Dr Bartlett Receives Call to Fort Riley
Dr. John D. Bartlett a First Lieutenant in the medical officers reserve leaves Grass Range for Fort Riley Kansas around June first after a village sendoff. The crowd at the hotel banquet honored him with toasts prayers and songs praising his service and wishing a speedy return.
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Bartlett
Washington, D. C
Fort Riley
Kansas
Medical Officers’ Reserve
Wartletts
Sammy” Kicoff
Star Clothing
Atty. Robinson
Bloomquist
Pengelly
John D. Bartlett
Lewistown
Chicago
Our First City Election: People’s Ticket Backed
The June 16 election will choose Mayor and Aldermen. People’s Ticket lists James H. Charters for Mayor and Saylor Young Harrigan Vrooman for wards. Citizens’ Ticket nominates W C Weber and Clark Laird Wiseman Wilson. The paper supports People’s Ticket and endorses Charters and Harrigan.
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People’s Ticket
Citizens
James H. Charters
Austin Saylor
Alex Young
Archie W. Harrigan
John M. Vrooman
W. C. Weber
First Ward
8. Clark, Jr
Frank Laird
Second Ward
Forbes Wiseman
C. A. Wilson
High School Bond Issue Draws Legal Scrutiny
Judith Basin Star notes Fergus county free high school bonds may violate Montana law as only electors outside districts maintaining high schools should vote. The piece warns districts inside Hobson and nearby towns could avoid bond payments, while wealthier districts bear the burden later. Citizens arm themselves after rumors of safecrackers. Sam Kicoff referenced with term coded.
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Chesf
Fergus County
State of
Montana
Lewistown
Hobson
Stanford
Moore, Venton
Judith Basin Star
Grass Range Plans July 4th Celebration With Red Cross Ties
Grass Range celebrates Independence Day with a community parade led by the Skogan band and speakers including Tom Stout and Judge E K Cheadley. A Red Cross donation of 100 dollars is discussed, with proceeds from tag sales going to Lewistown Auxiliary, and registration rules noted for residents aged 21 to 31. A ball game between Beckett and Grass Range follows the parade.
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Grasse Range
Red Cross
Lewistown
Ifor
Tom Stout
E. K. Cheadley
Skogan
Beckett
Local Youth Enlists in Navy From Small Town
Sam stands guard at the front while George Olds from our town leaves for Lewistown to enlist in the navy. The move marks another local resident answering the country’s call, signaling a moment of duty and patriotism for the community.
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Sam
George Olds
Range
Lewistown
Navy
Liberty Loan Bonds Subscription At Grass Range
You can subscribe for Liberty Loan Bonds at the First National Book in Grass Range. Bonds offer 342 percent interest payable semi annually with denominations of 50 100 500 1000. Installment payments 2 percent on application with dates 18 percent June 28 20 percent July 30 30 percent Aug 15 and 30 percent Aug 30. Every man should take out bonds as a patriotic investment and safe financial move. Do your bit.
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Liberty Loan
First National Book
Grass Range
Fergus County Proclamation on Selective Conscription Registration
Sheriff announces mandatory registration for men aged 31 and over in Fergus County on Tuesday June 5 for the selective conscription bill. Prison for noncompliance or false information. registration hours 7 am to 9 pm at designated precincts, with options for ill or absent individuals and nonresidents to register at Lewistown.
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Congress
State of
Montana
Fergus County
L’ersons
Lewistown
Registration Day Call From Sheriff in Fergus County
A 1917 public notice urges all eligible residents to register to vote. It explains registration to take place at the voting precinct and the place of legal voting. The notice bears the seal of Congress and is dated May 21, 1917. It is issued by Sheriff Joan H. Stevens of Fergus County, Montana.
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Congress
Joan H. Stevens
Fergus County
Mont
Guaranteed. For terms and rates enquire at State Bank or P. O. box 266
State Bank and Grass Range Montana mail address P. O. box 266 offer terms and rates inquiry. The notice invites potential clients to contact for financial terms.
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State Bank
P. O
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DR. Bartlett
People's Ticket
J. H. Charters
Altho J. M. Vrooman
Saylor
Young
The
First National Bank
Fergus County Free High School
Sam Kicoff
Patriotic Demonstraton
Pioneer
Liberty Loans
W.H. Cullington
J. F. Sloan Atty-at-law
Sit
Imislund
A. E. Trapp
Pioneer Meat Market
Shierson
Amos Snyder
Frank F Miles
L. W. Weston
Asst
J. M. Johnson
T M. Shaw
Geo. W. Kinnick
B. E. Stack
Julia EB. McGauley
Prank F. Miles
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