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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
11
Local notes list residents arriving from Wisdom Jerome Butte and Roundup and others visiting Anaconda. A pension of items includes coal ads, lost keys, union notices, war work fundraising, and veteran events. Updates mention Edwin Jacobson’s naval transfer and enlistees headed to Bremerton.
A well attended patriotic meeting as part of the Liberty loan campaign was held at the Race Track schoolhouse with Dan Tewey as chairman. W E Ray, Senator C H Williams, George H Mentallin and Joseph Smith spoke on Red Grass bond issues war savings stamps and agricultural campaigns. The schoolchildren under Miss C McGrady presented songs recitations and tableaux and the program featured multiple performances by area students.
Two cars from Butte and Anaconda escaped injury in a collision. The Anaconda vehicle was somewhat smashed and towed to Butte for repairs by the Butte driver, who assumed blame for the accident.
Leaders of a boys marching demonstration were arrested by officers yesterday evening for riotous behavior and later released after penitence and promises of good conduct. The report notes the oriental affinity for perfumes and mentions Hebrews manufacturing perfumes from spices imported from Arabia.
In a recent letter Lieut. Lyndall P. Davidson recounts his England posting with the aviation corps. He describes travel from Washington to Garden City, New York, and to an English aircraft park, noting rugged seas, mixed crews, and a cosmopolitan command. He outlines duties as supply officer, tracking equipment, money, and uniforms, and mentions pay delays and a mix of American, British, Australian officers. He praises England’s rural charm and contrasts it with San Francisco and New York while detailing daily life, weather, and training conditions for the squadron.
Dedication of a service flag at the Christian Church honoring members entering military service. Names listed include John A. Murray Ko Howe Frank Beyson Henry Sloaton Stiles Slosson Charles E. Jones and others. Card of Thanks expresses appreciation for sympathy during the mother’s funeral and mentions Mrs Elizabeth Moe Frei D MOF and Mrs Ida Doyle.
Deer Lodge county reports subscriptions for Liberty Loan exceed one million dollars with regional banks and soliciting committees racing to finalize figures. The Southern Cross district shows strong totals, led by county chairmen and ladies committees, as they prepare to report official receipts tomorrow.
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