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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
7
Mixed train service runs daily except Sunday with Lewistown departures at 9:00 am and Becket arrival at 11:30 am. It continues to Grass Range 12:20 pm Teigen 1:00 pm Winnett 1:45 pm. Return trips depart Becket 2:45 pm Teigen 3:30 pm Grass Range 4:15 pm Becket 4:40 pm and reach Lewistown by 7:00 pm.
Grass Range reports spring thaw with wheat up and cattle movement to summer range. A.R. Mackenzie promotes Liberty Bond drive and Red Cross support and notes two local bank bonds sold over twelve thousand dollars. Community events include a Chippewa school play Married Life and a Teigen Red Cross dance. Local elections result and depot courier bids close April 19. A baby arrives as Dr Freed attends, and citizens urged to restrain livestock.
Reports claim neighbors allow stock to roam and trample crops. urged investigation by the Loyalty League. Condemns unpatriotic acts harming grain needed for troops and allies. advocates proper actions against guilty parties.
Mr and Mrs Ra French returned from Sheldon North Dakota where they attended the funeral of Ray French killed at the spruce camp in Washington. Ray died when his foot was caught as he mounted a moving 3 ton truck and was run over. He died about an hour after arrival at the hospital. A military escort met the body in Billings and funeral took place in Sheldon on April 6, the war entry anniversary.
Contributions since last issue total 99.50 bringing weekly subscriptions to 99.50 and grand total to 453.75. Donations listed include Margie Brandt 3.00 Marion Smock Siegel 3.00 Ida G. Willis 1.00 Fred B. Hedge 5.00 H W Rathbun 5.00 Naomi Char ters 3.00 and others. 258.50 has been paid in to H L Bills Lewistown. Monthly payments urged at Ekern's drug store. List remains open to contributors.
In the Toul sector on Friday and Saturday American forces repulsed two German attacks. Of 36 prisoners taken, 12 died from wounds. two machine guns and other arms were captured. Stories of individual bravery followed, including a Boston area lieutenant who executed a German attacker, a group of bandsmen aiding front-line care, and a 19-year-old courier who delivered a message under shellfire. An Italian miner from Pennsylvania killed one German, captured three, and brought back prisoners to the line.
A woman lineman climbs telephone poles in Washington District of Columbia to repair wires, performing the same duties as male colleagues. She holds the same job and responsibilities as men in the field.
Mrs R J Kintzi of Battrick Montana writes April 1 1918 to Grass Range Auxiliary of the American Red Cross praising local activity. She explains distance prevents attendance but notes her school district 39 Button Butte raised 508 for the Red Cross and urges continued thrift and war savings stamps sales at the school.
A large enthusiastic audience attended the third Liberty bond meeting at Moose hall on Friday. Prosecuting Attorney McConochie of Lewistown gave a strong logical appeal urging support for the troops and pledged a $50 Liberty bond toward the quota.
Lists of attendees on April 10 and April 13 include Mesdames Ferguson Adams Hedge Winger Gooch Beedie W. M. Weber Stinson Shawhan Wiseman Brandt Blake Charters Jaspar Morrison Marion Smock and others. Also lists attendees on April 13 plus a shipment to Lewistown dated April 13. Supplies included bed socks abdominal bandages triangular slings hand towels pajama suits sweaters and wristlets with a total material cost of 5780 dollars.
Paul Koetitz lists Marquis and Turkey Red seed wheat for sale from his ranch. Sized at 12-2t terms.
A listing cites 2000 acres of land available for sale with pricing from 13 to 25 dollars per acre. Seller identified as Joe Girdinello in Teigen, Montana.
A request for pasture near Township 15 Range 22 for 20 head of cattle and 6 head of horses. Interested parties may reply to Box 2, Grass Range, Montana.
A compact notice offering baby bonds and farm loans with no delay and no commission at the 305 Montana Building Lewistown Montana, by B A Cumming.
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