Plan for Aid to Drouth Farmers Faces Skepticism
Montana drought aid under a federal 2 dollar per acre plan met opposition from farm leaders and bankers at a conference in Helena. Officials including Secretary Christie and Spokane Bank president D O Shea discussed modifying the plan to better fit state needs amid the drought crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Kam. V
Stewart
Obhea
T He
Spokane Land Bank
O'hea
Congress
Marion
Helena
Drouth
Greenfield
Undertaker Boyer Mourns Mrs Autrea Boyer at 62
Mrs Autrea Boyer aged 62 died last evening. The remains are at Walsh's parlors and will be removed to the family residence at 534 East Park Street Wednesday morning at a time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Autrea Boyer
Walsh
East Park ‘Street
Canadian relief plan drew mixed reviews at meeting
State department of agriculture outlined the Canadian relief plan, with several growers and a majority of speakers opposing it. A motion formed to appoint a committee to confer with Secretary Cheratic by wire for changes, with members listed including Maines Dawson Thomas Beaupre Toole and Greenfield. The plan was eventually accepted after discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Grouth
Ttis
Washington
Maines
Dawson Thomas
Beaupre, Toole
D. Greenfield
Sena ‘Aish
Missing Austrian Dead Body Found Near Sand Od
Great Falls Aug 12 Sheriff Kommere and deputies found the body of an Austrian man near a manure pile at Sand Od by Toza after July 25. Mike Patrovich 1 sei, under examination, implicated Rudolph Demichill in the killing but later recanted. Patrovich’s father William and the accused Italian remain jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Kommere
Toza
Mike Patrovich
Ita
Rudolph Demichill
Tishut
Patrovich
William
Deer Lodge News Highlights Local Events and Military News
Deer Lodge notes Vern Dalson resigns to join the military and is honored with a wrist watch. Community reports steady rains with no damage to power lines. Local residents plan to attend the Grand Army encampment in Portland August 18 and Red Cross picnic proceeds aid a good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Vern Dalson
Cash Cery Company
Creek
Ed Scharnikow
R.w.ross
Fred. Mannix
Phoebe van Gundy
L. Benton
J. &. Morrow
Deer” Lodge
Grand Army of the Republic
Portland
Loyal Woman's Class
The
Christian Church
City
Bernice Slaughter
John Hickey
Gold Creek
Orthport
Wash
H. S.” Youngs
Martin
Teed
N. D. Reed
Thresting and Lodge
Grand Army
Mincesota
Texas
Red Cross
Aety Nein
Far Lodge
Lewistown Notes Highlight Local Church and People
In Fergus county Lewistown Aug. 12 Sultzer of Butte visits friends while local Methodist ministers led by Rev C Donaldson plan to travel to Havre for a conference. The church seeks a sixth-year term for Donaldson with a 400-strong membership backing. Minor Martin of Lewistown, a Mason, plans to move to Seattle for shipbuilding work. Robert Haldane jaw visits sisters Agnes and Lillian after wartime injuries. Henna Aug 2 thrift stamp leaders each county win free trips to the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Sultzer
Butte
Fergus County
C Donaldson
Havre
Donaldson
Minor Martin
Masonic Lodge
Seattle
Sam
HI. C. Otten
Robert Haldane Jaw
Agnes
Lillian’ Haldane
Haldane
Henna
Palace Cafe Scene of Double Shooting
Dillon Aug 12 two people were shot at the Palace cafe when former husband Liggett shot his wife in the head and then killed himself. The woman died instantly at Curtis hospital and Liggett was hospitalized in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Ligwett
Curtis Hospital
Liggett
Palace Cafe
Flint Creek
Vail
Curtail Daily Newspapers as War Measure
War era order directs Montana and civil officials to bar conversion of weekly papers into dailies during the present conflict. Newsprint restrictions aim to reduce production scales and curb daily publication pending further war time actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal War Industries
Montana Council of Defender
Whitehall News Highlights Local Visitors and War Debt
The Whitehall column notes Mrs H W Loushton and her granddaughter Miss Dith McCall visiting friends. County assessor James Mitchell, recently enlisted, won a sharpshooter medal at Fort Crockett Texas. Local residents send funds to the Knights of Columbus war relief and report various visits and travel, including a draft evader sentenced to 100 days in jail awaiting army entry.
