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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
8
A World War I era correspondence fragment from Ira of Company C 216 Supply Truck and John Pedersen of the 26th Engineer Corps at Fort George Wright Washington. The letters describe delayed mail, daily life, and longing for letters from home while awaiting equipment turn in.
A Fort Wright resident recounts arrival and medicals including typhoid vaccination. He notes good meals, delayed departure, and requests letters from friends in Chateau. Community updates cover church plans, Red Cross sewing drives, knitting classes for soldiers, and local farm harvests with residents traveling to Wardledge and Gilman.
Rene Castle, star of the Pathe play The Mysterious Client, declares moving pictures help win the war by boosting morale and offering diversion for Americans and soldiers. He notes the president endorses wholesome entertainment and that mystery and romance draw broad audiences while the plot remains unpredictable.
Fragmentary note records references to trees mountains rain and a person named Mr Clearmeh estimating bushels per acre. Mentions hunting on Saturday and a desire to purchase a cow. Details are fragmented with missing context and names.
Episcopal church notes list services on July 21 at Bleachleaf school house at 3 30 p m with baptisms and a patriotic sermon Fighting for My Country The Kalma service was postponed due to rain and is rescheduled for July 28 at 3 30 p m with prayers and songs for the troops GH 5ij 4 AGGHIUR ay DF
A reader questions a fellow who is always kicking and notes the army relies on boosters arriving at a place. The text suggests uncertainty about the writer and mentions a summer resort as part of travel.
160 acres northeast quarter section 20 township 25 north range 6 west on Burton beach. Asking price 22.50 per acre with easy terms. Contact Pratt Heath & Co Helena Montana.
Specializes in repairing machinery welding boiler work and auto and general repair. Located at Fifth and Central Ave SW Great Falls Montana. Also notes health tip for lame shoulder recommending Chamberlains Liniment and rest.
Notice reports a 1918 bid sale by School District No. 65 Teton County Montana for three $500 bonds totaling $1500 to fund a school site and building. Bonds bear up to 6 percent interest, due in 12 years with redemption in 7 years, bids due August 24 1918 at Chateau Montana. Bidders must provide a $150 certified check. district may reject any bid.
Dr. John R. Mott told Midwest YMCA leaders that U S forces cross to France using two 12 hour shifts on ships. One shift uses a bunk for twelve hours and the other covers the remaining twelve, enabling ships to carry 13 000 or 14 000 men per voyage.
The semi annual meeting of the Te ton County Threshermen and Plowmen association will be held at the Moose hall Chateau on July 27 at 2 pm. J A Baart, President.
Grey gelding branded 3 on the left shoulder and a white faced yearling steer branded on the left hip are described along with a red steer and a bob tailed animal branded on the left ribs from J. M. Weaver, Marshall. The issue references a short letter from Jim mie Wallace urging readers to read it and praises the campers for their spirit and tolerance of hardships, while noting a few unsatisfied voices.
Park Chemical Company incorporated in Montana with 20000 capital to produce water proof polish for automobiles and other items. Incorporators are Henry C. Wallert E K Crary and John J Greene all of Choteau. Plant already operating with three workers and will hire more as agencies to handle output are set up. Contracts exist with a major Montana firm and another company may take a territory contract.
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