Russian Soldier Reveals War Misery and Government Graft
A Russian private in Manchuria describes brutal officer discipline and widespread graft in wartime. He recounts forced subscriptions, confiscated provisions, coerced fur coats sold back at loss, brutal transport conditions, and front-line neglect that leaves soldiers starved and frozen. He laments lack of country and confidence in leadership behind the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Feist
Collins
Manchuria
Ano
Ihe Jeter
John
Ben
Russia
America
Sebastapool
Far East
Averich
Bacue
Karapathin
Houe
Siroet
Uioary
Letter Expresses Frustration With Government and Fear of Japs
The writer argues against a regime where only nobles may voice or hold power and laments fear of the government and its officers. The speaker suggests writing more to persuade a reader that soldiers face danger from their own government and its stance toward Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Bar to liquor leasing on lands under reclamation act
Great Falls land office receives instructions from the general land office to notify entrants that leasing reclaimed lands to liquor sellers, especially to government workers, may lead to entry cancellations. Officials will publicly warn that using seized lands will be blocked by ejectment or injunction to curb crime and protect government projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls Land Office
General Land Office
Faea
Nevada
New Game Laws Update From Legislature
The last session changes game laws requiring licenses for hunting and fishing. Residents pay 1 and non residents 10 for small game and 25 for large game licenses. Family license covers women and boys under sixteen. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment for both residents and non residents. Open season Sept 1 to Dec 1 with limits on elk deer mountain goat sheep pheasants grouse prairie chickens and ducks. Quail killing is banned. Violations carry heavy fines.
Catholic Directory Estimates U S Catholic Population At 12 Million
Advance announcements for the 1905 Catholic Directory show the continental United States home to 12 462 793 Catholics with the Philippines at 7 058 699 Porto Rico 1 000 000 and the Sandwich Islands 82 000 totaling 20 553 492 about one fourth of Washington territories allegiance. Dr Carrol and Dr Leonard place American Catholics at over 10 000 000, four million more than Methodists.
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H. H. Wiltzius Company
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Philippines
Porto Rico
Sandwich Islands
Washington
H. K. Carrol
D. L. Leonard
Boston Pilot
Million Dollars Allocated for St. Marys Canal Project
The Interior Secretary sets aside one million dollars from the reclamation fund for the St. Marys Milk rivers irrigation plan. Work may start at St. Marys Lake this year. Funds are to build storage works on the St. Marys river in Montana and divert stored waters to the head of Mill River Montana.
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Secretary of the Interior
St. Mary’s Milk Rivers
St. Mary’s Lake
St. Mary's River
Montana
Mill River
Spotted Fever inquiry challenges tick origin in Bitter Root
Dr Charles Warnell Stiles reports preliminary findings on Spotted Fever in Bitter Root Valley Montana. He questions the tick transmitted protozoan theory after studying cases in 1901 and notes blood and urine findings do not support a pyroplasma cause. The study remains negative on cause treatment and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Pavlic Health and Marine Hospital Service
Stiles
State G A R Dillion encampment gathers veterans in Montana
Grand Army veterans from all over the state gather in Dillion for the annual state encampment in session for two days. Woman's Relief corps and affiliated societies hold meetings. The city is decorated for visitors and every effort is made for their comfort and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillion
Mont
Woman's Relief Corps
Eiy
Second annual outing of Cor Pullee's association announced
The association invites old members and prospective joiners to notify the secretary for May outing plans. President Josax Hossins and Secretary Preeaident coordinate arrangements for a grander event than last season.
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Cor. Pullee
Associatin
Tas
Josax Hossins
J.B. Peres
Timber sale and timbering notice at Pine Ridge crossings
A B Jones offers firse supply of first chiss poles posts building logs and fire wood at Pine Ridge crossings of the Teton at reasonable rates. He resumes cutting timber this winter and parties needing any spectral dimensions should leave orders at the Hodgskiss hotel for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Jones
Teton
Wieter
Hodgskiss
Montana Soil Tops Nation in Wheat and Grain Output
The Department of Agriculture report ranks Montana soil as the best in the United States for producing wheat rye barley oats hay potatoes and flax. The accompanying table outlines regional yields and crop suitability across the state.
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Department of Agriculture
Montana
United States
Exawine
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Dakotas
Minnesota
Weeseve
New York Couee
Michigan
Nebraska En
Wisconsin
The
New York
Ees
Nebraska
Weere
Putusyls Qdias
Taois
Notice of High School Trustees Election in Teton County
Notice given under Montana law of 1905 election for four high school trustees to be held on the first Saturday in April 1905 across all districts of Seton County. Voting hours 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Residents of the township hosting the Free High School must be among the elected. Chair A. O. Warner, Clerk.
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Montana
Teton County
Free High School
Board of County Commissioners
Teton
Alentana
Chateau
A. O. Warner
Town Folklore Portraits A Patchwork of Local Characters
A satirical catalog outlines townsfolk characters from a weather prophet to meddlesome old women. It mentions a modern rumor mill with a widower and a preacher who seeks control, a gossiping post office visitor, and a cadre of men with mixed behavior.
Thanking friends and family for sympathy and support
The Moone family thanks friends for expressions of sympathy after the illness and death of their little son. G. W. Yasar Uj. W. Yenosi and family also express gratitude for kindness. Jos Hirshberg & Co announces six new hat styles on display.
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G. W. Yasar
Uj. W. Yenosi
Jos. Hirshberg & Co
Redmon's Jacks Best on Earth
Redmon of Helena promotes Kentucky jacks for mule breeding in Chateau this week. He touts top breeding stock and recent Louisiana Purchase Exposition prizes. He argues strong mule demand, wartime disruption, and postwar expansion will boost profits for farmers and ranchers in Teton County.
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South Africa
Phillipines
Cuba
Teton County
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Will
St. Mary’s Canal
Grain Report
Mrs. F. Moone
Redmon
Ben, Feist
OF Collins
Liguci
Civars
Aly
Feist
Syed Shey
Thedfords
Blackoray
Tiedford
Forde
Bricht
Tredford
Thedford
A. G. Lewis
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