Letters from Teton County Soldier Boys at Camp Mills
A Nov 11 1917 dispatch from Camp Mills Long Island recounts letters from J Edward Hodgskiss of Choteau Montana and companions detailing life near sea level damp air cold nights and dining costs. The writer describes military police duty in New York area towns and encounters with new recruits from Washington and Iowa units. He notes air activity over the aviation field and hopes for overseas service while reflecting on war prospects and a humorous Times Square excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mills
Long Island
J. Edward Hodgskiss
Choteau
Mont
Montana
Carolina
South
D. C
Jersey
Penn Station
New York City
Moneda
Hempsted
Uncle Sam
Russia
Italy
George
Asa
Harry Miller
Wash
Times Square
Brooklyn Bridge
Camp Lewis
C. Trescott
Chateau
Trescott
Tamir
848Th F Field Artillery
New York Sun
Choteau Bars
Buffalo TT
Non-Partisan League meeting noted by a Glacier Park resident
A Montana resident Erwin addressed a small court house audience on joining the non partisan league to influence state government. He attacked big business while claiming farmers must gain legislative control, but his talk failed to spark new membership. The writer also recounts a New York City trip with company, seeing subways and Wall Street, then returning to camp with 250 enlisted men ready for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
Court House
Glacier Park
Amalgamated Copper Company
League
New York City
Great White Way
Wall Street
Montana
Visit to the Woolworth Building and Army Camp Letters
A wartime letter collection recounts a Sunday trip to the Woolworth Building and travel delays around New York City. It also includes dated notes from Camp Mills and Camp Lewis in November 1917, detailing drills, equipment plans, and life at cantonments near New York City with references to individuals and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworth
Cathedral of Commerce
East River
Penn Station
Bing
Todd
Thanksgiving sermon invite from Methodist notes
A Methodist note argues Thanksgiving predates July 4 and stems from early colonial times. It defines thanks as a thought form and invites Christian citizens of the United States and Montana to reflect on gratitude amid world turmoil. A Thanksgiving sermon is planned for next Sunday morning and attendance is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Montana
Stolen Black Filly Seeks Return Near Conrad Montana
A two year old black filly branded XZ on the left shoulder is missing. A $5 reward for information leading to recovery or $10 if returned to the Scoffin ranch ten miles west of Conrad. Contact Geo Reedy Conrad Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoffin Ranch
Conrad
Geo. Reedy
Conrad, Mont
Fine Farm Land For Sale Near Bole
160 acres southwest of Bole with 80 cultivated acres and fair improvements. All good plowable soil. If sold within 30 days price is 25 dollars per acre. Weaver and Trescott Choteau handle the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bole
Weaver &Trescott Choteau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teton County
Iowa
First National Bank
Choteau, Montana
P.S. Frank Crone
Sore Ariilers
Spokane
E. J. Roberson
346Th Field Artillery
Montanan
C. Denzel McDonald
Camp Mills, N. Y
Methodist Notes
Camp Wee Ae
Camp
Ooe
District Board
Germany
Oreo Ace Bt
France
Belgium
England
Ireland
Scotland
Canada
Greece
Japan
Denmark
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Aulmaltinsbandis
THE
Citizens State Bank OF
Safe Deposit Boxes
Brent
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