War Department to Limit Drafts and Use New Recruits
Washington reports the War Department will not create new divisions in 1918. A second draft, likely under 800000 men, will fill existing units with many replacements and agricultural sections seek to avoid harming harvests. Delays hinge on quota allotment methods and final action by officials.
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Washington
War Department
Crowder
Senate
Jrouse Military Committee
Chiuss
Congress
Europe
Reach
Voyada Cebal div
Stans
Artiers
Armay
Fie
Neres
Huns Invade Aland Islands Report Emerges
An eye catching dispatch from Stockholm claims German troops and horses landed near the Aland Islands opposite Abe, Finland, about 2100 miles west of Helsinki. Officials have not confirmed the report. A prior Stockholm dispatch said about 2000 German troops and 300 horses had been landed at the Aland Islands from German ships.
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Stockholms
Finhine
Abe
Assad Islands
Hels Nears
Stockholm
Aland Islands
Furloughs to Farm Work Authorized by House
Washington reports that a senate bill, approved by the war department, authorizes furloughs for farmers and other non military workers to aid war effort. The amendment to selective service aims to preserve registrants for farm labor and boost the nation's food production.
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Washington
Senate
House
War Department
Secretary Baker Arrives Safe in France
Secretary of War Baker lands in a French seaport aboard an American armored cruiser with seven aides. Paris notes the visit is military not diplomatic, for inspection and talks with military officials. Baker, joined by General Black and Lt Col Brett, will briefly inspect concrete wartime Army preparations for this year.
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Baker
France
Newton T. Baker
Washington
Associated Press
Paris
War Department
Wm. B. Black
M. L. Brett
Ralph Hays
Ate
Fuel Administration Cuts Coal Prices Across Western States
The fuel administration ordered sharp price reductions for coal in Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming, with reductions up to 25 percent. Operators warn many mines may halt production, citing large regional surpluses and ongoing wage agreements. New rates from March 11 set run of mine at 2.65 and prepared sizes at 1.50, excluding a 4 percent commission.
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Washington
Colorado
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
The
Fuel Administration
Pew
Idaho
Wyomin
Trah Cowl
War Decorations for Sammies
New war decorations and insignia ordered by the War Department include the distinguished service cross and medal, war service chevrons, and wound chevrons. Women are eligible for both the cross and the methods.
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Washington
War Department
No Booze for Women in Uniform in New Regulation
A fragment describes a March New York rule barring alcoholic service to women in uniform or in parties with uniformed members. It notes proprietors and workers like nurses and operators facing restrictions, with references to soft drinks as alternatives and the uniformed group’s presence in leading hotels.
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New York
Satec
Tornado Ravages Van Wert County Millions in Damage
A Van Wert Ohio tornado killed four people with one more death reported, injured several, and left 25 to 50 farms demolished along with barns and outbuildings. Losses range from 500 to 1 million dollars as the storm moved northeast through Middleton Harrison Pleasant and Upton townships.
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van Wert
Ohio
Middleburg
Harrison
Pleasant
Upton
Continental
Iolgates
Showalter
Harrison Township
Tos Dela
Union Township
John Redmond Irish Leader Dies in London
John Redmond Irish nationalist leader dies in London after heart failure following intestinal obstruction surgery. News prompted sorrow from sections of the community and responses of condolence from King George and Prime Minister Lloyd George.
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John E. Redmond
London
Mareh O
John Ib
Redmond
King George
Lloyd George
Finns Seek Kaiser’s Son as Finland King
London dispatch reports the Finnish government asked the German emperor to appoint Prince Oscar, the emperor’s fifth son, king of Finland. Oscar turns 30 next July 27. He allegedly married Countess Ina Bussewitz in a morgannatic arrangement.
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Kaiser
London
Oscar
Finland
Afton Tidningen
Stockholm
Prince Oscar
Hohenzollern
Ina Bussewitz
Easter Preparations at Methodist Church
The church notes Easter Sunday is three weeks away and preparations for an Easter program by the Sunday school. A large Easter collection is urged as Europe is out of mission work and America must support. Bible class dinner is planned for Friday March 22 and a unique dinner by the men and official board on Friday April 5. A young ladies choir led by Miss Smith will sing Sunday evening and decorative wall lettering highlights each Sunday's biblical text. Thanks to Brother Porter.
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Europe
America
Miss Smith
Brother Porter
McGregor Hospital Notes Recap of Operations and Recoveries
James Conner improves after serious operation Ole Thompson shows marked progress Miles ONeill operated for gall stones Mrs A Edwards underwent serious operation now progressing well Mrs H Holm had mastoid operation Jas Collins recovering from operation will return to sheriff's next Monday Mrs Black remains a hospital patient Ralph White fully recovered and home F Raymond had leg amputated at hospital Misses A Hutton and Minnie Anson registered nurses on special duty George W Magee county attorney left hospital after operation Edwin Williams brought in from Farmington with injured back from a fall Clarence Olson admitted from Corrad Mrs Shulkin and their little son returned home Thursday Mrs Averill a patient at the hospital
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H. Holm
Jas. Collins
Sheriff’s
Black
Ralph White
F. Raymond
A. Hutton
Minnie Anson
American Front Holds Eight Miles of Trench Front
Washington reports American troops hold a stretch of trenches over eight miles on the French battle front. The airline map shows a frontage of about four and a half miles, with potential extension to the full allotment for the army corps.
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Washington
France
Five Mile Dry Zones Around Nav Training Stations Ordered
Secretary Daniels ordered five mile dry zones around seven permanent naval training stations and camps, regardless of city or town limits. No changes are made to regulations around other camps for now. additional orders may come later.
