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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
8
Carl W. Riddick recounts his observations in Montana and the Northwest showing strong farmer patriotism during World War I. He praises Montana’s volunteers from farms, notes the region’s lack of war profits, and urges continued unity and dedication to victory over enemies.
The National War Work Council calls for 4000 YMCA overseas service men by Sept. 1 to serve as recreation and athletic directors for troops in France. Must be over draft age, not pacifists, able to handle shell fire, and ready for blind assignments with leadership and driving skills.
Gossip notes from Dry Forks report social calls by Mrs. L G Campbell and family in Bynum, dances at Lathrop grove, a sendoff for Iral Hardy, and gatherings for Mr. and Mrs. Slater. Red Cross met with Mrs. M Fox. knitting supplies issued. monthly sock goals set for Bynum branches.
In the 1918 assessment led by John L Lundgren, values rise across real estate and farm property. The report lists totals for land and improvements, noting higher valuations while criticizing grain league influence and urging regulation to prevent producer dominance.
The Choteau Commercial club held a meeting at 8:15 p m on Thursday July 17 with about 30 members. Plans covered the Aug 21 roads convention in Choteau including a 6 30 banquet in the Motor Mart and a toastmaster from Great Falls if possible. A Chateau ladies club banquet at 6 00 for 300 plates was approved with $1 per plate and committees named for decorations music and finance. Other topics included Chautauqua support and a council of defense meeting in Helena on Tuesday next and a new secretary M C Dietrich replacing George Coffey Jr. The meeting adjourned.
Miss Jennie Connor returned from Choteau where she directed Red Cross surgical dressing training. The two week course was completed in four days by the local women Mrs. Arthur Hirshberg Mrs. Edward Hirshberg Mrs. J. Ingram Cain Mrs. E. N. Haugen Mrs. A. L. Halliday and Mrs. Flynn.
Richard Deveres sues James Stanford and James T Stanford over an alleged lease dispute filed on July 16. William H Tumblin sues Montana Western Lands Co a corporation seeking foreclosure of mortgage with filing dated July 16.
At the July 17 meeting present were Mesdames Doyle Angell White Porter Devanleau Nyberg Reed Schaefer Brown and Miss Krebs Whitacre Great interest in knitting department as fourteen hanks of yarn were given out Wednesday Fifteen pairs of socks completed toward twenty assigned for July Thirty seven hed shirts from last month finished and ready for shipment Mrs Porter and Mrs White traveled from Porter Beach to assist the Agawam auxiliary this week.
Mrs Mary S Davidson died at Choteau after a brief illness and was buried in Cho teau cemetery. Funeral services were led by Rev W E Hall of the Methodist church. She had lived in Deep Creek west of Choteau for a year after moving from Kentucky and is survived by husband A J Davidson and three sons Samuel B and William H of Choteau and Jesse M of Parkville Mo.
Quote attributed to President Grant stating a stance that war should be used only as a last resort to achieve peace. The remark reflects a cautious view on military conflict.
The region was dampened earlier by drought but is now revived by a million-dollar rain. Crops that had been drying up are thriving with grain growing strongly and a promise of more than half a crop.
Irene Castle, star of The Mysterious Client at the Royal theatre, argues that success in films comes from continuous study and perseverance. She cites outdoor exercise as valuable for actresses and recalls starting in dance before moving to cinema work.
Amemia Bramer as administratrix with will annexed of Herman Bramer deceased invites creditors and persons with claims against the estate to present them with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims should be shown at the office of Geo W Magee attorney at law in the Court House Chateau Montana. First publication July 5 1918.
In the District Court of Montana Teton County the estate of George Richards Sr. is set for proving the will on July 31 1918 at 10 a m in Chateau Courtroom. Henry Fischer seeks letters testamentary and interested parties may appear to contest. Clerk Pault Jacobson dated July 1 1918.
Notice from Frank Salmond of Kalma seeking bids to store about 400 tons of hay. No hunting, fishing, or camping permitted on the ranch with violators subject to prosecution. Larson & Oulton listed as contact for the contract.
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