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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
5
The piece laments the prolongation of the 1926 election cycle and the bitterness it fuels. It argues long campaign periods deter honest candidates, suggests shortening the interval between primaries and the general vote, and urges reform to reduce political abuse and delay.
A tense standoff with repeated quarrels drains energy and yields little tangible benefit. The exchange highlights how drawn-out bickering rarely enhances knowledge, welfare, or human achievement, leaving parties frustrated and stalled.
A satirical ballad portrays Old George Doc and Bert plotting dirty tricks in a local campaign. They scheme to boost rivals Billy and George while portraying themselves as reformers. The verse-narrative lampoons partisan tactics, rumor, and election-day stakes as four days remain.
The editorial argues against political efforts to blame the Bynum District or its officers for alleged district shortcomings. It asserts the district’s legality and value for local irrigation and farming, urging support and caution against tarnishing the project for political gain. It notes officials were appointed by the court, elected by landowners, and stresses the district’s potential to boost county prosperity.
Mr and Mrs Brewer took daughter Dorothy to Conrad for tonsil and adenoids removal last Friday and she returned Saturday. The Durlands and Fred visited J A Swanson. Estes drove to Conrad last Saturday. The Smith family visited Kaupish home Sunday. Bill Wellenstein bought a new Ford roadster at Talbert garage. Brewer and family visited T R Larson Sunday. Mrs M A Lewis and Mrs John Lewis and Mrs Delger called at Talbert home. Mrs M A Lewis left for Seattle accompanied by auto to Glacier Park station. Mrs J A Swanson and others went to Great Falls. Mr Edwards preached with daughters Velma and Opal present. Mrs John Lewis hosted 24 ladies for cards in honor of Mrs M A Lewis. Shelton, Mrs Nick Wellenstein, Mrs Bolsinger and Geo Bronson plan Calif. sale next Saturday. Carl Turner and Bill Earls spent weekend in Great Falls Choteau trip Monday afternoon.
Stockholders are warned of a directors order at Farmington Montana on October 25 1926 levying 25 per share. Payment due by November 30 1926 to O S Forseth secretary treasurer. Unpaid by November 30 will be delinquent and sold December 30 1926 at 2 PM at the Farmington Post Office front door to cover the delinquent assessment and costs.
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