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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
5
Twenty years ago from the Chateau reports visits by Mr and Mrs Chas Connor in Craig and town chatter about diphtheria closing schools, Burgy’s thresher at Burton beach, and crops described as excellent. People relocate, naturalization proceedings begin, and deaths and travel plans fill the week.
Frank J. Edwards accuses the Helena Independent and the Butte Miner of serving as mouthpieces for monopolistic interests and attacks Governor Sam Stewart, officials Rae and Alderson, and the press as corrupt during Montana political campaigns. He criticizes alleged bribery, bank failures, and the Blue Sky law, calling for investigations and transparent books.
A fragment from the Ruston Transcript presents a quip where a doctor asks a question about a man’s sanity and a betrayed spouse promises silence. The tone hints at a sensational or satirical medical debate.
The Washington Star quotes Farmer Corntessel praising Josh for versatility as he notes the boy can do many fool things without repeating himself. The exchange highlights humorous rural character and tongue in cheek admiration from a local observer.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt reflects a humorous exchange about declaring candidacy for Congress. The dialogue questions the speaker’s intent, suggesting that being “merely a candidate” may better describe their situation than claiming to be in the race.
Notice to taxpayers states that property taxes for 1916 in state county and school districts and in Conrad Valier Cut Bank and Chateau areas are due at the Teton County Treasurer's office. A 10 percent penalty applies if unpaid by December 1 1916 plus publication and interest charges. Also notices cattle wanted for feeders and a lost razor with a reward.
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