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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
2
Grass Range urged to display bright new flags on April six to mark the war declaration anniversary and the third Liberty Loan flotation. State presses call for community shows of patriotism as worn banners are replaced.
The St Paul Pioneer Press announces Lieutenant Patrick O'Brien's true story beginning March 17, St Patrick's Day. The serial will appear in Sunday edition and is on sale at Confectionery and News Stand.
R B Martin a self described big five leader of the Nonpartisan League faced trouble hiring halls in Montana railroad towns. Gov Stewart protected free speech unless abused. Minnesota Gov Burnquist attacked the League as pro German and tied to I W W. A C Townley and Gilbert arrested for past offenses, history of the group to be sold in Lewistown next week.
A proposal urges government price fixing for wheat at local markets or milling centers to benefit Montana farmers. The author argues that prices set at distant cities like Minneapolis hurt eastern Fergus county and other remote areas, while those near central markets should be favored. President Wilson is blamed for past unfair pricing, and the piece calls for timely local adjustments to aid farmers most in need.
Grass Range community women are urged to attend a Farm Bureau meeting at the school house next Saturday March 16 to hear Miss Newell on food donation. No Red Cross meeting will be held at the church that day due to Miss Newell's address at the school house. Shipped from Grass Range March 6 were 25 operating loggias 4 bed shirts 10 bed socks 3 pajama suits 42 slings 6 comfort pillows 6 sweaters 9 wristlets 5 socks and 1 wash cloth. material cost 50 dollars.
Big Timber Mont March 9 Robert Burns Martin a Nonpartisan league organizer and W J Hannah county resident were asked to leave the city this afternoon and not to hold a meeting for the organization They complied and left on the first train No violence occurred Martin was told not to alight at Columbus and went to Billings
Washington reports that sales of war savings stamps and certificates rose to 3,040,000 dollars today, the first time above three million. The national committee aims for six million daily sales to meet the 2,000,000,000 stamp issue within a year.
Washington March 8. A senate bill passed by the house with War Department approval authorizes furloughs for farmers and other men needed in non military pursuit essential to the war effort.
Montana flaxseed sold today at 4.21 dollars per bushel at the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, setting a world record for the highest flax price ever paid. The market move underscores strong demand and export prospects for Montana farmers.
For Sale. Team of day mares eight and nine years old with one in foal. Cash price three hundred dollars. A H Kubry.
Delco Light promises electricity for every farm with lighting and wiring estimates. C. D. Morse, dealer in Lewistown, offers consultation and service. Date 8 41 indicates August 1941 advertising period.
The article notes Russia’s chaotic leadership and predicts limited impact on Allied efforts, citing Trotsky Lenine and German influence as viewed by contemporary writers. It reports mountain state bond sales totals from Lewistown Missoula Billings Bozeman Livingston and highlights patriotism amid war mobilization. It also mentions the O Connor seed grain law special election next Saturday March 16 and a Grass Range mass meeting at Moose Hall urging turnout for all registered electors including women.
A poem advertisement for the Drylanders Masquerade Dance notes Saturday night event with patriotic lines urging support for wounded and serving soldiers. It recalls the boys in the trenches and those on the way, urging attendance and commitment to the red white and blue cause.
Department of the Interior notice from Lewistown Montana dated February 28 1918 states Orville E Mock of Grass Range Montana has filed intent to establish three year proof for Additional Homestead Entry No 031387 covering sections and townships in the M M region. Witnesses named are Elsworth T Battrick Holt C Battrick Ray L Brown Kenneth C Brown all of Battrick Montana. R W Blake U S Commissioner Grass Range to receive proofs on April 6 1918. First pub March 11.
Land Office Lewistown Montana February 27 1918 Notice Bennie C Eidem of Grass Range Montana holder of homestead entry 080607 for the northeast and northwest quarters of sections 8 and 9 township 16 north range 23 east M M has filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim before R W Blake US Commissioner Grass Range Montana on April 16 1918 Paul Graber Charles Biersdorf Frank Voight Mike Miller all of Grass Range Montana First Pub March 14 Join the Red Cross
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