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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
4
Entered as second class matter July 11 1918 at the post office Choteau Montana under the act of March 3 1879 Published every Friday at Choteau Teton County Montana Subscription 2 00 per year Advertising rates on application
Editorial cites US Department figures showing 2,000,000 left farms and 880,000 moved to farms in 1922, a 1.12 million net farm loss. It notes rising amusement taxes as revenue tools and argues farm quality drives migration while calling for no repeal of wartime measures.
The Investment Bankers Association of America launches a campaign to educate small investors about underhand stock promoters. It warns that many people misread investment schemes as gambling and may avoid reporting scams due to pride or fear.
The piece argues to repeal the criminal syndicalism law, noting offenders have been jailed and others face trial. It condemns members of parlor Bolshevik groups who join such societies for philosophical anarchist principles, asserting they deserve no sympathy when trouble arises from their actions.
M. H. Aylesworth of the National Electric Light Association argues farm power will arrive when electricity is cheap for farms. He envisions power arriving by distant transmission or local generation with copper wires to homes. He says farm wives deserve the same time saving devices as city wives, including washing machines and irons, as farm life modernizes with radio and automobiles.
The piece argues against an overemphasis on college diplomas and endorses trades education. It calls for recognizing bricklaying, plastering, masons, painting, plumbing, and other skilled trades as viable paths to good wages and fulfillment, warning against educated idleness.
Side Glances reports a group of men attempting to ride a freight train near Fairdale Illinois were killed and others injured in a recent wreck. The chaotic incident involved multiple riders and dangerous maneuvers on the freight cars.
The report recalls train crews rescuing injured passengers with urgency and care, likening victims and tramps alike in need of relief. It praises uniform compassion, swift rescue trains, ambulances, and hospital attention while denying social distinctions in adversity. Henry Ford favors moving Volstead Act enforcement to the army and navy, anticipating soldiers free of alcohol by Christmas.
An eastern professor critiques old gospel hymn tunes as misaligned with their words. He urges following historical sentiment, arguing old tunes preserve meaning. The piece laments overreaching legislation, notes personal virtue over man made laws, and cites Dr. Thompson on American intelligence averaging sixteen.
Government closed its books for the fiscal year on July 1 showing a surplus of 310 million dollars. Observers suspect there may be unrecorded cxpropriations yet to be found in past spending.
The report notes a heat eased visit in Alaska while indicating 2,140,000 more motor cars and trucks operated nationwide on July 1 than a year earlier, highlighting the era's growing transportation demand.
An eminent medical man reports that kissing raises blood pressure but will not deter affection or spark widespread fear. The piece also notes Higginbotham the southern convict camp boss, found guilty of murder for death of a North Dakota boy and sentenced to twenty years, with critique of the system that allowed the brutality.
A man entered a post office and claimed a registered letter for him. The clerk doubted identification until the stranger produced a photograph. After inspecting the image, the clerk affirmed the man’s identity and asked for the letter.
The fragment hints at social or moral themes in a historical piece describing blushes or shyness among young girls. Without full context, the text remains a partial excerpt from a larger discussion likely addressing gender norms or adolescence in a past era.
A commentary argues that running would raise dust and that majority rule isn’t universal. It cites a U S gender imbalance with two million more males than females as a notable instance.
A reflective note contrasts thrift with vanity as crowds stockpile funds for emergencies while fashion sparks judgment. The piece plays with phrases about sprinkling carts, slim girls and skirts to hint at social norms and hidden secrets.
Elmer B. Jeffries of Great Falls Montana filed for three year proof to establish his homestead claim on sections 2 3 and 5 in township 24 north range 8 west near Chateau witnesses Angillus McGillis John Nexbit George Moore and Gladys Moore. The hearing is set for August 22, 1923 before the register at Great Falls Montana.
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