Red Cross outlines peace time relief plan after war
Henry P Davidson announces that the American Red Cross will shift from wartime campaigns to peace time relief. The organization will focus on tuberculosis, child welfare, and refugees with governments sharing the effort. annual membership remains $12 and funds support administration and direct aid.
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Washington
American Red ‘ Cross
United States
Henry P.davidson
Davidson
Red Cross
Eitan
American
France
Italy
Belgium
Telief
American Red Cross
Cross
Sorimich
America
Naturalization recipients and court actions in Montana district court
District court in Great Falls adjourned after final naturalization papers were issued to several immigrants from Norway Canada Britain Belgium Holland Russia England and Switzerland. Montana cases included John R Farris bail set at 500 for criminal libel Erick Schneider bail 500 for sedition George Steuper bail 500 for burglary Theodore bail 500 for grand larceny August Teubert granted divorce and custody of son William with four other minors included.
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Je Be ‘Leslie
Jackson
Great Falls
District” “Court
John, Nelson
Norway
George Wilson’ Hodkins
Canada
Montana
John R. Farris
Liabel
State of Montana
Erick. Schneider
W. J. Shannon
George’ Steuper
Theodore
August ‘Teubert
mManie Teubert
William
Sugar Purchases Ration System Easing Stated
Resttion on sugar purchases for homes and public places was removed tonight by the food administration. The move signals increased supply of Louisiana cane and western beet sugar and hopes the Cuban crop may begin to arrive soon, allowing abandonment of the sugar ration system.
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Washington
Food Administration
Louisiana
Letter from Captain Roberson in France notes paper delivery and Montana ties
In a wartime letter dated October 27 1918 Captain B J Roberson of the 34th Field Artillery mails thanks to Judge Carter for copies of the Montanan and Acantha. He praises the French 75 cannon, mentions a regiment shift to motor drawn artillery, and hopes for a winter on the Montanan front with plans to pass papers to Sergeant McDonald Monkman and other troops from Teton County.
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Mc‘Donald
Montana
Mrs Grooms Dies After Spanish Influenza At Chateau
Mrs. Dean Grooms aged 33 died Tuesday morning at Chateau hospital after a week long illness with Spanish influenza. She was born in 1885 in Big Horn Wyoming and married Dean Grooms in 1907 in Sheridan Wyoming. The couple lived in Modesto California before moving to Great Falls and then Chateau, where they ran a bakery. She is survived by her husband, mother Mrs G M Johnston of Sheridan, three sisters and three brothers. The body was sent to Sheridan for burial.
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Dean Grooms
Sheridan
Modesto
Cal
Great Falls
Chateau Int
G. M. Johnston
Wyoming
Arthur ‘Snyder
Ruby. Carpenter
Eagle
Idaho
Lewis
Burley
Raymond
Austin
Ruipert
Frank
U.S
France
Mr. Grooms
Chateau
Ursula Hodgiskiss
Wm. Hodgskiss
the Murray Hospital
Butte
Tiekza
State College
Bozeman
Ruby
Three Forks
Edward
Grant
William
Great ‘Lakes
Wilson Sails With Peace Mission to Europe
President Wilson sailed today aboard the George Washington for Europe as one of five representatives to the Paris peace conference. The fleet, guarded by destroyers, passed Quarantine and was saluted by gunboats and harbor craft while an aerial escort and cheering crowds accompanied the voyage. Security measures and military patrols surrounded dock 4 at Hoboken as preparations and displays marked a historic departure.
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New York
Wwoodiey
Wilson
United” “States
Europe
United States
France
Washington
Department
Staten Island
George Washington
Pennsylvania
Pennslyvania
Hudson
Eht
Lapland
Algstroyers
Thepresident
Robert Lansing
Henry White
Italy
E.’M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
North River
Dock No. 4
Hoboken
George
Secret Service
Army
Navy Intelligence Service
County Tax Totals Report Delinquency and Collections
County figures show 1918 tax collections totaling 624 366 09 with a delinquency of 67 368 90. The treasurer’s office reports total collections at 691 734 99 including adjustments and cancellations. Delinquency stems from cancellations and soldiers absent returns. exact impact of soldier delays to be measured by the summer term.
Choteau Rancher Killed by Train in St Paul
Charles Duer a rancher from Choteau Montana was struck and killed by a train in St Paul while delivering a livestock shipment to the South St Paul stockyards. He had traveled from Choteau with stock for his uncle Conrad Sack. Interment plans mention a famine detail and a cable from Corporal Percy Noodles about the war ending.
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Ste.Paul
Dee
Charles, Duer
Choteau
Mont
St. Pal H
Great Falls
Duer
Br Paul
Conrad Sack
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk This Week
The county clerk issued marriage licenses this past week to Marvin Gratiot of Madi venon Wis and Rosella B Smith of Fonda Iowa. The ceremony locations and full names appear in the official records.
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Jacobson
Marvin
Richard Gratiot
Wis
Rosella
B. Smith
Ater
Fonda
Iowa
Ernest
Britke
School Notes Highlight Saylor Illness and Busy Campus
The note discusses Mrs Saylor of the faculty suffering a Spanish influenza attack while classes continue under Mr Dietrich. The basketball season has begun with boys and girls alternating nights for games and practice. Domestic science students start hot lunches, with plans to expand as cold weather approaches.
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Gelence
Plac
Farmers Week Postponed Amid Health Concerns
The Bozeman short course scheduled for December 9 to 14 is delayed due to state health conditions and may be abandoned. County agents and Farm Bureau conference will proceed the following week, while the American Association for Agriculture Legislation may also postpone. Shorthorn Breeders meeting and stock sale remain on schedule, with State Farmers Union decision pending. Liberty Day program replaced by national Peace Day observance.
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Bozemans
Farm Bureau
American Association
Elwood Meade
Mead
Breeders’ Association
Ihe
State Farmers” Union
Reclamation Works Nearing Completion on Main Canal
The Fairfield Times reports the main canal lining with concrete is complete and crews are back-filling and raising ditch banks. Superintendent Ross notes favorable fall weather has sped the project, with irrigation water expected next season.
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Ross
Fairfield Times
Guarded Escort to White House amid Flags and Bunting
A long pier was decorated with thousands of flags and bunting as a canopy of American emblems stretched over the gang plank. The scene suggested a formal welcoming or protective presence for a presidential event.
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Homer ‘McCullough
Re Wath Bsyce
James’ _Ernest’ McCullough
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Valada
Frank, Fair
Julian Fellers
Cyrille Theoramer
Cornelius’ “ Sommervald
Holland
Harry
May Haney
Jorsula
Conrad
Switzerland
Edward “Bejnoroyick
Rus
Sia
Henry
Aswalds Crowe
England
Cartained
Hatta
Panty
Chatéau, Montana
B. J. Roberson
34Th Field Artillery
First National
Bank “Am
Snyder
Mrs.' Dean’. Grooms
Ursula Hodgskiss
An Et Wilson
ST. Paul
Twin Cities
TSE T
Fe Capitaliat
Percy Noodles
Citizens State Bank
Cheteau, Montana
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