Soldier Letter From France Describes Tours and Mail
Soldier SGT. C. J. Kaufmann writes from Tours and Aix les Bains in France about seven months overseas. He details rest trips, weather, crops, and local life including Lyons and Lake Geneva area, noting government support and Red Cross involvement. He mentions Montana National Guard ties and cites Mrs. C. L. F. Kellogg as state campaign director.
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Tours
France
Aix le Baines
Europe
French Alps
Switzerland
Marseille
Lake Geneve
Lyons
Paris
Montana National Guard
Montana
C. J. Kaufmann
E. F
Red Cross
C. L. F. Kellogg
Campaign for the Y W C A War Effort in West
The YWCA launches a comprehensive educational campaign in eight western states and Hawaii to inform about its wartime work for women. Under Miss Corrah L. Tatham, the drive precedes a larger November fundraising push with support from the Army ordnance department to aid women in munitions factories and related war duties.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
America
West
Young Men’s Christian Association
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Corrah L. Tatham
Hawaiian Islands
Ordnance Department of Army
Germans Lose Half Million Men in Two Months
London report from Sept 11 cites Paris Telegraph correspondent, stating the Germans spent the last two months on battlefields with about 500000 men lost and 300000 dead as estimated by the Exchange Telegraph company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
Cause of Fatigue From Repetition of Muscular Acts
Dr. F. S. Lee of Columbia University says fatigue stems from the intensity and frequency of muscular repetition. He notes that labor-saving machines reduce heavy lifting but increase repetition, causing workers to perform more movements in less time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Lee
Columbia University
Diarrhoea Remedy Advice For Children
For diarrhoea in children one year old or older you will find nothing better than Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil. It should be kept at hand and given as soon as the first unnatural looseness the bowels appears.
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Chamberlain
Public Land Notice for Claude Peterson at Grass Montana
Notice published August 16 1918 announces Claude Peterson of Battrick Montana filing for Three Year Proof to establish land claim in sections 27 and 34 township 18 north range 24 east Mont Meridian before U S Commissioner R W Blake Grass Montana on September 30 1918. Witnesses listed are Fred Rogers Neal McDonald Charles Niswanger and Joseph Dewan all of Battrick Montana. H J Kelly Register. First Pub August 29.
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Interior
U. S
Lewistown
Montana
Claude Peterson
Battrick
Nwi
Mont.meridian
R. W. Blake
U. S. Com
Grass . Mont
Fred Rogers
Neal McDonald
Charles W. Niswanger
Joseph J. Dewan
Commutation Proof Notice for Marie T McKenna Claim
Department of the Interior notice from Lewistown Montana dated Aug 26 1918 announces Marie T McKenna of Grass Range Montana filing to establish Commutation Proof on October 7 before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Range. Names J Hood J French Allan cen sees and H J Kelly Register as official. First publication Sept 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Marie T. McKenna
Claim to Grass Range land filed in Lewistown Montana
D Chester Rizer of Grass Range Montana filed a final proof to establish a claim before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Montana. The hearing date is October 7. Attending witnesses include Walter R Wellman Bert I Joseph and David Allen of unspecified locations.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Walter R. Wellman
Bert I
Joseph God
David Allen
Homestead Claim Notice From Lewistown Montana
Land Office at Lewistown Montana announces Loring L Tolson of Tyler Montana filed three year proof for Homestead Entry No ra or 5 Swi awd se se sw on June 20 1914 in Section 6 Township VI West Montana meridian. Blake U S Commissioner Grass Range Montana to hear Oct 7. Names Myles Daly Carl M Tierohn C Hammond all of First Pub Sept 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Loring L. Tolson
Tyler
Rontana Meridian
Esec
R. W. Blake
U. S
Grass Range
Mont
Myles Daly
Carl M. Tierohn
C. Hammond
Saving Sugar Saves Shipping
The piece argues that American sugar stocks are limited and emphasizes conservation. It notes that 75 percent of sugar is shipped to the nation, yearly production around 1,000,000 tons, imports over 8,000,000 tons in normal times, and urges families to limit household sugar to two pounds per person per month to free ships for military needs.