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H.W. Loushton
Missdith McCall
Utte
James Mitchell
Whitehall
Fort Crockett
Texas
Cros
Beler
Wright
Wlp
Hancock
Yellowstone
Cleveland
Ohto
FO. Pace
Clark Thutte
Col
Ls. Face
Murray Hospital
Coxtan
Knights of Columbus War Cmp Fund
Whitehall and
Vicinitus
Charlotte Garrick
Millis
Oil
Chris Dillett
Cardwell
Lloyd “Schranger
San Frans
Dawson
Bourquin
United Es Court
J. J. ‘Thompson
Butte
Thompson
U S Reports Suspected Gas Attack by Submarine Near Island
Washington reports indicate a possible deliberate gas attack on a coastal island by a submarine or raider. A destroyer fired depth charges near 100 miles east of Virginia coast and saw the submarine submerge and resurfaced oil, while Coast Guard and Navy officials discuss gas effects on electric batteries and mustard-like agents. Four survivors from a fishing schooner were reported as landed in Massachusetts with crew fate undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Rome
Svdland
Kross
New Breland
Bombe Aus
Katie Valmer
New Tedford
Mass
Smith's
Sixth Naval District
Sermans
Radio instructor heads to Missoula for military detachment
Aug 12 report states Henry Mict, previously teaching radio service at a camp, will extend similar instruction for a military detachment in Missoula during the next two months. He continues to lead training as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hozeman
Henry Mict
Aing
Pi Wil
Missoula
Bozeman Friends Welcome U S Senator
United States Senator Walsh, visiting Montana during a strenuous congressional session, is greeted by Bozeman friends as he returns home. The group hails his work and expresses hope for continued health and support for wartime plans under current leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Wash
Eityon
Washington
Montana
Congress
Walsh
Essinie
Gallatin County Republicans Meet at Bozeman Gathering
Gallatin County Republicans met at the Bozeman chamber of commerce to discuss county issues and reports from committees. Republicans from across the county attended as the county central committee chairman urged discussing candidacy for county offices and upcoming meetings. War labor boards were also noted in Helena with plans to organize Montana communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Aus
Gallatin County
Cii Ber of Commerce
Central
Compee
Rep
WAR Labor Boards
Helena
James O'Riley
Minneapolis
United States
Scott Leavitt
Great Falls
Polling Places and Candidates Named for Primary Election
Voters must decide nominees for county offices on Tuesday August 27. Precinct polling locations include Walnut street 1, Prescott school 2, West Commercial 3, Daly school 4, Dewes hall 5, Mill and Smelter 6, City hall 7, Musicians hall 8, East Commercial 9, Aryan school 10, 13th street 11, Greek school 12, Warm Springs hotel 12, Opportunity store 12, Pony store 15, Lime quarry 16, Timber company 17, Southern Cross school 18, Ralston hotel 19, with several county offices and officials listed as contenders from Democrats and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowing
James B. Gatelagher
Thomas ‘Carey
James Witzpatrick
Dennis Lynch
Haydon
Oliver Lesser
Pene
William” Kelliher
Cornelius Walsh
David’ Gordon
Fi Fitzpatrick
Thomas Silka
David J
Michael Days
John Ty Constable
William Fell
C. L. Real
Ea Johnson
Thomas J. Fleming
Lee Hartsell
Charles Beaudette
W. J Stevens
W. C. Davis
Phil. Daniels
Henry 8. Neal
Bond W. Thue
James Quane
New Pringle
E. J. Henriod Sanderson
T. A. Godby Johnson
John W. James
Charles Laer
Bergen
LE. Cosens
Charles
Elsie
A. McAndrews
Davidson
J.D. McCarthy
M Monahan
C.D
Walnut Street
Prescott
West Commercial
Daly School
Dewes” Hall
City Hall
Musicians’ Hall
East Commercial
Aryan
Hat Itth Street
Lomt
Warm Springs
Opportunity
Eecinet
Pecinet
Southern Cross School
Inct
Ralston
Ict
Fishtrap
Distinctive Arm Bands For Anaconda Recruit Badges
