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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
9
A dated advertisement touts a blood remedy for eczema and skin diseases. It claims salves fail, while the product allegedly treats the root cause, promising permanent relief. Readers are urged to write for free medical advice to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
Washington announces pap er is an essential industry under wartime priorities. The War Industries Board calls for maximum paper economy with newspapers cutting daily editions by 15 percent and Sunday editions by 20 percent while preserving advertising space. Agencies argue that ending wasteful practices and reading-scale reductions can meet curtailment goals without harming war ads. The piece notes other wartime concerns including pensions for widows in France.
A Paris dispatch to the New York Times reports that German morale faltered after Allied successes at the Marne. It notes officers’ demoralization, orders to shoot and the inability to bury the dead without warning shots, signaling deep strain inside German command and society.
The WHR SHMINES SOE IS BIG MONTH'S WORK reports robust activity from seven local war savings societies led by Continental Oil Thrift Club and Taylor Thrift Club. totals reach thousands with pledges ranging from $169 to $6,213. Also noted is the death of 15 year old Genevieve Eileen Smith after a short illness at a local hospital, daughter of Hugh and Mrs Smiths.
In England dreams of horses or dogs are said to bode well for the sleeper while dreams of walking through barley or plucking a Hilbert from a hedge portend sickness. A Brooklyn inventor claims a perforated bolt with an oil-absorption wick is patented to lubricate moving machinery parts.
Washington reports urgent recommendation from Provost Marshal General Crowder to enact the manpower bill at once. It would require registration of all men aged 18 to 45 nationwide, with a possible registration day for about 13,000,000 men. Senate and House committees plan rapid action with hearings unlikely.
Senate leaders said any plans will be held in abeyance until committees decide how to proceed. The discussion centers on a bill affecting registration and eligibility, with estimates showing 3,171 FTL could register and 1,787,609 men eligible for class 1, while total eligible figures reach into the millions and vary by age groups.
General Der shing will provide complete casualty lists as rapidly as possible and verified figures will be released to the press. Officials warn against exag terating or minimizing totals to avoid unnecessary anxiety among relatives of American soldiers. Despite heavy seveneer operations, officers say no unusual number of American casualties has occurred and divisions have not been withdrawn.
A card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Hiram C. Dunn expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy during the death of their son and brother, acknowledging the generous condolences and offerings from the community.
The body of Louis J. Cowdrey lies in Walsh parlors as details and next steps are awaited. Family and authorities are expected to issue instructions regarding funeral arrangements and services.
The remains of Leander Duncan aged 44 lie at Daniels & Bilbow parlors awaiting relatives' instructions. Funeral planned under Tutte Aerte No 11 FO E, time to be announced. Also noted is the death of Nevieve Eileen daughter of Mrs Hugh, with funeral at 22 West Galena Street to be announced later.
Madrid sits on a plateau 2,200 feet above sea level, claiming the title of Europe’s highest city. This elevation shapes climate and urban layout, with several districts perched atop hills and vistas across the plains to the south.
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