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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
3
Mrs. Desta Carlson of Butte filed a divorce suit and was divorced within minutes, then married 24 hours later. Silver Bow courthouse notes the feat as hard to beat, though a prior case in the old courthouse years ago tied similar timing.
A Montana resident, BH. Travis of 810 Getchel St., Helena, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with ending back pain and urinary discoloration after three boxes. He shares that prior sharp pains kept him from resting and left him tired each morning, noting a strong relief and return to normal after using the remedy. The ad discourages seeking other kidney remedies and promotes purchasing Doan's at 60 cents from dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, issues the endorsement.
Tokio markets show an unfavorable trade balance of about 196 million dollars for the first nine months of 1920. Washington reports a surge in vessel numbers built in American shipyards, while Alabama night riders threaten cotton with 40 cent prices. Berlin papers suspend, Russia industrial collapse cited, and U S revenue receipts rise to over 5.5 billion. The snapshot surveys global trade deficits, industrial distress, and shifting prices.
County Agent Carl H. Peterson estimates Fergus County wheat production this year at five to six million bushels with other grains bringing the total crop value to about 12.25 million dollars. He notes seed and feed use reduce sellable amounts and surveys ongoing to determine growing costs amid a small fall wheat area and labor shortages. Prospects for next year expect spring seeding to raise total wheat acreage but still below average.
The Montana 1920 annual, prepared by Charles D. Greenfield, outlines state progress in 1919 across agriculture mining manufacturing banking education and more. It highlights new departments dairy products tourism and public lands and presents production totals with clear county data and future opportunities.
Various Montana items note election logistics, oil activity, crime, and local industry. Lewistown reports 246000 ballots required for November in Fergus county while rail and oil operations span Billings to Great Falls. Mineral strikes and cattle thefts appear around Melstone Fort Benton and Melville with community actions by chambers and agencies.
Lewis and Walker assayers and chemists at 108 No Wyoming Butte Montana Box 114. Tout and McCarthy chemists at Butte Box 858 offer alcohol determination services.
Uncle Sam invites 250 unmarried high school graduates to join the army as balloonists. Recruits will be paid 75 dollars monthly while training and receive a daily ration allowance plus quarters, clothing, equipment, and medical and dental care. entrants must pass the army physical and flying officer tests.
A collection of classified ads offering poultry and eggs to Jorsh & Greenfield Co in Butte, honey, bee supplies, and farm hay deliveries. Includes numerous marriage ads targeting various states, with prices and contact boxes.
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