State Council of Defense Formed in Montana
Governor names county representatives for Montana state council of defense following an April 1917 conference on mobilizing agricultural resources. The council aims to boost production, food saving, and distribution. Members for your county: Jerome Williams, Charles McDonnell, and Dr. D Claiborn of Big Timber. Sheriff H G Lyon signs the notice from Big Timber April 20 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Stewart
Secretary of Agriculture
St. Louis
Council of National Defense
Defense
Montana
Norman
Buffalo
C. D. Greenfield, Sr
Helena
Agriculture and Publicity
State Council
Jerome Williams
Big Timber
Charles McDonnell
D. Claiborn
National Council
Big Tirber
H. G. Lyon
Northern Pacific to Donate Farming Land for Family Use
The Northern Pacific railway will donate unused lands for vegetable growing to individuals using the produce for family use, not sale. Alexander Hinling says many applications arrive at the land department, and George H. Plummer notes his office reviews requests and issues permits to serious applicants.
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Seattle
Northern Pacfic Railway
Alexander ‘Linling
Railroad
Land Department
George H. Plummer
Western Land
Proclamation by Sheriff on Crisis for Foreign-born Residents
Sheriff Lyon issues a formal proclamation assuring foreign-born residents in Sweet Grass County they will not have rights invaded while acting lawfully. The proclamation notes the United States has not confiscated foreign residents' property unless caused by hostile acts and urges peaceful conduct.
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United States
Sweet Grass County
Daniel T. Jones Ends All Earthly Troubles
In despondency after months of ill health Daniel T. Jones killed himself with a 22 caliber rifle at his son Emery C. Jones’s Gibson home. He died at 8 30 p m while his wife momentarily stepped outside and a hired man watered horses. Funeral services were held at the ranch with temporary interment there. He was 66 and had suffered from dropsy for months. He leaves a wife a son and two daughters Mrs Grace Zimmerman and Mrs Chase of Roy Mont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Jones
Emery C. Jones
Gibson
Henry Dean
Grace Zimmerman
Chase
Roy
Mont
Mothers Department Meeting Teaches Bandaging Skills
The Wo man's club Mothers department met at Mrs J B Selters home with good attendance. Nurse Catherine Bertelson from Big Timber hospital demonstrated bandaging on head arm and other parts and answered questions. Tea and social hour followed. Next meeting at Mrs L H Lintz on May 1 will demonstrate bathing and dressing a young baby. All young mothers invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
J. B. Selters
Catherine Bertelson
Big Timber Hospital
L. R. Peck
L. H. Lintz
Russia Will Fight Until the Finish
Washington reports say new democratic Russia vows to continue the war until its goals are met. The dispatch notes Russia will not seek separate peace and expects the revolution to hasten Germany’s defeat and establish a general peace.
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Russia
Washington
State Department
Wilson
United States
Germany
Dinner Party at the Paulsons with Auction Bridge
Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Paulson hosted a dinner party in their east side home on Wednesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rother, Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Kleinhesselink, Mr. and Mrs. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. D Voigte, Mr. and Mrs. John Trower, and Miss Elsie Roecher. Red and white carnations brightened the rooms as dinner was served at seven and auction bridge followed.
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Carl D. Paulson
J.E. Rother
K. J. Kleinhesselink
Peck
D Voigbte
John Trower
Elsie Roecher
British war commissioners arrive in Washington at White House dinner
In Washington on April 23 Great Britain's war commissioners received honors and courtesies from the U S government. Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour was the guest of honor at a White House dinner and met President Wilson. He also met Vice President Marshall and lunched with Jusserant at the French embassy. The British delegation felt the trip was justified by the welcome and discussions with officials.
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Washington
Great Britain
Arthur James Balfour
Lansing
Wilson
White House
Marshall
Capitol
Jusserant
Bryan
Balfour
Appeal to Americans on War Bond Issues
Washington reports a nationwide advertising push for the 5 billion dollar war bond issue. Secretary McAdoo orders broad publicity including newspapers magazines streetcar ads and billboards with firms offering services free of charge to ensure quick sale to the public.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Bull Moose Leaders Endorse President War Plans
New York April 22 progressive Republican leaders including Hiram W. Johnson Raymond Robins Harold L. Ickes Gifford Pinchot Miles Poindexter Ogden Reed and William Allen White sign a statement pledging support for the administration's war plans and urging immediate necessary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hiram W. Johnson
Raymond Robins
Harold L. Ickes
William Draper Lewis
Gifford Pinchot
Miles Poindexter
Ogden Reed
S. A. van Valkenburgh
Chester Rowell
William Allen White
British Commissioners Welcome Bal for and Party in Washington
The American capital greeted Arthur J. Bal four and the British commission with cordiality as they arrived by special train. Washington clad in green foliage, bunting fluttered, flags appeared. The visit was deemed a grave event with no Marine Band but a solemn ambiance per Wilson and Lansing instruction.
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Washington
Arthur J. Balfour
Mr. Balfour
Union Station
Wilson
Lansing
First German Sub Sunk by Mongolia
Captain Rice of the American steamship Mongolia said the vessel fired the first gun of the war for the United States and sunk a German submarine, as Mongolia arrived at a British port.
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Mongolia
London
Rice
Associated Press
United States
Arbor Day Proclaimed in Montana by Governor Stewart
Governor S. V. Stewart designates Tuesday May 8 1917 as Arbor Day urging tree planting and beautification. Citizens and schools urged to observe through exercises and activities statewide in Helena noting the 141st year of US independence.
