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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

7

Five Republican Montana candidates touted by party chair

A Montana central committee statement praises five Republican state candidates for public service. Ronald Higgins of Missoula seeks Congress in the First district, Scott Leavitt aims for re-election in the Second district, William Holloway and Albert Galen seek re-election to the Montana Supreme Court, and Lee Dennis is nominated for railroad commissioner and public service board member.

Republican State Central Committee Montana Frank Hazelbaker State Central Committee Republican Party of Ronald Higgins Missoula Congress House of Representatives United States District Attorney Higgins Scott Leavitt Walsh Leavitt Supreme Court of Montana William L. Holloway Albert J. Galen William N. Holloway Supreme Tribunal Siberia William S. Graves Galen Public Service Board Lee Dennis Great Falls Dennis Cascade County Railway Commission State Board of Examiners

Chouteau wedding relics donated to Missouri Historical Society

Auguste Chouteau's wedding coat and vest along with his bride Marie Theresa Cerre's second-day dress have been donated to the Missouri Historical Society. The coat features green satin with pink lining and ruffled hems, while the vest is embroidered. the bride’s pink silk gown includes a polonaise with green details. The exhibit is at the Jefferson Memorial.

St. Louis Marie Theresa Cerre Missouri Historical Society John S. Winthrop Tallahasse Fla Chouteau Jefferson Memorial

Public meeting on liquor control with W D Bailey

The notice urges a mass meeting at the high school auditorium at eight o clock on October 26. Winnipeg Manitoba legislator W D Bailey will address Chateau residents on government control of liquor as experienced in Canada. The talk is titled Does Legalization of the Manufacture and Sale of Beer and Wine Stop Bootlegging and Moon shining.

Epworth League Pendrey Walter Edwards Ladies Industrial W. D. Bailey Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

Dutton Girls Club Elects Officers For Year

Dutton 4 H Club members elected officers for the coming year at a meeting in the Woman's Club building. Officers named were President Edna Wiprud Vice President Irene Proff and Secretary Helen Sollid. Helen Sollid presided at the meeting with Agnes Kaas as secretary. The program included talks by Helen Sollid Kathleen Schahel and County Agent Robert Clarkson. Medals for successful completion of projects were awarded.

Dutton Woman's Club Edna Wiprud Irene Proff Helen Sollid Agnes Kaas Kathleen Schahel Robert Clarkson

Club honors ten women for first year work

The club awarded Agnes Kaas Helen Sollid Blanche Heline Irene Proff Betty Sollid Kathleen Schabel Elenora Wiprud Edna Wiprud Helen Anderson Alfreda Anderson Esther Peterson for a year of effort. Eleven of fourteen starters completed the year. Leader pins went to Mrs Edward Lee and Mrs Frank Schabel. Lunch was served.

Agnes Kaas Helen Sollid Blanche Heline Irene Proff Betty Sollid Kathleen Schabel Elenora Wiprud Edna Wiprud Helen Anderson Alfreda Anderson Esther Peterson Edward Lee Frank Schabel

Local notes from Pendroy residents and events

Mrs Estes on sick list and staying with sister in Pendroy. Families visit, threshing, and travel to Choteau. Church services planned with Rev Edwards preaching next Sunday. Sunday school at 10:39. Elsie McAllister wins seventh grade essay on voting. Mrs Lou Junger visits Helena relatives and joins husband in Pendroy. Nick Wellenstein buys a new Chrysler Crown sedan.

Edwards Choeau James Campbell Young Baby Gulbranson Jensen and Son Concord Ladies’ Aid Chas. Sharver West Elsie McAllister Lou Junger Helena Junger Wm. Wellenstein Nick Wellenstein

Ownership Statement for Choteau Acantha October 1926

Notarized affidavit by Be L Jourdonnais declaring ownership of the Choteau Acantha weekly newspaper for October 1926. Includes affirmation of management and circulation as required by the 1912 Act.

Congress Choteau Acantha Choteau Montana State of Montana

Distillate Tax Exemption Tied to Montana Bill No 31

Montana Automobile association informs Teton county farmers that if Initiative Good Roads Bill No 31 passes, distillate used in 90 percent of tractors and farm engines will avoid gasoline taxes. The measure would replace a two cent tax with a one cent increase, funding highway expenditures totaling 36 million dollars with 16 million from Federal aid, benefiting rural counties.

