Democracy versus autocracy in farm politics and the non partisan league
The piece argues that the New Freedom rhetoric masks a socialistic aim behind the farmers’ league movement. It rails against excluding farmers from policy and warns of demagogic control, urging adherence to democracy and caution against state domination by a secret leadership. It cites Colonel Roosevelt and states the issue hinges on Americanism versus paternalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson
League
Montana
Western
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Speaks on Americanism and War Policy in New York
The dispatch notes Theodore Roosevelt’s New York speech defending democracy and initiative. He supports national preparedness and a quick victory, opposes government ownership, and argues for private ownership with centralized federal control to bolster war efficiency while preserving individualism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
Man Power Bill Passes With Work or Fight Clause
The senate approved the manpower bill bringing men from 18 to 45 into the draft with a work or fight amendment. The vote stood 40 to 29 after defeats of several age-based and postponement amendments. Local authorities nationwide were urged to prepare for full registration and enforcement, with law officers ordered to assist and report delinquents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate Military Committee
War Labor Board
McKellar
Tennessee
Cummins
Iowa
Gore
Senator Sterling
South Dakota
Senator Falls
Senator Poindexter
Vardaman
Viva Voce
Kirby
Congress
Red Cross Notes On Knitting and Donations
War era bulletin details Red Cross efforts including sock and clothing donations from multiple towns, yarn stockpiles, and planned distribution. It reports thousands of knitted garments sent to army, navy, France and Italy, plus appeals to rejoin memberships and turn in records for soldiers. It quotes knitting manager George E Scott on yarn stocks and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
George E Scott
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Northern Division
War Industries Board
Army
Navy
United States
France
Italy
Department of Supplies
California Prepares New Vote on Single Tax Amendment
The article warns California faces another push to adopt a single tax system. Advocates press for land value taxation while opponents fear disrupted state finances and delayed development. It notes past defeats and the risk to revenue, with a sense of inevitability in repeated campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hospital Notes Report Mixed Surgeries and Recoveries
McGregor Hospital notes list several patients including Mrs Chester Hale Mrs Mike Wolf Mrs Nat Collins and Mrs Mary Fincher with various conditions and bed confinement. Other entries mention Mrs J M Moore Hazel Johnson and the Johnsons oldest daughter undergoing surgeries plus a general patient Joe Blunt and a fishing trip report from Dr Folsom and his son Alfard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hale
Mike Wolf
Nat Collins
Mary Fincher
Bynum
J. M. Moore
Plummerton
Hazel Johnson
O. M. Johnson
Joe Blunt
Folsom
Alfard
Big River
Farm Ioan Mentioned By Meagher
A terse line directs readers to Ioan for farm related matters, naming T. A. Meagher as the point of reference for farm inquiries.
Y M C A in Army Morale and War Effort Praised
Daniel C. Poling hails Y M C A work with troops in France noting huts dugouts canteens and services raise morale and efficiency. He cites a captain claiming morale rose 100 percent. He adds Y M C A support in war industries and logging camps boosts cleanliness and productivity. Choteau Lumber Co. promotes storm doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Poling
France
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Choteau Lumber Co
Fair Prices Fixed by Local Committee for August Twenty-Seventh
A meeting of the fair price committee set prices for staple goods. Wheat flour eighty to eighty five cents a pound, rye flour ninety to ninety five cents, corn flour eighty five to eighty five cents, rice flour one thirty to one thirty three, barley flour eighty four to eighty seven cents, cornmeal yellow seventy to seventy three cents, cornmeal white seventy five to seventy eight cents, Victory bread ten cents per loaf, rolled oats eighty six to ninety cents for nine pounds, standard rice thirteen to fifteen cents per pound, granulated sugar eleven cents per pound, white navy beans eighteen to nineteen cents, seeded raisins twelve to fifteen cents for sixteen ounces, standard tomatoes twenty two and a half to twenty five cents for No 2? can, standard corn twenty two and a half to twenty five cents for No 2% can, Red Alaska salmon twenty eight to thirty cents, evaporated milk twelve and a half to fifteen cents per sixteen ounce can, milk ten cents per quart, creamery butter forty five cents per pound, fresh eggs forty cents per dozen, American cheese forty cents per pound, leaf lard one fifty to one sixty per pound, lard substitute one five to one ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Transfers Filed in County Clerk Office Week Ending Aug 29 1918
