Dillon Soldiers Guard Bridges in Great Falls Training
George M. Melton reports Dillon soldiers in Great Falls guarding bridges and tunnels and undergoing strenuous training with 65 pound packs. He praises their grit in snow and cold and notes the men appreciate a small bank roll to supplement allowances. He urges a tag day in Dillon for Company D and offers ten dollars. Mail for the boys goes to Henry Wyatt, Great Falls, care Company D.
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George M. Melton
Great Falls
Dillon
Company D
Henry Wyatt
Bill to Increase Food Production in 1917 War Context
In April 1917 Congressman Evans introduced a measure to boost food output for U S army allies. The bill provides a $5 million seed purchase fund to sow winter wheat and untiled lands, with loans via the farm loan board to support seed and planting efforts during wartime.
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House of Representatives
Evans
Senate
United States of America
Congress
United States
Germany
Farm Loan Board
Seed Purchase Loan Rate Set At Six Percent
The measure provides a six percent per year loan rate for those seeking seed for sowing or planting within thirty days of the act’s passage.
Draft to mobilize 9 million men in two years core plan
War department moves to register all eligible men within 10 days of bill signing. County officials, sheriffs and postmasters will assist in compiling rolls for a first 500 000 enlistees. Cantonments are planned across districts with regulars and guardsmen forming the backbone of a division each.
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War Department
America
Homesteaders War Service Clarification on Residence Rules
A circular letter explains homestead residence requirements for those who enlist during war. It covers timing of residence credits, extended start dates after service, and wife or minor children residing on land in lieu of the settler's year. Enlistment affects credit and timing for entry under the 1898 act.
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Army
Navy
National Guard
Guard
Department
United States
Regular Army
Farmer needs seed oats for county south end
R. C. McChord returned Monday afternoon from the south end of the county where he has been tending to farmers and reports that about a hundred sacks of seed oats could be used by the farmers there.
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R. C. McChord
Pearl I. Smith Scrip Seller Promises Best Title Guarantees
Pearl I. Smith continues selling land scrip with strong title guarantees and favorable prices. Community notice notes assurances on validity and market value as investors seek reliable land titles.
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Pearl I. Smith
Foreman Emmett Allison Ailing From Rheumatism Visit
Emmett Allison foreman for E B Roe was in Bedrock Saturday with an attack of rheumatism.
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Emmett Allison
E. B. Roe
Bedrock
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Dr. Price
Dr. Erie
State Bank
Nels Nelson
R. H. Ryburn
C. ¥. Bailey
C. C. Thornton
The
Dillon Horse Sales Company
G. E. Ditty
AN Btn
Cnel Aca
First National Bank
B. F. White
J. H. Gilbert
City Express and Coal Co
General Transfer
Faler
MEIZ
METZ
Metz Company
Waltham
Mass
A. J. Rife’s
Union Electric Co
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