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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
1
County agents report May 1922 1923 and 1924 rainfall totals and daily ranges. The year 1924 shows the lowest precipitation yet recorded. May had many clear days while June forecasts caution against assuming dry conditions. Comparisons cite Cut Bank Havre and historical months.
Andree Lafayette stars as Trilby in George Du Maurier’s tale, delivering a vivid personality and charm. Arthur Edmund Carewe as Svengali delivers a strong, intelligent performance in makeup and interpretation, while the production meets high expectations set by advance notices.
Veteran comedienne Fay Tincher, famed for her Min in the Gump comedies, headlines Ter Bert Rawlinson's A Million To Burn arriving at the Royal Theater next Friday and Saturday. Clad in a Salome inspired costume she impersonates Ruth St. Dennis in a travesty performance.
Paramount production West of the Water Tower arrives at the Royal theater with Glen Sfortner in the lead. Ernest Torrence May McAvoy George Fawcett and ZaSu Pitts are billed in a vivid story directed by Rollin Seargeon for local audiences.
In Big Sandy Montana the high school agricultural department, linked to the Smith Hughes act, teaches practical farming via home projects. Students plant 20 acres in corn netting $1,000, raise pure bred hogs, repair harness for farmers, and judge livestock, gaining real experience.
Harold Forrest of Great Falls spent a few days with his parents in Choteau during the first week of W.
Major LeRoy A Foot veteran of World War I and chief deputy to Attorney General Rankin announces his candidacy for Montana attorney general. A Montana lawyer since 1916 Foot has held key legal posts and earned broad Republican support for the office.
The text notes Handel’s Messiah and its third part with “I know that my Redeemer liveth” opening, followed by quartets and choral responses. It praises “The trumpet shall sound” for bass with trumpet obbligato and concludes with three choruses and an Amen.
In Farmington many residents shared a weekend of visits and events. Mr. and Mrs. E Dolalie and family plus the Harrison family were dinner guests at the H Evenson home. Harold Lindseth, recent illness, is improving. J N Howsland visited friends and departed for Idaho. Alec Longmuir hosted a surprise party with dancing and cards. Jewell Lindseth from Oregon plans a visit this week. Mabel Hanson is employed at the Convers store. Eunice Walley and Ruth Andrews visited the Haynes home. Bellen boys are working at the reservoir.
Government figures show that in agencies depleting our forests the ratio of burning to cutting is nearly two to one. In 1923 there were 51 891 forest fires burning 11 500 000 acres with a loss over 16 500 000 dollars. Only 26 states protected 16 000 000 acres and spent 1 826 430 dollars from 1922 to 1923 to curb fires.
The Department of Agriculture notes a 10 percent rise in farmers earnings and a total crop value near ten billion dollars for 1924. Exports of principal agricultural products for eight months ending Feb 29, 1924 totaled 1.303 billion dollars, up six percent from the previous year. The outlook remains normal but production faces higher costs and wages.
Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming is named permanent chairman of the Republican convention opening June 10 in Cleveland. William M. Butler said to be coordinating the campaign, with Mondell awaiting ratification by the arrangements committee. Charles B. Warren is eyed for chairmanship of the resolutions committee en route from Mexico City to Cleveland.
The American Legion dance last Saturday night was a success with full participation. The next Legion dance is scheduled for the 14th of the month as plans grow to improve the dance floor and make it one of the best in the state.
Louise Metta Cleary age 17 4 months died May 31 1924 at her parents home in Choteau Iowa born January 31 1907 Peterson Iowa moved to Choteau in 1916 She was a junior at Veion County High School a leading student and active member of the Girls Friendly Society She was buried in Choteau cemetery and mourned by many in town and her classmates.
Washington June 3. The McNary-Haugen farm relief bill was defeated in the House 224 to 154 after last minute attempts for a less drastic measure failed. A conference group drafted a compromise plan empowering the War Finance Corporation to buy exportable surplus wheat and meat, sell abroad, and cover losses from a $161 million surplus.
President endorses Mellon tax reduction plan and urges economy. Senate adopts House resolution to adjourn next Saturday amid La Follette protests. votes 1853 to 36 with farm relief and reclamation actions in doubt. Judge Green visits Butte en route to Harve for cases.
President Coolidge has sent word to Republican managers detailing the type of man he wants as a running mate. He favors a candidate who can assure voters there would be no change in fundamental policies if he becomes president. Hoover and Lowden remain the leading possibilities as discussions continue.
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