Local notes report farming, finance and social ties
Rumors of trout in local streams circulate without confirmation while the Limit War Savings Society hosts a well attended program at the school house. June 18 features a musical program. Amos Snyder of Becket notes unusually fine crops, advertises Shorthorn bulls, and cattle shipment delays amuse Lewistown visitors. Zella Messner and William Cowan wed in San Francisco and plan a Southern California tour. Red Cross proceeds from an ice cream social raise 26.55 dollars. Local transfers include P. M. Peterson moving to Shawmut and crop notes from Miles City to Grass Range.
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Limit War Savings Society
Zella Messner
William Cowan
San Francisco
Miss Messner
The
Mercantile Company
Cowan
Hobson
California
Hotel Alexandria
Los Angeles
Automobile Accident Near Irish’s Buffet Involving Kinnicks
Mr and Mrs George Kinnick escaped serious injury after a car driven by George while turning on Main street left the road and overturned into a ditch near Irishs buffet. Helpers freed them from beneath the vehicle as both sustained bad bruises. The car suffered top and windshield damage.
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George Kinnick
George
Main Street
Wellman’s Saturday Specials at Kellogg’s Foods
Advertises discounts on staples and canned goods with bulk prices. Items include Kellogg’s Corn Flakes two for .25, large tomatoes per can .15, E G Peas .15, French Meatreats .20, Chili Con Carne 3 for .25, assorted spices .20, macaroni .15, syrup reg .95 to .40, gal jugs 30 cents, extracts 2 oz reg .35, Velvet Tobacco .15, cider gal .50, and a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Kellogg’s
Hood and Seigel Wed In East Town Ceremony
John O Hood and Mrs Marion Seigel were married at the bride's mother's home Sunday afternoon May 19 Judge J B Barnes officiating with the ring ceremony. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Wm Shawhan. A sumptuous wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside in Hood's new bungalow in the south part of town.
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John O. Hood
Marion Seigel
J. B. Barnes
Wm. Shawhan
Mr. Hood
Cheaper Milk Promise From Local Milkman
Notice indicates Mr. Naber will cut milk to 10 cents a quart starting tomorrow to boost consumption and support wagon service. He sells pure milk and cream and invites patrons to visit his dairy. The piece urges patronage for doorstep delivery and notes milk as a nutritious substitute for potatoes, aiding modern conveniences.
School Notes and Graduation Honors at Local School
The Parent-Teachers' Association held a special meeting Friday to plan a Memorial Day program and memorial services at the church. They voted to donate five dollars to the school band. The eighth graders received their credits from the county superintendent Monday, all with high averages. Nellie Fahey, county superintendent, visited Monday and graded the school for classification, saying it eligible for Superior status after a year’s effort.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Nellie Fahey
Card of Thanks for Shower Party
I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for the shower party given my infant and motherless son recently. M. Munson.
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M. Munson
Sacrifice for Country and Red Cross in War Time
A stirring appeal questions the meaning of sacrifice amid high prices and taxes. It urges readers to consider soldiers in the trenches and shell-wrecked towns, contrasting spare bills with true devotion. It extols the American Red Cross as the largest relief organization, Congress authorized, Wilson headed, aiding both military and civil needs with millions of members.
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The
American Red Cross
America
Congress
Wilson
War Department
Chippewa Neighbors Work on Farms and in Gardens
Chas Tadewald breaks sod this week with a Heider tractor for A H Kuhry while Sebastian Vogl uses eight horses and a gang plow for Henry Rustuen. Mr and Mrs Fred France and Chas Tadewald with his sisters visited Kuhry last Sunday. Ladies at Munson shower included Mrs Brown Weatherford Tuttle France Smith Rustuen Loebs Imsande Ida and Mary Willis.
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Chas
Tadewald
A. H. Kuhry
Mr. Loebs
Rustuen
Munson
Mesdames Brown
Weatherford
Tuttle
France
Smith
Loebs
Imsande
Ida
Mary Willis
Sebastian Vogl
Henry Rustuen
Fred France
Kuhry
Church Services Attend Evening Crowds
The church reported strong attendance last Sunday with every chair filled in the evening service. Pastor P. D. Holfman announces that Mr. Glover and his son will provide special music next Sunday evening and invites all to attend.
For Sale Oil Stove with Oven Bargain
For Sale nearly new three burner New Perfection oil stove with oven. Bargain. Inquire at this office.
Milk to Sell at 10c a Quart Starting May 24
Mark G. Naber announces milk sold at ten cents per quart beginning Friday May 24. The notice sets the price and date for the sale.
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Mark G. Naber
War On Weeds Fergus County Farmers Urged to Act Now
A wartime style plea urges Fergus County farmers to aggressively fight weeds before seeds mature. It notes fanweed, hare's ear, tumbling mustards, cow cockle, and pepper grass as prevalent, recommends mowing in grain fields and early plowing, stresses no seed maturity, and calls for community effort akin to gopher control to curb Kaiser Bill's allies.
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Fergus County
Kaiser Bill
For Sale Case touring car in good condition
Classified notice states a Case touring car for sale at less than the price of a good team. The vehicle comes with starter battery and lights. Contact Box 22 Becket.
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Becket
Wagon and Harness for Sale Near Fort Maginnis
One Studebaker wagon and set of harness, almost new, one more, 7-8 perchpron, 6 years old. $225.00 takes them if sold by June 1st, or will sell separately. Mrs. M. DeWitt, Fort Maginnis.
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Studebaker
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Amos Snyder
Mr. Snyder
A. R. Harlow
W. J. Johnson
Lewistown
Wespy
Wis
Mr. Munson
Miles City
Wm. Wildschut
Spokane
Holland Bank
Beerman
Novary
Red Cross
P. M. Peterson
Montana
Shawmut
Leo Doerner
Harlowtown
Wellman’s
University of Minnesota
Goodridge-Call Lumber Co
Chippewa News
Church Services
Grain Growers
S Best
Oscar Mitchell
Peter Forney
Fred Deiziger
Red Cross Drive
Red Cross War Fund
Nellie L. Fahey
Hunty
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