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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
9
We express our thanks to kind friends for assistance and sympathy during our infant son's illness and for the floral offerings at the last sad rites. MR. & MRS. T. A. CAMERON.
A New Year greeting notes faith and optimism for the community. Farmers expect better drought preparation and diversified crops, while returning soldiers bring renewed activity and investors and homeseekers may return. The key need highlighted is completing railway cutoffs for eastern outlets and farm product transport, to spur development while roads stay under government control.
A commentary urges the legislature to focus on marijuana regulation and a statewide dry law as a new session opens. The piece notes a potential white Christmas but warns against a long winter, and observes snowmelt supporting streams. It references the flu toll and compares it to a Hun war, estimating six million lives lost globally.
The record lists attendees for two Red Cross meetings. On December 11 the participants were Mesdames Shawhan, W. M. Weber, Braniff, Winger, Jaspar, Miles, Adams, Palmer. On December 14 the attendees were Mesdames W. M. Weber, Palmer, Freed, Shawhan, French, Adams, Jasper.
Judge Roy Ayers received a telegram from Bill Ryan formerly with Ayers Ranch and Tom Shaw at Grass Range. Ryan, among Fergus county’s first WWI volunteers, served with Ralph Sanderson of Forest Grove who was decorated by France. He rode with Sanderson to his burial at Chateau Thierry, arrived back on Dec 16, and reports combat service, sickness on the road, and hopes to be home soon, sending best wishes to Mrs. Ayers and the children.
Magnus Gerdrum receives a letter from his brother Carl dated Belgium November 22. Carl, with the 32d Division, states he is bound for the Rhine and unsure when he will return. He notes his company went over the top four times and had not been heard from since October, previously reported killed in action. He wishes a Merry Christmas.
A new machine shreds different types of paper fed into it into soft material suitable for cushioning and packing delicate items. The invention promises a convenient way to convert waste paper into protective packing material.
For Sale or Trade notice offers a good piano with inquiry directed to Wellman for details. The item is described as in usable condition and available for inspection.
A short health note advises that indigestion causes insomnia and restlessness and recommends taking one Chamberlains Tablet after supper to improve sleep. The ad mentions the tablets cost a quarter and ends with a prompt to buy war savings stamps.
Tuesday evening program at Moose hall displayed notable talent. Holy Night performed by several young girls was beautiful. The operetta Christmas at the North Pole was well done with strong solos. Thelma Anderson and Paul Koenitz delivered an exceptionally good duet. All performers shone though limited by time.
Notice from the Interior Department Lewistown Montana directs sale of an isolated land tract under Frank Warner at a minimum price of 3 per acre. Auction set for January 28, 1919 at 10 A.M. in the local office. sale closes when bidders present cease. Interested claimants urged to file objections or claims by sale time. H. J. Kelly, Register. First publication December 26.
A Bacon quote asserts that steady leadership in military matters is more essential than in peacetime because mistakes in war may be irremediable, stressing the gravity of decisive, careful command.
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