Inter state ruling favors low rates for surplus war material shipments
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld a Bureau of Public Roads plan to ship contractor's equipment at low rates for road construction. Railroads opposed higher charges, but one Schenectady to Boise shipment saved $720 for the state and taxpayers. The decision favors public interest and road development over rail revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Schenectady
N. Y
Boise
Idaho
Prohibition As Salted Topic Across States This Fall
Prohibition emerges as a dominant issue in at least thirty states with wets predicting victory and drys warning that bootleggers may force a legal fight. States named include New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio California and Texas. The piece argues for obedience to law and hints Uncle Sam should lead on some seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
New England
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Colorado
Ohio
Wisconsin
Washington
Nebraska
Michigan
California
Oregon
Utah
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Florida
Sam
Roll Accepts Post With Monarch Lumber Company
Cashier R Roll of the State Bank of Fairfield accepts a credit department post with Monarch Lumber Company beginning this week. He remains on leave from the bank, with Elmer Genger taking active management in his absence. Roll’s territory includes Conrad and Walier areas where the company operates branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Roll
State Bank of Fairfield
Monarch Lumber Company
Roll
Fairfield State Bank
Elmer Genger
Revival of political parties through primaries and principles
The speaker laments political chaos and declares parties have died by abandoning constitutional principles. Proposes amending the primary law to allow pre primary party conventions to nominate tickets while preserving independent candidacy. Also calls to raise qualifications for office to safeguard representative government.
Public Meeting and Scout Session at Church
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening with board members and all interested in advancing the church. The Boy Scouts will meet at 7 30 on September 15. The message urges membership and participation to make the church a place of worship inspiration and friendship addressing the world’s deepest needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Young Peoples
Boy Scouts
Farm Labor Shortage Persists in Chateau Area
Farm labor in Chateau and nearby is scarce even in wartime. Farmers seeking harvest help find few workers as most men stay on farms. Good wages with board and lodging fail to attract the idle, new arrivals are not reported, and farmers rely on inter-farm labor exchanges to ease the shortage somewhat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Carrie Clark Ward Plays Many Parts on Stage and Screen
Actress Carrie Clark Ward, known for maid roles in Sham and washerwoman in Baby Doll, plays a cobbler's wife in Through a Glass Window for May McAvoy Realart at the Royal Theatre this Sunday and Monday. Olga Printzlau wrote the story, Maurice Campbell directed the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Clark Ward
Realart
Royal Theatre
Olga Printzlau
Maurice Campbell
Saturday Night shines at Royal Theatre despite framing confusion
Cecil B. DeMille's production Saturday Night finishes Wednesday night at Hollywood Lasky studio. A running joke about Friday versus Saturday night frames the show as audiences are told to attend any night during its run. Admission 40 cents adults 20 cents children. Choteau Mercantile Co advertises dresses on sale at 21.75 as consignment goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. DeMille
Mr. DeMille
Paramount
Hollywood
Calif
Royal Theatre
New York
Choteau Mercantile CO
Summons in District Court of Montana Teton County
The plaintiff Northern States Life Insurance Company sues Oscar W Kerr Minnie W Kerr E J Lander & Company A J Roe Edna Fawcett Roe and R R Rogers receiver Day Hanson Security Company in the Nineteenth Judicial District of Montana Teton County You are summoned to answer the complaint filed with the Clerk within twenty days after service, or default judgment will be entered against you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Nineteenth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
Northern States Life Insurance Company
Oscar W. Kerr
Minnie W. Kerr
E. J. Lander & Company
A. J. Roe
Edna Fawcett Roe
R. R. Rogers
Day & Hanson Security Company
Judgment sought to recover on promissory note and foreclose mortgage
The action aims to recover $2000 plus 6 percent interest from Oscar W Kerr and Minnie W Kerr on a December 8 1916 promissory note and foreclose a mortgage securing the note on land in Montana. The case asks to dismiss other defendants' claims to the lands. Clerk Blanche M Jacobson signed July 18 1922. Attorney T H Pridham for plaintiff. first publication September 8 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Kerr
Minnie, W. Kerr
Montana Meridian
T. H. Pridham
Plaintiff
Chateau
Montana
Stray public sale notice for sorrel gelding in Power Montana
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash if unclaimed before sale day. A sorrel gelding about six years old, 1300 pounds with wide facial stripe, four white legs, branded AG on right thigh. Sale at Power Montana on Saturday September 28 1922 at 2 pm. J W Hightower stock inspector. First publication September 1 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Power
Montana
W. Hightower
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S. R. Roll
Lumber
Methodist Church
Harry T. Stong
M.A Matthews
Dobbin
United States
Long Island
Blanche M. Jacobson
Choteau. Post “No.6
American “Legion
Choteau Club
E. J. Liptak
Post .Com
B. I, Packer
Adjt
Rathbone Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. P
Edna M. Stephens
Gladys Martine
M. R
Queen Rebekah Lodge NO
Mary Monkman
N. G
Clara Mellon
Secy
Stray Sale
H. D. Robison
Pres
Jas
T. Robison
Teton County Abstract CO
E. B. Maynard
Homeopathist
Larson
Choteau, Mont
Cottonwood Camp NO
P. Hall
E. J. Crary
McDonald Bldg
Choteau Lodge
OJ F
Connor
J. H. Stephens
N. G. Co
H. Ferris
Choteau Hospital
Drs. Rhoads and
Bateman
U. S&s. Commissioner
C. J. B., Stephens
Larson Bldg
Ford
Ford Sales and Service Station
C. W. Scherrer
Fordson
Chevalier Lodge
K. OF P
C. C
E. A. Cleland
K. R
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