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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
2
A broad survey notes varied farm and city fortunes during a national panic. It cites strong crop regions and metals, but drought in Montana and parts of the West hurt wheat profits. It urges diversification, farm planning for spring, and recognizes labor support and wage variety among volunteers.
A neighborly quarrel over Quaker belief and wartime conscience surfaces. The speaker condemns those who hide cowardice behind religious principles, arguing 75 percent would shirk service. He presses conformity to wartime dress and habits and imagines Quakers in Belgium’s misery under a brutal Kaiser.
Montana's share of a $2 billion thrift stamp and baby bond drive totals $9 million. Monday was named thrift day across the state schools. Grass Range pupils contributed bravely despite the town's small size and tight finances.
Discontent over continuing war, food shortages, and a call for peace ushers in cabinet resignations and widespread strikes across Austria’s industrial centers. The piece warns that without Austrian fighting strength Germany would be weakened and argues the Kaiser’s downfall hinges on mutiny by his vassal supporters.
A compact urging notice promotes War Savings and Thrift Stamps urging readers to invest in the government program. The message emphasizes prudence and national effort through thrift stamp purchases.
In a strong address to English labor groups he warned that Britain must raise half a million additional troops or face ruin. He urged decisive action and stated if it cannot be done well, it should not be tried. The speech was well received and signals trade union influence in the new British army.
The Military Entertainment Council, formed by the War Department, launches a campaign to sell Smilage Books to supporters at home. The coupons, 5 10 and 15 cents, admit soldiers to Liberty Theatres in training camps. Books priced at one dollar each, campaign begins January 28th.
Paul Tegner Anderson and his father Simon Anderson claim a banner wheat yield for 1917 from 145 acres near Lewistown, totaling 4 440 bushels or about 31 bushels per acre. Neighbors H N Clinger and the elder Anderson support the affidavit. This is described as the top yield during the dry 1917 season.
Statement from the local American Red Cross covering July 5 1917 to January 22 1918 shows balance on hand 659 dollars with minor adjustments and expenses 406 55 leaving a final balance of 284 02. Emerson Brandingham Co announces a free school of instruction at Great Falls January 29 30 featuring a large tractor disassembly demonstration. Public notice urges buying a Baby Bond.
On Wednesday January 16 1918 a large group of workers led by Mrs Charters and Mrs French and assisted by Mrs Jasper Mrs Winger Mrs Clark and others produced garments for hospital use. The society has sent to Lewistown a total of towels socks wristlets bed socks leggings bed shirts and related items. They report ongoing sewing knitting projects and a growing tally of items completed to date.
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