Worse Than the War A Call to Tackle Auto Death Toll
A 1919 editorial warns that motor vehicle accidents in the last eighteen months killed more Americans than died in the Great War, urging action on grade crossings and stronger enforcement of prohibition to curb this national disaster. It cites the steel of the problem in small towns and farms, and critiques hypocrisy in liquor policy affecting ships and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Washington
August Busch
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
Europe
United States Treasury
Shipping Board
Farmington Social Roundup Includes Visits and Parties
Farmington residents hosted and visited friends in a busy week. Forseth, Hanson and Lindseth families called at homes. Mrs Brekke from Great Falls visited O Lindseth. A Luther League lunch raised over 20 dollars at primaries. Rev Ensberg party at Lars Nasset featured games and a midnight luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Y Forseth
C. Hanson
P.peterson
John Brekke
Great Falls
O. Lindseth
Alice Oitness
C. Lindseth
Luther League
Rev,. Ensberg
Lars Nasset
R. Bruce
Conrad
Joel Otness
Clarence Hynes
Frank Hynes
Spokane
Gus Depner
Chris Hanson
Miles City
Four Great Social Dilemmas Facing America
A dramatic wartime sermon outlines four major problems apathy broken family altars Sabbath desecration and neglected spiritual duties. It argues apathy endangers readiness for war urges military training proposes restoring Sabbath observance and demanding regular church involvement to sustain Christian society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Voters' thanks after nomination for county surveyor
A message to Tetons County voters expresses gratitude for support in the Republican nomination for county surveyor and appreciation for opponents' conduct. Also notes Mrs. W. P. Andrews visiting Power, and a group including Obert Peterson and others leaving for a two week Sun River canyon outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obert Peterson
Dave Burt
T. G. McGlenn
Sun River Canyon
Col J C Ferris Targets Two Doctors in Senate Race
Col J C Ferris of Collins announces a bid for the senate on the independent ticket. He vows to stump the county, claiming past victory and aiming to win the scalps of both doctors in the race. He plans to publish a paper in Collins called the Ferris Wheel, with publication frequency undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ferris
Collins
Ferris Wheel
Sheep Hearder Contributes To County Funds
Forest officers inspected range conditions along Cynide Creek visiting Frank Jordan's camp. They found grouse heads and feathers near his tent and a kettle of stewed chicken behind the stove. Deputy Warden Duncan cited Jordan for game-law violations, fining $25 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jordan
Cynide Creek
Duncan
Jordan
Justice August
Augusta
Foreclosure of Mechanic's Lien in Great Falls Montana
On February 6, 1919, to foreclose a mechanic's lien against defendant W N Gaines the case is described in the complaint on file. The document notes the clerk Blanche M Jacobson and attorneys Maddox and Church of Great Falls, with first publication September 1, 1922 and dated August 30, 1922 under the court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Gaines
Blanche M., Jacobson
Maddox & Church
Plaintiff
Great Falls
Montana
Federal funds aid states in forest fire protection
The Forest Service, U S Department of Agriculture, completed allotments of $400,000 in federal funds to states cooperating on protecting forest lands at headwaters of navigable streams. States must provide at least an equal amount, with Montana receiving $13,725.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana
Public auction of sorrel gelding at Power Montana
A sorrel gelding about 6 years old and 1300 pounds with a wide face strip and four white legs, branded on the right thigh, will be sold for cash to the highest bidder unless claimed before sale day. Sale at Power Montana on Saturday September 23 1922 at 2 p m. J W Hightower in Stock Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power
Montana
W. Hightower
Libby Yards Co. Sues Gaines Riordan Olney and Others
In district court of Montana to collect 220.15 dollars plus 8 percent interest. Defendants include W N Gaines Thomas Riordan B T Olney Farmers State Bank Brady R K Gusseck Albert Fisher and Walter Mercantile Co. summoned to answer within twenty days or face default judgment.
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Nineteenth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
Libby Yards Company
W. N. Gaines
Thomas J. Riordan
B T. Olney
Farmers State Bank of Brady
R. K. Gusseck
Albert Fisher
Walter Mercantile Company
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Red
M.a.matthews
Ster
John
Svill
Timbuctoo
Waterloo
Hell
Philosophy
Teton County
Wilmington
Wares
H. D. Robison
Pres
Jas
T. Robison
Secy
Teton County Abstract CO
Choteau Lodge NO
Connor Building
J. H. Stephens
Queen Rebekah Lodge
Mary Monkman
N. G
Clara Mellon
E. B. Maynard
Homeopathist
Larson
Choteau, Mont
Cottonwood Camp NO
K. of P. Hall
E. J. Crary
McDonald Bldg
C. H. Ferris
U. S
Choteau Hospital
Drs. Rhoads and
Bateman
Choteau Post NO. 6
American Legion
Choteau Club
E. J. Liptak
B. I. Packer
Stray Sale
Gree
Ford
D. S
Ford Sales and Service Station
C. W. Scherrer
Fordson
Cate
C. J. B. Stephens
Larson Bldg
Chevalier Lodge
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C. C. BH
A. Cleland
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