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Montana
I. S. V. Steward
State of
Helena
United States of America
S. V. Stewart
American Commission to Visit Russian Capital
President Wilson will name a distinguished American commission to travel to Russia. Elihu Root is likely to be chairman though final choices remain unsettled. The non partisan group aims to aid the democratic movement and assist Russia in the war against Germany. Secretaries McAdoo and Lane are also considered for leadership roles.
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Washington
Wilson
Russia
Provisional Government
United States
Germany
Elihu Root
Democratic Movement
McAdoo
Lane
Letter From One of The Big Timber Boys
Bob McClatchey, a National Guardsman from Big Timber, writes from Skyline Montana describing rugged guard duty atop snow covered peaks with bare feet and subzero nights. He notes the tiny station, isolation, ration shortages, and a sense of pioneering life in a remote frontier post.
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A. M. Zuill
Bob McClatchey
Big Timber
Skyline
Montana
I Have Recently Received a Promotion to Private
The speaker notes a promotion to private first class and asks for letters from Big Timber folks, mentioning that a small allowance helps. He expresses a desire for continued communication and kind regards to friends back home.
Dillon barn changes hands to Dailey and Wilson
The Dillon barn, a city landmark, is now owned by Dailey and Wilson. Mr. Dailey, formerly of Gibson, brings extensive local ties and has already boosted business. The new firm plans prompt, square dealings and shows signs of a large upcoming run.
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Dillon
Dailey & Wilson
Dailey
Gibson
Competitive Declamatory Contest At Sweet Grass High
The declamatory contest drew good attendance at Sweet Grass High School auditorium. Principal Le Roy Beam opened with remarks on benefits. Miss Mary Urbany trained the contestants sang Mother Macree. Winners were Gladys Hart first and Gladys Rash second with judges Mrs. C. A. Caulkins Mrs. L. R. Peck and Attorney H. S. Davis. Miss Urbany ended with My Ain Folk.
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Sweet Grass High School
le Roy Beam
Mary Urbany
Mother Macree
Gladys Rash
Ethel Briner
Boots
Gladys Hart
Miss Hart
School Board Organizes and Elects Teachers
Sweet Grass County High School trustees met Friday evening and elected two new members W. J. Hannah and A. A. Lamp. Officers elected included J. A. Lowry as president and George Rostad as vice president. Miss Inga Solberg as secretary. All existing teachers were re employed except Miss Shellman of Anaconda who was not an applicant. Prof LeRoy W. Beam was ordered to attend the state meeting in Helena.
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Sweet Grass County High School
W. J. Hannah
A. A. Lamp
J. A. Lowry
George Rostad
Inga Solberg
Misa Shellman
Anaconda
Rita Danfort
Jessie Dean
May Urbany
Messrs
L. C. Helm
R. Grady
L. C. Hatto
Harry Lee
State Council of Defense
LeRoy W. Beam
Helena
Food Problem Comes Up For Consideration
Washington April 23 Congress opened hearings on the food problem as Secretary Houston outlined the administration's food control program. The federal trade commission urged state governors to attend a Washington conference April 30 on state cooperation in the inquiry. Farmers pledged support for measures to tighten food production and distribution and backed possible legislation to fix emergency price limits.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Houston
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Agriculture Department
Shower for Miss Ila Decker at McLeod store
Mae Bryan and Lena Noble hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ila Decker daughter of Mr and Mrs P N Decker at the McLeod store Thursday evening. Guests included Mesdames Long Woods Noon Louis Nelson Charles Nelson Mason Roy Moore Ingle Woolsey Baker Lippy McKinsey McComb McComb Ingle Miller Greene Noon Decker Grant and Rachel Sheridan. The room featured blue and white decor with bluebirds and a bouquet for the bride to be. A dance followed the entertainment.
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McLeod Store
Mae Bryan
Lena Noble
Ila Decker
P. N. Decker
Bert Bryan
Mesdames Long
Woods
Noon
Louis Nelson
Charles Nelson
Mason
Roy Moore
Ingle
Woolsey
Baker
Lippy
McKinsey
McComb
Misses McComb
Miller
Greene
Decker
Grant
Rachel Sheridan
Heir to Fortune Arrested in Park County
Ole Jacobson a sheep herder from Livingston was arrested in Hunters Springs Park county on a complaint of local residents for acting queerly while under mental duress. He is said to be the heir to a $21 000 fortune from an eastern uncle. Authorities planned to review his mental state and verify if he is the same man fined for disrespect to the flag recently at Hig Timber.
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Sheriff -Lyon
Hunters Springs
Ole Jacobson
Park County
Robertson
Jacobson
Livingston
Carl Anderson
Wilson
Springdale
Frederick Hansen
Chicago
Livingstop
Bozeman
Vicinity
Minneapolis
Homer Park
John Hovland
Teutonic Powers
Hig Timber
War Revenue Bill Blocked by Tariff Disagreement
Washington April 23 A split on tariff schedules among Ways and Means members may keep free goods from being taxed in the new war revenue measures A sub committee led by Kitchin Rainey Dixon Fordney and Longsworth found deep differences on emergency tariff provisions with little chance of tariff features being added.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Kitchin
Rainey
Illinois
Dixon
Indianpolis
Fordney
Michigan
Longsworth
Ohio
Gibson Area Farmers Form Local Equity Society
In Gibson last Friday afternoon farmers organized a local branch of the American Society of Equity starting with nineteen members. The Montana group totals 12,000 members with 65 elevators and many stores and banks, handling farm machinery and binder twine, plus mutual fire and hail insurance saving members money.
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Gibson
American Society of Equity
Equity Society
Montana
Gibson and
Glasston
Equity
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State Council Defense
Northern Pacific
Lyon
Mothers Department
Mrr
Mrs. Paulson
Bull Moose
Big Timber Boys
Miss Decker
Sheriff Lyons
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