Inland nations port project eyed by France and Switzerland
France and Switzerland show interest in an independent inland European port for Switzerland and Bohemia to gain economic independence from Germany after the war. Consul Ravndal cites Nantes Lyons and other Loire ports as likely hubs with rail links to inland production centers and possible Rhine Rhone canal connections. Existing railroads and port facilities at Nantes and St Nazaire would support early development amid war demand and rising Central Europe traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Bohemia
Germany
France
Department of Commerce
Ravndal
Nantes
Lyons
Loire
St. Nazaire
la Rochelle
Bordeaux
Rhine
Rhone
Europe
Channel
North Sea
Faith and a Moving Graveyard on the Front
An American artillery unit waits for air scouts when a dispatch bears the message Fire on moving graveyard. An airman reports a graveyard visible on the road, and rockets and guns fire as he lands. the officer credits faith in the airman for delivering munitions to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Red Cross
Mrs Etta Leithton Promotes Me and You Tip to Tip Slogans
Civic secretary Miss Etta Leithton of the National Security League advocates a Me and You Tip to Tip campaign. She urges slogans from Wilson and Pershing speeches and other sources be written on slips and included in letters to France and Italy in the language of the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Vi Leithton
National Security League
Tina Tie
Wilson
General Pershing
Committee On Poltic Information
Netiana Security League
France
Italy
Saving for a Bond Amid Family Illness
In hard times families face hard choices as medical bills rise and bonds strain household budgets. The piece urges steadfast support even at sacrifice, asking readers to imagine five years hence if they had withheld funds that could have aided a dying mother. It emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and faith.
Father questions soldier life in a child’s curious moment
Richard asks his father if he wishes to be a soldier. the father answers yes. Teddy and others react as a knitted scene unfolds with mentions of knitting, copper, and a cryptic exchange. The dialogue hints at family dynamics and wartime context through simple domestic imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Teddy Ae
Weather Sparks Snowy Return From Eastern Trip
A. C. Schaefer returned Tuesday evening from a business trip to the eastern portion of the state. He reports about a foot of snow and very cold weather near the Dakota boundary, while here the weather is described as the wildest kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Schaefer
Dakota
Bynum Herald
Government ownership debates echo in wartime policy discussion
A transcription of column opinion questions the drift toward government ownership in railroads and services. It cites doubled costs under government control, contrasts public versus private management, and invokes Jefferson and Madison in favor of limited government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Madison
Tinkering not in demand in western states elections
The piece notes widespread rejection of constitutional tinkering in western states with several proposals defeated. It argues lawmakers should study the results, as few amendments passed and tax relief or industrial protection dominated the rejected measures.
What Love Forgives at Royal Theatre starring Castleton Hines
Barbara Castleton and Johnny Hines headline the World Picture What Love Forgives to be shown Thursday and Friday at the Royal Theatre. John Bowers and Muriel Ostriche also star in a strong cast with notable performances. The production features superior staging and is praised as one of the year's best and most entertaining attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Castleton
Johnny Hines
Royal Theatre
John Bowers
Muriel‘ Ostriche
Mr. Bowers
Miss Ostriche
Deeds Filed in Teton County Week Ending January 7 1918
County clerk and recorder records show several instruments filed in Montana. Deeds include John Hanson to George Sollid for $1 and lots in Dut ton original townsite. Additional entries note various land descriptions and amounts in sections 6 10 and surrounding parcels.
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William Hall
Herbert O. Harris
Jackson
Chateau
Lucie B. McNamer
Bruce R
Bruce R. McNamer
Conrad Townsite
Otto C. Abraham
Conrad
Mont
Ole Wagnild
August Kropp
J. I. Cain
Co A
Cowell
J. A. Cowell
A. J. Cowell
Robert M
Sproat
Joseph Kingston
Garden Home
Teton County Abstract Co
Choteau
Montana
John Hanson
George Sollid
Dutton
Davig
Lapriché
County news and hometown items drift through Christmas gifts and travel
A boy receives a World War helmet from his uncle Chas Baldwin now on display at a local drugstore. Dan Crawford, an old Reservation resident, is treated at Love hospital for frostbitten feet with partial amputation. W Buck and Chas Devereaux trip to Lethbridge face a storm after enjoying a film and observing American symbols.
