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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
8
The narrator recalls crossing the Atlantic to Liverpool where mild weather and a small list of passengers fostered agreeable company. He notes how, near departure, lingering grudges soften among college peers, as former antagonists reconcile and become friendlier before saying farewell.
Canada increased its buffalo herd at Banff and Wainwright Alberta to 6146 animals last spring from an initial 70 after a 25 year government program. Estimates suggest over 1000 calves will be born this season as total Canadian buffalo nears 9000 with plans to kill about 100,000 annually to prevent overcrowding.
A Chicago Tribune letter recalls a daughter or guest named Frank who was redirected from playing to attend a bridge party. Mrs Blank offered two angel food cakes, prompting the boy to guess the treat, revealing his love of angel food cake.
A welfare island prisoner using an assumed name was found to be a state prisoner after parole violation. Teeth described his identity as part of a new era of universal fingerprinting and detailed dental records to expose concealed names and crimes.
A self-made man complains about his son joining a Greek letter society at college. He misnames the fraternity as Alpha, Gsatuma, Lamma or similar and vows to discipline his son. He argues against foreign organizations and cites Greece's troubled state as justification.
The article explains a method where mercury is poured into the end of a rifle barrel, corks are placed, and the barrel is tilted to create an amalgam with the lead interior. The process is described as highly effective for cleaning though it notes the hazardous nature of mercury.
Popular Mechanics notes Paris police now use a device that magnifies fingerprint marks. A boxy instrument on a wooden base guides the fingerprint through a slot to a window lit by a thousand watt bulb. A lens and movable mirror magnify the impression onto paper for side by side comparison with suspect marks.
Nine hundred years of ownership by a peasant family near Pau in the Pyrenees is celebrated as the farm’s lineage. The present owner has received the French Cross of Agricultural Merit and may be allowed to add the farm name Lucgarrier to his title, becoming Poublan de Lucgarrier and a pioneer of peasant nobility.
Mrs. H. W. Bateman was hostess at dinner Sunday with guests Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Cain, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. E. Nelson, and Dr. and Mrs. Bateman attending.
Montana State Auditor certifies Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. authorized to transact miscellaneous insurance in the state until March 31, 1923. Noted figures include paid up capital 1,000,000. 1922 income 14,040,478.77. expenditures 11,147,371.71. assets 16,779,813.19. liabilities 12,175,475.3. net surplus 3,604,337.88. surplus to policyholders 4,604,337.88.
The Hartford Live Stock Insurance Company of New York filed its December 31 1922 financial statement with Montana authorities and authorizes agents to transact miscellaneous insurance until March 30 1924 unless law alters. The notice cites paid up capital of 500000.09 and outlines regulatory action.
The document lists the year 1922 finances for an insurance company, showing assets of Dec 31 1922 amounting to 1 245 861 96 and liabilities exclusive of capital at 950 960 71. Net surplus exclusive of capital stands at 488 35 and surplus as regards policyholders at 757 460 16. The seal reads GEO. P. PORTER.
Glen Mayer administrator announces to creditors and others with claims against Annie Herron deceased to present them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be shown to R M Hattersley attorney at law in Conrad Montana, the estate's business office. First publication April 27, 1923.
The district court action by E. J. Lander & Co. seeks foreclosure of three separate real estate mortgages on parcels in Teton County. Defendants include Brown L Keatts Christie Keatts and others. Proceedings require answers within twenty days. failures lead to default judgments.
The Montana court lists the seventeenth Judicial District of the state in an action by EB Lander and Co a corporation against Brown L Keatts Christie Keatts his wife Albert G McIntyre Owen P McElmeel H M Smith and Ella Smith his wife with general salutations and state notification of service in the proceeding includes the State of Montana sending greetings and invitation to respond within due time
The State of Montana serves notice in a divorce action filed in Teton County. Plaintiff seeks custody of children, alimony, and further relief as the court deems just. Judgment by default if the defendant fails to appear or answer within twenty days of service.
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