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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
8
Farmington reports mild windy weather as residents note several local events. Elections at Farmington Co operative Telephone Co elected Caza Hanson Wm Chalmers and A O Longmuir for the coming year. Red Cross meeting at John Edwards home raised 5 67 for the treasury. Community hall dances draw larger crowds with prize winners J Sanders and wife in Indians attire.
W. P. Andrews bought the Hinman land on the Power edge and plans a dwelling. Harry McNally traveled to Great Falls for examination and underwent appendectomy there and is recovering. Col Ferris of Collins passed through en route home from a Farmers' convention in Great Falls. C. J. Brandon and J. F. Maurer rode to Chateau last week with Maurer examined for U. S. service and passed. W. E. White attended the Falls convention and returned to Power. Fred Schultz of near Dutton also mentioned.
Mrs Selin returned home from Sun Dance Wyoming after a two month stay with daughter Olive in government work. Mr and Mrs H Severson left for Great Falls to attend the lumbermen convention. Miss Mary Lloyd of Great Falls visited Anna Mehl. Bridston sisters visited Walier to view their new home, and the family plans to move to a new farm soon. U S meet at the church February 17 at 730 pm with program and lunch by Deb Bridston and B Hemstad. Ladies Aid meets February 23 at 130 pm hosted by Mrs Selin. yearly business to be discussed. Proceeds from Mesdames Martinson lunch amount to 21.25. Rev Lunde of Great Falls will conduct services sometime in February.
Announcement notes a community singing event at the church on March 3 at 7 30 PM with English and Norwegian songs for community benefit. Rev. Quile will hold services again March 10 at 11 AM, with Sunday school every Sunday at 10 30 AM. Children welcome.
Belleview notes a February Valentine party at Kalma on Thursday the 14th with proceeds to the Red Cross. The Red Cross branch met with Mrs W Watson Friday. Attendees included Madame Watson Clearman Atkinson H Hammill Ward and Stevens. Mrs Rogers is on the sick list. Miss Stub Gray visits Great Falls for Red Cross work. J W Ward and son Vincent visited the Gray ranch Thursday. Fred True visited Mr Ward.
These tablets target stomach liver and bowels and ease heartburn indigestion and constipation. They promise general digestive comfort for readers with common gastric troubles.
Twenty registered shorthorn two year olds offered by Hans Johnson, Belt Montana breeder. Viewable in Belt during the Farmers Short Course from February 12 to 15. Price and terms available on request.
Miss Alspaugh will meet her patrons at Room 17 in the Commercial hotel. The event invites attendees to visit and interact in a designated hotel space.
Farmers with hay carloads for sale may contact the Great Northern Railway to load at any station. Describe hay quality and kind and state the lowest price f. o. b. Include station and address Box Elder Montana.
A World War I era note remarks on Hun and Turk stereotypes in Europe. It recalls a French soldier stunned by a loaf of bread and reports the Kaiser’s theft of the Holy Sepulcher monstrance, provoking Christian and Muslim protests.
An investigating committee challenged Secretary Baker’s claim that troops are supplied with warm clothing. The exchange suggested concerns over reporting accuracy and conditions for service members.
Tea leaves are now to be used in munitions and the Chinese, originators of both tea and munitions, named one variety tea gun powder, reflecting their cognizance of the fact.
A columnist questions street stories about food administration and cites the spread of dangerous pro German propaganda rumors, noting a dozen such stories emerging in recent months.
Chorea or St Vitus dance is a nervous childhood disease with involuntary movements. It often follows infectious illnesses and may be linked to bacterial toxins or stress. Symptoms include irritability headaches poor sleep and fidgety behavior followed by jerky movements and speech changes. Rest and a fat rich diet with tonics aid recovery, which typically occurs in six weeks to six months. In severe cases exhaustion can lead to death. Admonitions to stop movements are counterproductive. medical treatment should be guided by a physician.
The London Chronicle notes that Muslims must perform the pilgrimage to Mecca and kiss the Black Stone to fulfill duty. The stone, about 8 by 4 inches, is linked to ancient idolatries and biblical figures, with throwing stones at the devil and Hagar’s wanderings seen as pre Islamic rites connected to the Kaaba.
The 1864 Geneva Convention founded war relief rules with neutral ambulances and marked medical staff. Delegates from major European nations and most American governments agreed to protect sick and wounded, with Red Cross origins.
A list outlines safe foods and avoidance for women aiming to slim down. It suggests oysters lobsters and fish as protein, lean meats and poultry, many vegetables and gluten bread, and limits salt sugar fats alcohol starches and dairy.
A husband and wife discuss the saying carrying coals to Newcastle with a humorous family example. The wife asks for clarification and the husband explains it as doing something unnecessary.
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