Homes for War Blind in Butte Appeal for Help
In Butte citizens rally to aid the war blind, creating homes and work for blinded veterans. Helen Keller endorses the American Blind Relief Fund led by Marie von Ranke. funds support Germany and Australia relief as well. Keller sent a $100 contribution and urges action to restore joy and purpose to blinded men, with HQ in New York and Montana no branch yet. August Klein, once known as Harry Wilson, the butte prospector, connects to the appeal while recovering from a broken leg. The Butte WCTU meets Friday for semiannual dues and officer elections ahead of September activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Marie von Ranke
Butte
Helen Keller
Europe
New York
Mme. von Ranke
Germany
Australia
Harvard
Relief Fund
Christ's Brothers
Motel Majestic
America
Montana
August Klein
Harry Wilkson
Klein
Wilson
Alaska
Marysville
Feeley
Baron
Bavaria
Porphyry
Julius
Staten Island
Former partner sues over division of earnings
A suit in equity for four shares of partnership earnings allegedly owed was filed yesterday in the federal district court by Swan T. Hogevoll against Peter Breen. The men formerly ran a law partnership in Butte before 1908, and Hogevoll says he left Montana for California that year under an agreement Breen would settle the partnership accounts and provide an accounting, which has not occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District’ Court
Swan T. Hogevoll
Peter Breen
Breen
Hogevoll
Butte
Montana
California
Watered stock and corporate value explained in 1918 text
The piece discusses the meaning of watered stock in corporations, with examples from mining and the United States Steel Corporation. It explains how watered stock may misrepresent real value, how consolidation and management affect earnings power, and notes historical irrigation practices in Spain beginning in 1814.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Stontana
Speer
He. Aard. Tov
United States Steel Corporation
Me ' Ghat
Moamy
Mil-Lone
Masons To Meet For Anniversary In Butte
More than 1 000 wearers of the square and compass will converge in Butte for the fiftieth anniversary of Montana grand lodge. Four orders including R A M and A F and A M will be represented with events across a week led by Grand Master J M Allen and Judge Callaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Grand Lodge of Masons
A. M
C. B
Grand Commandery
Columbia Gardens
Sielaff
Commandery
Royal Arch Masons
Callaway
G Rand
Royal ‘Shrine Masons
J. M. Burlingame
J. M. Allen
Joliet Sil
Rand Lodge
A.F
A.M
A. F
Virginia City
Nira Helen Roberts
Montana
Ia L. Callaway
Great Falls
Bol Star
Dead- Wood
A. J. Posnanski
Fir Lodge
W. Y. Pemberton
Butte Pastor Returns From Seattle Hi Conference
I S Brown, pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church in Butte, returned from a trip to Seattle where he attended the hi conference of his church. He notes Montana has a good outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
I. S. Brown
African Methodist Episcopal Church of
Seattle
Montana
Meat prices to drop this year says city inspector
Inspector Rhule of the city health department says retail meat prices may fall by year end due to flood of cattle into markets this fall. Hay scarcity in the Northwest prompts big cattlemen to sell, potentially pushing prices higher in early next year while dairy herds remain largely unaffected and milk prices steady through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Inspector Rhule
City Health Department
Rhule
Emergency mail expert aids San Antonio post office
50M to increase. Aug 24 San Antonio Texas That soldiers on the border may get fastest possible service on their mail the postoffice department sent an emergency expert M H Bunn to San Antonio The department realizes the enormous volume of mail at border towns A Llano Grande Texas post office now handles 14000 pieces daily up from four before soldiers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Postoflice Department
M. H. Bunn
postaMce Department
Mr. Bunn
Llano Grande
Interview says Koenig praises US neutrality efforts
Berlin reports Capt Paul Koenig of the Deutschland expressed appreciation for the United States government’s stance in taking every measure to prevent neutrality violations amid the submarine’s departure. The Vorsische Zeitung carries the interview dated August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Berlin
Wireless Joyville
Vorsische Zeitung
Paul Koenig
Deutschland
United States
Fire Hits Spokane Hardware Stock Plant
A blaze in Spokane caused about 28000 dollars in damage to the stock of the Spokane Hardware Company and the building it occupied. Insurance covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Spokane. Hardware Company
Forts eyed for revival as universal training looms
The Army and Navy Bulletin reports Abandoned Western posts may reopen if the universal military training bill passes. Fort Harrison in Helena Boise barracks and Wall Walla could be enlarged and used as mobilization points. The regular army would serve as training force for citizen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Bulletin
Butte
Fort Harrison
Helena
Boise Barracks
Boise
Wall Walla Barracks
Ular
Farmer's Life Appeals To Varsity Footballer
Sprinter Gussie Scherck, famed for hayfield endurance in the Big Hole, travels with Benet Magius from Wisdom to Ralston to Butte. He left mining work five weeks ago, aiming to boost physical vigor and pursue all Northwest honors under coach Jerry Nissen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Scherck
Gussie
Big Hole
Scherck
Butte
Benet Magius
Ralston Lueeday
All- Mar
Northwest
Jerry Nissen
Clubhouse Renovated After Summer Repairs
A card party will be held at the Woman's club on Saturday afternoon as the summer repairs and improvements are completed. The clubhouse now presents a refreshed appearance and invites members to enjoy the updated facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by John R Clawson of Silver Bow
John R Clawson merchant of Silver Bow filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court reporting liabilities of 1232 and assets of 40. The case outlines a simple insolvency. In other news a Seattle woman, Anna Long, from Seattle, was found dead after jumping from a fifth floor window in Los Angeles. Witnesses note she fastened a crucifix around her neck before the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Clawson
Silver Bow
Seattle
Los Angeles
Cal
Anna Long
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avis
Allen Serge
Yana
Seis Oon
Thomson
Russia
Money House
Blind Butte
Hogewoll
Butte Wortes
Temperance Union
First Presbyterian Church
Questions
Spain
Templars
Master Masons
Shriners
Eastern Star
William Wallace
Board of County Comm Soners
Wallace
South Africa
Sydney
San Franciso
Big Montana
Harrison
Farmer
Syren
Bones
Chevanne
Creme Eaton
Acta
Smith’ Drug Co
Conda
Newbro Drug Co
Pax
Rocketel Altending
DR. Morse
Newbro Drug Company
Bell-Ans
Lamb
Hehar
East Mercury Street
Butts
Mont
HO. Clark
West Broadway
W. Bdwy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!