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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
4
The Conrad Observer boasts of rapid growth and a booming town. The Acantha notes the branch store under construction and many workers in Conrad, but laments lack of water and predicts a return to normalcy for Chateau.
The contract to erect the Teton County court house was signed last Tuesday by Lease & Richards. Purchasers of the court house bonds have confirmed the issue’s legality and funds are ready. Work will begin on the building immediately following the bond sale.
Washington reports completion of the Flathead Indian reservation survey in Montana after eight months at a cost of $58,000. Congress funded $70,000 for the project but a missed clause requiring a commission to classify lands postpones opening to spring 1907. Allotment to Indians could start next spring, with appointments pending.
A new Cut Bank schoolhouse is rising and Mrs Momberg joins the second grade. In South Dakota a move to extend rural school terms to nine months is discussed. Burdened by large eighth grade classes, a new blackboard was added and teachers emphasize disease precautions. The eighth graders study national government and geography aiming for high school admission, while Hallowe en is described with nostalgic, cautionary tone about modern mischief and past school days.
At Anaconda last week the Grand Lodge I O O F and the Rebekah Assembly installed officers for the new year. Names include Grand master George R. Milburn Miles City and Grand secretary A J White Butte among many others across Montana towns.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising strength and vigor with claims of curing weakness and pain. The 35 cent price is listed for City Drug Store.
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