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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1934
Page
2
The state plans a transition from a traditional two house system to a one house legislature under the Norris plan. The 1935 session will set up the new machinery for 1937, with 30 to 50 nonpartisan members and flexible meeting sessions.
A United States News analysis says farm relief will shift as legislation tops out. Growth in cooperative effort is seen as key to improving production standards, controlling supply and demand, and strengthening marketing as farmers band together to meet common problems.
The Chicago Journal of Commerce argues the federal government may override state rules as the TVA expands. It notes a TVA director claiming federal transmission rules can supersede state regulations in Tennessee and questions the evolving power regulation dynamic between states and federal systems.
The article discusses a clash between Tennessee state regulators and the federal Tennessee Valley Authority. It notes TVA plans to take over local electric distribution, the state public service commission’s demand for performance and rate data, and the implication that TVA may operate beyond state supervision. It questions tax contributions and constitutional privilege for private investors facing federal competition.
The Land Bank warns no emergency loans will be available after May under the 1913 act. Loans may reach 75 percent of appraised value on 160 plus acre tracts, with 320 acre minimums at 50 percent. Mortgages run up to 36 years with amortization and favorable refi terms.
A federal law mandates a census of agriculture every five years, with January 1935 as the upcoming enumeration. The 1930 total farms was 6,288,648. The survey will record farm operator details, land use, crops, livestock, and production, including drought effects and new crops, and will treat reports as confidential. Farmers and agencies are urged to cooperate and may request a sample questionnaire from the Bureau of the Census in Washington, D.C.
Natalie McDermott writes on the Beachland Dairy Calf 4 H Club founded April 22 at Mr. McDermott’s home. Members listed include Edward Konen and Natalie McDermott with officers elected. The article covers meetings, judging events at Fairfield July 12, a community picnic July 29, and fair judging and exhibitions at Great Falls and North Montana fair, noting participation and experiences of the club members.
The article notes the August 8 agriculture judging contest judging dairy beef cattle swine sheep poultry wheat and potatoes with seventeen teams. The next day 4 H calf day featured a long parade, plus a banquet by the Great Falls Kiwanis. Club profits from a community picnic totaled 10.05 dollars and funded a trip to local meat plants and a show with plans for future outings.
The group organized in June and chose Clever Cooks 4 H Dinner Club. Twelve girls participate with Virginia Allum as president and Evelyn Hodgskiss as vice president. Meetings featured demonstrations from tomatoes to 4 H white cake and a tour titled A Trip Through the Creamery led by Mr. Smith.
The piece recalls 4 H club activities at a North Montana area, including bakery and creamery tours, a weeny roast under trees after school, and a trip to the fair where members exhibited items. The group held an achievement day on October 5 at the Hodgskiss home with a Hungarian dance and a student program.
Briar root for pipes traces to 1860 when a French firm discovered its high quality for pipe production. The material became a staple in luxury tobacciana as craftsmen refined tools and methods for shaping briar into premium pipes.
Mrs. Ivan Vargas of Belknap Iowa says twenty years of rheumatic neuralgic and neuritic pain were quickly relieved by Williams R. U. X. Compound. She also uses Williams S. L. K. Formula to remove the cause. Rexall Drug Store sells both products.
The First National Bank of Choteau Montana closes its affairs and calls all note holders and creditors to present claims for payment. Julius Hirshberg president dated October 1 1934 first publication October 4 last publication November 29.
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