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Washington
Dianels
Montana Boy's Throat Cut at Camp Lewis
The body of Carl J. Sandahl of Malta Montana private at Camp Lewis was found HO feet from the base hospital with his throat slashed by a razor. No witness to the death. He had been treated for nervous disorders and discharged as unfit for military duty.
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Montana
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Carl J. Sandahl
Malta
Mont
Sundah
Saundah
Browning's Magazine Quote Sparks Debate On Live Beat
A fragment from Browning's Magazine contrasts a dead beat with a live one. The line prompts readers to consider interpretation and meaning in literary prose.
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Browning
Shyest Girl in City Open to Luxury Sit
Louisville Courier Journal notes a playful line about the shyest girl in the world being willing to sit in the lap of luxury, reflecting light-hearted urban society chatter.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
County appoints high school board members and assigns county printing
County commissioners in Teton appoint Wm Cowgill and A C Burbank to the high school board to fill vacancies. They divide the county printing contract between The Montanan and The Acantha, reject Conrad Observer. Bridge work planned on Yellowstone Glacier Park trail with Birch creek sighting and Badger Creek bridge funding tied to county costs.
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Wm. Cowgill
A. C. Burbank
Choteau
Teton County
Wm. Wallace
L. A. Foot
Montanan
Acantha
Conrad Observer
Yellowstone Glacier Park
Surgery
Barnett
Birch Creek
Badger Creek
Browning
Tag Day Results At Chateau For Red Cross Kit Fund
Last Friday tag day in Chateau raised funds for the Red Cross Comfort Kit Fund. The event collected money from local residents and businesses, supporting relief kits for those in need.
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Chateau
Red Cross
Marriage Licenses for Four Couples Listed
Oliver Day Rider, 23, and Annie White Calf, 26, both of the Blackfeet Indian reservation, and Andrew Edward Teterud, 27, with Grace Winifred Bailey, 19, both of Cut Bank, appear among the latest marriage licenses.
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Oliver Day Rider
Annie White Calf
Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Andrew Edward Teterud
Grace Winifred Bailey
Cut Bank
Agawam Social Roundup Includes Visits and Courtesies
Agawam residents and visitors are listed with last week highlights. Mr. and Mrs. McGrath visited the Deranleau home. Mr Harrington bought a Dodge. the Rongstads and Rodins were in the area Sunday. C F Suiste visited Kropp ranch. Grandma Angel received a knitted bag from Red Cross workers. The Pierce family hosted dinner. Frank Pierce was a Fairfield business visitor. Several residents remain on sick lists and local events drew crowds, including a non partisan speak.
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C. F. Suiste
Kropp Ranch
Grandma Angel
Red Cross
Local residents identified in brief sock find incident
A list includes Nyberg Vigen Angel Reid Schaefer Babcock Pierce and Miss Lovern Pierce. Grandma Angel, aged seventy five, turned in a pair of socks.
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Dames ’Nyberg
Vigen
Angel, Reid, Schaefer
Babcock and Pierce
Miss Lovern Pierce
Angel
Notice to Creditors Estate of Murdock Bruce
Notice is given by the executor of the last will and testament of Murdock Bruce deceased to creditors and all with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the executor at the office of Geo W Magee in the courthouse Chateau Montana. Dated March 2 1918. John D Bruce Executor. Geo W Magee attorney for administrator.
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Murdock Bruce
Geo. W. Magee
Chateau Teton County
Montana
John D. Bruce
Summons in District Court over Montana land title dispute
In Teton County Montana C K Malone and P C Truchot sue I B Palmer Edna C Palmer and unknown claimants over title to West Half Section 22 South Half Southeast Quarter Section 15 West Half Northwest Quarter Section 11 and other parcels totaling 720 acres. The plaintiffs seek to quiet title and remove any cloud from defendants unlawful claims with the case dated February 1918. The summons requires a response within 20 days.
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District Court of the Eighth Judicialistrict
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
C.K. Malone
P. C. Truchot
I. B. Palmer
Edna C. Palmer
Hl. B. Palmer
T. H. Pridham
Larson Block
Choteau
United States
Vlaintiffs
Paul Jacobson
T.H. Pridham
Plainntiffs
Chateau
Birst
Notice of Annual School Election District No 1
Notice announces election day Saturday April with two and three year trustee terms. Polls open 2 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the public school building in Cha teau, Teton county. Clerk John W. Hall signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Board of School Trustees
Teton County
John W. Hall
Notice of Election Polling Places and Hours
Notice from the Town Clerk listing polling sites in First Ward and Second Ward with polls open from early morning to 6 p m. The offices involved are First Ward Engineer's office and Second Ward County Treasurer's office at the Court House. Jon W Hall is the Town Clerk.
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First Ward Engineer's
Larson
Second Ward
Court House
Jonn W. Hall
Special School Election Notice in Teton County Montana
Voters in School District No. 1 Teton county Montana will decide on April 6 1918 whether the board may levy an additional three mills for reducing floating indebtedness beyond the ten mill levy. Clerk JOAN W HALL signs the notice dated March 32 1919 by order of the board.
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Teton County
Board of Trustees
Board of School Trustees
Montana
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McGregor Hospital Notes
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A. Edwards
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Farmington
Clarence Olson
Corrad
Mrs. Averill
Elizabeth Kraber
Ethel Wallace
Alta Gehoe
Louise Crary
Mrs. McGrath
Deranleau
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Dodge
A. M. Rongstad
Wm. Rodin
Agawam
Mr. Deranleau
Great Falls
Velie
C. F. Forseath
Alice Satre
Pierce Home
Frank Pierce
Fairfield
H. Gemar
Otto Wagnild
Mr. Gewald
Mr. Wagnild
Pendrey
Mr. J. F. Babcock
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Conrad
Ray Worden
Harrington
Ruby Yule
Miss Dietrich
T. L. McDonald Co
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