Treasury report lauds wartime economic strength
Secretary McAdoo outlines Treasury steps to restore confidence amid the European war. He credits orderly banking, crop funds and emergency currency with averting a panic and maintaining specie payments. The report notes reduced imports and urges extending war revenue tax provisions and simplifying administration while detailing past revenue declines.
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Treasury Department
Congress
McAdoo
Tme
Deacon shoots child then ends life in front of home
Jannie Stricklin, two years old, was shot and killed near her home by Robert Bailey, a deacon at a mission. The motive cited involves alleged attempts to force a marriage. Bailey died in hospital after the incident. The child had been kept indoors after threats and fear.
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Jannie Stricklin
Robert Bailey
Halles
Strickton
Bullen
Alley
Copper shipment debate dominates American Mining congress
In Phoenix on December 9 at the American Mining congress the focus was a resolution urging waiver of assessment on mining claims for 1914 and a push to secure free copper shipments to neutral Europe. The plan argues belligerents harm half a million workers dependent on copper, as Senator John J. Shafroth of Colorado spoke in abstentia.
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Phoenix
Ariz
American Mining Congress
State Department
Washington
Europe
John Te Shafroth
Colorado
Aristocratic Seaward Expenditures Recorded in 1812
London reports reveal government spending exceeding 22000 dollars to transport the late American ambassador Whitelaw Reid’s body to the United States. After Reid’s death in London on December 15, 1812, his estate was moved to Portsmouth, loaded aboard the British cruiser Natal, and sent to New York.
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London
England
United States
Whitelaw Kei
Reid
Portsmouth
Natal
New York
Why Rabbits Have Long Ears Christmas Night Tale
A bedtime Sandman story recounts Johnnie Rabbit’s curiosity about Santa. Santa checks in, punishes his awake antics by tugging his ears, and leaves Johnnie with a lesson about listening to guardians. The tale blends family lore and festive mood as mother narrates.
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Jack Rabbit
Santa
Ike
Rabbit
Johnnie Rabbit
Santa Claus
Johnnie’ Rabbit
Johnnie
Sohnenie Rabbit
Jeunnie Rabbit
Jackie
Isk
Jack
the McClure
Trade ad offers and job pleas in old Butte listings
A fragmented classifieds page lists Navy recruiting offers, salesladies to hire, canvassers for door to door work, lodging and travel promises, and multiple wanted ads for furs furniture and eggs. Several short notices seek tradesmen, horses, hens, and a smooth path to earn money with minimal expense.
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Navy
Liasle Mock
Money to Loan and Furniture for Sale in Butte
Real estate secured loans offered with various security options and moderate rates. Classified ads list furniture for sale including a walnut piece, waxed oak Davenport, rugs, and Regina player piano. Also notices for rooms to rent, carom tables, carpets, and assorted shops in Butte Anaconda and Helena areas.
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Sermons &Booth
Hutte
Phoenix
Butte
Wilton & Binth Co
Owsley Bik
Furnitore
Regina
Jane
West Park St
Aif Birch
Anaconda
F. Broadway
Employment Offices Reach Across States
A brief classified noting employment offices and recruitment services in multiple states including Indiana Montana Utah and California. References live office contact lines and locations such as Parson’s female employage and 211 N Mn. Baby We Furnish Reliable Help.
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Parsons
Ind
Montana
Emp. Co
Utah
Butte
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Aans Simelem Meyer
Delicatessen
Jantors
Eastburg
Usten
Ibugin
Russia
Czair
Bootblack
Stanislaws Shoesofa
ERASMUS, K_MITCRACKER
Chicago
Vane Row
Ado
Treasurs
Seth
Hug Ky
Eee
Hage
Mont
PS Hog Wand Pelna Ingore
Abe Noutheast Mand
Contal
Deer Lodge County
Deacon
Eith Tall
West Side
Granite
Alabama Streets
Ug Co
West Park
East Side
O'Leary
Talbot Street
Bell
South Butte
Aluminum
Utah Streets
Family Drug Store
South Main
Wilson's Drug Store
Harrison Street
Walkerville
Walkerville Drug Store
West Daly
Centerville
Centerville Drug Store
North Main Street
Sandman
Aytedmale He
Tagare
Ted
Cherry
Georor Pertue
Shea
Sprauie Ave
Spkane
Signaar
Butte Furniture Exchange
E. Park
Angora Buck
Bit
Imei
Pete
John McNamara
N. Main
Arizona
Fren
Satisfaction Guar
George Scully
RF. D
Bechtold's
Aviler
San Diego
Cal
Baltazar Avilez
Jettelitico
California
Piuana
Esteban Cantu
Mexco
Avilez
Mexico City
Farm Landa
Bresnahan
Dusinewe
Dept. Opportunities Exchange
Batefalo
H. Carson
Chateau
Mont Fin
PAM
Hy Ene
Clearge J. Shale
Emma
Tel
Deer Ladae
Condi
Mstock
Duras Plas
Poland
Joneterwom
Stearn
Mont Por Bale
Ux Maryland
John “McDonald
Main Street
Silver” Bowl County
Irene
Travis
Walken
N. Wyo
Thomas Buggy
Goodale Bros. Assayers
Helena
Carthy
E. Granite
Eer
Team Hed Southern Hotel
Mirst-etane
Weal and
Peace
Alberteen
Park
HEST
Ery
Beaver Hotel
Tutte
Reasonadle
ORE
Furniahed
W. Copper
von Rent-Plate
Bath Range
Lana
Tnv
Fursiohed
Granita
Maryland
Bette
Boetane
Wesnington
Wiishe
Bull
Eamet Street
Caledonia
Sir B
Thing
Asconda
West Quartet
For
Yaogareida
Standard Office
Broadway
SHORT
Main
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