Food control bill passed by Senate with broad powers
The Senate approved a food control bill to give the president authority over foods feeds and fuels including kerosene and gasoline. A three member administration board is created, coal price fixing and mine operation are authorized, and a minimum wheat price of not less than 2 dollars per bushel is set at primary markets. Senate members expanded powers to regulate commerce and war expenditures and to curb hoarding and grain speculation.
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Washington
Senate
House
Pomerene
Federal Trade Commission
Piace
Bis
Somuree
Con. Terener
Atlantic War Supply Looms as U S Supports Front Lines
Reports detail a $50 million plus push to build storage on the Atlantic coast to aid troops in France. Officers head to British and French schools for a lengthy modern warfare course. Also noted are a gold theft near Auburn Cal and other war economy updates.
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Atlantic
France
Monster Aviation Bill Nears Signature After Senate OK
The Washington House bill appropriating 640 million for the aviation service passed the Senate with little debate and now goes to the president. Strong contention centered on a draft clause. an amendment to strike it out failed after brief opposition. The plan covers about 22 000 airplanes and nearly 100 000 men.
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Washington
House
Senate
Hardwick
Georgia
LaFollette
Graant
American Ship Sinks German Submarine After Attack
An American steamship on a voyage from the United States engaged a German submarine, fired shells, and the submarine disappeared beneath the water, according to a Temps dispatch.
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Paris
Temps
United States
Insurance plans to aid soldiers against wounds
Washington on July 24 reports a conference of life insurance companies with Secretary McAdoo to study programs to insure officers and enlisted men of the army and navy. The plan aims to provide not only death benefits but indemnities for injuries, with a concrete program expected for Congress soon.
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Washington
Army
Navy
McAdoo
Congress
Kalma Ranch Lands Gatekeeping Notice From Frank Salmond
Frank Salmond of Kalma Montana warns that camping or trespassing will be prohibited on the ranch after this date. Readers are urged to govern themselves accordingly.
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Frank Salmond
Kalma
Mont
Strayed Gray Mare and Gelding Offered Reward
Two gray horses, a mare and a gelding about three years old, were last seen in the Collins area after straying from Collins last fall. An $80 reward is offered for their return to John Kirchman in Collins.
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Collins
John Kirchman
Success Water Motor Washing Machine Ad
Advertisement for a water motor washing machine sold by Houck and Cleland claiming lower running costs than electric washers and asserting the device is a success in every respect.
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Houck & Cleland's
For Sale House and land on block 388 with outbuildings
Four room house with six lots to block 388 and external rooms including a stable shed and chicken houses all in good condition City water listed by Mrs M A Thompson or Jas Sulgrove.
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M. A. Thompson
Jas. Sulgrove
Gilman oil field progress noted with renewed activity
W C McKnight of Gilman, in charge of the drilling outfit, visited Chateau after returning from the Conrad field. He reports resumed operations at the Gilman well and good prospects for oil strikes soon. Court records note a Montana foreclosure judgment of 33272.91 against Adelaide S Donovan and others, with a public sale set for Aug 18, 1917 at the Teton County courthouse to satisfy the judgment plus costs. William Miller, sheriff, announced the sale.
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W.C. McKnight
Gilman
Chateau
Conrad Field
Cascade
State of
Montana
Mattie Castner
Adelaide S. Donovan
United States
County of Teton
See
Netta J. Spencer
Austin Miller
Cut Bank
Teton County
Recorder of
Teton
Adelaide Donovan
Court House
William Miller
Freeman & Thelan
Attorneys At Law
Great Falls
Immigrant Painter Wollert Settles in Choteau
H C Wollert and his wife, formerly of Chicago, arrived in Choteau last Saturday evening and plan to reside there. Wollert is a painter and decorator and his first assignment in town is interior work at the Commercial hotel.
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H. C. Wollert
Chicago, Ills
Choteau
Mr. Woller
Commercial
A Coney Island Princess Introduces Irene Fenwick at Paramount
The Famous Players cast Irene Fenwick as the title princess in A Coney Island Princess her first appearance for Paramount with Owen Moore. Chosen for her stage and screen versatility the role demands seasoned acting under Del Henderson’s direction with Fenwick already boasting an enviable performance record. Sunday July 29.
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Irene Fenwick
Coney Island
Players-Paramount
Edward Sheldon
Zim-Zim
Hawthorne
Miss Fenwick
Paramount
Owen Moore
Famous Players
del Henderson
Sheriff Sale Notice in Castner Estate Case
Mattie Castner and Albert Castner executors of John K. Castner deceased sue Adelaide S Donovan and James Donovan. An execution issued from the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District directs sale of the estate assets.
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Mattie Castner
Albert Castner
John K. Castner
Adelaide S. Donovan
James Donovan
District Court of the
Eighth Judicial District
Notice of Change of Name Hearing in Montana Court
In the District Court of Teton County Montana Galen A Grout Jr petitions to change his name to Harry R Jones Hearing set for September 29 1917 at 10 a m in Choteau court house Any person with objections must file them with the clerk before hearing Dated July 16 1917 Clerk Paul Jacobson Court Seal First pub July 40 1917 41
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Eighth Judicial District
Montana
Teton
Galen A. Grout, Jr
Harry R. Jones
Choteau
Teton County
Farm near Choteau for quick sale provides 160 acres
Seventy acres are broken and in crop with 18 acres fenced. A small house and grainery are on the land. The property lies about 44 miles from Choteau and is offered by Weaver & Trescott for $2500.
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Choteau
Weaver & Trescott
Personal Attention to Telephone Orders
A brief item notes attentive handling of telephone orders and emphasizes supplying the best families.
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