Two Butte Boys Wounded in Early Allied Offensive
Private William Defelmier and Private Ed Darragh, both from Butte and in the Sixteenth Infantry, were severely wounded in action after the initial days of the allied offensive. Defelmier lost his right leg and Darragh was wounded in the head. both families were notified by letters describing their condition and hopes for early return home.
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William Defelmier
Ed Darragh
Sixteenth Infantry
Butte
Determier
Darragh
South Jack
Street Inn
Imier
Sec
Ond
Montana National Guard
163D Infantry
Mixeoula Avenue
Centerville
Tain
Hutte
Masons and Stars Plan War Savings Stamp Societies
A telegram from the head of war savings advised the grand secretary of the Masons to organize war savings societies with each lodge in the state. At the state Mason and Eastern Star meeting, Harry W Turner urged action to promote such societies and coordinate secretaries, aiming to strengthen overall support and membership.
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War Savings
Harry W.turner
The
Masons
Masons Order
Hastern Star
Pearl unit Red Cross aids war effort in city
The Pearl unit of the Red Cross chapter organized on March 6, 1918, is praised for patriotism among the local Negro population. Members oversee sewing and knitting drives producing robes and clothing for soldiers. Tutte’s Black community, about 500 strong, holds $30,000 in Liberty bonds and supports the war savings campaign. The article notes pride in the 837,000 Black Americans in the armed forces and displays service tags in the colony.
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Pearl Unit of the Cross
Orga
M. B. Chappelle
M. Shannon
Mack Arnold
Zelda Hightower
MW Davis
Ta’ Nd
Addie Birthright
Tutte
War Savings Drive
Two Charged With Robbery In Butte
A robbery charge was filed against Omar Heine, 11, and James Kane in Butte County per county attorney Dan Calkins Wise River. Ed Richards 2106 Fir Street and Da Richards 9836 Rowe Street face disturbance complaints, while Andrija Suich is cited for creating a disturbance per Save Sulch.
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John Kavila
Omar Heine
Oklahoma
James Kane
Dan Calkins
Wise River
Andrija Suich
Save Sulch
Fir Street
Ed Richards
da Richards
Rowe
Starr Named In Charge Of Consolidated Express Office In Butte
Richard T. Starr, long connected with the Great Northern express, has been placed in charge of the consolidated express offices in Butte. He formerly worked in Butte and has many friends there. He was busy meeting friends yesterday.
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Richard T. Starr
Great Northern Express
Portland
Consolidated Express
Butte
Starr
Sugar curtailment to stay under existing limits says Hoover
Washington Aug 24 Food Administrator Hoover announced that no further sugar curtailment is needed now because ample supplies exist to cover domestic and allied needs if the present two pounds per person monthly conservation measures continue. He indicated a possible revocation of curtailment only if supplies tighten, but current stock and distribution support continuation of the two pound monthly limit for households and the public.
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Washington
Hoover
WIFE REPORTEDLY FREED FROM NAGGING IN DIVORCE CASES
A Montana district court hears multiple divorce claims including Igaret Carne and Harry Carne where alleged extreme cruelty, neglect and temper caused seven years of unrest. Testimony includes quarantine hardship and refusal to provide food. Several other filings note cruelty, intoxication, and requests for alimony and attorney fees.
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Igaret Carne
Ethel Snodgrass
P. Willis Snodgrass
Beatrice Laughery
Hiram Laughers
Robert Henry “Miller
Minnie D. Miller
Yester
German Population Expects Invasion Amid Rhine Tensions
London reports German population fears an invasion as Allied air raids threaten central Germany. The piece notes widespread preparation and material damage, with families evacuating and officials warning of ongoing bombardment. The satirical snippets reference a courtroom exchange and a literary aside, reflecting a chaotic wartime mood.
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London
Rhine
Amaterdam
Germany
Temperance Women Elect Their Officers
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs C J Nepper and vice president Mrs A L Bradbury were re elected, with other officers named and delegates chosen for the state convention at Helena in September. A note of thanks went to recording secretary Mrs D Shields, who has served two years, and the Mower mission supervisor Mrs R P McDonald is seriously ill. Separately the Puget Sound Navy Yard workers project in Bremerton, Washington will get a 350 room hotel, three apartment houses and 250 Mingaloy type houses with contracts soon let by the labor department.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
C.J. Nepper
A. L. Bradbury
William K." Seward
Hlt. Sivenson
Art
P. J. Jones
Helena
Nepper
Lanan
William Wells
A. B. Currah
Robert
Alern Seward
Walter M. Jordan
Myo i Hayes
D. Shields
Mra
R. P. McDonald
Mower Mission Department
Wasunscr
Aus
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Brewerston
Wash
Department of Labor
Blue Devil Soldier Sends Gratitude for France Parcel
A French Alpine Chasseurs soldier known as the Blue Devils writes to Mrs. PJ Holmes in West Astoria thanking her for a roux package. He praises American soldiers on shore duty, describes healing from wounds, and vows continued friendship until the war ends.
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PJ. Holmes
West Astent
France
Holmes
NM. Mietten
Talloo
Blue Devils
Sam
Firemen Organize Federation Amid Turbulent Unrest
Tuft City fire department members, under a charter from the American Federation, form the International Federation of Fighters of America. Officers elected include President Tim Thornton and secretary S. Wentte, with trustees and other posts named. Jerry Lee and M. Donahue install officers in a ceremony. Washington reports the torpedoed ship reached port after Aug 18, despite it being damaged.
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Tuft
Orfar
International Aevelation of Fighters
Americ
Otfers
Tim ‘Thornton
Tartison Avenue
Quart Aunation
Sdwentte
Tristees
Snell
John” Fesley
Field
Quorn Yittha
Iyehan
Arigony Street
Jerry Lee
M. M. Donahue
Montana State Federation of Tabor
Port Washington
Navy Department
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Justice of the Peace
South Butte Township
Republican
Joe Guelfi
Oak Street
McQueen
Legislature
Democratic
Montana Jewelry Co
East Park St
Masons and Stars
Ladies’ Home
Ladies’ Home Journal
Varital
Colo Well
Nk Batiste
Ndmisses
Billie Burke
Olga Kadich
Joseph Kadich
Deere
Perman
Catullus
Calculus
Temperance
Blue Devil
Man Clown S
New York
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