New Liberty Loan Calls for Three Billion More
The second Liberty Loan seeks 3 billion dollars with subscriptions starting October 1 and closing October 27. Bonds bear 4 percent interest and can be tax exempt for small holdings. principal due November 15, 1942, with earlier repayment possible. A massive campaign is planned including Liberty Day on October 24 and posters urging support. The war tax bill aims to raise about 4.022 billion yearly, with new taxes including a one cent letter tax and higher postal rates, while war borrowing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Eugene DeLand
Washington
Conference Committee
Houses of Congress
Plan for Immediate Title for Homesteaders in Congress
Lieut. Gov. W. W. McDowell and Montana Equity Society push a bill in Congress to grant immediate land title to Montana homesteaders who have lived on their property for six months. The move aims to ease drought era credit barriers and curb entry abuses while excluding future entries and aiding those unable to borrow against land. McDowell may travel to Washington to press the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. McDowell
Society of Equity
Congress
W. W. McDowell
Missoula County
American Society of Equity
Equity
Montana
McDowell
Northwest
Federal Farm Loan Banks
Peet
Montana Equity News
Washington
Sample and Wasteful Breakfast Question
Question about serving less waste for breakfast asks if a housekeeper can provide bacon rolls and coffee with less waste. The text urges serving more and wasting less while referencing federal guidance on careful consumption of bacon and wheat flour.
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Fed Administration
Simple breakfast reform aids war effort and nutrition
A wartime urging housekeepers to replace rolls with cornmeal muffins and reduce bacon to two rashers to stretch scarce foods for shipping to Europe. The author promotes a cheaper, better balanced meal using apples potatoes or hominy grits to cut waste and support Americanism. The text also notes a land claim filing by A C Warner in Chateau Montana with witnesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mrs. Smith Endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestion
Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York reports eight to ten years of stomach trouble. After indigestion and heaviness following meals one or two Chamberlain's Tablets relieve her and act as a pleasant laxative. The tablets tone the stomach and restore natural function. If troubled with indigestion, try them to get well and stay well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Smith
Brewerton
N. Y
Chamberlain
Notice of Intent for Homestead Entry by John Ettema
Notice records John Ettema of Chateau Montana filing intention to complete three separate homestead entries covering parts of sections 30 and 25 in township 24 north range 5 and 6 west Montana Meridian. The action follows prior original and additional entries dated 1914 1915 with serials 0385225 037836. The notice is filed at the U S Land Office Great Falls Montana dated September 26 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S&. Land Office
Great Falls
Monatana
John_Ettema
Chateau
Montana
Range
Township 24
Range 6
Meridian
Kalma settler seeks three year proof on homestead land
Charles Wesley Van Orsdel of Kalma Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to the southeast quarter section 4 township 23 north range 7 west Montana meridian. Proof to be made before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau Montana on November 7 1917 with Lige Hampton Mary L Vanish Abraham L Stanfield Lyman C O Rogers of Kalma Montana listed as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S.land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Charles Wesley van Orsdel
Kalma
Range
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Chateau
Lige Hampton
Mary L. Vanish
Abraham L. Stanfield
Lyman CO. Rogers
J. A. Barker
Register
Land entry notice and public sale in Tana Montana
Arch ie Wells applies for year proof to establish a land claim in sections 17 18 19 township 23 north range 7 west Montana meridian with act to be filed in Choteau Montana on November 13 1917. Officials listed are Daniel A McFarlane Charles M Odell George M Boney Thomas Newcome all of Choteau. First pub Oct 11 last Nov 38. The article also notes German shock at US war mobilization and features a local musical program review by Elias Day with male quartet performances and solo readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Archie Wells
Kalma
North
J. A. Barker
Register
War rhetoric and prosperity signals in wartime talk at event
A wartime column from the high school circle notes a fierce foe in the war era and Germany's expected profit before war, while U S readiness, allied belief, and a rise in small denomination bills are discussed amid a October 13 gathering at the auditorium.
Submarine Destruction Devise Marks Next Inventor Goal
A provocative claim envisions an underwater time bomb as the first step toward a successful submarine destruction, highlighting ambition in American inventor circles and signaling a push for radical naval innovations.
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Fairfield Mercantile
Fairfield
Otto Schaefer
Aranam
J. J. McGowan, Bynum
Stoltzman & Ames
Bob
C. C. Sheble
Pendroy
E. T
Glasgow
Choteau, Montana
Ralph Corgton
Richard van Kuiken
William G Cook
Joseph Ettema
Mrs. Smith
America
Germany
Aragt
Musical Art Quartet
the House of Kuppenhelmer
Choteau Mercantile CO
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