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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
21
The excerpt lists Republican nominees for U S Senator Oscar M Lanstrum Associate Justice Charles H Cooper House John W Coburn Harmon T Rhoads County Commissioner Charles P Crane County Auditor W H Webb Sheriff J S Martine County Treasurer A B Guthrie County Attorney George W Magee County Surveyor John H Barnett County Superintendent of Schools Grace M Thompson.
The Republican Party of Montana calls its state convention for September 9 at the Placer Hotel Helena at 10:00 a.m. Delegates include primary nominees for state offices U.S. Senator and Representatives, plus new State Central Committee members. The aim is to adopt a platform elect a State Central Committee chair and address other business. Dated August 28 1918 Livingston Montana.
The text warns a non-partisan league backed resolution in Hettinger and Adams counties North Dakota would push the Republican platform to advocate state ownership of farm lands horses cattle and machinery based on three year war value. It argues this would usher socialism and erase private property rights in the United States.
A Denver News opinion warns that America risks sliding toward autocracy under wartime necessity, threatening Americanism and individualism. The piece critiques global democracy rhetoric and Bolshevik danger, urging Americans to preserve the distinct American path and avoid state overreach.
The piece denounces a North Dakota political movement arguing state ownership would replace private profit with state control, turning citizens into rent paying tenants. It warns the league would seize big business and land, eroding the nation’s tradition of private initiative and individual rewards.
The Herald Republican argues against yellow journalism and anti business sentiment that could weaken American unity. It asserts big business, including railroads mines and sugar, supports war efforts and supplies allied nations, warning against class hatred that aids Germany.
Gladys Hulette, 22, to appear at the Royal Theatre for two days starting Monday in her new Pathe drama An nexing Bill. She has adopted five little French war orphans and writes them a motherly letter each month.
A. R. Rogers, chair of the Liberty Loan Executive Committee for the Ninth Federal Reserve District, urged vigorous public support as the drive opens September 28. He stressed local groups will handle subscriptions, noting Northwest people will buy their allotted Fourth Liberty Loan bonds, even without interest, and will act promptly to meet the campaign goals.
Paymaster General McGowan outlines Navy procurement costs showing ships under construction such as battleship about 23.1 million, battle cruiser 24.9 million, scout cruiser 7.22 million and destroyer 1.59 million, to help readers grasp billions in spending.
The speaker urges Northwest residents to support the Fourth Liberty Loan, stressing national duty and government financing for Allies. It outlines bond selling plans in the Ninth District starting Sept 28, with local organizers coordinating allotments and logistics. The article lists costs for ammunition, shells, torpedoes, guns, clothing, and Navy per-day costs for early 1918.
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