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Pan
M. R. Baldwin
Hunland
Chas. Baldwin
County Board of Health
Medical
Teton
Pondera Valley State Bank Plans Capital Increase
At a board meeting of the Pondera Valley State Bank the directors voted to double capital to 100000 dollars and expand the directorate. The bank will amend corporate powers to conform with trust bank provisions to boost business and usefulness. Conrad Independent reports.
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Brady’ ‘Cltizen
Pondera. “Valley” State Bank
Teton County
Conrad
Dry Forks Gossip Highlights Local Goings On
Old Man Blizzard visited the district this week. No new flu cases in Dry Forks for some time. S. Jones and family live on the Friend farm. Buna Campbell has been ill. District 27 school resumes with Mr. and Mrs. J Engels pleased with Wyoming home. W and S Campbell were Bynum callers Saturday. Basil Ellard now attends school in Bynum. Della Leech vacationed at A Rowland farm near Pendroy. Geo McKee, recently in the spruce division in Washington, plans to return soon. H H Coklins and family and Mr and Mrs W Helms were Bynum callers Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Jones
Friend Farm
Buna Campbell
Dist
Catholic Services Mass and Sunday School Times
Mass at 10 o'clock next Sunday with Sunday school at 2 30 in the afternoon. A brief church notice lists service times and program for parishioners.
What Love Forgives at Royal Theatre in City Week Run
World Pictures rented a New York stage for key scenes of the film What Love Forgives starring Barbara Castleton and Johnny Hines. John Bowers and Muriel Ostriche lead with strong performances as the story unfolds a man’s conscience driving a tense climax, shown Thursday and Friday at the Royal Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolis
World Pictures
Barbara Castleton
Johnny Hines
John Bowers
Other
Miss Castleton
Muriel Ostriche
Royal Theatre
Hospital Notes From Fairfield Area Patients
Mrs. Frank West and Mr. S Rosette are listed as patients. Mrs Cohoe will leave for home tomorrow. Mrs Archie Richardson recovering from paralysis. Lewis Thompson from the Commercial Hotel improving after a serious illness. Mrs Deuwalder brought in Monday. Mrs Alberta Clearman operated on last Tuesday and is progressing. Mr Wright receiving treatment. Dr W H Smith recently with the U S Medical Corps has opened offices at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank West
Fairfield
S. Rosette
Cohoe
Archie Richardson
Lewis Thompson
Commercial Hotel
Deuwalder
Alberta Clearman
Letter From U S S Arkansas Sailor at Christmas 1918
A wartime letter from Acton aboard the U S S Arkansas describes patrols in the North Sea, escorting the German fleet to surrender at Kiel, and a Christmas in New York after the armistice. He mentions Scotland, England, and Brest, notes seeing President Wilson, and expresses pride in the fleet and longing to return home.
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Mid-Ocean
San Diego
North Sea
Scotland
vEngland
Heligoland
France
Jesse
America
Firth of Forth Bridge
Kiel Canal
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Weather Report
RoCia
A. C. Burbank
Et Es
Tom
Harry
Mary Ellen Jane
Jim Ham Lewis
Illinois
E. Atwood
Bey
Ora E. Atwood
Martha Wickuler
David F. Mains
Martha S. Prince
Thomas
Walier-Montana Land & Water Company
John A. Byron
Andrew J. Ringen
George M. Coffey, Sr
John Wellenstein
Co-Partners
Clermont Yerkes
Glenn G. Kellogg
Philip Rudolph
Valier Real Estate Company
Valier
Hattie G. Carter
Bertha
D. Jackson
Nicholas Hahn
U. S
Klaas Anne van Belle
George McArthur
Laure van Senden
Anthony Gilham
Catholic Services
Leonard
Acton
U. S. S. Arkansas
Brest
Old New York
Grand Fleet
Arkie
Sis
Uncle Joe
Mother
Sweetheart
Brandpa
MertFand
Bair
North
Great Falla
Winbow Hotel
Ford Building
Aoste
Logan & Howard
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