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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
8
Blizzards at night and calmer days mark Farmington weather. Farmers report sowing plans and farm rents while townsfolk share Red Cross fundraising and social events at Mrs. Jwans and Col Ferris hall. Draft calls, homesteads, and local sightings weave through community notes.
Power reports on local health and life events including appendicitis diagnosis for manager Power garage Harry McNally who may require an operation if condition worsens. Mrs J Schpmate returns from Missouri and will winter on the ranch northeast Power. Community activities cover Red Cross visits, a Great Falls doctor, a new baby and convalescence, plus dedication of the Community hall with a large turnout and fundraising supper. Farewell services for Rev Kumnick and baptism of Celia Evelyn Johnson are also noted.
Belleview notes report a Red Cross meeting led by Mrs John W Ward on January 24 with Mrs Rogers Stevens Watson and Clearman present plus the hostess. A February 1 meeting is planned at Mrs Stevens home. A Belleview schoolhouse phone meeting is set for January 26 for those interested. Also Hampton moves a granary and plans a garage. A Belleview dance is postponed due to smallpox fears. Mr Conrad Sack left for California for recovery with nephew Karl Duerr taking charge of the Tanch in his absence.
The Billings sale drew a large crowd and was lively. Mrs and Mrs Hallis Ferris visited Waterman rafic to see Captain Dean. Mr Pitman called to see the boy. Collings supplied coal and kept orders ahead. Curtis Wendh visited town and spoke of moving to a lower altitude. A dance occurred at Ferris hall.
Pendroy W D Jones and wife visited Great Falls on Monday. Mr and Mrs G B Larson hosted a Sunday evening at their home with a delightful lunch. Guests included Sam McLaren Frank Hodges H L Teeter and John Bolsinger. Vincent Bigley of Dupuyer visited Pendroy Sunday. Co R Embody went to Dupuyer Saturday. T J Dean and J Saugen went to Chateau Monday and enlisted in the U S signal corps bound for Fort Leavenworth Kansas next Saturday. Some students oppose school closure to save fuel, vowing to fight it out if needed for the winter.
The speaker notes harmony with the colonel and emphasizes pride in their soldiers, asserting mutual approval of the troops.
A wartime plea emphasizes corn as staple American food to feed hungry allies France England Italy and reduce shortages at home. It extols corn’s versatility from bread to dessert and urges savings of a quarter of last year’s intake to support fighters.
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