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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

2

Frantz No. 2 well gushes 2000 barrels daily near Winnett

Frantz Corporation’s Cat Creek No. 2 well at Winnett erupts with a 2000 barrel daily flow after previously producing around 300 barrels. The blast, which shoots oil and shale high into the air, overwhelmed storage plans and prompted nearby drilling activity. The Decker-Collins No. 1 offset lies 1000 feet away, and industry watchers foresee a sizable new gusher there.

Frantz Corporation Cat Creek Winnett Frantz Decker- Colins Decker-Collins West Camp

Hard Luck Story of a Helena Man and Lost Bail

John Andrews rushed to bail out his friend Ernest Fowler after a Friday call. He paid $20 in two trips and a second ten dollar payment, only to see Fowler miss the court appearance and forfeit the bail. Andrews laments the loss and the betrayal.

John Andrews Helena Ernest Fowler Andrews Fowler

Montana Attorney General clarifies primary law rulings

Attorney General S C Ford explains that the 1919 amendments to Montana direct primary law were suspended by referendum petitions and the 1912 law governs the August 24 primary. Voters may receive one ballot from each party without declaring party affiliation, and ballots are counted separately with results posted publicly. County clerks and election judges must follow updated pages and forms, or face a $50 misdemeanor penalty.

Atorney S. C. Ford Legislative Assembly S.C. Ford

Army surplus sales offer tents blankets and gear to buyers

Government surplus listing promotes heavy tents 16 by 16 by 11 feet with three foot walls and full gear at prices from 32.95 to 54.95 per set. New gray wool blankets sell at 6.95 each. olive and khaki army blankets priced at 7.95 each postpaid. Freight prepaid to railroad stations.

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Appointed Deputy State Dairy Official in Montana

L. C. Humphrey, long time in the state laboratory at Bozeman, is named deputy state dairy commissioner under William Fluhr. He will spend months inspecting the state to test milk and milk products for butterfat content and butter weights. Humphrey has spent the last 60 days aiding sanitary inspections of public eating places under the state board of health.

L. C. Humphrey Bozeman William Fluhr Humphrey State Board of Health

Rod and Gun Clubs Plan Montana State Association Meeting

To organize gun clubs and perfect a state association, and to discuss proposed legislation for the next state assembly, a meeting of the Rod and Gun clubs of Montana is called for Wednesday of State fair week.

Rod and Gun Clubs Rod and Gun Clubs of Montana

Scenic Missouri Canyon Road Could Link Craig and Cascade

Montana officials discuss building a Cascade to Craig highway through the Missouri river canyon to cut travel between Great Falls and Helena and to open a scenery rivaling Colorado’s Grand Canyon. Estimated cost 500000 with a 1350 survey, funding debated among counties and potential federal aid.

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