Letters From Soldier Boys From the Pacific Theater
A wartime column dated August 15, 1918, recounts a soldierly voyage toward China. The writer describes tormented heat, a trek past Tor mos a, and entry into Shanghai then Tsing-Tan with clashes with hundreds of Chinese workers and the arrival of American forces including 1500 soldiers and Pekin Legation guards. He notes British works in China and the amusing sight of port locomotives and camel-like box cars, concluding with pride in being American.
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China
Sam
Tsing Tan
Pekin Legation
Pekin
Conference Accepts Federal Aid Plan For Drouth Farmers
Montana farm leaders approve a federal loan program offering up to 3 dollars per acre, 100 acres max, to plant winter rye and wheat. An immediate survey will set up notes and mortgages for needy farmers, with seed and relief funds from a 6 million dollar Wilson allotment, plus a campaign for congressional aid and railfeed shipments at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
The
State College
Department For Agriculture
Montana
D. G. O'Shea
Federal Farm’ Loan’ Bank
Spokane
Grouth
Farm Bureau
Wilson
Farm Loan Bank
Farm Loan Association
Congress
Thomases
Hill County
C. F. Morris
Peter de Heeoy
Valley County
H. Myrick
Chouteau County
Charles D. Greenfield
Lewis and Clark County
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
Card of thanks to our friends and neighbors who kindly visited us during our bereavement. We extend our heartfelt thanks from Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Leonard.
Florence Oil Stove Showcased For Easy Use
Florence Oil Stove with three burners marketed as always ready to use with no wick maintenance. Demonstrations promise simple operation and quick lighting.
Cascade Democrats Endorse Harry Mitchell for Congress
At a meeting in Great Falls the Cascade county democratic central committee unanimously approved a resolution endorsing Harry B. Mitchell as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the second district. The group praised his character and abilities and urged district Democrats to support his nomination and election to reflect honor on the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Cascade County
Great Falls
Harry B. Mitchell
Congress
Mitchell
Easy to Operate Delco-Light Engine Features
The Delco-Light engine includes an electric self starter and stops automatically when batteries are fully charged. Batteries require minimal care, needing only occasional addition of pure water about once a month.
Flour Flexibility In Montana For Harvest Farmers
The Montana food administration announces extra flour allowances for farmers during fall plowing and harvest. Phil I Cole of Teton county states that during the harvesting season wheat flour can be bought on a twelve pound basis per unit.
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The
Food Administration
Montana
Phil I. Cole
Teton ‘County
Sam Markman Sold to Lewis Town Hide & Fur Co
Sam Markman sells his hide wool and junky business to Lewis Town Hide and Fur Company. Immediate possession to buyer. All bills and claims should be mailed to P O Box 509 Great Falls.
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Sam .Markman
Lewistown Hide & Fur Co
P. O
Great Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Choteau Acantha
Max B. Sbop
Choteau Montana
Tormosa
Shanghai
Tropics
Ching Whantan
Childrens
Gingham
Hunnans
Drouth
Marquis M’aubeterre
Née
Royal Theater
Marquis
Florence
Cash Store
LOGAN @ HOWARD
Renser
Detroit
HOUCK
Cleland
JOS. Hirshberg & CO
Weather Report
Av Bee
A. C. Burbank
Observer
McCullough Electric Co
Teton and Toole Counties
Ghoteau
Sam Markman
E. C. Garrett
W. Second St
Democratic
S. Frank Scott
Butte, Mont
Tilayt
Vera
Lomsatts
Hart-Park Tractors
T. A. Meagher
Choteau, Montana
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