Letter from Luxembourg describes Verdun and armistice
The letter from Ora Armstrong Born Luxembourg December 1 1918 recounts frontline service at St Mihiel and Verdun from September to November 1918. It recalls the armistice news October 6 and the hours before the assault on the lines, with reflections on comrades and a plan to write from a Luxembourg village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Armstrong
Luxembourg
John
George
Barr McCutcheon
Mihiel
St. Mihiel
Niagara
Sergi
Freddie
Fogey
Rae
St. Helaire
Foch
Verdun
Ory
Plowmen and Thresher Meet March 1 1919 Moose Hall Chateau
The Teton Plowmen and Threshermen's Association will hold its semi annual meeting on Saturday March 1 1919 at 2 pm in Moose Hall Chateau An important gathering for traction machinery owners with a lecture by a noted speaker Members are urged to attend and new members are welcome Sec and Treas Jos Armburger.
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Teton
Moose Hall
Chateau
Jos. Armburger
Treas
Japan rejects Wilson plan and asserts Pacific empire
At Paris, Japanese delegates reiterate plans to retain the Marshall and Caroline Islands, taken from Germany during World War I, risking U S isolation from the Philippines. Tokyo presses to honor the September China accord on Shantung, a move viewed in Washington as a potential war threat. Allies call the crisis grave.
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Japan
Wilson
League of “Nations
Paris
Marshall
Caroline’ Islands
Pacific
United States
Philippines
China
Shanting
Washington
Teton Victors In Fast Basketball Battle Over Belt
Teton defeated Belt 22 to 20 in a tight, fast game with a late surge by Frost Forrest and Bertram. Dorothy Longmuir led the crowd with spirited cheering as Teton prepared for a next game at Conrad on the 14th.
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Teton
Belt
Frost
Forrest
Bertram
Guthrie
Quintette
Dorothy Longmuir
Téeton
Corrad
Conrad
Sons and Daughters of Te Ton Oldest Settlers Form
The Sons and Daughters of Tetons Oldest Settlers organize inviting members age 21 and older. A first annual meeting is scheduled March 1 at Moose Hall with music and dancing. Temporary officers include President Carrie Salmond Vice President John A Gleason Treasurer Hazel Robison Secretary Gertrude Jameson.
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Hiaract
Carrie Salmond
John A. Gleason
Hazel Robison
Gertrude Jameson
Glacier and Pondera counties created likely
Bills creating Glacier and Pondera counties passed both houses and await Governor Stewart signature. Temporary county seats are expected at Cut Bank and Conrad with two county commissioner vacancies to be filled as the new counties organize.
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Glacier and Pondeya
House
Senate
Stewart
Counnties
Cut Bank
Conrad
Eety
Savory
Fledgerwood
Pondera
Deportation train carries 54 I W W agitators to New York
Fifty four members of the Industrial Workers of the World are moved by a guarded special train through Chicago toward New York for deportation under a 1917 act. Leaders from Seattle Spokane and Denver are among the prisoners, with most to be sent to Russian provinces.
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Chicago
Industrial Workers of the ‘World
New York
Seattle
Spokane
Denver
H. R. Landis
United States Immigration Service
Pacific Coast
A.D. D. Jackson
Immigrattion Service
United ‘States
Atlantic Ocean
Immigration ‘Service
I. IW. W
Éné
Washington
Labor Wilson
Butte
T.W
Guy
Helena
D E Jacobson Dies Suddenly of Heart Failure
D E Jacobson an early Burton bench settler died at his home last Friday evening of heart failure. He had not felt well for days but remained with his wife and nine children at his bedside. Survived by wife and nine children the funeral was held from the Norwegian church Farmington with Rev John Ronsberg officiating. Pall bearers included Allan Gamble Olaf Lindgeth L J Ot ness A O Lonemuir Dan Lindseth and J Peterson.
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E. Jacobson
Burton Bench
Mr. Jacobson
Minnesota
Donald
Partitionia
France
Jacobs
Sam Huselid
John Jacobson
Ed. Youngblood
Andrew
Austad
Clara
Olga
Lilie
Clarerice
Haakon
Farmington
John ‘Ronsberg
Solid
Allan
Gamble
Olaf
Lindgeth
L. J.otness
Lonemuir
Dan Lindseth
J. Petérsoni Maose
Jose Bis
Old Settlers Hold Record Dance in Moose Hall
Teton County's Old Settlers annual dance drew its largest attendance since formation with many guests from Great Falls Conrad and surrounding towns. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. Jones Porter Zimm erman Savory Ward Longmuir Perry Cook Monroe Shields Monkman Kerr and ONeil. Officers were re elected unanimously.
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Teton County
Connor Hall
W. D. Jones
Porter
John Zimmerman
Ernest Savory
John Ward
Alex Longmuir
Fred Perry
Wim. Cook
Ben Fiest
Mat Monroe
Great Falls
Jessie Shields
Conrad
Mary Monkman
Jack Kerr
Lars Nasser
John R. ‘Young
Mr. King
J. Osgood
W. A. O'Neil
Tractor School Attracts Large Attendance
The Roy al theater hosted a two day tractor school by Power-Muggan Co and International Harvester Co drawing many farmers eager to deepen knowledge of tractor and gasoline engine operation. George Wilkins explained ignition and engine care using charts engines and parts with moving pictures. Attendees gained practical insights into proper tractor maintenance and internal combustion principles without sales pitches. Representatives B. F. Sise and H. G. Livingstone from International Harvester attended the sessions in Great Falls. The Royal theater was full both days and attendees left with enhanced understanding of tractor handling.
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Royal Theater
Power-Muggan Co
International Harvester Co
George Wilkins
The
Chicago
International Harvester Con
Mr. Wilkins
International Harvester Company
B. F. Sise
International Blackman
H. G. Livingstone
Great Falls
New Insurance Firm Opens In Larson Block
Captain C. James Smith and Bud Liptak form Smith and Liptak a co partnership open offices in suite 14 Larson block selling life fire and automobile insurance and also writing surety bonds and loan handling.
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C. James Smith
Bud Liptak
Larson Block
Smith & Liptak
Notes from HH 1GH School Activities and Games
The English classes review books this week while Elizabeth Frazier enters as a freshman from Great Falls and George Clarkson returns after illness. Friday’s trip to Conrad depends on weather to attend the Belt game, which the team won 22 to 19 with strong effort and good shooting. Rev Hatley spoke on Theodore Roosevelt, a Lincoln program was presented by high and grammar students, and another lyceum musical is planned for next Monday night.
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Elizabeth Frazier
Great Falls
George Clarkson
Conrad
Belt
Hatley
Theodore Roosevelt
Lyceum
School events mark a week of activity and plans
A busy week at the school includes a PT meeting Tuesday, postponed Lincoln’s day program to Thursday, 7th and 8th graders attending a high school program Wednesday, and guest talks by Ed Hirshberg on banking. Rev Haley addressed upper grades on Theodore Roosevelt. Mrs Tubbs of Shanty Town is expected. matinee at Royal theater Saturday 2 PM and another show at 8:30 PM in the high school auditorium.
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Royal Theater
Ed. Hirshberg
Haley
Hheodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Pelock
President Wilson to sail for New York February 16
Reuters Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will leave Brest for New York on February 16. He plans to return from Washington by March 15 to sign bills, and to devote time in Paris to the supreme executive council as a key feature of the peace conference after the society of nations plan is settled.
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Wilson
Brest
New York
Reuter
Paris
Ciety of Nations
Washington
Congress
Supreme Executive Council
Society of Nations
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