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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
11
President Wilson addressed a joint session urging a state of war with Germany, calling neutrality untenable. He outlined aims to defend democracy, mobilize resources, and expand the armed forces. Congress prepared to debate and pass war measures with strong public support.
Washington reports a universal service system based on selective conscription to train and officer 500000 soldiers. The plan calls for physical exams, exemptions for dependents, possible lottery selection, and rapid expansion with officers from regulars and reserves.
Governor Sam V. Stewart appeals to Montana farmers to plant to the fullest extent due to a world crisis and the need for agricultural preparedness. He notes Montana’s smaller population limits its numerical response compared with larger states but expresses confidence the state will do its share for the nation.
Washington sees Army and Navy preparations at a stage to meet immediate defense needs and support congressionally authorized steps. More than 60,000 state guardsmen called to federal service for police duty. mobilization plans for a wartime force ready for submission to Congress.
Washington April 3 Democrats with four independents organized the new Congress and re elected Champ Clark of Missouri as Speaker. Clark won 217 votes to 205 for Republican Mann. Five Republicans did not back Mann, voting for Lenroot, Gillet, or Haskell, or voting present.
Representative Jeanette Rankin of Montana, first woman in Congress, took her seat amid a suffrage era celebration. Carrie Chapman Catt and Alice Paul attended as Rankin received a standing ovation and a warm roll call welcome from colleagues.
Sheriff Frank Garr seeks sale of Lot 2, Section 2, T13S R9W in Beaverhead County Montana at the courthouse front door April 27 1917 at 2 pm cash terms. This notice accompanies probate and road-commission actions including a hearing on Nicholas M Staudaher will and bids for a Mogul Grader and Scarifier.
Notice is given for a stockholders meeting of Western Wholesale Grocery Company at the office on north Montana street Dillon Beaverhead county Montana on May 19 1917 at 3 pm The meeting will consider increasing capital stock from 100000 to 250000 and take actions to carry out the increase By order of the board J P Best Secretary
Notice is given by the administratrix of Emma Grant deceased to creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be shown at Dillon Montana residence of DELLA PAXson administratrix. First publication March 30 1917.
The State Board of Examiners seeks bids for four months of groceries and other supplies and for stationery and office supplies for the Dormitory of the State Normal College in Dillon Montana starting May 1 1917. Bids due 12 noon April 18 1917 at the college office, public opening. Mail in duplicate to J E Monroe president in envelopes marked Bids for Supplies.
Notice states A C Linden of Dillon Montana is sole owner and intends to transact business under the name Dillon Sales Agency with principal place of business in Dillon. Dated March 21 1917. A C Linden appears before notary in Beaverhead County Montana to sign the declaration.
Beaverhead County Montana commissioners convened in a special session following a properly issued public notice. The meeting proceeded in conformity with the posted summons to discuss county affairs.
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursday evenings each month. A three-tap call, three times, will be given by the courthouse bell.
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