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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
8
In Tomlinville, Gap Johnson greets Rumpus Ridge citizen with upbeat chitchat about family ills, property damage, and a recent horse swap. He notes kids with the measles and mumps, a lightning strike, a broken arm, a shooting at his car, and pride in six puppy litters.
A hurried encounter on a hill path ends with a breathless boy asking a stranger if he knows his father. The boy’s round eyes and flushed cheeks emphasize his urgent search, while the speaker notes unfamiliarity with the missing parent.
A Philadelphia lawyer famed for long pronouncements was stalled by a note from his rival. The message invited him to join a wearying finish at a hotel bar for a bumper of rare old Bourbon. The judge and jury watched as he paused to read, then departed for the hotel.
A philosophical column questions how society would function if wealth were universal, exploring labor, economy, and value. It weighs social duty against abundance and imagines shifting roles in a transformed economy.
The Commercial Club and Great Falls Merchants Association petition Cascade county commissioners to call a special election for a $500000 bond issue to fund road building. They argue federal aid now makes September 2 the opportune time, potentially saving money and enabling up to one million dollars in permanent highways. The election must be set within 75 days to coincide with the September vote.
F B Fuller of Montana Agricultural College warns that letting sheep or other stock graze young winter wheat is risky. Grazing damages tender shoots and can pull up plants, reducing yields even if later rains prompt regrowth.
Harri son J. Freebourn the Butte attorney sued police chief Jerry Murphy Helena based Thomas Topping and federal examiner R W Thomas and the Butte Miner for false arrest libel. The district court order records a settlement funded by 4500 from the Miner and 1000 from the other three.
Billings milk quality report shows two dairies rated good, fourteen fair, nine bad, four very bad. Health officer vows to improve standards to ensure only good milk remains on Billings shelves. He warns dairies must raise quality or face loss of operation.
Miles City will host the Powder River let her buck roundup on July 3 4 and 5 with a grand wild west celebration. The event promises a larger program than ever with riders and horses tested in final battles as punchers face new challenges.
Great Falls officials announce a new state terminal elevator will be built on the site of an abandoned gypsum plant on the west side of the city across the river from the business district. Bonds will be sold before mid July and construction is set to begin in September after the board reviews switching facility options.
Montanaen scale reports ok new license and bond rules for grain traders under the new statute with penalties for delays. Also notes General Light Showers across the state and a profile of Emily E. Sloan becoming Montana’s first female lawyer.
Advert says thousands suffer kidney trouble without knowing it and praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. It claims doctors note high insurance rejection due to unseen kidney issues. Available in two bottle sizes at drug stores and a dime sample offer via Dr Kilmer Co.
In a lighthearted note, a secretary quotes a letter from a school sweetheart asking for marriage in the old hometown. Mr. Henpeck declines, citing circumstances beyond his control that prevent his departure or acceptance at present, while glancing at his iron-jawed wife’s portrait and the surrounding relatives.
A vintage bluing advertisement promises no ugly streaks when using Red Cross Ball Blue. It asserts good bluing yields clean results and notes the product is sold by all grocers for five cents.
A Birmingham Age Herald excerpt recalls a home burglary scare overnight with the thief fleeing empty handed. The夫owner’s wife stayed calm asking about life insurance payments and urging the husband to do his duty.
Fraudulent aspirin tablets flooded the market. buyers are urged to check for the Bayer Cross to avoid talcum powder. The message explains aspirin as a Bayer trademark and cautions on counterfeit products circulating nationwide.
A dialogue features Senator Sorghum judging an orator who ignores practical politics as he speaks. The exchange cautions about over pride in speech while overlooking the audience and real governance.
A cryptic line hints that poets most likely to craft the flyers are those who write fugitive verses and circulate underground works. The phrase suggests clandestine literary activity and rebellious wit shaping the dissemination.
An advertisement touts organic nitro phosphate as a cure for thinness and weak nerves. It claims to restore health and weight by feeding nerves and body cells, promising good effects on energy and complexion. Caution notes it should not be used by those not seeking weight gain.
A demobilization tale recounts a C O who took the adjutant's strawberries from his garden. The adjutant posted a warning noting that trespassers in the strawberry garden will have their cow shot, a boiled- down caution from a London Morning Post item.
A dialogical line contrasts a claim about a husband’s language ability with a quip about his ulcerated jaw. The exchange hints at social awkwardness and offbeat humor in a domestic scene.
In a Birmingham Age Herald exchange, a playful claim surfaces that a local cook once held an army record for flipping flapjacks, prompting commentary on the varied forms of wartime heroism.
A quip about a submarine lunch prompts a light moment as a commentator jokes that the dish seems to consist chiefly of sinkers. The remark adds a playful note to the dining discussion.
Mrs Benham asks if she recalls the moment he proposed. Benham confirms she said she would marry him, recalling the day she accepted.
A brief exchange tones like a historical note on seamanship. The lines hint at crisis and resilience as sailors prepare jury masts during difficult times.
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