War Savings Drive Opens With A Rush In Butte
The war savings drive started with high enthusiasm and brisk ticket and thrift stamp sales. Neighbors from Butte and surrounding towns visited hotel booths, with Rocker Deer Lodge and Denver visitors purchasing large amounts as the campaign aims to top local records and enlist bidders for the state fair trip.
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Bam
Utte
Mam
Rocker
Mra
Hradices
Cam Dalen
Rom Hocker
Chan ‘Aman
Deer Lodge
Deer “Lodge
Bicycles and Motorcycles Not to Be Curtailed by War Board
Washington Aug 17 The War Industries Board announced that bicycle and motorcycle manufacture will not be materially curtailed as they are treated as necessary transportation. Producers are urged to maximize economies in rubber and steel while government purchases already absorb most motorcycle output. Paris Aug 17 The first experiment with an airplane postal service between Paris and St Nazaire was conducted today along the coast. Aenea
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Washington
War Industries Board
S Fect
Paris
St. Nazaire
Aenea
August 18 1918 astrological prognostication warns caution
A McClure Syndicate astrology piece from 1918 advises quiet behavior and avoiding sun and Uranus influences. It says people should delay philanthropy and business, warns against war profiteering and risky ventures, notes potential naval threats, and predicts a busy, shifting year with possible nervous strain and revelations.
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Ameri Teans
Tabor
Deetans
Great ‘Britain
Leo
McClure
Germany Seeks Austrian Aid in Polish Question
London reports Germany concessions to Austria over Poland as Emperor Charles shoulders the stance. Berlin demands Austrian troops to the western front while Austria resists. Polish status likely favors Austrian influence with a restored arrangement.
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London
Germany
Austria
Charles
Daily Mail
The
Hague
Poland
Aus
Belgium
Austria denounces Czecho-Slovak nationhood shock
Vienna denounces British recognition of the Czecho Slovaks as a nation and declares Czecho-Slovak army members will be treated as traitors by Austria Hungary. Also notes a new railroad snow plow with conveyor belt and rotary fan intended to clear heavy drifts.
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Vienna
London
Austria-Hungary
Butte Merchants Plan Big Twelfth Annual Picnic
The city ad notes a Montana State band concert at Gregson Spring with dances and sports as Drizex backs winners. Trains run from Butte starting nine thirty to returning in the afternoon. The Butte merchants and clerks promise a bigger event than last year.
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Libera Drizex
Butte Wi
Gregson Spring
Butte
Advt
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