Farmers Elevator Hog Shipment Set for March 12
Farmers Elevator announces a hog shipment on March 12 with 1 percent commission. Farmers are urged to bring in their hogs for sale.
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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
4
Farmers Elevator announces a hog shipment on March 12 with 1 percent commission. Farmers are urged to bring in their hogs for sale.
Hugh Roberts resigns as grocery clerk at Clark's store and departs for his Denton country farm. He plans to return in about a week and work for Tom Fleming, foreman of his ranch, which he has accepted.
John Olson died Monday night at his ranch six miles east of town from cancer at age 69. Survived by three children Mrs Henry Sibbert Mrs William Lindstrom and Henry Olson. A highly respected citizen, he will be greatly missed by neighbors and friends.
Mr and Mrs F L Boyd returned this week from Minneapolis where Mr Boyd was employed on Government work. He will again be connected with the Pioneer garage as shop foreman. Their many friends extend them a hearty welcome.
A new government rule bans purchase shipment sale or negotiation of freshly killed hens or pullets from February 11 to April 30 to protect the food supply. All chickens offered for sale in this period must have heads and feet on to be considered marketable.
Elmer Johnson came back after a two month stay with parents in Illinois. He reports a harsh winter and notes prices in the east are similar to Montana. Farmers there prosper on dairying and meat. one hog sale netted a crisp hundred dollar bill. Mrs. Johnson and son will travel to Grass Range in April.
A Saturday night dance and supper hosted by Mrs John Sally drew a large crowd despite bad roads. Proceeds likely benefited the local Red Cross though totals are not confirmed. An accident marred the event when Julia Sloan was cut by a knife, treated by Dr Freed and reported as doing well.
General John J. Pershing lauds the American Red Cross for six months of work in France, saying no organization since the world began has done such constructive work with efficiency and dispatch under adverse circumstances. He spoke to Shah McGlone about the Red Cross's efforts during wartime.
The passage frames thrift stamps as a symbol of faith democracy and national will. It calls thrift stamps the widow's mite and the work of laboring children, portraying them as the bulwark of the nation guarding liberty flag glory and love of country.
Bertye Decker of Ohiowa enrolled in the high school on Monday. The Parent Teachers Association meets Friday March 8 at 2 30 pm. High school colors are white and light green. They decorated the room with colors and flags for Friday evening’s entertainment. A large audience attended the community program at the school house Friday. A collection for the Junior Red Cross raised 15 05, with total donations to Junior Red Cross at 28 05. Thanks are given to all, especially Mrs J H Charters for a $5 donation. Another free entertainment is set for Friday evening March 15.
The Drylanders district reports no illness except McIntyre’s jersey cow and notes the lowest winter stock loss to date. Farmers prep seed, harness, and machinery. Magnus Johnson sells 100 bushels Marquis seed to several Dryland farmers. Becket grows, with two stores, a post office, and a school house planned. A large blacksmith shop may be built while Becket fills town needs. A masquerade for Red Cross support is set for March 16 featuring local merchants’ donations. Grass Range merchants contribute prizes.
The notice outlines prizes for various dance competitions including best represented child and couple, most comical child, best tramp suit, comical costumes, and patriotic outfits. It notes a good floor manager and good music but provides few specifics on rules or dates.
A Red Cross report lists attendees at the Hoover dinner on February 27 and March 2 including Mesdames Laird Ayer Ferguson Miles Pritchett Foot it Braniff Stinson Knight Weber Hedge Faragher Flemming Wiseman Winger Beedie Shawhan French Charters Winkle Jasper Adams Smith Smock and Miss Smock along with others. A new order from headquarters allows sweaters to be 23 inches long from bottom to cast off neck, replacing the former 25 inch measurement.
Miss Hazel Ricks and Gladys Finkbeiner arrived this morning from Lewistown where they had been attending high school, marking a return and completion of their term.
Capt L W Richards of the steamship Norwalk shows a sample of lace like fabric from wild trees in Panama swamps. Bark limbs yield filmy netting layers that sew without tearing and grow larger with bigger trees. natives use it for garments and cultivation might turn the tree into a valuable industry for lace fabric and possible mosquito netting.
An old quip filled piece notes inscriptions from Waltham Abbey and other locales. Epitaphs celebrate faith, honor, and long marriages with wry humor. A tuneful organist adds a merry line about death and breath. Other verses warn readers to reflect on mortality.
A hot water bag proved useful and a suitable cover is suggested. A recent example was crafted from white flannel and embroidered with a pink and green wreath, illustrating practical style.
A reflective piece on character and intellect. It argues that keen thinking benefits one’s purse but not character, and that a symmetrical person blends sharp mind with empathy. Such individuals respect others feelings, avoid hurtful slights, and help without sacrificing dignity as they grow in symmetry.
The piece argues that mind and thoughts shape character more than brute strength. It links thinking to deeds and habits, asserting that improving thinking leads to a more symmetrical, well-formed life. The author cautions that thoughts express themselves in actions and daily habits.
Temperature in surrounding air affects oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output. Warmer air reduces oxygen consumption while cooler air has opposite effects. Overheated air also forms a hot jacket around the body hindering heat radiation. For sedentary work, maintain 64 to 70 degrees for comfort and health.
A visitor notes Tokyo’s extensive transport system with elevated tracks and busy streets filled with automobiles, trucks, bicycles, and pulled perambulators replaced by backpacks. The author attributes Japan's child behavior to close parental proximity, with mothers carrying infants on their backs and fathers on shoulders, highlighting a unique transportation culture.
The article notes birds of different species often associate during migrations and feeding. It cites juncoes white throat sparrows winter sparrows nuthatches chickadees shore larks and snow buntings as examples and observes mixed feeding grounds while ducks mingle but separate in sustained flight.
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