of Fairview, cites 11 flood water diversion projects on his farm, noting reduced erosion and feed security. He warns losses from blackleg threaten cattle and urges carcass disposal to prevent spread.
The Lewis and Clark highway mile and a half section near Lolo hot springs may go to G. A. Sutherland of Missoula for 19 038 75 in low bid. The contract, funded by forest highway funds, will be awarded by the secretary of agriculture.
Benny Benson and Eugene Walls of Paradise were shaken but unhurt after their car was hit by a rockslide three miles west of Paradise. A large boulder struck the front, sending the vehicle over a 30 foot bank and tumbling four or five times before the youths crawled free. The machine was demolished.
Following thefts of candlesticks curtains rugs and other articles St Matthews church Clapton England will be closed during the day for security and monitoring.
Several thousand dollars in jewels stolen from the R. M. Barrett home in Dillon were recovered after Sheriff W. C. Orr and Mrs. Barrett followed a note found on the porch. The note directed them to the dog kennel under a brick where most of the loot was found. About $37 in currency remains missing. Officers expect an arrest soon.
Billings police arrested a man at the union station after he flashed a .45 caliber pistol to travelers. Officers described the suspect as possibly an Army deserter going “over the hill” and began an identification search for Ralph Robinson while mounting a carry concealed weapons charge.
Pacific Northwest orchardists hold fruit for better prices says F E Moline railroad man after surveying the territory. Some apples have moved east but the movement is smaller than usual as the Bitter Root valley shipped most of its McIntosh beds early, clearing that region along the Northern Pacific line.
Grace Stone Coates of Martinsdale Montana is set to release Portulacus in the Wheat as a companion to Mead and Mangel-Wurzel with themes linking her prose Black Cherries. The Caxton Printers Ltd announced the volume, ready before Christmas at $1.50, expanding her recent literary output.
Flathead Irrigation district commissioners Dellno of Charlo and Scearce of Rowan met in Missoula with district attorney Pope and Interior official Dixon to discuss funding for the Flathead project. They noted existing appropriations are satisfactory but major structures like the lower Crow and Pablo dams will need more funds to complete. Expansion of the sugar beet industry has increased irrigated lands in the past three years.
Forty three countries have imported American aviation parts and accessories this year signaling broad global demand for U.S. aerospace components.
The Montana Florists association closed its 1933 convention in Butte selecting Great Falls as meeting site. William J. Mills of Helena named president, with Victor Seigel Butte first vice president and Joe Hopper Billings second vice president. E A Calmettes of Helena named secretary. Directors: Wally Hopper Billings, Math Kranz Great Falls for one year. Mrs. B. Jackson Anaconda and J. W. Donington Lewis Town for two years. J. K. Karas Missoula and Philo H King Butte for three years.
Adelaide Olinger of Great Falls received strong vote support from fraternities and independents as one of five finalists for Miss University of Montana. Other contenders include Lina Greene and Virginia Cooney of Missoula, Lea Silverman of Butte, and Kay Bailey of Corvallis.
A dog barks with a high head and exposed throat signaling alert, while a low head position accompanies a growl as a defensive signal indicating potential attack and guarding of the neck.
An old advertisement extols Bayer Aspirin gargle to relieve soreness ease inflammation and reduce infection in sore throat cases. It urges using Bayer tablets for gargling and warns about potential irritation if not prepared properly.
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