Letters From Soldier Boys from December 17 1917
Frank Collins and Elmer Cardell describe arrival and quarantine on Goat Island Camp D San Francisco. Four companions are with them and Elmer sews the narrator's pants. They expect to depart January 6 after noting daily routines and a truck accident nearby. They mention sending photos and provide the address for Mrs Jia Hirshberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Carl Siepe
Tommy Montgomery
Elmer Candell
Elmer
Chateau
Jia. Hirshberg
EF. B. Collins
BE. G. Cardell
Goat Island
Camp D
San Francisco
Cal
P. S
Townsend letter recalls Marine Corps training and West Coast tour
C R Townsend writes from Mare Island after passing Navy physicals alongside Sylver. He details drill, officers, and the Montana crew as they adapt to coast life, reflect on San Francisco liberty, and anticipate further postings as World War I unfolds.
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C. R. Townsend
Mr. Beatty
Lewis and Clark
Marine Corps
Sylvér
Portland
Mare Island
Great Falls
District One
Shasta
Sylver
Marine Band
Marines
Rockies
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Cliff House
Beach
City Hall
Red Cross Drives Surpass Ten Million Members
The Tribune reports the American Red Cross membership drive is well past its ten million goal and may reach thirteen million. Teton County is expected to exceed its quota. The article details local sewing, gauze, and knitwork efforts from December 19 to 24, noting 168 compresses made and home sewing shipments, plus a proposed country auction to benefit the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
American Red Cross
Teton County
Mesdaimes Hodgskiss
Eidsmoe
J. C. Taylor
Alden Connor
E. J. Hodgskiss
Chapman
Grooms
John Gleason
Paul Jacobson
Streeter
Tolson
Red Cross
Court House
Liberty Loan Bonds Show Imaginary Loss on Exchange
The article argues Liberty Loan bonds trading below par on the New York Stock Exchange reflect a paper loss only. It cites Secretary McAdoo’s Washington speech noting moral proof of German influence in market sales, asserting long term holders enjoy a safe, tax favorable income despite temporary price dips.
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Liberty Loan
New York Stock. Exchange
McAdoo
Washington
Kaiser
Methodist Notes Gift to Syria Children
The Christmas gift of the Sunday school to the starving children of Syria was $42.50. The next Sunday morning sermon centers on a fitting topic for the last day of 1917. A survey of national conditions and resources as we face a world crisis. In the evening the subject is The House We Are Building.
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Syria
Shipyard Plan Described for 50 Ships 7500-Ton to 8000-Ton
A letter from G. O. Muhlfeld to Wm. Wallace outlines a massive World War I era shipbuilding program in Philadelphia. It covers a 50-ship yard, 150,000 piles, extensive rails, 75 miles of track, 440 derricks, and a 30,000 to 35,000 workforce with $200 million cost and a France base depot of $20-$25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Stone & Webster Bridge Construction Co
Philadelphia
Penn
William Wallace
Cascade Ranch
Bote
Montana
Bill
Boston
Stone & Webster
France
Joe Hood
Joe
Murray Hasen
J. H. Hood
M. P. Peixette
Rue Des Italiene
Paris
Eastern Star Elects Officers
At a Cha teau Eastern Star meeting, officers were elected for the coming year. W M Mrs J E Hodgskiss, W P SE N Haugen, A M Mrs H McCullough, C Mrs J G Moore, A C Mrs M C District, Sec Mrs S R Foot, Treas Mrs E N Haugen. Afterward Mrs T O Larson and Mrs W B Butehart installed the officers.
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Chateau Astern
W. M
J. E. Hodgskiss
W. P—Se
N. Haugen
A. M
H. McCullough C
J. G. Moore
A. C
M. C. District
S. R. Foot. Treas
Last Episcopal Service of 1917 on December 30
The Episcopal church invites parishioners to attend the final service of the year on Sunday morning with morning prayer and a 10:45 sermon. The subject is The Threshold of a New Year. Members are urged to begin anew and support church and community efforts.
Cranton and Richen Wed at Choteau Parsonage
Cogentney J Cranton of Choteau and Josephine Richen of Farmington were married Monday afternoon at 3 o clock by Rev E L White at the First Methodist church parsonage. They will reside on their ranch near Choteau. Tribune joins friends in extending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogetney J. Cranton
Choteau
Josephine Richen
Farmington
E. L. White
First Methodist Church
Tribune
Montana Regiment Reaches France Amid Uncertainty
A Helena cablegram reports the former Second Montana, now the Montana regiment, has arrived safely at a French port and is on French soil. The message offers no location beyond across the water, and locals recall the unit sailed from New York December 14.
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Helena
Riddell
Medical Reserve Corps
163Rd Infantry
Second Montana
Montana
Great Falls
France
163Rd
New York
Atlantic
John J. McGuinness
Italy
McGuinness
Long Montana family relocates to Imperial Sonoma county
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar White arrive from Teton county Montana with two children to settle permanently in Imperial Sonoma county. They drive through five states to reach Santa Rosa and purchase a Morgan street residence, discarding Montana ranching interests to focus on local farming plans and climate comfort.
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Edgar White
Teton County
Montana
Imperial Sonoma County
Mr. White
Santa Rosa
White
Morgan Street
Robert White
College Avenue
Income Tax Collector to Visit County in 1918
Federal income tax officer will be in Chateau Feb 19 to Mar 1 1918 at the courthouse to assist taxpayers at no cost. Taxpayers are urged to file 1917 returns by Mar 1 and to learn if they owe penalties. Estimated 188 taxpayers in the county with details on who must file and how to compute income and expenses.
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Internal Revenue
W. C. Whaley
Court House
Chateau
Teton County
Collector of Internal Revenue
Elk herd near Sun River Preserve well supplied for winter
D L Beatty forest supervisor reports abundant elk feed in Lewis and Clark National Forest and Sun River Preserve. Herd numbers near 2000 with some animals straying into open counties. limited domestic cattle grazing around forks of the river. state game department and forest officials cooperative to protect forage and ensure a normal year. Helena Record-Herald.
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Sun River
Lewis and Clark National Forest
D. L. Beatty
Chateau
Helena
Rirs. Beatty
Montana
National Forest
Mr. Beatty
Sun River Game Preserve
Lewis and Clark County
Teton County
Beatty
State Game Department
J. L. DeHart
War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamp Plans Explained
The notice outlines buying 25 cent Thrift Stamps and Thrift Cards, earning War Savings Stamps by exchanging 16 stamps plus 12 cents for one War Savings Stamp, and using certificates redeemed after five years for interest. It notes a total cost of 82.40 dollars to obtain 20 War Savings Stamps and a future 100 dollar maturity on January 1, 1923.
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United States
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Frank Collins
Elmer Carde
Red
Methodist Notes
Waterfront
Mr. Robinson
G. O. Muhlfeld
Eastern Star
Episcopal Church Notes
Cranton-Richen
Montana Boys
Imperial Sonoma County Paper
First National Bank
Citizens State Bank
National War Savings Committee
H. W. Turner
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