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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
12
Published every Thursday at Cho teau Montana where its enterad ae post-office ag second-class batter subscription two dollars per year or one seventy six cents.
A soldier writes from the front describing hospital mixups with another Gleason, covert work on No Man's Land, map making duties, and longing for home. He details Belleau woods and Toul sector experiences, flea bites, and a wish for normalcy as flu and war press on. Local notes mention influenza cases, community visits, and residents traveling to Spokane and Great Falls.
The Belleview section reports James Johnson of the Bar Mountain ranger station seriously ill with influenza along with his mother and siblings. Several neighbors and relatives, including Mrs. C W Gray and Miss Mary Gray, are aiding and some travel for treatment and Red Cross training is noted. Local farming activity continues with wheat threshing and preparations to ship cattle in November. Potatoes are reported fine and local residents care for ill family members as schools close.
The Montana public letters quote President Wilson praising Senator Walsh for loyal support and constructive measures. The piece urges Montanans of all parties to vote Walsh to demonstrate Montana’s wartime unity and back the president’s war policies, warning that opposition could embolden the enemy.
The slate includes Oscar M. Lanstrum for U S Senate Charles H Cooper for Supreme Court George P Porter for State Auditor Lee Dennis for Railroad and Public Service Commissioner Carl W Riddick for Congress second district T O Larson for State Senator and John W Coburn Harman T Rhoads for House two seats
The slate lists county roles including Commissioner Charles P Crane Clerk Bb C Garrett Auditor W H Webb Sheriff I S Martine County Treasurer A B Guthrie Assessor Harry W Timothy Attorney Geo W Magee Surveyor John H Barnett Superintendent Grace M Thompson Coroner Chas Th Connor Public Administrator Re Byron Corson Paid adv by Teton County Republican Central Committee
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Spain may trade mules for pianos as war looms while Britain and France endure mule brays in France. Analysts joke about musical critiques and futurist composers versus military needs, predicting Spain will regret neutrality if invaded and forced to haul cannons.
The composer recalls Cavalleria rusticana opening on February 3, 1889 the night his first child Mimi was born. His son drives for the Italian army and another son Dino serves in the engineer corps. Mascagni composes a great patriotic symphony amid trenches concerts for soldiers and even the king attends.
Announcement endorses M A ONeill for Clerk and Recorder promising courtesy and efficiency and tax savings through reduced staff. The piece cites his prior public service as police magistrate of Cut Bank and notes his repeated appointments by two mayors. The rest quotes unrelated items and jokes about Kaiser and politicians.
The article notes a shift toward frugality influencing home heating choices as households seek cost savings. It highlights a broader push for efficiency and conservative spending shaping consumer behavior in the season.
In an American advance the kitchens struggled to keep up with the Yanks. The Huns found their kitchens lighter and easier moved. Vocational education, having dropped in on Uncle Sam with all baggage, should be urged to remain after the war.
An observer notes that the central empire's peace offensive was clearly labeled before arrival, ensuring no one was deceived by its presentation.
A compact profile notes SoGsr as TOAR grows stronger when acknowledging personal shortfalls. The commentary frames self awareness as a driver of resilience and leadership.
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