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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
15
A letter from Bill Beadle mentions Anne William J Headie in Orraloosa Iowa, noting illness after his father’s death and an operation. He cites heat and a move to Rochester Minnesota to consult a specialist, enduring a difficult Montana summer weather.
A traveler named Bill notes an August 4 heat wave in the town where he stayed, with a record 110.2 degrees by mid afternoon. He warns crops may suffer if warmth and dryness persist, though the town remains safe for now.
Mrs. Joseph Mouthe received a letter from Pris Vate Mouthe noting a right arm wound written July 21. With his right hand inactive he used his left to compose the message. The letter hints at combat in front trenches and marks a second wound for the private.
Local notices list K of C and Yeomen meetings plus dances and picnics. Coal ads from Washoe Coal Co and Peckover Co promote sales and delivery. Many residents and visitors are noted leaving for Portland Missoula and Seattle with family members and military assignments.
Plans call for an elf themed golf sweepstakes at the County Hakes. Entry costs $1 with proceeds aiding thrift stamps. The event uses a three two one prize scale and handicap play. Medal day Saturday determines the 18 hole trophy winner with the lowest net score.
Members of the old soldiers order from the area are invited to attend an organizing meeting in the city tonight. All sons or grandsons of veterans qualify for membership and are urged to be present. A local group was recently formed in Deer Lodge and visitors from the valley are expected.
County commissioners closed sessions yesterday after reviewing levy changes and road funds. They plan to maintain prior work levels with similar scope, including road and school funding adjustments and bond considerations.
The article notes a distant Fourth of July celebration in Interta where troops and marines paraded at 5 30 pm and were addressed by Vice Admiral Teprat. He awarded bravery medals to heroes including Milka Sareieh a Serbian nurse wounded four times on the Macedonian front and later sent to Bizerta for Red Cross hospital work.
Women applicants flood carrier posts as Post Office seeks substitutes and steadiness. Jeanette Cunningham begins duties as a mail carrier as Burke struggles to fill vacancies with wives or sisters who can support themselves.
Mr and Mrs FR Russell and their daughter from Lex Molinos Cal arrived by auto, traveling up the coast to Seat hen east. After seven weeks on the road they camped and praised the area, planning to linger then explore other cities along the route. They consider settling here if a home can be found. The state fish issue left for It and Stanford under George Woods with trout being placed in neighboring streams.
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