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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
10
Montana clubs receive a long protest style appeal praising war savings efforts and urging renewed oversubscription. The message notes gratitude for servicemen and calls for stronger commitment to the thrift drive, citing Cascade Musselshell and Yellowstone counties, with quotas and deadlines for December. It emphasizes that every home should consider purchasing war savings stamps or smaller bonds to meet state quotas and support veterans.
White Sulphur reports Meagher County continues to top state sales of war savings stamps. By end of November the county had sold about 28 thousand toward its yearly quota, with Helena office figures showing Meagher at 6 99.91 thousand for the month. The county’s total pledged for the last drive reached 107 thousand against a 46 thousand quota, with strong odds of meeting the year end target.
In J Jefferson County, Boulder county stands second as overall sales exceed the yearly quota by over 3000. County Director A T Peterson plans to issue reminder cards to every pledger he can locate and aims to lift the county to its edge quota amount.
Livingston attorney argues state Mt Montana goes dry on December 30, not the last day of the month, citing the law’s wording that the act takes effect after December 1, 1918 and becomes void after December 2, tis. The dispute sparks speculation whether any liquor will be served New Year's Eve while the law is in force.
Deer Lodge outlines a six week winter program under Smith-Hughes for Powell county pupils aged 14 and over. Courses cover feed crops, gardening, livestock, tractor work, farm accounts, textiles, domestic science and health. Girls receive domestic science and home economics. credits may aid tax returns. Program aims to be practical with county club leaders guiding accounts and field activities. The school plans low expenses for attendees and gymnasium use for sports, plus socials to foster countywide links. This is the first year of the short course and will continue annually to expand opportunities.
Health authorities amended influenza regulations allowing churches and theaters to stay open with all attendees wearing gauze masks. The Red Cross will supply masks for everyone today.
Helena December reports an executive committee decision to postpone the Scottish Rite reunion and Shrine ceremonial programs due to ongoing influenza conditions. The event dates were originally December 2 to 5 for the reunion and December 6 for the ceremonial, with a later postponement to the week of December 16 under consideration.
Missoula December registrar report shows fall quarter total enrollment at 779 students, a new record. Of the 422 men and 947 women registered, 26 men were not in the A B A C. Four graduate students, 15 in nurses training, 18 special students, 22 irregular students, and others pursue music.
In Billings, parents Don E. Saunders and wife report via war department telegrams that their son, 3 Saunders, of the Ninety-fourth aerial Squadron under Eddie Rickenbacker, has been missing in action since October 22 following an engagement on October 18. He enlisted after the war began while at the University of He, and trained at Fort Snelling before going overseas.
The secretary of the treasury and secretary of agriculture recommend fiscal year 1919 funding to maintain Montana forest reserves. Allocations include Absaroka 6703 dollars, Beartooth 5437, Beaverhead 5296, Bitterroot 17189, Blackfeet 16806, Custer 2830, De 19813, Flathead 4820, Lewis and Clark 10626, Lolo 2652, Madison 3930, Missoula 15000 plus.
Walter Norton sues Lorton for divorce alleging Cruelty and seeks decree. The couple reportedly wed in Lewistown a decade ago. A separate case, Peter Hoffman versus HK Rocht et al, proceeds in Judge Briscoe’s district court with anticipated lengthy testimony. Hoffman, a Milwaukee engineer, was struck and crushed by an AMC car while on Main Street near Empire Bank. the vehicle, from Stuehl Garage, was operated by a demonstrator for a prospective buyer. Winter wheat has been sown in Judin basin amid mild springlike weather. A large Presbyterian crowd attended the services led by Dr. W. A. Stevenson.
The Rev Barker, pastor of the Methodist Church, left to visit his ill son Kessie in Hamilton as influenza sweeps the area. Meanwhile the public pool remains open daily. The body of Are Jesse Rath, who died Friday of influenza, lies at the Deer Lodge undertaking parlors until her husband recovers enough to attend the funeral.
Billings on December 8 reports secretary of the Anti-Saloon League stated a bone-dry law would be introduced at the upcoming state legislature session. He indicated the measure seeks prohibition of alcohol with strong enforcement statewide.
President Poincare presided as Gen. Philippe Petain was presented the baton of marshal of France in Metz amid large crowds. Enthusiasm ran high during the ceremony and a review of garrison troops followed.
One thousand speakers from the League to Enforce Peace will join the four minute men in public inflation speeches this week. The campaign aims to deepen national understanding of the proposed league of nations.
The surrender of about 2,000 German airplanes under the armistice terms has been advancing through the past week and is expected to leave the entire fleet in Allied hands soon.
Bozeman hosts filled with dinners and dances as Mrs C A Mere, Miss Alberta Arnold, Miss Ninabelle Appleton and others attended festive gatherings. Miss Blanche Border arrives from Glendive. Miss Martha Johnson named Hamilton hall house director. Miss Mary Alward hosts action sale party. she heads overseas canteen work. Mary Ellis Stevens retires from Bozeman to teach in Butte. several staff shifts noted.
In a wartime drama Madge and Dicky share a tender farewell at the aviation camp. He departs for France after promising to write, while Madge resolves to stay brave, awaiting glimpses of his safe passage and their future together.
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