Teton County Montana Automobile Association Montana

Farmington Hallowe'en programs set for Oct 29 and 30

Farmington announces Hallowe'en programs at the local schools with box social on October 30. Seekins girls hosted a Saturday party with a midnight lunch of sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee. The F E B 4-H Club presented a program with club work talks and a trip account, serving cake and coffee after.

Farmington Seekins East Farmington W. D. Jones Henry Nyhns J. L. LeDesky J. B. Conner Great Falls Miss Rahm Hilda Anderson G. Meadows Mary Willis Evelyn Nasser Lila Willis Farm Hadley Conner Dorothy Bozlee van Bolcum F. W. Smith Hopkinton Iowa F. E. B. Girls Farmington School Clarkson Veda Thompson Billings Fair

Conrad boys to meet Teton in Saturday football clash

High school notes report Conrad boys seek revenge this Saturday at home, with a 2 30 kickoff. Teton lineup features Giles Trescott at center and Bud Burns at fullback among others. Over at the grade school the normal training girls conduct first practical work, with two girls leading each grade.

Giles Trescott Conrad Boys Teton George Radcliffe Chas. Shelton Adolph Dale Harry Bleecker Obert Dale Robert Petri Tommy Winner Earle Bennett Bud Burns Bud Moore Frank Gordon John Norris Myles Standish Charles Cohoe Lillian Dolalie Mary Etta Maule

Voters Await Date For Cither Weniors Picnic

Reporters Katherine McDonald and Ralph Wright note the community's intent to hold the Cither weniors picnic this fall with no date yet set. The piece records citizen plans amid awaiting details.

Cither Weniors Katherine McDonald Ralph Wright

Complimentary Membership Card Sent To Choteau By Ad Club

The Great Falls Advertising Club has extended a complimentary membership card to Choteau and other nearby towns to foster friendship across territory. A letter from secretary W. C. Searles explains residents may attend Friday luncheon meetings at Strain's Tea Room in Great Falls, with the card to be returned after use.

Chateaus Advertising Club of Great Falls Chateau Acantha W. C. Searles Ad Club Searles Strain's Tea Room

East End Farmer to Make Winter Wheat Tests

Edward Mitchell, a county east end farmer between Dutton and Power, plants three winter wheat varieties including Newturk, to find the best fit for the area. He seeds 100 pounds each of New York, Turkey Red, and Karmont on freshly broken ground, with careful separation and identical growing conditions under County Agent Robert Clarkson.

Edward Mitchell Dutton Power Teton County Robert Clarkson Mitchell

Farmington Girls Club Achieves Year One Celebration

Farmington 441 Boys and Girls Club marks first year with Achievement Day at Farmington school. The program included a business meeting, parliamentary drill, sewing display, stain removal demo, and a luncheon. Bronze medals were awarded to Veda Thompson Marjorie Gamble Dorothy Arensmeyer Carrie Baker Rena Rienks Lulu Arensmeyer for completing the year. Leaders Mrs Allan Gamble and Mrs Harry Thompson received pins for their work.

Farmington 441 Club Great Falls Farmington School Veda Thompson Marjorie Gamble Dorothy Arensmeyer Carrie Baker Rena Rienks Lulu Arensmeyer State Extension Service Club Allan Gamble Harry Thompson

County Club Leaders Plan For Coming Year At Meeting

County club leaders from several communities gathered at the office of County Agent Robert Clark in Chateau Monday to discuss club problems. Miss Vangil Russell of Bozeman, assistant state club leader, led the session and offered pointers to Teton county women. Attendees included Mrs Allan Gamble of Farmington Mrs E T Lee and Mrs Frank Schabel of Dutton Mrs Harry Thompson of Far a mete and Mrs G B Ziegler of ole.

Robert Clarkson Chateau Vangil Russell Bozeman Teton County Allan Gamble Farmington E. T. Lee Frank Schabel Dutton Harry Thompson Faramete G. B. Ziegler Ole

Great Northern announces cheap tourism fares to the East

Great Northern Railway Co announces winter season fares to the East on a fare and one third basis. Local agent C H Porter says inquiries and details are available. Tickets to principal east points go on sale November 20 with many stopovers and a return limit of March 1.

Great Northern Railway Co C. H. Porter

Manchurian Railway to Build Oil Shale Plant

South Manchurian Railway at Fushan Manchuria reports progress in dry distillation to extract oil from shale. A plant, slated to finish in August, will produce about 400 tons daily and a second plant may follow in November if successful.

