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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
2
A vintage advertisement touts Swift’s 8.8.8 blood purifier as a remedy for pimples boils and skin eruptions. It asserts skin diseases stem from polluted blood and promises direct cleansing of the blood supply with a "purely vegetable" formula. Readers are urged to write for free chemical advice to Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
Labor day festivities in Butte are to be canceled with funds redirected to war activities by local unions. The event would feature contests at Columbia Gardens on Sept. 2, with prizes exchanged for war savings stamps. The plan is organized by a joint committee from the Silver Bow Trades and Ta hor councils and allied trade unions, chaired by Burkhard.
British forces push northeast from Albert toward Bapaume with advances across the Ancre river and into areas near Grandcourt Hamelinourt St Leger and Croisilles while reporting prisoners and village captures north of Achiet le Grand. Red Cross sees heavy demands in eastern Siberia as Vladivostok reports care on site. Japanese commander Otani assumes command with allied officers pledging full cooperation.
Washington reports a heated debate over a man-power bill extending the draft age and directing classification of youths 18 to 20. Leaders pressed for a final vote as Senate actions and President Wilson's influence shaped amendments on work-or-fight, deferments for farmers, and who bears draft liability.
Prisoners from a Prussian battalion say Bavarians fled on August 13 near Lassigny in fear of dying for others. They report quarrels between Bavarians and Prussians and between arms over ineffective fire and short ammunition, highlighting friction in the Teutonic alliance. The piece includes a separate local reader anecdote about a schoolboy dialogue with a teacher.
The British passenger steamer Randy was torpedoed on a Malta to Stell voyage by a U boat near Toulon. The ship sank after torpedo hits but crew saved six U boat crewmen and the first mate. Two sailors wounded, the sub commander reportedly attempted suicide.
A fire at a large oat elevator in Huntington Indiana endangers about 1,800 residents. The blaze, started around 1 o clock, consumes a 100000 bushel capacity elevator and jeopardizes nearby business districts. Fire crews contend with low water pressure and pursuit of a man alleged to have set the fire.
Tyler residents injured in Wednesday tornado die today raising the death list to thirty one. Hopes fade for the most seriously injured as guards and nurses work to restore order and supply water. Wrecked electric power and broken wire communications hinder relief efforts.
San Francisco Aug 22 The war department aims to feed 90 000 officers of all ranks into the army overseas and at home by next July with many from colleges and universities. About 20 000 are needed for field artillery 2 000 for engineers and 609 for the quartermaster. Institutions must mobilize to train officers with student army training corps pay and barracks provided. Government to reimburse $2 daily per man. uniforms and instructors provided. vacations and planned summer camps to be dropped. Operation expected by Oct 1.
Funeral services for the late Johnn Colbert, age 58, are scheduled from Sherman & Reed's Funeral Chapel this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Reverend Hudson officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
The body of the late Mrs. Sarah Henworth will arrive this afternoon from Helena and be laid to rest at Mount Moriah cemetery. Services will be conducted at the graveside by Ruth C. B.S. and Miriam Rebekah. Also noted is the death of 3 month old Gladys Elsie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Girone Cuinnene, with funeral planned for Saturday afternoon at 132 Galatia Street, Rev. CW. Du Tole officiating. Burial at Mount Moriah under Stolock.
Joseph Richards and Tho Alleaghan announce the funeral of Calael and Mehthe. Services begin Thursday at 2 PM at Dennis Murphy residence 819 Waulesha Street, then proceed to Immaculate Conception Church for 2 30 PM mass. Interment follows in Catholic cemetery.
The remains of Bernard will be shipped this evening to Seattle Washington, accompanied by his wife, as reports describe the transportation amid unsettled conditions.
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