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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
12
A Montana edition entry reports a Belleview Red Cross dance raising over $10, quilting materials purchased, knitting class planned, and quilt top donated by Mrs. Gilchrist. Other items include digressions on local services, haying, and farm notes with community goodwill.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Fair and Square Foods for better digestion and temper. It also promotes Florence automatic stoves with two or three burners, no wicks, easy operation, and high market price for produce.
A Farmington dance held July 20 attracted all, with Mr Longmuir arranging and Mary Longmuir providing free violin. Miss Milan Lindseth played piano and drums, the auxiliary under Mrs H P Kruger served refreshments. Net proceeds were 86 after expenses, prompting a second dance on August 3. Knitting efforts by Mrs Cal Binford noted. Red Cross donations include $10 from Mrs Kerr and $10 from the Yate Farthing ton baseball team.
An analysis of Montana advertisements shows a shift from classical studies to home economics secretarial training and practical physical education. State colleges offer strong programs, small expenses, and robust dormitory life, suggesting Montana as a strong option for young women amid wartime costs.
Economists note English experience in 1916 shows small depositors buy billions in war bonds while savings bank deposits rise by over 60 million dollars. In America despite 10 billion in Liberty Bonds and 500 million in War Savings stamps purchased, savings bank deposits reportedly increased as well.
The Delco Light engine features an electric self starter and auto stop when batteries are fully charged. Batteries require minimal care with occasional addition of pure water about once a month. McCullough Electric Co agency serving Teton and Toole counties in Choteau Montana.
A letter from J A Bothell of Agawam Montana requests community funds to send hometown papers to soldiers. He suggests editors form a club list price enabling each serviceman to receive a paper from their county home, ensuring updates on local events and expressing willingness to help.
Fragmentary note shows a farewell line reading Respectfully yours J A Bothell and partial punctuation, suggesting a closing of a correspondence or letter. The readable portion provides little context about addressee, date, or purpose.
Beatrice E. Heskett, former Nebraska University physical culture instructor, will lecture during Chautauqua week on practical everyday health with demonstrations. The talk targets all community members, highlighting physical culture benefits.
Notice announces a moratorium under the Fifteenth Montana Legislative Assembly for soldiers taxes. Affidavits must be filed by November 30 1918 with the office, per Chapter 14 1917 Session Laws. It specifies that all taxes on real personal and property are affected.
Gladys Hulette stars in For Sale at the Royal theater on Tuesday. She marries her wealthy employer to fund a mountain cure for her sick sweetheart, raising the central question of motive and justice.
Fragmentary quote from an American soldier hints at fatal determination. The remark “We kill or are killed” captures a stark wartime mindset. The text suggests a frontline perspective and reflects the harsh realities faced by troops.
A German goat in Central Park New York attracted attention by grabbing milk bottles from baby’s go carts. Reportedly observed by bystanders the animal caused brief disruption before authorities intervened.
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