South Manchurian Railway Company Fushan Manchuria

Warrior Police Regulate Buffalo Hunts Among Plains Tribes

Alanson Skinner describes how warrior-police chosen by tribes controlled buffalo hunts. They coordinated herd surrounds, punished any lone attackers with beatings and property seizure, and levied tributes to restore losses if the culprit showed remorse.

Alanson Skinner Adventure Magazine

Remarkable California Wood Identified as Sequoia

Experts report a 8 500 year old Sequoia wood sample from Long Canyon California. C L Hill sent the piece to a forest products lab where it was identified as Sequoia. The fossil log, buried 12 feet beneath a lava cap, from a Tertiary stream bed, is said to be at least a million years old and unusually unpetrified.

California C. L. Hill Forest Products Laboratory Long Canyon

Tokyo harbor project to proceed amid high costs

Jiji reports a harbor for Tokyo will be built at an estimated total cost of 50 million dollars, far above earlier 15 million estimates. The city seeks a one third government subsidy, another third secured by reclaimed ground, and the rest from harbor receipts. bonds may be issued. Nagasaki port is also being improved at a cost of 1 million dollars.

Tokyo Baron Sakatan Nagasaki

Russian Princesses Engage in Paris Trade Roles

The French press notes how Russian court ladies integrate into Paris commerce. Grand Duchess Marie works in embroidery and now employs many compatriots. Princess Obolenski acts as cashier and book keeper while Princess Troubetskoi runs the cutting room and Mile. Annienkoff handles fittings.

Paris Marie Princess Obolenski Princess Troubetskoi Mile Annienkoff

Beethoven in Film Nearing release for living generations

The article notes a film in preparation around Vienna that will present Beethoven to future generations. It highlights the composer’s long life in Austria, his many Vienna residences, church compositions, and visits to noble homes, inns, and taverns.

Beethoven Vienna Austria

How Paris Keeps Market Central Clean

The Paris Market Central uses rubbish carts at street intersections. After market days, refuse is loaded into the carts, then an electric tractor hauls them in train formation to waiting trucks that take the waste to the dump.

Paris Market Central

Wall building feast and harvest supper at the orchard

At noon a labor party finished a stone wall while sharing doughnuts cider and milk. Food spread on a long board table in the orchard with chickens bread biscuits hams cheese and pies. After supper a local fiddler led a dance lasting until four before all went home to milk cows.

Explaining It Senator DuPont at a dinner

A Washington dinner anecdote centers on a Florida fortune teller scene. The dialogue features a teller predicting a long life for the man and a sudden death at thirty nine, followed by a marriage to a widow with fifteen children.

DuPont Washington Florida Fortuna Gachens Cary

Predicting Earthquakes Like Comets Foreseen Soon

Dr. Thomas Jaggar, a leading volcanologist at the Haw islands observatory, argues that scientists will soon forecast earthquakes as precisely as comet arrivals. He advocates studying current crust movements and eruptions to predict quake cycles with reasonable accuracy.

Thomas J Haw Islands Jaggar Pathfinder Magazine

Fiddle Creek Car Collision Sparks Tale in Town

A Kansas City Star account recalls a boastful retelling at Dick Slabby's where the speaker, in Safe-Lagg of Fiddle Creek, describes being burned by four passing cars as they branded his seat, prompting him to let Dick tell the story to others.

Dick Slabby's Fiddle Creek Emporium Kansas City Star

Japan Looks to Emigration for Colonization

The government will push emigration as a key response to food and population pressures. It plans to encourage settlers to colonize undeveloped areas in Hokkaido Korea and South Sakhalin or seek homes abroad such as in Brazil. Farmers and married couples are preferred as effective colonizers.

Hokkaido Korea South Sakhalin Brazil

Flag Rivalry Sparks G A R Social Mixup

A story of Too Patriotic XI joining a patriotic society prompts him to display a new flag. Neighbors viewing a G A R social gathering mistake his banner for disdain, causing confusion as older veterans climb stairs to inspect.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Publi Life Hazelbaker E. L. Jourdonnais A. K. Dalbey Choteau, Mont Co. D. McDonald Methodist Episcopal Church Robert B. Culbertson Dutton Girls’ Club G. F. AD .Club East End Farmington Girls’ Club G. N Sternea
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