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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
1
The Edwards-Jones lease well near Bynum produced gas from 15 inch casing as expected, with fuel from the first well 440 feet away reducing daily costs by up to 100 dollars. Officials plan 12 inch casing inside to confine gas while continuing testing for oil in deeper sands in Teton county.
The Shepherd of the Hills is highlighted as a featured Chautauqua piece to be shown locally soon, presenting Harold Bell Wright's beloved Ozarks tale to readers and theatergoers in the region. The program’s emphasis reflects local interest in Wright's acclaimed work.
Mrs. John Brekke and children returned to Great Falls after a beach visit. Mrs. Alden Larson and family, with Mrs. John Carlson, also went back to Great Falls last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Seekins hosted a birthday party for their baby daughter with ice cream and treats. Rev. Hoagland will lead Lutheran services on Sunday July 15. Haying is in full swing thanks to plentiful rains. Palmer Peterson of Bynum visited the Forseth home last Tuesday. Julian Stenson is staying with the Forseths for parochial school.
Bebe Daniels in the featured woman's role will appear at the Royal Theatre next Sunday and Monday in one of her strongest screen parts. The story centers on an actress whose vanity for publicity drives the plot, with Lewis Stone co starring in the production.
Dr. H T Rhoads departed Tuesday for Butte to attend the Montana Medical Association meeting of which he serves as president.
Forty eight disabled World War veterans finished vocational training in June at the Helena U S Veterans Bureau office. Engineering leads with eight graduates, followed by business administration and bookkeeping, law, and other trades. Most trainees secured jobs with steady salaries, including engineers, clerks, foresters, and a shop owner in one case. Only three remain unemployed or with unclear plans.
Agricultural department officials urge urgent crop insurance to shield farmers from damage endangering finances. They note progress elsewhere and expect Senate crop insurance hearings in December. Protection would cover losses at a reasonable cost, not guaranteed profits.
Local residents report visits and travels including Nick Garich Jr returning from Great Falls to Agawam, Mrs Geo Wright and daughter visiting Stockett, a July baby born to Mr and Mrs M Jones, Emma Nelson Albert Nelson and A Forrest heading to Deary Idaho, and multiple town activities. Shared errands include a marshal guiding Gypsies, Schaefer family Minnesota trip, Dodge car purchase, and various callers and guests around Chateau, Brady, and Farmington.
The passage argues farmers should bear most risks that are not inconvenient and seek insurance only for serious unavoidable hazards. It favors a single policy with reasonable rates covering moisture defects, plant pests, storms, frost, hail, hot winds, and other dangers.
On Wednesday evening at Mrs J C Taylors home the Guild hosted a farewell reception for Rev and Mrs Bush who leave soon for a new home in Alaska About 150 guests attended this send off at the Taylors residence.
Great Falls land office announces 16 172 acres open for homestead entry this month in townships 22 23 and 25 north range 8 west. Most lands are within oil and gas permits. applicants must waive oil and gas rights. Soldier preference applies. Filing windows run August 7 1923 to November 5 1923 with prior rights claimed during July 18 August 6 1923. Requires corroborated affidavits for prior settlement claims.
Mrs J M Chapman hosted guests including Mrs George Briere Mrs Edna Willard Mrs Chas Narwick Miss Ruth Wyman and others from Wisconsin Rapids and North Dakota They motored to Shelby met Mrs Chapman and attended the Dempsey Gibbons bout Their car tipped over without injuries and the party enjoys Sun River canyon with planned Yellowstone and Glacier tours They praised Chateau hospitality and the town as the prettiest since leaving Minnesota
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