List of deeds and patents filed through Teton County Abstract Co for Choteau Montana records. Includes transfers from Erickson to Satterlee for 6400 dollars and various others with grantees named such as Griggs Cogill Barber Schrock Castle Wickware Johnson Davis Hadley Gage and others. Notable entry covers a 159.83 acre unsurveyed parcel in Glacier National Park Forest Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Abstract Co
Choteau
Montana
Erick’ A. Erickson
Jackson M. Satterlee
George E. Griggs
Elmer Griggs
Osa M. Cogill
James A. Coghill
John King
Martha Elizabeth Barber
Williams
Lafe Allison
W. F. Allison
Walter Schrock
Emma B. Schrock
Walter Schrok
Ned
W. Solomon Hendricks
Jay S. Castle
Conrad
Willis H. Angell
Margaret M. Wickware
Walter
Norman D. Johnson
Louise Johnson
Dutton
Alice R. Martin
Mabel Billedeaux
W. Nettie D. Grooms
Frank A. Pike
Glaciey National Park
Notice of Partnership Dissolution in Local Firm
Notice that the partnership between W. Swedancky and R. J. Schroder has dissolved with Schroder retiring. All claims and accounts are to be paid and due to W. Swedancky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Swedancky
R. J. Schroder
Mr. Schroder
Mr. Swedancky
Summons in Land Case in Montana 1918
The State of Montana summons all persons claiming interest or liens on the Southwest Quarter of Section 35 in Township 29 North Range 4 West Montana Meridian. Ole C. Ostensoe sues to determine all rights, titles, or interests in the described property and to settle heirship of a deceased entryman. Answer within sixty days after first publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole C. Osterisce
Epidintift
Sapper
Sqps
Montana
Ole C. Ostensoe
County of
Teton
Montana Meridian
A. D
Notice of Interest Claims in Butterfield Property
Memorandum lists claimants Ole Haatvedt Annund Haatvedt Ansmond Haatvedt against plaintiff Mrs G Egge Butterfield Minn and others. Attorneys for plaintiff O Leary & Doyle of Great Falls Mont. First publication Sept 4 1918 Last Oct 11 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Egge
Butterfield
Minn
Ole Haatvedt
Annund Haatvedt
Karlstad
Ansmond Haatvedt
Stanwood
Wash O'Leary & Doyle
Plaintiff
Great Falls
Montana
Order to Show Cause Why Real Estate Sale Should Not Be Made
In the district court of Montana Teton county, estate of Allison Garrett. Administrator Byron Carson petitions for sale of all personal property and real estate to cover the decedent’s estate. Court orders interested parties to appear October 1, 1918, at 10 a.m. to show cause. Publication required weekly for four weeks in Chateau Montanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Allison Garrett
Byron Carson
Sai
Chateau
County of Teton
Chateau Montanan
Teton County
H. H. Ewing
District Court
Fritz A. B. Linke
Real estate and farm equipment classifieds
Listings show property for sale or lease and farm equipment ads. Includes a 1916 Chevrolet touring car for cash or cattle trade, 10-20 Case tractor with plow, stubble plowing contracts sought, and immediate work opportunities with box numbers in Chateau Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Conrad Smith
Bob
Notice to Creditors Estate of Grace C Kessinger
Notice is given by John C Kessinger administrator of Grace C Kessinger deceased to all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at the attorney James Sulgrave office in Chateau Montana. First publication August 9 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace C. Kessinger
Larson Block
Chateau
Montana
John C. Kessinger
Grace Co
Kessinger
James Sulgrave
For Sale A Ten Ton Residence in Choteau
Notice invites buyers to inquire at the office about a residence in Choteau. The listing describes a good home and encourages applications for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
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Cress
Ene
Bute
A Agawam
Walier
Farmington
E. N. Haugen
McGregor Hospital Notes
T. A. Meagher
Lee E
Fair Price Committee
Srey Hie
Neepestraesa Drrun HS
Ce P
Robert Armstrong
Perry A. Davis
A. EB. Smith
O. D. Ryan
George Richard Hall
M. C. Hadley
Lake Frances
W. Clara A Gage
Arthur Gage
Permilla Gage
Kingsbury
Fellers
Dupuyer
William Goss
Ona E. Smith
John R. Hooker
R. J. Shroder
Mons
Jror
Paul, Jacobson
Lisle
Festus
H. Bamberger
Meagher
Glenloyd
Eerie Bina Gwee
Sissons
Ans
Assembly
United States of America
Ss. I
C. T. Stewart
Helena
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