Nonpartisan Endorsement Sparks Editorial Stance
The Democrat-News cites the Fort Benton River Press endorsing a nonpartisan approach in backing Senator Walsh for U.S. Senate while withholding a Republican rival. It urges eliminating partisanship in Fergus county and endorses Carl W. Riddick for congress for his fair record and patriotic service, noting Riddick’s prior role as assessor and two sons in the military.
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Democrat-News
Fort Benton River
Walsh
Congress
Washington
Fergus County
Carl W. Riddick
Riddick
Montana
Indiana
Legislature to Convene Special Session February 14
Governor Stewart has called a special session to amend or enact seed grain laws, enabling bonding counties to supply seed grain and feed for needy farmers. The assembly may also address other wartime measures and ratify the recently passed national prohibition constitutional amendment.
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Stewart
Congress
German Admiralty Memorandum on U-Boat War Aims in 1915
At the end of 1915 the German admiralty prepared a memorandum arguing that unrestricted U-boat warfare would force Great Britain to sue for peace within six months. The claim met with limited support and faced skepticism.
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Britain
Minnesota towns ban Nonpartisan League meetings
The article notes Minnesota towns have legally barred NPL meetings with strong farmer opposition. It mentions Bohemian and Scandinavian farmers planning to attend in force to disrupt events, while authorities intervened. It labels the League’s strongest support as confined to pro German communities.
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Minnesota
Nonpartisan League
Rail labor demand could cost public billions
In Washington reports rail trainmen seek a wage rise of 40 percent or 500 million dollars, about half of last year's railway operating income. Critics ask why not concede and end the dispute, warning the public would bear the cost if the increase is granted.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Grass Range Seen As Good As Any County Town
The writer suggests that other towns may be hit harder by the drought and urges visiting or consulting locals to confirm Grass Range remains comparatively better despite hardship.
Wilson Framing Crisis as Year End Test of Struggle
President Wilson says the culminating crisis of the struggle has arrived and this year's achievements will determine the issue for both sides. The remark frames the coming events as decisive for the outcome.
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Wilson
Picture of General Grant on new ten thousand dollar bills
The note mentions a federal design change featuring General Grant. It questions how often the public encounters the image and implies curiosity about its visibility or circulation.
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General Grant
Carl Riddick for Congress in Montana Second District
Fergus County farmer Carl Riddick seeks the Republican nomination for Congress in Montana’s Second District. He is a former Indiana newspaper owner and editor with broad sympathy for people, experience in business, farming, and civic groups. He emphasizes his record of uniting farm and city interests and serving agricultural and business sectors.
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Carl Riddick
Fergus County
Montana
Indiana
Farmers’ Clubs
Lewistown
Anaconda Standard Destroyed by Fire
The Anaconda Standard was burned Monday night with the building and plant loss estimated at about 250000 dollars. It was likely the largest printing establishment in the state.
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Anaconda Standard Ws
John L Sullivan Dies at West Abington Farm
John L. Sullivan a renowned prize fighter died suddenly of heart disease at his West Abington Massachusetts farm on February 2. He reportedly died with his shoes on as he wished.
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John, L. Sullivan
West Abington
Mass
Letter from Soldier Boy at Camp MacArthur
Walter Allen writes from Camp MacArthur Aviation Section describing his enlistment path from Lewis to Fort George Wright to Kelly Field and finally Camp MacArthur. He details training, living conditions, hopes for promotion, weather, and a postscript noting transfer to a regular squadron as photographer.
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Soldier Boy
Camp MacArthur
Waco
Texas
Kelly Fields
Lewis
Man Falls
George Wright
Wash
U. S
Signal Corps
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Montana
K. F
Grass Range
Nis
Walter Allen
Walter
Catholic Services Change to Grass Range Schedule
Catholic services will be held at Grass Range on Wednesday February 20 at 9 30 in the morning due to the changed train schedule so the speaker can catch the train to Winnett.
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Grass Range
Winnett
Notice of intention to make timber land entry Montana
Department of the Interior United States Land Office Lewistown Montana February 1 1918 notice is given that JOHN FISCHER Grass Range Montana intends to make final proof for a timber and stone entry to Grass Range Montana described as lot one section ten township six north range twenty three West and provides witnesses Dave Bonne Johnson John Jacob A McMorran all Grass Range Montana. H J Kelly Register. First pub February 7.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Mont
John Fischer
W. Siake
Grast Reege
Dave Bonne
Johnson
John Jacob A. McMorran
Grass Range
Montana
H. J. Kelly
Register
Notice of Closing of Registration Books for Grass Range
The registration books for the Grass Range Montana municipal election to be held April 1 1918 close at 5 p m on March 1 1918 Electors may register with the Fergus County Clerk at the Court House in Lewistown or before any Notary Public or Justice of the Peace in the county Witness my hand and seal February 2 1918 W W Wheaton County Clerk and ex officio Registrar Fergus County Montana First Pub February 7 Last Pub March 7
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Grass Range
Fergus County
Montana
Lewistown
Notice of public land claim filings in Grass Range Montana
Department of the Interior notices two homestead entrants John F. Voight and Charley Biersdorff of Grass Range Montana filing for three year proofs to establish their claims on parcels in Township 16 North Range 23 East. They will appear before R W Blake U S Commissioner at Grass Range on March 11 1915 to prove occupancy and cultivation. First publication February 7 1918.
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Ekern
W.S. Smith
Our Building Service
Montana Lumber Co
A. H. Faragher
Grass Range Review
Representatie
Maou Ae
Tris i Arrial
J. M. Vrooman & Son, Proprietors and Publishers
William E. Smith
John L. Sullivan
Catholic Services
W.W. Wheaton
John F. Voight
Swinej
Charley Biersdorfyf
Pear
Township
Range
R. W. Blake
U. S. Com
William H.reckards
Binnie Eidens
Payton G. Nelson
Charley Biersdorff
Wellman’s. All
Wellman’s
Howell
Bubls
Stones Mills
R.R. Howell & CO
Minneapolis
Minn
Grass Range Mercantile Company
Grass Range, Montana
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