Letter From Neely Armstrong From England 1917
A wartime letter from England dated December 30 1917 describes travel from New York to England without incident aside from occasional jitters on the sea voyage. The writer mentions Christmas, turkey dinners, a long train ride to camp, church in a cathedral dating to 1097, and longing to reach France soon. He requests updates on friends and notes tobacco prices and future plans.
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Neely Armstrong
England
Robert Armstrong
Choteau
Montana
France
New York
Sailor's letter from San Diego camp during training
A seaman writes of busy days and six hours of field drilling before transfer to the radio school. He notes cold weather, cool nights, and sweating in the climate. Carl Sieppe and Ord Younce are at the camp with him, and he sends hello to everyone from U S N T S in San Diego, Cal.
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San Diego
Seaman
Radio School
Carl Sieppe
Ord Younce
Cal
Alien Enemies To Register Continues Instructions
The article explains that registrants must register at their local post offices and that registrants show peaceful dispositions and intent to obey U.S. laws. It urges careful reading of the registration affidavit and seeks explanations from officers for any unclear points. Registration officers are instructed to provide guidance.
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United States
Registration procedure for registrants with photographs and fingerprints
Registrants must submit four mounted photographs each 3 by 3 inches with light backgrounds, signed across the face if possible. Three registration affidavits must be completed and presented in person, with fingerprints and officer supervision, and if illiterate the registrant signs by mark with a thumb print.
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Naval Service
United States
Montana College defies war void with record farmers week
Bozeman Montana January 27 The state college wrapped up its most successful farmers week with record attendance. Lectures demonstrations and livestock judging drew large crowds as experts led by R C McChord W E Joseph W J Hartman and E H Riley addressed war production and conservation themes. D G O Shea farm loan bank head highlighted nationwide lending activity while Atkinson M L Wilson Burlingame and Leuthold outlined farm bureau plans and Union equity aims. The Home program won wide endorsement from officials and groups including Governor Lister and Elks. A youth performance troupe of 24 children will perform at the Royal theater February 2 and 3 with tickets 75c adults 15c children.
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Bozeman
Montana
State College
C. N. Arnett
France
Red Cross
R. C. McChord
W. E. Joseph
W. J. Hartman
E. H. Riley
O’shea
Farm Loan Bank
Northwest District
Professor Atkinson
United States
Atkinson
M. L. Wilson
Farm Bureau
Whithh
Edward ‘C. Elliott
America
M.M. Burlingame
Montana Union
American Society of Equity
J. H. Leuthold
Montana Farmers’ Union
Montana College of Agriculture
Lister
Washington
Cotterill
Seattle
Elks
Comercial Clubs
Tacoma
Des Moines
Royal Theater
Jolly Entertainers From Industrial Home Attract Attention
Unique attraction highlights the Jolly Entertainers a musical troupe from the Industrial Home Training School. For seven years this group has supported the home which cares for 20 to 50 children, presenting a distinctive program of music and performance at local events.
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Industrial ‘Home
Grazing Applications Due In Lewis and Clark Forest
Notice that all applications to graze cattle horses and sheep in the Lewis and Clark National Forest for the 1918 season must be filed at Chateau Montana on or before March 1 1918. Forest Supervisor D L Beatty will provide grazing fee details and blank forms on request.
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Lewis and Clark National Forest
Chateau
Montana
D. L. Beat
Help the Farmer
A Kansas City Star verse scene shows a town man urging a farmer to plant for the war effort. The farmer vows to work hard raising crops and chickens while questioning what others have done. The exchange highlights wartime patriotism and rural labor.
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Kansas City Star
Chateau man wins national surety contest prize
Jr. Cain of Chateau was told yesterday he won a cash prize in National Surety Company's nationwide contest. He ranked among 10,000 agents for the greatest relative amount of business written in 1917, a feat praised as especially creditable given the company leads the world in surety writings.
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Jr. Cain
Chateau
Cain
Ford shipbuilding claim faces public critique
The remark suggests that Henry Ford's plan to build ships will be swift and decisive, with little room for debate or dissent. Critics warn that heavy emphasis on production may overlook risks, costs, and safety considerations in the project.
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Henry Ford
Wall Street Eases Blame Amid Economic Gloom
In a rare shift investors sense relief as the market no longer bears full blame for all downturns. Analysts warn contrasts between sectors show improving sentiment amid persistent caution.
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Wall Street
Keep Your Car Maintained Between Seasons
A car left unchecked year after year gathers small troubles that grow into big failures all at once. After a season, tune up and inspection are advised. Bring it to our shop now to beat the spring rush and secure better service.
Power-Morgan ad urges ready for good weather driving
A car dealer message states room to handle your work and drive today, warning not to wait until summer when daily car use increases. It lists POWER-MORGAN CO. and manager F. T. Saylor.
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Morgan Coo
F. T. Saylor
Mgr
Closing of Registration for 1918 Montana Election
Notice that Teton county Montana registration books for the April 1 1918 election in Conrad Cut Bank Chateau and Valier will close Friday March 1 1918 at 5 PM Electors may register by appearing before the county clerk or a deputy registrar Those who did not vote in the last general election must re register and moves require a change of registration E C Garrett county clerk and ex officio registrar Chateau Mont January 24 1918 First pub January 24 last February 28
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Teton County
Montana
Conrad
Cut Bank
Chateau
Valier
Eridey
E. C. Garrett
Chateau, Mont
Farmington Co operative Telephone Co Adjourns Annual Meeting
Notice of adjourned annual meeting of Farmington Co operative Telephone Co stockholders to be held in Farmington on Monday February 11 1918 at 2 oclock p m for electing officers for the ensuing year and any business that may come before the meeting. A O Longmuir secretary 1921.
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Farmington Co-operative Telephone Co
Farmington
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