Storage of Grain and State Sales Update
Grain storage charges set by law for elevators and grain dealers specify 2 cents per bushel for receiving and first fifteen days storage, then 4 cents for each additional fifteen days up to ninety days, and ½ cent for every twenty days after. Flax storage adds 3 cents per bushel for the first fifteen days. State sale for September totaled 665 490.86 dollars, up 16 851.52 from August. Five counties have sold their full yearly quotas Meagher, Granite, Deer Lodge, Jefferson, Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Greenfield
Commissioner of Agriculture
Federal Bank
Meagher County
Granite
Deer Lodge
Jefferson
Missoula
Peace in Our Time and Food Conservation Urges
A Montana food administrator warns against relaxing conservation amid talk of peace. He stresses continuing strict wartime measures to supply seventeen million tons of food to Europe, insisting steady effort is essential for victory and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I*ood
Atkinson
Montana
Europe
Germany
War Savings Stamps Progress in Montana Reports
State Director Harry W. Turner urges strict scrutiny of stamp cash-ins to deter cashing. Montana shows 79 percent of the target invested by Sept 30, up 3 percent from August, with $1,228,866 still needed to meet the quota and $3,197,818 worth of stamps remaining to be sold this period. Post offices moved $626,882.42 in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Turner
Turner
Montana
Dream of the wild leads a businessman to the open road
A Milwaukee Journal Breve recounts a man who abandons city life for an hour of nature. He imagines rivers and trout, prepares in antique garments, and, with rod and satchel, heads to the wilds to taste a freedom his desk could not provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wilds
Milwaukee Journal, Breve
Sandbag shields boost Italian wartime defense
A Wide World Magazine writer lauds Italian innovation in body protection. The one man shield covers head and vital organs, while a two man shield shields two soldiers for wire cutting missions. Both use sandbag concepts with sliding doors and loopholes for observers and riflemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide World Magazine
Notice for Public Land Claim Chateau Montana 1918
Department of the Interior notices Henry R. Fischer of Chateau Montana filed intent to prove up a homestead claim on land in section 8 township 23 north range 4 west Montana Meridian. Hearing set before U. S. Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau Montana on November 12 1918 with witnesses George A Zachary Edmund Youngblood John Bremner and Charles Frost. First publication October 10, last November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Great#Falls
Montana
Henry R. Fischer
Chateau
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
George A. Zachary
Edmund Youngblood
John Bremner
Charles Frost
J. A. Barker
Register
Thompson Files Intent to Make Three Lands at Chateau
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana on September 18 1918 states Lettie E Thompson of Chateau Montana filed intention to make three homestead entries covering lots and sections in township 22 north range 5 west Montana Meridian. The 11th day of November 1918 is set for proof with witnesses Hugh Wypper Gwen Wypper Cornelius M Vance and DeEtte E Cady. First publication October 10 last November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Earl E. King
Chateau
Range 5
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U .S
Choteau
Edith M. Bammel
Grace M. Thompson
Louis R. Murray
Jasper T. Murray
J. A. Barker
Register
U. S. Land Office
Lettie E. Thompson
Montana Meridian
U. S
Hugh Wypper
Gwen Wypper
Fairfield
Cornelius M. Vance
DeEtte E. Cady
Gilman
Gilman land claim notice filed for three year proof
Jeremiah Huffman filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim in Montana. The filing specifies serial number 036614 for SW7 of section 12 and NW of section 13, township 22 north range 6 west. Hearing before the U S Land Office in Great Falls set for November 12, 1918, with R egister J A Barker presiding.
Unsteady Plan Uses Wire Cutter Beneath Hole
A described sequence shows two men manipulating a wire cutter through a hole. One man works the tool while a second steadies it, with the device supported on short legs to allow independent movement if needed.
Coconut shells aid gas mask charcoal for soldiers
The article explains coconut shells burned to charcoal can absorb poison gas and praises coconuts as an essential product. It notes the government urges shipping coconuts to Porto Rico and claims coconut charcoal may save American soldiers in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Porto Rico
France
Auto Replaces Dogs on Alaska Trapping Expedition
A cheechako and Frank Burgess left Fairbanks by night car for a trapping expedition toward the Big Delta country. They loaded their outfit and faced snow and nearly impassable roads. Report says the venture appears to be a success so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Frank Burgess
Fairbanks
Hans
Waldensians in the War Amid Italian Fronts
An Italian pastor reports that over 4 000 Waldensian soldiers serve with the colors. Five pastors act as chaplains and the government named a chaplain for Protestant prisoners in Italy. Waldensian officers and soldiers have given lives for liberty and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Homestead final proof notice for George W. Yeager Jr Montana
George W. Yeager Jr of Chateau Teton County Montana filed notices of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claims to land described in sections 22 and 23 township 24 north range 6 west Montana Meridian. The notices list witnesses Earl Yeager Stephen W Snyder William G Cook and Henry B Ashworth with final hearing on November 5 1918 before C Warner US Commissioner Chateau Montana. First publication October 3 last October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Montana
Meridian
Warner
Chateau
Earl Yeager
Choteau
Stephen W. Snyder
William G. Cook
Henry B. Ashworth
J. A. Barker
Register
Notice of Contest for Homestead Cancellation
Olive J. Giles of Great Falls Montana has filed a duly corroborated application to contest and secure cancellation of Joyce V. Hansen's homestead entry No 043065 made March 7 1917 for the NZ NEU NW section 12 township 22 N range 8 W Montana Meridian. The grounds claim Hansen never established residence on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Joyce V. Hansen
Gilman
Olive J. Giles
C. W. Raw
Ford
NZ Neu
Township
Range
Meridian
Homestead Claim Notice for Chateau Montana
Department of the Interior announces J Harold Stephens of Chateau Montana filed intention to make three year proof to establish land claim. He entered Sept 15 1913 for SE SW, S SE, section 17 20 township 23N range 4W Montana Mer. Proof before U S Commissioner A C Warner Chateau November 15 1918. Witnesses Charles Frost Hiram Loomis Bert Christie James Innes all of Chateau Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
J. Harold Stephens
Chateau
S& Sey
Ney
Township
Range 4 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Charles Frost
Hiram J. Loomis
Bert Christie
James S. Innes
J. A. Barker
Register
A Beautiful Woman Diet Tip Offers Digestion Advice
A visible advice note claims a beautiful woman always has good digestion and suggests light meat portions plus occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion, priced at 25 cents.
Capture of bomb plotter Fay shows U S reach
The surrender or capture of Lieutenant Robert Fay underscores the United States ability to seize targets abroad. The report frames his capture as evidence of American reach and capability in pursuing dangerous operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fay
Uncle Sam
Notice of land contest and cancellation of entry
The notice states that the claimant has abandoned land for over six months and that absence was not due to military service. It warns the entry will be cancelled if no sworn answer is filed within twenty days after the fourth publication. Details include proof of service, post office for future notices, and signatures of Barker Register and Corbally Receiver dated October 3 and October 10, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Pee Aa Bob
Seabee
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Remington
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge CO. Inc
Woolworth
New York
Jeremiah Huffman
Register and Receiver
John P. Anderson
Axel W. Skold
Archie Hodgskiss
Percy Hodgskiss
Ently
Apt Aut Lee
of Websters New International
New International
G.&c. Merriam Co
Boringfield
Mass
Montana Loyalty League
Main
Helena
Detroit
HOUCK
Cleland
Meagher & Taylor
Choteau, Montana
Choteau Garage
Goodrich
Standard
Adams Oil Company
Montana Oil Company Products
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