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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
3
An auction notice states a wheat flour supply will be sold on or before May 15 due to an impending shortage. Proprietor B Bishop of Choteau advertises sale of stock for seed serving purposes amid market pressures.
A long list details transfers in Teton County Montana with patents, certificates, and deeds from April 22 to 27 including U S to Witham Kester and others in townships 23 26 north ranges 1 7 west. Several warranty deeds involve Milwaukee Land Co J E Stanley George Sollid and others with prices from 1 to 525 dollars.
Bozeman Montana reports that Mondays and Wednesdays are to be wheatless under a national food administration order. An April 20 directive bans wheat products on those days and for noon meals. An April 19 notice to hotels and restaurants requires sugar bowls to be removed and individual sugar service.
Mrs Sophie Bauer of 521 First Ave North Faribault Minnesota reports ten years of relief from stomach trouble using Peruna. She could eat little before, now she can eat anything and will recommend Peruna to friends. Tablets are available for those who object to liquid medicine.
The article notes wheat stocks in India and Australia are isolated by ship shortages. Australia holds about 180 million bushels awaiting ships after a new crop surplus, while India stores 70 million bushels. Argentina ends season with 11 million left, and April adds 50 million more from the new crop. The shortage shifts responsibility to the United States to share stocks with the Allies.
The U S Food Administration reports July 1 1914 to January 1 1918 supply figures. It says complete yearly rations for 57 100 933 people and extra protein for 22 194 570 men. Wheat and wheat flour exports to the three principal allies total about 384 million bushels. Pork exports reach 2 000 000 000 pounds and fresh beef exports 443 484 400 pounds. Food to Russia was negligible by comparison.
Sir Joseph Maclay, British Shipping Controller, appeals to America stating boundless supplies of men and materials exist on the Allied side while American resources are needed to sustain the war. He warns of a critical position until the next harvest and urges U S support to save the allied cause.
Department of Interior notice from Great Falls Montana announcing a public land claim under section 6. Claimant Agnes and witnesses Frank W. Lardy George M. Boney and Charles M. Odell, all of Chateau Montana. Hearing before A C Warner S Commissioner at Creau Montana on May 11 1918. Barker Register. First published April 4, last May 2.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held at Chateau Montana on May 25 1918 for filling a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Bole Montana and other offices. Applicants must be US citizens age 21 or 18 for some states and reside within the local post office area. Applications should be filed in Washington at the earliest date. Germany elects to five by the sword the conclusion is obvious and inevitable.
Irven G Stanfield of Kalma Montana files notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as northwest quarter section 11 township 23 north range 7 west Montana Meridian before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau Montana on May 9 1918 Witnesses named Lyman O Rogers Orlo Urich Edward H White Mary L Vanish all of Kalma Montana J A Barker Register First pub April 4 last May 2.
NCITY and country need more war gardens this year after 2,000,000 Americans planted last year per USDA. Transportation will be strained hauling munitions and food for the Allies. Home gardens will ease railroad pressure as the nation exports wheat meat fats and sugar. Every child helping gardens aids the war effort. Free garden instruction leaflets may be requested from the USDA in Washington.
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