Britain Day Observance Across United States
Governor led statewide observances as Britain Day spreads nationwide. King, Queen and leaders attend Aldershot event while American troops move in France to relieve British forces. President Wilson approves in a letter to Judge Parker, backed by Sulgrave Institution and national committees.
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France
Sir Douglas Haig
Aldershot
Fred J. Cooper
Romment
Britain
America
Wood
Row Wilson
Alton B. Parker
National Committee
England
Sulgrave Institution
Natio Tenge
American Defense
Health officers punish violators in police court
In a police court session Judge Whitty dealt with several offenders for violating health orders. Isaac Peter Gust Daldas Louis Chronox Nick Smith Max Matt William Huber and others faced fines of ten dollars or suspensions as Chief Murphy testified that boards of health had issued late orders requiring small fruit stores to close at six. Some defendants explained excuses such as selling foodstuffs or aiding returning soldiers but were fined or had penalties upheld to enforce the health regulations.
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Board of Health
Nick Smith
Max Matt
Smith
Matt
Sam
William Huber
Bismarck
West
Granite Street
Tucker
Huber
Whitty
Saloon Closures Trigger Drunkenness Court Triage
Judge Whitty faced seven men charged with drunkenness as saloons closed by health board order. He dismissed six offenders, noting work in mines and bananas as excuses, urging caution and steady employment.
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Jack McCade
McCabe
War Industries Board adjourns after Atlantic City conference
The War Industries Board, in conference at Atlantic City this week, will adjourn today. Butte representative M Tuohy, a council member from the Butte Chamber of Commerce, attended the meeting and traveled east last week for the proceedings.
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War Industries Board
Atlantic City
Butte
M. Tuohy
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Tuohy
War Revenue Bill Heads to Senate for Debate
Washington dispatch reports the war revenue bill, targeting about 6.0 billion dollars in next year’s taxes and 4.25 billion in future years, will be sent to Senate chair Simmons for debate as early as next Monday or Tuesday. The majority report and a Penrose minority critique are due next week, with Penrose opposing provisions. Adjustments cut second class postage to 1.5 cents within the 150 mile zone, 1.75 cents beyond, while questions loom on rates and war excess profits. Senator Li of Wisconsin hints at humorous amendments to push higher rates on certain sectors.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Republic
Monate Fm
Wisconsin
Cepositicon Isaour
Justus
Presmul Nion
Only Two Weeks Wedded Romance Ends In Divorce
Ida Taft files for divorce from James Morgan Taft, alleging a violent quarrel two weeks after marriage. She describes being slapped, choked, and threatened, with accusations of ongoing false charges since the wedding at the district court.
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Ida ‘Tat
James Morgan Taft
Disstrict
Butte Cleans Streets As Sprinklers Sweep Dust Away
The city of Butte has enjoyed several days of warm weather enabling the air force to ensure street cleanliness. Sprinklers operated daily in the business section, driving away paving dust and improving overall visibility and air quality.
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Butte
Air Force
Secion 4
Copper demand drives hope for industrial recovery
The present condition of industry appears satisfactory regarding demand as copper shortages intensify worldwide. Analysts note ongoing need for copper to sustain production across sectors, with supply constraints shaping prices and policy considerations.
Copper's future under war era price and labor pressures
The article discusses the wartime copper outlook under the War Industries Board pact to keep production and prices steady for the year. It notes a 200,000 ton allied demand and domestic needs, plus rebuilding and postwar markets. It questions labor costs, wages, and potential government intervention to balance producers and workers.
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War Industries Board
Students Aid In County War Savings Drive
Butts business college students have volunteered to address citizens in a war savings appeal under county director Charles S. Henderson. The county planned to pledge $200,000, but $75,000 must still be invested in stamps to meet the goal. Thousands of letters were read yesterday as diligent youths strive to reach every citizen.
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Row
Butts Business College
Charles S. Henderson
War Savings
Free Milk reception postponed amid influenza ban
Public reception and formal opening of the Free Milk for France committee are stalled due to Spanish influenza restrictions. The Murray building at West Granite and Alaska streets remains open for visitors and rest, while health violations lead to charges against John Thomas, T. L. Jones, and Dave Miller. Herbert Hoover credits harvest and price policies for bread supply and European food security.
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France
Murray Building
West Jranite and
Alaska Streets
Jackson
Buckley
John ‘Thomas
T. L. Jones
Dave Miller
Eee
Europe
Herbert Hoover
Get Your Digestion in Shape
A health notice urges maintaining strong digestion to prevent biliousness headaches dizziness and skin eruptions. It links stomach weakness to many ailments and advises keeping stomach liver and bowels in order by timely use of health laws.
Get After That Cold Right Now Ad For Cold Remedy
A vintage advertisement extols a cough and grippe reliever praised for fifty years. It claims swift relief when sniffles begin and notes broad use across men women and children of all ages. Bottles sell for 1.20 dollars.
Constipation Corrected by Dr King Pills Tonight
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills will relieve constipation and clear the mind. It promotes AP drug stores as sellers with vivid, bombastic phrasing about “clear bowels” and “clear thinking” and a morning day as part of the sales pitch.
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Dr. King
Kidney Trouble Promises Backache Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician prescribed remedy for kidneys and bladder. It urges readers to buy a bottle or order a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, noting it is offered widely.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Musterole Relief for Stiff Joints and Aches
Musterole claims quick relief for bronchitis, croup, rheumatic pains, stiff neck, neuritis, lumbago, and muscle soreness. The mustard oil ointment is promoted by doctors and nurses, with 30c and 60c jars available at drug stores.
Heal Skin Diseases with Zemo Remedy
Advertorial copy touts Zemo as immediate relief for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. Claims a 35 cent small bottle or 1.00 large bottle cleanses soothes and heals most skin diseases and dissolves itching with a non greasy penetrating liquid.
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