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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
5
Quiet day preview for Grass Range with a Saturday band concert and dance. Local notes cover births, ranch work, visits from De Young and Charlie Young, Red Cross HQ opening, a runaway horse incident, a well attended Red Cross dance raising over one hundred dollars, and Moes orchestra providing music for the events.
Washington March 27 Officials of the national defense council study plans to obtain raw wool and wool products for military use at reasonable prices. Tentative arrangements cover copper where profits are waived. Wool growers and manufacturers will be heard to set reasonable prices, mirroring copper concessions.
A large crowd watched Grass Range edge Roundup 5 to 4 last Sunday. Jimmie Peterson scored the winning run in the ninth after Roundup’s Simmons started strong but was relieved by Thomas. Devault pitched relief, striking out 13 and driving in a Grass Range run, while Woods caught a sharp game and the band led cheers.
Dispatches from Berlin report the worst drought in its history with severe crop damage and intense heat. The text also mentions a possible severance in the relationship between me and Gott.
Germany agrees to permit four American consuls held in Munich to depart for Turkey once Turkey accepts them, easing a months-long transfer block. Spain, Constantinople, and Washington reports coordinate assurances as the United States notes the consuls will soon be at their new posts leaving few Americans in Germany.
New York report says jewels valued about 40000 dollars were stolen Thursday from the bedroom of Mrs. Wm. McNair. An offer of 2500 dollars reward was announced for information leading to recovery. The pearls valued at 99000 dollars were not part of the loss.
Frank F. Miles as cashier swears to the accuracy of the bank statement for the Montana bank. The document lists capital stock, undivided profits, current expenses, deposits, certified checks, time deposits, and stockholders' account totaling 129,483.31. The oath was sworn June 27, 1917, before Isha John M. Johnson and J. H. Charters, with commission valid July 24, 1918.
Warren Miller recounts the rise and fall of Luigi Vampa, a famed 19th century Naples bandit. He describes Vampa’s robberies against the rich, his uneasy relationship with officials, and his ultimate disappearance with his Spanish-loved confidante. The piece notes ongoing mystery over his death and the later revelation of the senorita’s true origins and wealth.
Parade begins at 11 o clock with Grass Range Band leading. Those registered June 5 participate and a $25 prize goes to the best decorated automobile. Picnic lunch at noon, guest judge Roy E Ayers speaks, followed by street sports and multiple races. Ball game, nail driving, ball throwing, base running, relay races, big bowery dance with William R Woods as marshal.
Notice is given that the Annual Meeting of the Stock holders of the Equity Co-Operative Association of Grass Range, Fergus County, Montana, will be held at Moose Hall Grass Range on Saturday June 30 1917 at 1 30 P M for electing three directors and for other business as may come before the meeting dated Grass Range Montana June 20 1917
Mr Farmer notes the Grass Range price of 38 cents until further notice. Advertisers urge residents not to heat homes during hot days and promote roast beef and pork at Mid Way Meat Market.
At Fort Omaha an aviation corps examination saw 21 applicants with six passing. Lewistown contributed two successful cadets, Merrill Riddick son of the county assessor and Arthur Weirick formerly of the First National Bank.
A brief health note explains sour stomach as mild indigestion from fast or excessive eating or unsuitable foods. It recommends eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, limiting meat, and avoiding supper, suggesting no medicine is usually needed. If symptoms persist, use certain tablets to aid digestion.
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