American draft horses face export surge as Europe rebuilds
The piece notes rising American draft horse demand amid Europe's reconstruction after World War I. It cites Britain, France, Belgium, and other regions where war devastated breeding and supply. It predicts American surplus stock will be sought for years, with the Montana State Fair in Helena showcasing draft horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Montana
Helena
Britain
Great Britain
France
la Perche
Belgium
America
Amending the Constitution and federal supremacy
The federal process requires a two thirds vote in both houses and ratification by three fourths of the states. A national law overrides conflicting state laws. An amendment ratified by three fourths becomes law in all states, even those voting against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
The Best Plaster Brings Quick Back Relief
A piece of flaunal dam with Chamberlain's Liniment on the painful back often proves more effective than a plaster and costs much less.
Public Notice of Homestead Claim in Grass Range Montana
Allan R. Mackenzie of Grass Range Montana filed intent to make three year proof to establish a land claim for Sec 24 15 N 23 E Montana Principal Meridian. The proceeding before U S Commissioner R W Blake Grass Range September 4 1918 with witnesses Harry McCullum John O Hood Roy French Gottfred Johansson all residents of Grass Range. First publication August 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
U. S
Lewistown
Montana
Allan R. MacKenzie
Grass Range
R. W. Blake
U.S. Com
Mont
Harry McCullum
John O. Hood
Roy French
Gottfred Johansson
H. J. Kelly
Register
Notice for Public Sale of Isolated Tract in Montana
Public Land Office in Lewistown Montana announces a sale of a mountainous land tract in Grass Range by William Lindstrand under Section 2456. Bids start at 2.00 per acre, sale at 10 AM August 21, 1918, with no extensions after the hour. High bidder must immediately claim title and objections must be raised at sale time. First published July 18, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
General Office
U. S
William Lindstrand
Grass Range
Eaees Tin
H. J. Kelly
Register
Uncle Sam stamps as best kind of security
A brief note extols thrift stamps as a reliable form of security with patriotic tone, praising Uncle Sam. The statement implies trust in government savings efforts and personal fiscal prudence. Entities are implied rather than named. no dates or places are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Notice of Homestead Three Year Proof Montana heirs
Julia A Sloan and other Grass Range heirs file intent to prove up land claims in Montana designated by Homestead Entries 033066 035943 and 030367. Hearing before R W Blake U S Commissioner Grass Range on September 3, 1918. Names John F Sloan John M Johnsonne Johnson Susan Anthony and H J Kelly as register. First pub Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Sloan
Grass Range
Mont
N . Montana
R. W. Blake
U. S. Com
John F. Sloan
John M. Johnsonne Johnson
Susan Anthony
All of Range
H.J. Kelly. Register
Interior Land Office notice for Mae A Ellliot final proof
Department of the Interior Lewistown Montana issues notice that Mae A Ellliot of Flat Montana filed intent to make final three year proof on land entered June 1914 for northwest section 15 township 11 north range 22 east Montana meridian. Proof to be before O R McVay U S Commissioner at Roundup on August 13 with witnesses Norman Anderson Lena Redfield Willis Sanderson John Kambic all of Flat Montana. First pub July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Mae A. Elliot
Flat
Princi Meridian
O.R. McVay
U. S
Round
Norman Anderson
Lena Redfield Willis Sanderson
John Kambic
Bessie J. Elliot
M. M
A. R. McVay
U. S. Com
Sousa Mont
Willis Sanderson
James B. Elliot
John Kambie
Walter E. Anderson
H. J. Kelly
Register
Cure for Dysentery Rumors From Ashland Kansas
William Whitelaw of Des Moines Iowa recounts hearing a man describe how Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his daughter's life during a violent dysentery attack when doctors had given up. The man also reports personal use with positive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Kansas
Amberlain
William Whitelaw
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Coat
Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Franz Biersdorff
Department of the Interior announces Franz Biersdorff of Grass Range Montana filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim for parcel in section eight township sixteen north range twenty three east Montana meridian. Proof session set with U S Commissioner R W Blake Grass Range Montana on August 12 1918 with witnesses Bennie Eidem Gottleib Dengel Charles Biersdorff and Frank Voight all of Grass Range Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Lewistown
Mont
Franz Biersdorff
Grass Range
Nwt
Swt
Montana
