Tommy Larson Acting Governor of Montana Indicates No Pardons
Teton County senator and acting governor Thomas O Larson of Choteau meets in Helena during the absence of Governor Stewart and Lieutenant Governor McDowell. He says pardons will not be considered and notes good land and stock conditions in Peton County with expectant large land transfers and record seed acreage in the county.
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T. O. Larson
Teton County
Helena
Stewart
McDowell
Montana
Rock Wound
Norway
Sam Stewart
Weil
Tommy Larson
Tommy
Senate
Senator Larson
Larson
Washington
Peton
Death of Frank O. Elkins at Choteau Montana
Frank O Elkins born December 12 1882 in Atlanta Kansas died December 9 at Choteau hospital after a brief influenza illness. He is buried at Choteau cemetery with funeral rites by the Odd Fellows lodge. He lived on a homestead 13 miles east of Choteau and left a wife and three children. He was well regarded as a kind husband and father.
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Frank O. Elkins
Choteau
Choteau Hospital
Odd Fellows
Mr. Elkins
Atlanta
Kansas
Montana
T. S. Gap Country
Chateau
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Montanan Notices
Nobel Samuel Zimmerman 31 and Helen Christiana Johnson 19 of alier obtained a marriage license. Sam S. Robe 36 and Johannia New Breast 38 of Browning also secured a license. Public notice appears in the Montanan.
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Nobel Samuel Zimmerman
Helen Christiana Johnson
Alier
Sam S. Robe
Johannia New Breast
Browning
Choteau Montanan Letters From War Front In 1948 Note
A letter from Choteau Montanan Carrie V. Spencer recounts Walter Verge’s wartime experiences in France with the Champagne front action on Oct 1. He led his battalion eight days under continuous fire, survived gas and shrapnel, was wounded slightly, and sent to field and evacuation hospitals before returning to base.
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N. Dak
Choteau Montanan
Choteau
Mont
Trescott
Lie Bolt
Walter
Put
Orleans
the Ark
Dances Prohibited in Teton County by Health Board
All dances banned in Teton County until the County Board of Health allows further activity. Public meetings also barred unless granted permission by the board. By order of the Teton County Board of Health. Henry Radcliffe chairman and Hi T. Rhoads M D secretary dated Chateau Mont Dec 10 1918.
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Teton County
County Board of Health
Henry Radcliffe
Hi. T. Rhoads, M. D
Chateau, Mont
One More American at Royal Theatre Sunday
George Beban stars in the Paramount picture One More American at the Royal theatre Sunday. The film features Helen Eddy Raymond Hatton Jack Holt and a strong cast with director William C. DeMille and Olga Printzian credited for the screenplay. It follows an Italian immigrant fighting a crafty political boss.
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George Beban
Royal Theatre
Paramount
Jules
Helen Eddy
Raymond Hatton
Jack Holt
William C. DeMille
Olga Printzian
Food relief pledge and Hoover food conservation plan
The article discusses hunger in Ayastas and the need to send food, pledging that America will continue aid. It notes United States Food Administrator Hoover touring Europe to assess needs and promises a public plan on food conservation soon, stressing voluntary cooperation over strict rules.
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America
United States
Hoover
Europe
Soldiers Return Groom Marries In Great Falls Parsonage
A discharged aviation corps member from Carter marries Miss Maude Dundon at the Methodist parsonage in Great Falls. Rev. E. L. White officiates as the first Great Falls wedding with a returned soldier as the groom. He plans to return to his trade in a Chateau garage and live with his bride after a short visit.
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Earl A. Robinson
Carter
Aviation Corps
Maude Dundon
Carters
Great Falls
E. L. White
Robinson
Chateau
Mooney Strikes Postponed Until Labor Congress
The International Worker's Defense League said nationwide strikes planned to protest Thomas J. Mooney's conviction and imprisonment are postponed until a special labor congress in Chicago on January 14 can decide all aspects of the Mooney case. The league reported receiving word from all unions that had planned strikes, agreeing to delay action.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Labor Congress
Chicago
Mooney
International Worker's Defense League
League
Workers’ Congress
Victory Theme for Spring War Loan Promised
Washington reports war loan managers plan a spring issue likely named the Fifth Liberty Loan with possible subtitle Victory Issue. They will present recommendations to the incoming secretary Carter Glass after his Monday start.
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Washington
Card of Thanks Follows Death of J H Devlin
The Devlin family and relatives express gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their husband son and brother. Mrs J H Devlin and Donald: Mr and Mrs J H Devlin Sr. Mr and Mrs Angus Rose. Mr and Mrs Houlston.
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J. H. Devlin
Donald
Angus Rose
Card of Thanks for a Daughter and Sister
We thank all who by kindness, sympathy and floral offerings eased our sorrow at the burial of our beloved daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hodgskiss and family.
