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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
13
The report describes a dynamite mishap near the Missoula river in Oral County that killed two laborers who were blown into the water. Search efforts began immediately, while a separate watermelon festival in Greenough Park drew over 8 000 attendees and thousands of pounds of melon were consumed.
The Three Forks gathering at Henslee auditorium honored Ralph Everette home on furlough from Bremerton. Mr. Sprague was injured, while nearby in Harlowton a man was brought to the hospital and is reported to be recovering well. Carrie Cloninger of Belgrade visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Cloninger. RoC Daniels received a German helmet dented by an American bullet from his brother in France, displayed at the post office for local interest. Mrs Willand and Mrs Ferguson of Tutte with AP Bales during charming visit.
Helena reports mixed signals as Secretary Charles of the state defense council notes the government has not fixed prices on cottonseed. Secretary Greenfield in Washington wires that administration policy remains undetermined, leaving stockmen disappointed about feeding costs.
Fergus county War group plans a display by Canadian veterans led by Major Richard Statford at the Fergus Fair. A county union elected officers including Mrs Kt. G. Shiell Neill as president and Mrs F. W. Cunmnie Hat as vice president. Sixty five soldiers depart today for Camp Lewis after a dinner and church service honoring the troops. news arrives of Captain Orville Anderson of Ka in France.
Lee Dennis born in Sioux Falls on November 2 1834 is a Republican candidate for railroad and public service commissioner in Montana His career spans farming mining and public service in Cascade county where he has held several offices He led Sand Coulee locals and served on the Cascade County Trades and Labor council with a strong track record as county treasurer and tax collector and is praised for Americanism and public service qualities.
Helena and Anaconda health officials report smallpox concerns prompting vaccination work. The State Health Board states divisions focus on education and disease prevention as cases emerge in Anaconda amid ongoing public health efforts.
Gallatin county’s contingent of men leaves Bozeman by train for Camp Lewis. A. F. Rutledge of Helgen Wan appointed to oversee. Local board reports credit for several men from Gallatin and others from boards including New Haven and Des Moines as they join the Gallatin contingent.
Mr and Mrs John Thompson left yesterday for an extended visit with relatives in Kansas City Missouri. Charles Foo was arrested last evening at the instanc Alderman Mike Connors who chaired the city meeting had Johnson with his son locked up in the city jail awaiting trial in police court today.
Anaconda gathers for memorial service on Cherry Street in Grelock for departed Knights of Columbus who died in France. Service includes organ preludes, elegies by Dwyer and Burns, and closing prayers with Rev. A R Coop leading.
Local detachment of Infantry reports Lt Gehiltree completed the course at Camp Perry Ohio with honors and was promoted. Mrs Ochiltree noted the knitting team adjusted sock patterns and 1800 pairs were completed and shipped. A Bremen dispatch says Bolsheviks were forced to retreat after intense fighting.
Readiness builds for the annual picnic at Pavilion 15 remodeled in Yor with two Deer Endure orchestras. Attendance may set records as crowds travel from Deer Lodge and Butte toward Anaconda connections. Speakers include state figures. village ladies manage refreshments while Joe Larson tends to peace duties. a nominal charge is planned for rides and concessions.
A fragmented report describes a morning gathering in Deer Loane where a committee urged attendees to explain plans before they leave. The remarks reportedly covered simple items from coffee to a substantial meal and did not appeal to Dolan.
Jesse W. Ray a former Anaconda resident, joined the old Second Montana regiment and arrived home to visit friends after service in France with the 1834 Infantry and later the 16th Infantry Dakota company. Me Kay is noted as another Anaconda boy. a collision near Sunset saloon caused injuries, with Dr Hamill hospitalized. A typographical error in candidate names mislisted Michael Doyle as Bove, prompting a shift in local political coverage.
The local unit holds induction ceremonies and officer instructions at the courthouse before evening entrainment to Camp Lewis. Four recruits, including Tiber Hale, will depart Thursday night. Hale had been delayed by illness but plans to leave Sunday.
A grandmother describes a three week old infant developing a brown scaly rash over the scalp. The child suffered redness and sleep disturbance until using Cutie cura soap and a ointment, which allegedly cleared pimples and redness for daily use, per Mrs J Al McElhaneyston Wyoming.
A reader notice describes a tonic and health builder product promoted by Bekman's Alternative. The text mentions Phudeipia Makies associated with the laboratory and claims health benefits. Further details are unclear due to OCR gaps but the item appears as a commercial health remedy notice.
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