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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
2
An editorial urges Montana farmers to diversify farming beyond cereals and back the local creamery. It notes the creamery serves as a steady market for dairy, encourages dairy stock, and promotes year round patronage and potential stock purchases to build a solid financial foundation for the venture.
The article forecasts a major German push toward Paris or Channel ports with American troops in the forefront. It notes Allied confidence, potential casualties, and honors for service, including the Lewistown celebration and coverage in Literary Digest. It also mentions Debs's arrest and a $2.00 to $2.50 wheat price dispute in Congress.
London reports in military circles that Austrian defeat is crushing and will hinder a serious offensive for weeks. Faulty reserve placement crippled their timing against Italian strategy as Piave line remains strongly held. Critics note the Austrians gambled everything on this assault and identified 37 divisions in the battle.
Washington reports Belgium was granted another loan of 2,550,000 dollars, raising total Belgian loans from the United States to 122,800,000. Aggregate Allied credits now total 5,972,590,000 dollars.
Killed Frank H. Smith Deck er Mont William Cornelie Homestak Mont severely wounded J B Welker Deer Lodge Mont W G Williams Butte Mont O W Barrows Miles City
Department of the Interior Lewistown Montana issue dated June 25 1918 announces Edward B Carmichael of Battrick Montana filed notice of intention to make commutation for lot 7 section 6 township 13 north range 25 east Mont Mer before R W Blake Grass Montana on August 6 1918. Claimant names include Theodore Stroming C Stroming Albert J Herndon all of Battrick Montana with H J Kelly Register. First Pub July 4.
United States Interior Office Lewistown Montana reports George W Isaacs of Forest Grove Montana filed for Final Three Year Proof to establish homestead claims No 016451 and 024945 for lands in Tp 14 N R 21 E and Tp 13 N R 21 E, Montana Meridian. The testimony will occur before R W Blake U S Commissioner Grass Range Montana on June 6 1918. Witnesses include Stani Laukates Joseph Isaacs Fred R Boughton and Thomas B Lovas of Forest Grove Montana.
Otto Roach of Welter Montana filed notice of intention to make Three Year Proof to establish his claim to Lot 4 Section 34 Township 17 North Range 25 East Montana Mer. The hearing will be before R W Blake US Commissioner at Grass Range Montana on August 7. Witnesses include Randall A Wilson Charles E Moulton Irvin Girard Forbes Leslie all of nearby Montana towns.
The government urges citizens to order their winter coal supply immediately to keep mines running and ensure delivery by September first. Railroads will shift to crops and war material transport thereafter, and no coal will be hauled after that date. Consumers should still order ahead to allow dealers to estimate the needed amount. Heed the warning to avoid cold this winter.
Catholic services will be held at Grass Range on Tuesday July 16 1918 at 9 30 a m and on Monday July 15 at 10 30.
The note advertises Well man’s as the go to shop for trading goods and making purchases with an emphasis on dependable service and a broad selection. It reads like a small town commerce prompt inviting customers to visit and buy.
Notice from the Department of the Interior announces a public sale under Sec 2455 of the Revised Statutes. Edna M. Gunmere of Grass Range Montana applies for Serial No 039854. Lots 3 segment nw section 18 township 3 range 25 E will be offered August 6 1918 at 10:00 am at the office for not less than 2.25 per acre. The land is mountainous and not suitable for cultivation. The high bidder must immediately pay the Receiver. Claims or objections must be filed by sale time. Registered Hi Irkelly.
Joseph Verville of Blakelee Montana, holder of Homestead Entry No 010255 for section 22 Township 17 North Range 24 M M, gives notice of intention to make Commutation Proof before a U S Commissioner at Grass Range on August 7. Witnesses Henry Dean Hiram Selvig William P Kruger Carl Hoffavon, all of Blakelee Montana. First Publication July 4.
Department of the Interior notice from Lewistown Montana dated June 22 1918 states Louis A Nasheim heirs of Flat Willow Montana filed intention to prove up a land claim for lot 3 section 30 township 13 range 25 Montana Meridian. The proof will be before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Range on August 6 1918. Names listed include John A Coleman Teddy Darnell Olaf Torven and William Lindstrand all of Flat Willow or Grass Range Montana.
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