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ClOHOgicms■cimhILYr ;it and ay is is far ho at dark 11 a* igs a * the rings ted (it. Irect, eon** past(1 at n 0J0-will short■U oils at capa-»on soon *d,4-|lt;-to 1H* icrul-4. 14lastt ho government ran ioiaciauiuiiiiiwork, whit'li will infirm the opening of many thousands «f acres to farming.Tlw* project was started several years ago and each season the work has been rushed In order to supply more water to mor.j fanners. This year the appropriation was spent earlier than usual, with the result that the men were discharged sooner than wm: anticipate-!.The above is indeed welcome newn to the Plat head farmers whose crops were obliged to suffer this season for lack, of Water. If the problems COP' needed with obtaining the water when It Is desired, etc.. are overcome. dry years will have no further terrors. Senator Myers has always worked hard to secure ttieae several appropriations and for his efforts In behalf of the reservation, ••ill are deeply grateful.AI . S. DESTROYERS PROVING EFFECTIVEA report from tin- base of the Am-V i-rkvm floJill.-i in British waters, ‘i/I dated Ort. 17. says that in the fivemonth# of active service they have seen in the great war, the American destroyers have steamed collectively a total distance of HTa.bOU miles. Tilth is more by several Mum* than the distance sruised in two whole yearn of peace. Aral xvhfl makes the bg-uj'cs all the more impressive is that they hav4* been reashed without the loss through an accident of war. ol a. single lif** or a very serious mishap to any of the units.Roughly the destioyors have spent five-eightlis of their time al sea and33,000 spectators.Don't forget the liliost Dance. 2fLAYING OF Tit At 'li IS AGAIN DEIiAYFPInformation comes from a reliable 'source that the laying of rails to Honan will he suspended until the track ballasting lias imm completed to Tabor, which means another thirty days before rails arc Honan.This news is decidedly disappointing as previous information given out was that the track would bin laid into Ron a n without any delay! whatever after the grading was completed. This has been done and tin* Crow Creek bridge also completed and II. would seem that no valid excuse could be offered for this unnecessary riel sty, as assurance liasbeen receiveal from railroad officials on many occasions that trains would be running at this time, ft is manifestly unfair to deprive Honan r ml country tribu:ary of shipping I’acili-fies Tor this added length of time.GERMANS MAKING ADVANCES IN Rl SSI AThe (icrmnns have landed t.nmps mi 1 In- island of Mss.-‘I In lie- Muir of Riga ami have captured Arm-Imrg, the capital of tlw island, 'is-S4'l Islam! is nearly 100 mih-s north of Riga. ami the tie'v front is s'.ill :;ni) miles from I'etrogrsul, ami no attempts have yet hm*n made to penetrate the Hull' of Kin I a rid. The Russians offered s4urie resistance- to ‘he advancement, but If was ineffective.The unsatisfactory condition of state affairs only makes the situation ; tlie more complicated and proclamations have bom sent to the army and navy exhorting the men to forget the political differences and ret irn... .1.. i .. i. . p i r... .I;,.,/ ...... iti.euis i ii4•in,ts in *?4, i^[ialt;ii4»,married Thu radar evening 4»f week. October 11th. in Plains, at the home nf Mr. and Mrs. Huy VVcygant. The young couple left for a short honeymoon trip t«» Spokane after a wedding supper was scrveil.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kaiser, who reside near Tabor, The groom Tor the past few years has been connected withthe Heck with Mercantile Co.. andlions denoting first, second and third prize* will be the premiums. In addition lo Ll»4! exhibits of live stock,..-..I*..,, ..I.a t,. I... I .1 I.,/.,!!!,,!.' rsix outside.That the work of the destroyers is effective is shown by the deer cate in submarine dostiMotiveneBs during Sentembcr. Count Von Re vent low,both have many friends who extend laid in best wishes. They will make theirhome on the groom's ranch near St Ignatius.LACHAMBRE PROPERTY SOLOI'aiiI l.aChambrc disposed of his residence and lots adjoining to nurcll Whitcran or Deer Lodge. The deal was completed the hitter par# 4if fast week and the new owner expects to move hero with his family to remain permanently. Mrs. Whiternft Is m sister of Mrs. Alnion Mocker, who lives a few miles south of Romm. The consideration of the transaction has mi been made publicPOST CREEK COM-11'MTV FAIR. OKI’I’Ians for the Pi.sf {'n.-ek (Neninun-ic fair which vlll In* given by the. l»4.?r|»le living in tin- neighborhood of ( Leon and a Ions Dost creek, have t»4-i-i i completed 11141 * 1*4 • 4la I «■ 4f (hei fair set for Sal inla.v. October 37th. i The features ol tie* fair will he ex-, hibils or live ..lock, poultry and, household products, such as canned j goods, preserves, etc., and tin- management issues an earnest ri-cpie.st. that everybody be present with an j exhibit. All exhibitors arc also re-j quested to have their exhibit* at!the school house ..ol. later than 13 their average tin,., In port has beet, o'clock noon, on the .lay of the fair. ‘h™ of ,lve 01in order to insirc their exhlcit. Rib
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The Ronan Pioneer
Ronan, Montana, US
Fri, Oct 19, 1917
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