Twelve receive the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in France
Gen Pershing announces twelve members of the American expeditionary force awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Among them Corporal Ralph S Sanderson of the infantry, noted for bravery on Feb 28 while aiding his lieutenant under heavy barrage, twice fetching his men and rescuing comrades. He was connected to Forest Grove via his sister Tena French.
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France
Pershing
Medical Department
Ralph S. Sanderson
Sanderson
Tena French
Forest Grove
Ralph
War Situation Report From World Fronts
The Austrian drive against Italy faces stiff Allied resistance as Italian French and British forces stop advances and even counterattack. Western front activity is light while German moves toward Paris stall. American troops decimate Huns and rapid American reinforcements raise hopes of Pershing leading a large Allied army and a forthcoming Foch offensive.
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Austria
Bulgaria
Paris
First Fergus County Heroes Earned the Distinguished Service Cross
Ralph Sanderson and Billy Ryan were among Fergus county’s first volunteers to go to France. Sanderson has won the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in action, with official records of his deed to follow. The two were close friends, among the first to reach the firing line, and their service reflects credit on the community and nation.
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Ralph Sanderson
Wm. Ryan
Fergus County
France
Billy” Ryan
Thrift Stamp Drive Raises Grass Range Pact to 13200
Report on Thrift Stamp drive shows Grass Range district apportionment of 13200 for School District No 27, planned as monthly pledges through year start. Officials acknowledge possible error but commit to the total. Local committee says finishing the drive this week is unlikely despite Lewistown celebration attendance next Monday.
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Grass Range
Lewistown
Minnesota primary fight centers on Burnquist Lindberg clash
Report notes Burnquist leads Lindberg by an estimated 50,000 votes after Minnesota primaries. Judge Comstock defeats Wheaton for governor. The piece criticizes German atrocities and urges Allied retaliation, while commenting on food shortages and rain improving crops. The editor accuses the Nonpartisan League of socialism and Germann sympathies.
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Minnesota
J. A. A. Burnquist
Charles A. Lindberg
Nonpartisan League
Lindberg
League
Burnquist
W. L. Comstock
Fred C. Wheaton
Sanderson Family Patriotism Highlighted in Fergus County
Corporal Ralph Sanderson of Forest Grove is cited by Gen. Pershing for the distinguished service cross won in France. A brother serves in the navy and another in the army at Camp Lewis. A sister studied at the local high school, and Corproal Sanderson is described as a Fergus county young man with friends such as Tom Shaw.
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Ralph Sanderson
Forest Grove
Gen. Pershing
France
Camp Lewis
Mike Gosch
Lewistown
Corporal Sanderson
Fergus County
Tom Shaw
Democrat-News
Eddie Rickenbacker Named America's Second Ace
With American Armies in France on June 15 Eddie Rickenbacker the celebrated race driver now an aviator has been confirmed as America's second ace He has landed five German airplanes in the period from April 29 to May 30 according to French confirmation
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France
Eddie Rickenbacker
America
Children’s Day Observed at M E Church
Last Sunday Children’s Day was observed at the M E Church with an overflow crowd. Evening exercises featured the Sabbath School children who performed well. The school band led by Mr Glover played selections. The pastor and Sabbath School teachers earned high praise for the entertaining program. A baptismal ceremony followed, with parents presenting the children at the church altar.
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M. E
Glover
Farm Bureau Picnics Across County This Summer
A series of Farm Bureau picnics will start the week of June 24 in the eastern county and continue to other areas until July 10. Not all dates are set yet, so watch local papers and posters for updates. Noted speakers include Hon. B. C. White and Hon. Tom Stout. The meetings welcome everyone, with a conservation lunch and emphasis on readiness for emergencies.
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Farm Bureau
B. C. White
Tom Stout
Farmers Equity Picnic Plans At Lewistown Fairgrounds
Great preparations are underway for the Farmers Equity Picnic to be held Friday June 21 at the Lewistown fair grounds. Speakers include B C White Buffalo Sam Teagarden Forest Grove W D Symmes and Mat Alderson Helena. Event opens at 10 AM with a noon picnic dinner and an afternoon of outdoor sports followed by a big uptown dance in the evening.
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Farmers’ Equity
Fair Grounds
Lewistown
B. C. White
Buffalo
Sam Teagarden
Forest Grove
W. D. Symmes
Mat Alderson
Helena
Sergeant Harry Hughes Freeman on furlough in Grass Range
The clipping notes Sergeant Harry Hughes Freeman of Camp Lewis Washington is spending a short furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs H C Freeman. Mrs Freeman has been living in Chicago since her husband entered the service and is with him here. They formerly lived in Grass Range Montana.
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Harry Hughes Freeman
Camp Lewis Wash
H. C. Freeman
Trespass Warning at Miller Ranch Issued
Notice posted by Mrs. J. Cliff Miller warns that any person found trespassing on the Miller ranch or allowing stock on the property will be prosecuted.
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Miller Ranch
J. Cliff Miller
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Ekern
Montana
East Main St
Lewistown, Montana
Equity Co-operative Association
Farmers Elevator
Fergus Hotel
H. M. Wetzig
Grass Range Rebieve
J. M. Vrooman & Son
William E. Smith
Gras
Corporal Ralph S. Sanderson
von Hindenburg
Foch
Germany
Rhine
Berlin
United States
Equity
Grain Growers Elevator Co
Becket, Montana
Richard Vinger
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