Rush for New War Revenue Stamps Sparks Big Demand
An eleventh hour surge by buyers of the seven series war revenue stamps overwhelmed W. I. Moore at the Butte federal building. Stamp use applies to stock certificates, bonds, conveyances, parcel post packages and other documents with cancelation by initials and date. penalties range from 100 to 1,000 dollars or six months' imprisonment. The new rates cover bonds, parcel post, capital stock, and various transfers and sales, with specific cents-per-100 rules and thresholds for value.
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W. I. Moore
Butte Federal Building
United States
Canada
Mexico
Co-Operative Building and Loan
Stamp tax rules for stock transfers in records and certificates
The stamp tax applies differently based on how ownership changes. If transfer appears only on company books, stamp on the books. if ownership transfers via the certificate, stamp on the certificate. Companies are not subject to the stamp tax unless the transfer is on the certificate.
Navy enlistment push widens for local recruits
Recruitment drive urges youth to join naval service as many left for army exams. Local boards report a surge of applicants from Salt Lake district seeking to enlist before or after physicals, citing Washington rules allowing prior enrollment for those examined recently.
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Oval
Butte
Salt Lake
Army
Navy
Washington
Stowe
Sng Siman
Bow County Baye
Real Estate Transfers and a Nine Pound Girl
Real estate transfers include Robert McArdle to Richard McAuliffe one-fourth in Minnesota lode for $1 and Joseph eRose to Mrs Jennie Tiddy two-thirds in lot 25 block 6 Grand Avenue addition for $1 Also Bolever and Brown to Frank and Catherine Auxier lot 3 block 6 Fausett addition $1 R L Clinton to Reynolds and Sypher multiple lots across several blocks for $1 Plus a wartime clerical note from Butte: Ray Lavelle welcomed a nine-pound girl after a visit from Doc Stork with celebratory cigars.
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Robert McArdle
Richard McAuliffe
Minnesota Lode
Joseph eRose
Jennie Tiddy
Grand Avenue
Bolever & Brown
Frank
Catherine Auxier
Fausett
R. L. Clinton
Reynolds & Sypher
South Park Addition
Grocery Sale Fragments From Local Advert
Fragmentary advert lists canned goods and prices including Carnation, Campbell soup, Keebler bran sacks, Van Camp's pork, and assorted deals such as four for 25 cents and 2 cans soup. Details are incomplete but reflect a mid-century neighborhood grocery promo.
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van Camp
Spads unloading Avery Ar of Idaho Spuds to Lots
Spads unload Avery AR of Idaho spuds to lots at a rate per 100 pounds with ace Steele overseeing the operation.
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Avery Ar
Idaho
Aces Steele
Cascade flour touted as best Montana flour in ad line
A compact advertisement praises Cascade flour as one of the best Montana flours and urges trying a sack. It lists pricing for a 49 pound sack at $6.25 and mentions Jonathan, McIntosh, and Delicious apples with a separate price of $3.15.
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Cascade
Montana
Exemption Officers File Resignations from Butte Board
Mayor W I Maloney City Clerk Charles Treacy and Dr W C Matthews resigned from the Butte exemption board after Helena talks with Governor Stewart. They said the questionnaire system will cut clerical work but raise duties. Stewart supports their release and future status at an upcoming decision. The board seeks better compensation for clerks and will present the plan to General Crowder.
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Stewart
General Eder
National Selective Draft
Washington
Butte
W. I. Maloney
Charles Treacy
W. C. Matthews
Helena
Treacy
General Crowder
Eee
Butte Newswriters Elect New Officers
At a key meeting in the courthouse yesterday afternoon the Butte press group chose officers for the coming year. Eddie Hammer was elected president, Hylen L. Smarr as vice president, Frank Lovell recording secretary, James Berry treasurer, Spike Haynes sergeant at arms, and Kay Bowden Warren Coman and JH McIntosh as executive board members. Ja Cummins was elected chairman of the executive board. A special business meeting will be held next Sunday.
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Courtouse
Eddie Hammer
Telegraph
Butte “Post
Charles le Stevens
Bozeman
Hylen L. Smarr
Miner
Hamm
Frank Lovell
The
James Berry
Marian White Arts and Crafts Club Meeting
Marian White Arts and Crafts will hold a business meeting Thursday at 2 o clock sharp in the club rooms. Parliamentary drill led by Mr and Mrs A Christie features the session as the Christmas social marks the gathering. Entertainers include Mrs J C Bradshaw Mrs D G Mudtroft Mrs H A Brandt and Mrs E A Law hosted by a long list of members. A bazaar is planned for December 20. Notice to Butnnerie No 11 FLO E members to attend the December 3 meeting including officers and smoker.
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Marian White
A. Heltzel
Wars and Means
When a Man Sees Red at the Rialto Butte
Opinion pages debate the title When a Man Sees Red for William Farjum’s new luxe production at the Rialto. Critics and local minds weigh color symbolism and danger as the film draws crowds in Butte.
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William Farjum
Rialtolena
Willam
Jewel Carmien
Lulu Mae Gower
Marc Robbing
Rialto
Butte
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