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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
4
The Cho teau Montana weekly paper announces publication every Thursday with post office second class status. It lists subscription rates at 2.00 dollars per year or 1.76 dollars in advance and identifies MAX B. BISHOP as proprietor.
Rupert Ward writes home about Thanksgiving and Christmas plans while stationed in Europe. He notes troop movements, changes in rating, and the Italian front as Germany supports its forces. He mentions a recent rain storm, milder weather, a Masonic hall gathering, and a speech by Rev. Mathews.
A camp memoir contrasts voluntary service with drafted service and notes Red Cross活动 in Bole. The piece lists officers and members of the Bole Red Cross Auxiliary and reports on fundraising events, knitting efforts, and community canning and social activities to support troops at Camp Lewis and Y M C A funds.
The speaker from Seattle praises climate and health after a program lunch. He notes gaining ten pounds, plans to live in Montana after discharge, and says Seattle beats Montana for climate. He promises to write again, signing Rupert W. Ward.
The Agawam auxiliary becomes a separate unit from the Bynum group and lists 37 members led by Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Devanleau. A Red Cross dance raised 77.60 in net proceeds and the group thanks all helpers, especially the Devanleaus for use of the hall.
Sunday November 25 begins the new church year with Advent. Mr Haley will attend the mission. In Sun River and St Stephen's services Mr Spencer is in charge. On November 18 services were held at Choteau White's school house and Dutton. Attendance totals were 21 36 and 45 respectively. America was sung at all points and a strong war spirit shown. If weather allows, school house appointments will continue. Thanksgiving day services are at 11 o'clock in the church with choir singing and a Prayer Book service. A sermon will be delivered and all who have reason to give thanks are invited.
Lasky-Paramount used a Mexican village including the calaboose for several days to stage Jaguar's Claws. Sessue Hayakawa stars at the Royal theater Sunday as cowboys rode through town. Citizens mistook the raid for an actual invasion and fled to safety.
Montana food administrator Professor Atkinson returned from Washington to urge greater wheat saving for Allied Europe. He warned U S exports have fallen below normal and an additional 100 million bushels must go to allies this winter. He called for more wheatless meals and days and replacing wheat in American homes to preserve supply.
Washington officials report on wartime food conditions in Germany France and Italy noting shortages and dependence on American exports. Montana shows strong pledge card participation with about 7 percent of homes signed up, in contrast to a national average near 45 percent.
The undersigned notifies creditors and claimants to present vouchers for the deceased Jacob L. Otness within a set period at Farmington Montana in Teton County. Claims will be paid if properly supported by vouchers. First publication November 22, last December 13.
The report notes several prominent players attempting to transfer to top leagues overseas. It highlights the drive of these athletes to compete at higher levels and expand their professional horizons.
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