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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
8
The speaker argues that while constitutional change by peaceful means is allowed, adopting state socialism would undermine private property and free enterprise. They condemn mobs at campaigns across Minnesota and neighboring states and warn such actions threaten U.S. government foundations. They claim farmers would end up losing their own property.
Government spending on eradicating pocket gophers and ground squirrels is noted alongside a critique of a nonpartisan league expanding to run chain stores and newspapers in Idaho and North Dakota. The piece questions state ownership and taxpayer funding, urging support for farmers while opposing socialist accumulation. FOR REN'S The Sterling Mc Donald house. Inquire of J. I. Cain.
A seller at the post office area advertises wartime scavenged goods including clocks jewelry cut glass and silver with flexible pricing promising to match buyers prices and claiming to have items that may fit buyers needs.
M O'Neil of Agawam reports two bright bay colts branded M on the left front shoulder and SS on the left hind leg plus a black filly branded M on the right front shoulder. A suitable reward is offered for their recovery. Notify Chateau.
A small black nose bridge glasses case was found and identified as belonging to Arnold G. Baker. The finder should return it to Mr Baker or contact local authorities if needed.
Washington reports mid summer recess blocked by the house and senate hearings on government control of telegraph and radio legislation. The wheat price dispute looms with a veto threat and a $28 million agricultural appropriation bill likely to pass, wheat amendment dead.
Washington reports a weekly rise in casualties for the American expeditionary forces by 703 to a total of 11,086 with new army and marine corps lists adding 117 and 53 names. Deaths total 4,414 army 3,917 marines 497 with 291 lost at sea. Wounded total 6,169 army 5,200 marines 497. Missing including prisoners 503 army 452 marines 51.
Fort Worth Texas July 8 Rogers Hornsby star shortstop of the St Louis Cardinals has been ordered by local draft board No 1 to engage in an essential occupation or face Class 1-A. He is the first major league player to receive a work or fight notice under the provost marshal general ruling. Hornsby in St Louis says he will appeal the decision. The case may decide if baseball is non essential under the new regulations.
Four boys are believed killed and one severely injured in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing plant near San Francisco. Police say the disaster followed a failed theft attempt when a match was lit by the youths.
The naval court of inquiry held that the sinking of the Army transport President Lincoln on May 31 was an act of war by an unidentified German submarine. Three officers and 23 enlisted men died. officers and crew of the Lincoln and two rescuing destroyers are praised for their conduct.
A wartime letter describes daily drills, hikes, and river swimming as the unit works with signal corps aircraft overhead sending messages. Decoration Day observes two American burials, with photos to be shared, while old-timers stay and new ribbons for service are awaited.
The article reports crop yields low for grain and hay in T. L. Gap as farmers migrate to Great Falls for work. It notes July Farm Bureau attendance at Chateau, a flax failure on the Ed Baker place, and a hospital recovery for Mrs. Luke Keogh. A June 28 marriage at Great Falls parsonage united Lela Davies and Jerry Siccema with plans to Glacier Park.
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