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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
8
Choteau Montana edition notes weekly publication from Teton County. It lists subscription at $2.00 per year and advertising rates on application. The notice is dated March 15 1918 and identifies the paper as published weekly in Choteau.
An observer recalls a heated discussion on American involvement in the war. The talk contrasts aiding England with defending democratic principles. The letter cites historical figures and events from the American Revolutionary era and World War I era to argue loyalties and consequences. the writer, signing as OLD BOB, defends alliance with France and Belgium and condemns Irish and Scottish aid to Germany.
Ready cash sale lists a two arm sheep shearing outfit with or without a gasoline engine, sewing machines, a Winchester rifle, ice cream freezers, jars, stoves, an iron bedstead, and a bed spring. Items are described as brand new or practically new with contact via lock box 250 in Choteau Montana.
A contributed editorial warns that Non-Partisan League activity can split society and threaten representative government. It argues farmers seek state ownership and special privileges, risking nationalization of land and the overthrow of American institutions if the movement continues.
W N Chalmers describes life at Kitchener Camp England near the North Sea on Feb 17 1918. He mentions meeting James Driscoll aircraft interest and Will Hodgskiss in Chateau Mont and hopes for a draft to aviation. He notes air raids and asks for letters, closing with warm regards to friends.
A Montanan weekly list from Teton County Abstract Co. details numerous real estate transfers filed with the county clerk and recorder through March 12 1918. Entries include multiple lot and section conveyances with names such as Herman Diercks Richard Rasmussen Christina Sulgrove and Conrad Priess among others plus a Lake real estate note with Milwaukee Road land. The notice closes with a call by the K K club to donate an organ to the Red Cross and a sale of household goods by Chas R Ellis on March 19.
Notice lists room 17 at Commercial House where Miss Alspaugh will meet patrons. A stray yearling red bull calf branded 40 on the right shoulder is missing from Trachet and Malone field. A $5 reward is offered for recovery. notify D. K. Jacobson in Farmington.
The clerk of the district court records new civil actions including Major G Himes versus Frank Cor corap with judgment transcript filed March 9. Rogers-Templeton Lumber Co versus C F Wentworth Ken filed March 12. A Ken corporation versus Wm Harris Ken filed March 12.
The World Picture Brady-Made film features Ethel Clayton as a factory girl fighting to secure a better life for her fifteen year old sister. Clayton delivers superb performance and the audience is invited to see the picture Friday at the Royal Theatre.
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