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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
9
An advertisement claims rheumatism is a blood disorder and promotes Swift Specific as a permanent remedy. It argues external liniments give only temporary relief and urges readers to request a free book and medical advice from the Swift Lab in Atlanta.
Rosie Lin files a divorce suit against Tom Lin after a 1917 San Francisco marriage on March X. She alleges cruel treatment beginning nine days later and seeks a decree plus attorney fees of 6500 dollars and monthly alimony of 250 dollars for herself and 50 dollars for costs.
The complaint alleges the defendant, owner of a Butte silk store, is capable of paying. The plaintiff seeks the restoration of her maiden name Rosie Tong and cites a personal identification claim.
London says Canadian forces led a Monday morning push southeast of Arras capturing Monchysle-Preux and Montauban and pressing beyond, as Field Marshal Haig reports further progress north of the Somme with additional prisoners and weapons seized. Meanwhile the steamship Brien steamer, trans-Atlantic bound West, ran aground after heavy seas, leaking badly and feared unable to be freed.
Delegations from three cities join Powell county farmers at Meadowbrook farm near Mace Track on Thursday for one of the state’s largest outdoor festivals. A special train leaves Hutte at 11 15 a m from Milwaukee station connecting with Ry A 1 train Nov 4 at Durant. The train stops at Warm Springs and arrives at Picnic Grounds around 12 45 pm. An evening train departs Race Track for Deer Lodge at 7 20 pm returning to Race Track and picking up Hutte and Anaconda residents about 9 20 pm. A speaker of national reputation is planned for the event with proceeds to Powell county.
The 40 Club at the University Club Butte launched a campaign to secure trustworthy advertising. A secret committee will investigate misleading ads and a legal committee will study state advertising laws. Merle Davis and J R Spencer joined the publicity committee. next meeting is Monday evening.
The report notes French advances northward threatening Chemin des Dames and Laon sectors while Mangin’s forces push gains. British operations near Arras threaten the old Hinsdenburg line as American units clash in the Vosges with raids and small attacks continuing. Albanian and Italian fronts show increased activity as Franco-Italian forces resist Austrian pressure and adjust lines.
A telegram released today from L. Ti. Franklin, director of war loan for the Treasury, to George K. Weeks confirms that the government plans only two Liberty loan campaigns in this fiscal year, despite reports of additional loans following the fourth. Franklin answered Weeks’ inquiry about the rumor.
French forces under Mangin on the Oise front press counterattacks as Prussian Guard troops attempt to push from Ailette toward Juvigny and Laon area. Reports say the French hold the plateau east of Chemin-des-Dames while guard units clash near Mont Saint-Juveigny and Pont St Mard with heavy maneuvering along the Ais and Solsons Chauny corridor.
AP dispatch from Aug 25 reports British forces press the German line along the Scarpe and Arras-Albert road. Prisoners and letters from the front convey despair among German troops, with observers predicting an ultimate German defeat as Allied raids and artillery advances mount losses. Washington releases figures on captured prisoners and troop movements in France.
Fragmentary wartime report notes anxiety over German negotiations and the need for a sustained win mindset. It cites concerns about coal supply this winter and warns that military and civilian authorities of allies lack cohesive coordination, risking inefficiency.
The Associated Press reports Allied forces, with American air support, blew up ammunition dumps north of the Vesie river near Revillon during heavy operations west of Rheims. Observations by U S aviators enabled the strikes, while German propaganda and military actions continue across the front.
An advertisement recounts a consumer's dramatic relief from rheumatic pain constipation and backache after using Tanlac. It cites a personal recovery and renewed strength enabling a return to work and mentions local stores Fuller Drug in Anaconda and Nowbro Drug in Butte selling the product.
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