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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
9
The Commissioner of State Lands and Investments of Montana announces a public auction sale on Wednesday October 18 1950 at 1 PM in the county courthouse. The sale offers 640 acres with an appraised value of 10.00 per acre to the highest bidder under stated terms and conditions.
Purchasers must pay at least 10 percent cash on sale day. Land cannot be sold for less than appraised value, except mortgage lands. Grazing lands minimum 5 per acre. Balance must reach an even multiple of 25 with interest at 5 percent per year. Certificate fee of 5 is charged.
The notice details bids, penalties, and conditions for State land sales. Purchasers face forfeiture penalties from 80 to 1000 dollars, with final amounts set by the State Board of Land Commissioners. Sales require board approval, with possession on March 1 after sale except lease cases. W. P. Pilgeram oversees and ads run Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12.
An act directs submission to qualified Montana electors of a proposed constitutional amendment to Section One of Article Eighteen. The measure seeks voter approval to alter the state constitution, detailing ballot placement and enactment considerations for the amendment.
Voter ballot wording outlines Section One of Article Eighteen proposed amendment. Contains references to the Labor and Industry department location at the Capitol and commissioner appointments under Montana law. Official notice shows the act title and submission details dated July 12 1968 with Secretary Sam W. Mitchell and Deputy C L Walker, running August 6 to November 2.
A 1948 Montana referendum text proposes amending Section 6 of Article XIII to cap any city town township or school district debt at five percent of the taxable property value. Any bonds beyond this limit would be void, with alterations later addressed by law.
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