Grass Range and Tributary Country Profile
Grass Range sits at the heart of a premier agricultural and stock region with substantial cattle shipments, growing dairy stock, and expansion in corn and hog farming. Two thirds of its tributary land rivals Montana wheat belts, reaping wheat oats barley rye and forage. Despite a tough season, nearly 500000 bushels were unloaded at Grass Range elevators last fall. The area has long been a noted stock region with fertile valleys and mountain streams, giving Grass Range its name from an early post office.
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Grass Range
Montana
Lewistown
White Replies To Slayton In Senate Debate On McKinley County
Senator B C White defended Eastern Fergus county against Senator Dan Slayton who portrayed poverty and tax distress to oppose McKinley county creation. White praised farmers, acknowledged hail losses but remained optimistic about the region and its resources. Rumors suggest Musselshell seeks land from eastern Fergus, possibly fueling opposition to the bill.
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B. C. White
Dan Slayton
Slay
McKinley County
Fergus County
Senator White
Senate
Musselshell County
White
Fergus
Slayton
Partisan Politics Dims hopes for League of Nations
The article discusses bipartisan objections in Congress to the League of Nations and fears it could undermine the Monroe Doctrine. It notes some favor a broad, altruistic league, while doubt remains about Europe’s future attitude. It also mentions a spring weather outlook for Fergus and President Wilson’s travel and a McKinley county bill passage in the Senate.
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League of Nations
Congress
League
Europe
In Charge of a Hospital for Contagious Diseases
Letter from R B Vrooman describes leading a ward of contagious diseases at Is sur Tille France. He recalls near front conditions, observing barrage sights, gas and naval gun delays, and the grim mud filled roads as he traveled with ambulances and troops. He notes his role as censor limits further detail.
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R. B. Vrooman
Is-sur-Tille
France
Metz
Toul
Yours
Optimistic Thought The schoolmaster's chair as throne of republic
A reflecting maxim on governance frames learning as central to republican rule. The phrase links education to political authority, signaling belief in scholastic leadership shaping civic life and public virtue.
Lewistown normal school bill under Senate fight
Senator B C White submits a statement to Lewistown readers explaining the legislative clash over locating a state normal school. He notes the house bill, senate referral to finance, and a partisan push by Edwards Larson and Kinney to block the normal school bill until Speaker Belden withdraws opposition to the McKinley county bill. White says the aim is to inform citizens so they may act.
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Democrat
Lewistown
Fergus County
Edwards
Senate
McKinley County
House
Belden
B. C. White
Senate Adopts Conference Report on Military Uniforms
Washington Feb 22 The senate adopted the conference report on a bill letting men discharged from military service keep their uniforms and pay five cents a mile for travel to their homes from discharge places. The house is expected to act soon.
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Washington
The
Senate
House
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Equity Co-operative Association
D. Summers
East Main St
Lewistown, Montana
H. M. Wetzig
Grass Range Land, Loan and Live Stock Company
Grass Range Review
J. M. Vrooman & Son, Proprietors
Wilson
Boston
Paris
MR. Farmer
Grain Growers Elevator Co
Richard Winger
Becket
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Detroit
Pioneer Implement & Auto Co
Ford Agency
Mont
American Loan and Investment Company
Winnett
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