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Newspaper

Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1918

Page

9

Lanstrum for Senator Promises War Support and Fair Policy

Oscar M. Lanstrum pledges unconditional backing of Wilson's war effort and measures to curb profiteering, aid farmers with equitable compensation, and improve labor conditions. George W. Padbury touts Lanstrum as experienced, fair to workers, and knowledgeable of farmers needs, urging Montana voters to cast their August 27 ballot. Paid advertisement by the Lanstrum for Senator Club of Lewis and Clark County.

Wilson Montana Oscar M. Lanstrum Geo. W. Padbury Lanstrum Senator Club of Lewis and Clark County

Sugar Exports Small to Neutral Nations Reported

Only 797 tons of refined sugar were shipped from America to neutral nations in the first five months of this year. This total accounts for 3.2 percent of exports to all countries. Mexico received more than half of the neutral shipments.

America Mexico

France and Belgium Get American Sugar

Ninety five percent of all refined sugar sent from the United States to the Allied nations went to France and Belgium in the first five months of the year. France received 72 percent or nearly 33 million pounds, Belgium about 11 million pounds, with rationing controls in each country. The total to the Allies was 23,791 tons, about half in May, amounting to about one half of one percent of U.S. annual consumption.

United States France Belgium

Dees anti Republican Primary Ticket Candidates

A dated list from August 27 1918 details primary ticket selections across offices. It lists United States Senate candidates Oscar M. Lanstrum Edmund Nicols Harry H. Paysons and others for Supreme Court Associate Justice Charles H. Cooper State Auditor George P. Porter Railroad Commissioner Lee Dennis Thomas C. Penny and multiple congressional and county posts.

United States Oscar M. Lanstrum Edmund Nicols Harry H. Paysons Jeannette Rankin

Joan of the Woods at Royal theatre Friday

June Elvidge stars in Joan of the Woods a World picture drama about a wild forest romance between a lawyer on vacation and a woman who incites passion and danger. The sensational love story unfolds as Philip’s father a Supreme Court justice is called back to the city.

Great North Woods Joan of the Woods June Elvidge Joan Philip Wentworth Philip Supreme Court Royal Theatre

Government Makes Drouth Allotments

The Farm Loan Board and Department of Agriculture allotted 5 million dollars in small seed loans for drought and heat affected regions. Montana Kansas Oklahoma North Dakota Texas and reserves share funds with per acre and per farmer limits. Federal land banks in Spokane St Paul Wichita and possibly Houston will administer loans.

Washington Drouth Farm Loan Board Department of Agriculture Montana Kansas Oklahoma North Dakota Texas Federal Land Banks Spokane St. Paul Wichita Houston

Labor Day Store Closures at Chateau

Chateau store hours canceled all day Monday September 2 for Labor Day. The notice mentions farm loans on the amortization plan with twenty years to pay and directs readers to call T. T. Meagher for more information.

Chateau T. T. Meagher

Life and romance at the Royal theatre star Billie Burke

A Sunday story features Billie Burke in a Paramount picture Elves Daughter from Alicia Ramsey. It follows a girl left with money after repression and hardship who nearly crosses social bounds in one carefree spree, then is saved by a loving man and a friend in a thrilling humorous tale.

the Royal Theatre de Muere Billie Burke Paramount Elve Alicia Ramsey

Weather and farm notes from the county region

Fine weather improves grain prospects as haying advances and harvesting nears. Local residents report visits, Red Cross activity with sock and clothing donations, and August assessments due while July contributions lag. Geo McKee sent news from the spruce woods on the western coast for the June draft contingent.

J. Reynolds Josephine Humble and Son Jewel Laddy Fred Campbell W. Billard Cambell Red Cross Society H. H. Collins Wm. Potter J. P. Campbell W. W. Helms Homer Rowland Bessie Rowland Bynum Red Cross Geo. McKee Spruce Woods M. Sabins Dry Forks Yon Yonsen

Winter Rye and Wheat Seed Drive and Related Farm Notices

County Agent urges immediate seed requests for winter rye and wheat with the office serving as a clearing house to balance local surmits and external supplies. Winter rye is favored for weed control and earlier harvest, with Federal Seed Grain Loan applications advised to favor rye. Hay and feed half-rate shipping is offered via rail for Department of Agriculture officials, with routing help from a state expert. Sheep and cattle owners are advised on market and feed strategies as pasture shortages arise and buyers can be connected. Arthur J. Ogaard, Acting County Agent.

Department of Agriculture Teton County Beers State Extension Service Arthur J. Ogaard

Civil suits filed August entries list

Arch ie C Laval versus Joseph M Bowman appeal filed August 19. Ostensoe versus All Persons suit to quiet title filed August 19. The Conrad Mercantile Co corporation versus I S Martine suit on note filed August 20.

Archie C. Laval Joseph M. Bowman Ole C. Ostensoe All Persons the Conrad Mercantile Co 2 Corporation I. S. Martine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council of Defense K. C State Council of Defense Republican Oscar M. Larstrum Tielena, Montana Anmerican Dees The Charles H. Cooper George P. Porter Railroad and Public Service Lee Dennis Thomas C. Penny Congress R. G. Linebarger Robert J. Moore Carl W. Riddick T. O. Larson House of Representatives E. R. Alquist John W. Coburn Harmon T. Rhoads Charles P. Crane W. J. Crittenden E. C. Garrett John L. Lundgren W. H. Webb Martine Murdock C. McLeod Alva J. Simmons Alfred Stromstad John Zimmerman A. B. Guthrie Harry W. Timothy George W. Magee Thomas W. Robinson Harry F. Sewell Wiley J. Shannon John H. Barnett Obert Peterson Grace M. Thompson Chas. H. Connor Lyron Corson William D. Luther Render Service E. C. Garrett Ford Morgan Choteau Logan & Howard
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