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Newspaper
Grass Range Review
Location
Grass Range, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
3
Eee v. SaTePre yaaa appears as a fragment of a Grass Range newspaper masthead. J. M. Vrooman & Son are proprietors and publishers with William E. Smith as local editor. Subscription is $2.00 per year. Advertising rates list 20 cents per column inch for display and 10 cents per line for local advertisements.
America reports its first losses in French trenches with three dead, five wounded, and twelve captured by German forces. The enemy recovered their dead and wounded. German losses are not known. The Sammies fought valiantly but were outnumbered.
Teams hauling wheat were seen coming into Grass Range from five directions. The tributary country chiefly makes any town, but a strong booster group can aid growth through various efforts and support.
Stockmen near Tobique Minnesota see livestock dying from starvation due to pasture snow. In contrast, conditions in Montana appear better at present.
In New York, John F. Hylan was elected mayor by a large plurality, defeating opponents amid a strong statewide showing for Tamgnany. Woman suffrage carried the state by a handsome margin, reflecting broad support for reform.
With telephone and electric light systems installed Grass Range pledges to attract residents and entrepreneurs. The modernization aims to improve living conditions and business climate in the town.
Regular meeting notes authorize advertising for bids to grade and gravel Improvement District No. 1 and for a drainage system. Treasurer Hagarty reports a $200 deficit with October warrants. taxes delayed. John Hood named town marshal at $80 monthly, bond set at $500. Special session approves R M Murray electric plant proposal at $6,500 for a 25 HP unit, with power house on Lot 14 Block 16 east of Wideawake livery. District for street lighting to be created.
The town estimates 25 lots in the improvement district will cost $1.47 per lot. The plan envisions 500 lights and a self sustaining system once installed. If no delays occur, operation could begin within 60 days.
The new law raises letter postage to 3 cents and post cards to one cent more than before with applies to private mailing cards and picture postcards. First class and certain foreign mail follow revised rates starting 30 days after passage. Parcel post tax schedules begin December 1 with prepayment required and internal revenue stamps used. The Theresa Sheean Concert Company visits Midland on November 22.
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Full returns show the Red Cross Halloween dance raised 182 for the chapter bank account. Gratitude is extended to all who aided and attendees enjoyed music lunch and entertainment. If another town of its size can do as well we are from Missouri. Renew subscriptions to the Review.
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