The provost general directs that soldiers from Anaconda who enlist will wear a distinctive arm band two inches above the elbow marking them as country in. The band will appear on the right shoulder for leaders and on the arm for assistants, with the band indicating the uniform of the special military police. Cattle and hog prices show mixed changes with hogs firm and prime light at 19 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Anaconda
Drassard
Army Unt
War Chest Trustees Hold Monthly Session Amid Open Meetings
The War Chest trustees met with Vice President Hackett presiding. Secretary Johnson reported total collections of 36091.02 and disbursements totaling 27000.00, leaving 9091.02 in cash. Discussion covered hall rents and related expenses, with a pledge that all meetings remain open to the public. No appropriations were approved due to short attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest Trustees
Hackett
Lust
Johnson
War Chest Fund
Red Cross War Fund
Salvation Army
American Red Crosse
Wellcome
Come Comity ‘Council
Afr
Community ‘Council
C.F. Murphy
Ayor Hasley
Ala
Connell
Connecticut
Council “of Defense
Anawer
Harry Yaeger
Great Falls
Montana
Yaeger
War Chest
Bir Yaeger
National Allied Relief Committee
Peisners
Germany
Treath
Red Cross Head To Speak Today In City
F J Juno director of the relief department of the American Red Cross northern division will arrive today to deliver the first of four lectures on home service work at 3 30 in the parlors of the Montana hotel. All Red Cross workers and the public urged to attend as the talker is noted for insight into the work. AVE Golden Wedding County Assessor and Mrs Henry were presented with a gift by courthouse employees in honor of their golden wedding anniversary. the exact date was not known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Juno
the American Red Cros
Montana
Red Cross
Bruno
Henry
Train schedule shakeup alters Montana rail connections
Northern Pacific suspends trains 257 and 258 and delays the West Coast Limited by an hour. Passengers bound for Deer Lodge and westbound points must wait about two and a half hours at Durant due to the elimination of two trains. The North Coast Limited will handle all evening westbound local traffic between Lolo and Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
North Coast
Deer Lodge
Missoula
Fang In
Durant
Allied forces close on Paris as Big Bers II position weakens
Report from rapid tactics pages notes French guns redoubling on Paris while Big Bers II bunker shows no more shells. Aviators traced its emplacement near Royan between Cuiscard and Ham. hope rises allies will trap the crew as progress pushes toward recapture. British and American troops also fought together at Chipilly in a pivotal Somme breakthrough signaling allied unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dorth
Royan
Cuiscard
Ham
Chipilly
Somme
Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Edwards Home
The Missionary society of the Christian Church will meet at the home of Mrs T B Edwards on East Seventh Street at 2 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
T. “B. Edwards
Seventh Street
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Daniels & Bilboa Undertakers and
St. Butte
J. Walsh CO
West Park Street
Joseph Richards
Warrington Richards
Pres
South Montana St
Sherman & Reed Undertakers and
Pauly
Larry Duggan
North Main
Sjoblom
Isaac Sjobygilt
Pir
Vrelock
Swedish Mission Church
Olson
Sam R. White
Lewistown News
Bert Liggett
Whitehall News
Cas Eens
Midcoast Guard Station
Hihte Island
Titan
U. S
Seatis
Bluebird
Wallace Reid
France
Mack Sennett
Official
Allies War Review
Anaconda’s
Mike Grba
George J. Sneberger
Tuscanta
Chauncey Davidson
A. G._ Blomantst
Howell M. Mackay
William Conton
William Morley
James Lynch
Mnaconda
Silver Bow Canyon
Fogh
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