Heroic Canadians Under Fire in Belgium Described
Sergeant Wells led a retreating platoon of the Seventh Battalion as German forces pressed a hedged route. Mortally wounded, he endured bayonet prods, water pleas, and a brutal march before amputation of his arm. Belgian nurses aided him despite hostile doctors and a brutal foreign captivity.
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Belgium
Tate
Poucer Potter
Fred Weils
Ayer
Wells
Sergeant Wells
Weiss
Reinliers
Canada
Ohrdruff
Horoscope for Monday August 13 1017 warns of storms
Astrologers warn of an unfortunate day with Mars ruling strongly and danger from aviation. The omen foresees gains in early fall but winter stress and potential calamities in October with heavy losses and a dangerous outlook for wartime positions.
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Mars
Sun
Uranus
Jupiter
Parish Events At St Joseph Hall And Local Masses
A parish social at St. Joseph's hall hosted by the young ladies group was postponed last week in honor of Mrs Anthony Mee sride. Confessions are scheduled Tuesday and Saturday, with Ascension Day Masses and Sunday services at St Lawrence's and St Ann's.
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St. Joseph's Tfarish Hall
Anthony Meesride
St. Ann's
Printers Gather in Colorado Springs for Union Convention
Colorado Springs hosts the International Typographical Union sixty third annual convention and the silver anniversary of the printers home. Eight hundred unions send delegates as visitors arrive for a week of address es, tours, and related events with lodging spilling into Pueblo.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Union Printers’ Home
International Typographical Union
Pueblo
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Typographical Union
Strike Reported On United Railroads In San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 12 the first day of a partial strike by United Railroads car men passed quietly. About 400 men were reported out with lines operating on schedule. Strikers held meetings seeking an eight hour day and wage readjustment as main demands.
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San Francisco
Carmen
United Railroads
West Coast Lumbermen oppose eight hour day progress
Seattle Aug. 12 The West Coast Lumbermen's association replies to Secretary Baker. It says his telegram urging eight hours for employers does not change the strike situation unless it sparks negotiations toward a national eight hour day for the lumber industry.
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Seattle
West Coast Lumbermen's Association
Baker
Ryan Predicts Bright Copper Future After War
John D. Ryan of Anaconda Copper Mining forecasts strong long term demand for copper as Europe rebuilds after the war. He advised large investments in Anaconda properties and improvements, and financial writer Adams notes rising costs cannot dampen Ryan’s optimism for copper’s outlook amid expected postwar needs in Germany France and Belgium.
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John D. Ryan
Adams
Boston News
Anaconda
Ryan
Germany
France
Belgium
Giants Fall to Bobcats 5 2 in City Battery Showdown
The Colored Giants lost 5 to 2 to the Bobcats. Bobcats batteries were Car roll and Karl, while Girlie and Walker paired for the Giants. Bobcats seek a rematch with any city or state team. Contact Bert Mooney at Butte Tombstone Co. 5079W.
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Colored Giants
Bobcats
Carroll
Karl
Girlie
Walker
Giants
Bert Mooney
Butte Tombstone Company
Kowske the Tailor Advertises Fine Clothes
Kowske the tailor at 202 N Main advertises clothes that satisfy customers with quality and fit.
Curious Mangrove Plant Path From Florida to Mississippi
A mangrove range from Florida to the Mississippi mouth is described as a curious plant related to the myrtle family. It draws interest for its unusual characteristics and botanical relations in the coastal ecosystem.
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Florida
Mississippi
Dance for hospital fund in Columbia Gardens
The Butte Patriotic Women's association hosts a bargain dance at the pavilion in Columbia Gardens tonight. After a postponed date due to a street car strike, the event aims to raise funds for the war hospital fund by offering more dances for a dollar. The group plans to supply bandages and other items for the wounded in France.
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Butte Patriotic Women's Association
Columbia Gardens
War Hospital Fund
France
Fatal to moth paper bag stores gases for clothes
A new paper bag design permits injecting germ or insect killing gases to store clothing safely. The invention aims to protect garments from moth damage and spoilage by allowing controlled treatment inside the bag.
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Doc” Wells
United States
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
ULI
Hennessy’s
Lander
West Park Street
Butte
Hennessy
Copper
Anaconda Company
Europe
Montana
ED Rose
the Jeweler
North Main St
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