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France
United States Food Administration
Notice of Homestead Proof by Grass Range Man
John E Callewaert of Grass Range Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his claim to a homestead in sections 1 2 3 and 4 and other parcels in townships 16 and 17 north range 23 east Mont Meridian. The proof is to be presented before Blake U S Commissioner at Grass Range on Oct 1 1918. Attending witnesses include David Harris Ed Neumann George D Nelson and John Fischer all of Grass Range. First publication Aug 29.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Lewistown
Montana
John E.callewaert
Grass Range
Seta
Ai Swinch
Sec
Mont. Meridian
R. W. Blake
Mont
David Harris
Ed Neumann
George D. Nelson
John Fischer
Land claim notice for Maxime Langevin Forest Grove
August 8 1918 Maxime Langevin of Forest Grove Montana files notice of intention Three Year Proof to establish Homestead Entry No 032937 for Lot 2 and nearby northeast and northwest quarters in Section 31 Township 15 North Range 22 West Montana before R W Blake U S Commissioner Grass Montana on August 24 1918 Witnesses Eddie Berger Thomas Tweed William Robinson and William Trawick Grass Range First publication August 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
Maxime Langevin
Forest Grove
R. W. Blake
U. S. Com
Grass Montana
Eddie Berger
Thomas Tweed
William L. Robinson
William Trawick
Grass Range
Notice for Publication in Lewistown Montana
Public notice of land claim by Willia aan Teigen of Teigen Montana for a homestead entry in township 16 north range 14 west, with a filing date and witnesses listed. authentication before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Montana on September 24, 1918. first publication August 22.
Notice for Publication for Winnie Peppard at Fort Maginnis
Public notice from the Department of the Interior U.S. Office in Lewistown Montana states Winnie Peppard formerly Winnie of Ft Maginnis Mont filed a Homestead entry on February 18 1915 for a tract in Sec 20 T16N R2E Meridian Idaho? The notice calls for three proofs of title to be made before R W Blake in Green Range Montana on a date in October 1915. Attendants include Thomas Peppard Carl Moe George Longaneckar Walter A Harrah of Fort Maginnis Mont First publication September 12.
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U. S
R W. Blake
Gree Range
Montana
Thomas of
Buy thrift stamps Uncle Sam promotes security
Uncle Sam urges purchase of thrift stamps as a smart way to support savings and national security. The ad frames stamps as affordable, patriotic investments for families and students.
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Sam
Rushed relief from stomach trouble quote from Emma Verbryke
Two years of frequent stomach trouble and biliousness ended after trying Chamberlain's Tablets. Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio states she improved rapidly after using them.
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Chamberlain
Emma Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
Hidden Alaska Pike Raises Coast Survey Stakes
The secretary of commerce reports that wire dragwork reveals underwater dangers in navigation. A 600 foot high submerged rock near Alaska rises to 17 feet below the surface, replacing a 654 foot depth marker on charts. Its discovery could justify the coast survey program by preventing future wrecks.
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Secretary of Commerce
Best Words and the Value of Loving Speech
A timeless reflection on how loving words shape memory and personal gain. It urges guarding our speech while affirming fearlessness in affectionate utterances. The piece cautions that unspoken kindness may cost us later, while spoken affection yields lasting benefits.
Captain Who Was a Woman in Russian Uhlans
The piece recounts Nadeshda Durova known as Captain Alexander, a woman who enlisted in a Cossack regiment at sixteen, fought at Gustadt Smolensk and Borodino, and in retreat from Moscow. Emperor Alexander knew her sex and had her treated at court as captain, later leaving the army at twenty five to write romances.
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Alexandrov
Uhlans
Nadeshda Durova
Nadeshda
Gustadt
Smolensk
Borodino
Moscow
Alexander
Rabies Treated By Pasteur Cure Ends Fearful Myth
Rabies does not always cause hydrophobia and the rabies mortality is 100 percent without Pasteur treatment. Incubation is variable from weeks to years, with dogs averaging forty days. Pasteur’s fifteen day treatment induces active immunity. Wounds from animal bites should be cauterized immediately, especially if rabies is suspected.
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Pasteur
Homestead Entries Filed at Grass Range Montana
On March 10 1915 Battrick Montana resident made Homestead Entry No 031079 for Lots 2 3 4 94 northwest and northeast sections with other specified parcels. MAX SCHAFF of Battrick Montana also filed to prove up his claim with final hearing set before U S Commissioner R W Blake at Grass Range on October 14 1918.
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Foe
H. J. Kelly
Register
TNR
P. Montana
Oegenca
Fyr J. French
Tenarene
Allan Acen
John Hood
Grass
Judith Hardware
Auto and Tractor Supplies
Grain Growers Elevator
Becket
J. K. Raugstad
Grogan
Binson
Grogan-Robinson
U. S. Land Assis
Willia
Teigen
Grass Mont
Mons P. Teigen
Bowen
Pantomin FF. En
Jenn T Teigen
Ferdinand O. Hetfield
Ned
Montana Meridian
Max Schaff
Pe Mont
R.W. Blake
Robert Turk
Howard C. Jones
Ernest E. Meier
Drag Line No
G. B. Laird
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