Meridian
R. W. Blake
U. S. Com
Bennie Eidem
Gottleib Dengel
Charles Biersdorff
Frank Voight
H. J. Kelly
Register
Foreman Widow Seeks Final Three Year Land Proof
Ada Foreman of Fort Maginnis Montana widow of William R Foreman filed notice of intention to make final three year proof on land described in homestead entry and additions in section 13 township 16 north range 21 east Montana meridian before U S commissioner R W Blake at Fort Maginnis on August 12 1930 with co witnesses Olonzo Smith Ralph Tait Walter Harrah and Orson Smith all of Fort Maginnis Montana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Adah J. Foreman
Ft. Maginnis
William R.foreman
Meridian
R. W. Blake
U. S. Com
Gen Range Mont
Olonzo Smith
Ralph Tait
Walter A. Harrah
Orson Smith
Fort Maginnis
Alexander G Campbell Final Proof Notice 1918
Alexander G Campbell husband of Rosa M Campbell of Lewistown Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof under the 1915 act to establish claim to Desert Land Entry No 023937 for se sch sec 13 Tp 14 N R 21B M M. Proof to be made before R W Blake US Commissioner Grass Range Montana on August 13 1918. Witnesses Clarence Bates Frank Lyons Edward Finn Hattie Bates Forest Grove Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Alexander G. Campbell
Rosa M. Campbell
R. W. Blake
United States
Grass Range
Clarence Bates
Frank Lyons
Edward Finn
Hattie Bates
Forest Grove
Notice of Homestead Proof in Grass Range Montana
U S Land Office Lewistown Montana dated July 24 1918 announces that John Estotee of Grass Range Montana who filed April 10 for a homestead entry seeks to prove up a three year claim for the land described Sec 28 Township and Meridian before R W Blake U S Commissioner at Grass Range Montana on September 3 1918. Claimant's witnesses are Less C Kinnick Thomas W Kenneth C Brown all of Grass Range Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Og
the Interior
U. S. la
Lewistown
Montana
John Estotee
Grass Range
Mont
R W. Blake
U. 8
S. Com
Grase Ra Montana
C. Kinnick
Thomas W Kenneth C. Brown
Grass Y Montana
Department of the Interior
Ray L. Shaffer
Darrel
Montana Meridian
R. W. Blake
U. S
Kent Tyler
Fye
Johnes W. O
John K. Fishburn
Charles C. Fuller
Ward Mullin
Register
Homestead Notices Filed for Leah Maddox and Bessie Elliot
July 18 1918 notice lists Leah L Maddox of Grass Range Montana formerly Thomas who seeks land proof by August 20 before R W Blake Grass Range US Commissioner with witnesses Norman M Nichnelson Ole Olson George E Mudd Harry L Briggs all of Grass Range. Also Bessie J Elliot of Flat Montana filing preliminary proof by August 18 before A R McVay US Commissioner Sousa Montana with witnesses Willis Sanderson James B Elliot John Kambie Walter E Anderson all of Flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Otice
Leah L. Maddox
Thomas
Grass Range
Ned
Meridian
R. W Blake
US. Com
Grass Ran Montan
Ivik
Norman M. Nichelson
Ole Olson
George E. Mudd
Harry L. Briggs
Mont
H. J. Kelly
Register
Underhill plans final three year U S commissioner filing
July 20 1918 David C Underhill of Welter Montana filed notice of intention to make final three year U S Commissioner at Grass Range Montana on August 26 1918. Names listed: Charles E Moulton staff Mont Jesse P Jones Welter Mont Ray C Beaver Albert Jones Teigen ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
David C. Underhill
Weler
M. M
R. W. Blake
U. S
Grass Range
Charles E. Moulton
Staff
Mont
Jesse P. Jones
Welter
Ray— C. Beaver
Albert Jones
Teigen
Ont
Forest Grove man files for three year proof in Montana
John A. Moore of Forest Grove Montana, filed notice of intention to make three year proof on his claim section 26 township 17 north range 28 east, before R W Blake U S Commissioner at Grass Range Montana on August 26 1918. Names Joseph L Collins Carl Schw Paul Fuersteau and Harry Holmes listed. First publication July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
U. 8 S
Lewistown
Mont
John A. Moore
Forest Grove
Montana
Eie
Swise
R. W. Blake
U. S
Grass Range
Joseph L. Collins
Carl Schw
Paul Fuersteau
Harry Holmes
H. J. Kelly
Register
Interior Department notice of three year homestead proof
Department of the Interior gives notice that RAY L. SHAFFER of Darrel Montana files intent to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim for section 17 and a listed parcel. The proceeding is before U S Commissioner Blake Grass Range Montana on August 27 with witnesses KELLY register in Grass Range Montana.
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Judith Hardware
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Grogan
Grogan- Robinson
A. E. Trapp
Agent Grass Range
Grain Growers Elevator
Becket
J. K. Raugstad
Judson C. Clements
Aimant
Carl Engstrom
B. John Beal
Francis M. Eeggaport
William G. Watson
Ft. Maginn
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G. B. Laird
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