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Wm.hodgskiss
Resolutions of Queen Rebekah Lodge Mourning Loss
The lodge members mourn Bellyg Fearon and extend sympathy to the bereaved family. The charter of Queen Rebekah Lodge No. 31 is to be draped in mourning for thirty days. Resolutions are to be spread on the lodge minutes, sent to the family, and printed in local papers. Committee members Gertrude D. Jameson Myra Pierce Mary W. Connor.
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Bellyg “Fearon
Queen Rebekah Lodge No
Gertrude’ D. Jameson
Myra Pierce
Mary W. Connor
Iverson and Grace Wright Tie the Knot at Baptist Parsonage
Iverson Wright and Grace Leola Wright of Chateau were married Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. A R Blackstone with the ring service. Witnesses were Mrs Blackstone and Mrs Riley. They plan to visit Kalispell before returning to their ranch near Chateau for Christmas.
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Olive
Iverson
Grace Leola Wright
Chateau
Baptist Parsonage
A. R. Blackstone
REBEKAH ELECTION AT QUEEN REBEKAH LODGE
At a meeting last Saturday evening the Queen Rebekah lodge elected officers for the upcoming term. Newly chosen officers include N G Mrs C H Connor V G Mrs A C Burbank Sec Mrs C E Trescott Treas Mrs A L Halladay. They will be installed at the first regular January meeting.
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Queen Rebekah Lodge
N.G
C. H. Connor
A. C. Burbank
C. E. Trescott Treas
A. L. Halladay
Federal Seed Grain Loans Target Early Applications
County agents urge farmers to submit Federal Seed Grain Loan applications now for spring seeding. Loans available to landowners and home steaders who lost crops for two years due to drought or other causes and lack commercial credit. Renters cannot qualify without full crop lien. Follow steps: obtain blank form, complete, notarize, banker signs, submit to farm bureau community chairman for county agent approval. Threshers reports dues noted for all threshermen who sent in.
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Malkiaig
Thiki
Wilk
Farm Bureau
Pease
Chateau
Montany
Tio Ko
Kaiser Reported To Have Attempted Suicide
London reports claim former German Emperor William II attempted death by own action after a mental low. A member of his retinue allegedly intervened and sustained a wound while preventing him from carrying out the act, per Leipziger Tageblatt cited by Copenhagen dispatch.
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London
William Hyhiénzollern
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Herry Hohenzollern
Montana Influx Leaves Boulder After Influenza Losses
The Montana contingent of 225 men from the army technical school at the University of Colorado left Boulder for home at 3 45 pm on a special train bound to Billings. They received honorable discharges from U S service. Since arrival three months ago 18 members died from influenza.
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Boulder
Colo
Montana
Army Technical School
University of Colorado
Billings
United States Service
High School Notes Highlight Faculty News and Elections
The school notes report Mrs. Saylor recovering from flu symptoms and Professor Dietrich returning after illness. Debating clubs prepare for a regional drive, and junior and sophomores elected officers with George Clarkson and Marian Pridham in leading roles. The Lyceum event featured the comedy Rivals, and Wallace Frost returned briefly after an absence.
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Grace Reiding
Deitrich
Sophmore
Marian Pridham
Hattie Miller
Treas
Alice Martine Sergt
Tdendasne
Deg
Jack Radcliffe
Lyceum
Wallace Frost
Eastern Star Elects Officers at Regular Meeting
At a Wednesday evening session the Eastern Star announced its officer slate. Worthy Matron Mrs. J. E. Moore and Worthy Matron J. E. Hodgskiss were listed with Associate Matron Mrs. H. W. Bateman and Associate Conductress Mrs. E. J. Crary. Secretary Mrs. W. B. Buichard and Treasurer Mrs. E. N. Haugen were also named.
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The
Eastern Star
J. E. Moore
J. E. Hodgskiss
H. W. Bate
H. McCullough
E. J. Crary
W. B. Buichard
E. N. Haugen
State loan fund runs low as farm loan demand soars
The state land office reports applications for farm loans greatly exceed funds available. At current rate, many applicants will wait five to six months for cash. Sidney Miller, register of state land office, estimates money on hand about one million dollars less than the total of applications.
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State Land Office
Sidney Miller
Register of State Land Office
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Federal Reserve System
War Time Organization
This Bank
Mentasa
Food Administration
U. S. Food Administration
Alfred Atkinson
Carter Soldier
RED Cross
Porter Beach
Cana
Liberty’ Auxiliary
Bole
Farmington
Walier
Dutton
Rebekah
Kaiser
Rus the
George Clarksofk
Louise Zimmerman
Mayvid Lestrad Tye
Mildred Houck
Lloyd Hansen
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