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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
4
Announcements indicate candidates for county offices in Montana. Tama seeks the assessor post in Teton county subject to the Republican county convention. J C McCuaie and A M Kennedy announce candidacies for sheriff also subject to the convention. Citations to 1310.00 rate for publishing.
Goodwin's Weekly reports in Winnemucca Nevada the Republican state convention named M Nixon as U S Senator candidate while Roosevelt electors seem likely. Democrats and Silver Party fuse, but loyalty and money influence remain uncertain as Nevada braces for a lively campaign.
In his Oyster Bay speech Roosevelt contrasts Democratic aims with Republican loyalty to policy. He says Democrats seek popular support while pledging to undo eight years of GOP legislation, accusing them of mistake or dishonesty without naming individuals. The remarks target Parker and the Democratic stance.
The Saint Louis Globe-Democrat notes a politician who once backed the silver standard in 1896 and 1900 now claims to accept it and asks the Republicans to be ousted for promoting the standard.
Democrats of Shelby extend a cordial invitation to Hon. John F. Ferguson to attend the county convention in Chateau on September 12, 1904. The invite notes Thos Jefferson Lowman will align with the boss and urges Ferguson to declare his manhood without changing politics as he watches from the county seat.
Roosevelt declares that during the past seven years the nation has met every duty, faced tasks with efficiency, never shirked responsibility, and will stand by its record as it faces the future with confidence. He emphasizes action over criticism and accountability for past achievements.
In Kalispell Flathead county a strong bid to defeat Judge Smith in the primaries ended with a narrow victory for the judge. Defeated supporters vow vengeance and promise to challenge the ticket again in November.
The Acantha reports reliable authority that John Zimmerman of Lake Basin will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff this year. Zimmerman served two years as sheriff and his administration is praised as the county’s best. The paper does not advocate but says he would bring a good, clean, businesslike and economical administration if nominated and elected.
Senator Fairbanks praises President Roosevelt for facing major questions with wisdom and courage. He claims Democratic charges against Roosevelt are refuted by his administration, which he says is unparalleled in Republican history.
The Montanian article is accused of vulgar insinuations and mental deficiency. The Acantha declines further debate and disassociates itself from the confrontation. It mentions Lowman and Ferg as examples of others engaging in such arguments.
A critique argues the Democratic Party loudly supports education yet favors removing parts of its own historical record. The comment highlights tension between public education support and selective memory.
The speaker claims a party motto that suggests perpetual motion and directionless progress, stating the Democrats are bound nowhere yet under full sail. The line implies a critique of aimless leadership and unresolved priorities without naming events or figures.
The Cascade county fair will be held in Great Falls from September 26 to 29 with attractions described as greater than ever. Attend and get your watch cleaned with a one year warranty for $1.50 by Jesse Collom at No 15 3rd street south.
The Democrats search for a new party emblem large enough to hide a knife, a decisive design requirement noted in discussions about symbolism and security considerations.
Acantha advertises a chance to win a free ticket to St Louis and return if you pay the amount owed to them. The notice frames it as a reward for settling debts, implying a promotion tied to repayment.
A. B. Jones of the Teton lists a large stock of fence posts logs poles and firewood at the Pine Ridge crossing. The timber, left over from last year's drive, is thoroughly dry and offered at reasonable prices.
Parties indebted to the undersigned must settle accounts at once or they will be turned over to an attorney for collection. Accounts are viewable at the Club saloon. Lawrence Davis.
Clark Bros offer a $50 reward for information leading to the conviction of those cutting their fences and a $25 reward for information about anyone leaving gates open on their premises.
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