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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
8
The piece warns of a wool shortage since 1914 and appeals to increase sheep raising in Montana. It notes America imports about half its wool with 570 million pounds imported last year from Australia Argentina and China while the domestic crop was 290 million pounds and urges action to cut dependence.
The text explains that to amend the federal Constitution a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate and ratification by three-fourths of the states are required. It notes that a national law overrides conflicting state laws, and a federal amendment ratified by three-fourths of the states becomes law in all states, even those voting against it.
An old remedy claim praises Chamberlain's Liniment as more effective than a plaster for back pain and suggests it is cheaper and easier to apply before seeking other treatments.
Allan R. Mackenzie of Grass Range Montana files notice of intention to make three year proof to establish land claim in Homestead Patent No. 080411 for Sec 24 Tp 15 N R 23 E Montana Principal Meridian. Before R W Blake U S Commissioner Grass Range on Sept 4 1918 with witnesses Harry McCullum John C Hood Roy French Gottfred Johansson all of Grass Range Montana. First publication Aug 1 1918.
Notice from the U S Land Office Lewistown Montana announces sale of a tract in Sec 11 Twp 13 N R 23 E M M under Sec 2455, R S. William Lindstrand applicant. minimum bid $2.00 per acre. sale at 10 AM August 21 1918. tract described as mountainous or too rugged for cultivation. sale not open after hour. high bidder pays immediately. advance claims and objections due before sale.
A brief note extols thrift stamps with a playful line Uncle is the best kind of security. The message urges support for savings stamps as a safe, family friendly choice.
Julia A Sloan heir of Mary Sloan deceased Grass Range Montana files three year proof on multiple homestead entries dated 1914 1915 to establish claim before R W Blake Grass Range Montana September 3 1915 list includes John F Sloan John M Johnson Carl Johnson Susan Anthony all of Grass Range Montana. H J Kelly Register. First Pub Aug 1.
Randall A Wilson of Staff Montana, holder of Homestead Entry No 031642 for the southwest and west half of the northeast quarter in section 10 township 16 north range 26 east Montana principal meridian, will appear before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Range Montana on the 16th day of September 1918 to prove up the claim. Attending witnesses are Charles E Moulton Otto Roach David C Underhill and Jesse F Jones all of Staff Montana. First pub Aug 15 Old newspapers for sale.
A Tyler Montana resident filed notice of intention to make a three year proof to establish a land claim described as Section 12, Township 23, M. M. before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Range Montana on September 17 1918. Witnesses named are Ella Williams Carl Stewart Luther Chronister and Helen Chronister all of Tyler Montana. First published August 15
William Whitelaw of Des Moines Iowa recalls Ashland Kansas man’s account of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saving his daughter from a fatal dysentery attack after a physician had given up. The father and neighbors credited the remedy with saving the life and reported personal success with it.
Department of the Interior notice from Lewistown Montana dated July 31 1918 lists Martin Cook of Novary Montana who filed a homestead in section 14 township 15 north range 21 east and Paul F A Cook of Novary Montana who filed a three year proof for multiple sections under the Montana meridian both to establish claim before R W Blake US Commissioner Grass Range on September 18 1918. Includes names of witnesses William Rabant Fred J Dieziger Joseph J Stipich and dates of first publication August 15 1918.
The Department of the Interior announces that EL Blake filed notice to make a year proof to establish his claim on lands described in sections 28 33 34 township 14 north meridian in Montana. The hearing was set for Grass Montana with witnesses Less C Kinnick Thomas W Ren ce C Brown all from Grass Montana. First publication August 1 1918.
Montana notices list two homestead entries in Grass Range. Johanna L Schwandt filed for three year proof on August 20 1918 with witnesses Edward Spellerberg William H Richards John Crepp Bennie Eidem. Johanna L Schwandt and Johan Schwandt filed earlier for other parcels with witnesses Norman M Nicholson Ole Olson George E Mudd Harry L Briggs.
Otice is hereby given that DAVID C. UNDERHILL of Weler Montana who on May 23 1915 made add H E No 032289 for whawt ab swe Sec 21 Tp 16 N R 25 E M M has filed notice of intention to make final Three Year Proof to establish claim to the land U S Commissioner at Grass Range Montana on the 26th day of Aug 1918 First Pub July 25.
Land Office in Lewistown Montana issues notice of Booneiad Three Year Proof to be filed before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Range Montana on August 96 1918. Names Jose L Collins Carl Schwartz Paul Teau Harry Holmes of Forest Grove Montana listed.
Department of the Interior office in Lewistown Montana lists Roy L Shaffer of Darrel Montana as filing three year proof to establish his homestead claim Ne 031477 for a se se arg Se 17 n nh sez ne Tp 12 N range 24 E Montana meridian. Present at the hearing are Charles W Tyler Tyler Mont John K Fishburn Chaney C Fuller Bernard Mullin all of Darrel Mont. The date for the filing is August 27.
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