Red Cross to Buy Wholesale Material for Supplies
The American Red Cross plans a large wholesale purchase to boost buying power. Four million yards of flannel, 1.6 million yards of unbleached muslin, 560000 yards of blanket material, and 1,165,100 pounds of knitting yarn will be bought at $3487 and sold to chapters at near-cost to fund the supply resale fund.
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Red Crows
Women of America
American Crom
Red Cross
Ter
Woman's Bureau
The
Red Crow
Slao
Trojan Staff
Red Cross Women Prepare Finished Articles for Europe
Red Cross women sew and assemble mufflers wristlets and other ments for relief work. Finished articles will be sent to Europe through Paris headquarters for American and all forces and to cantonments at home.
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Red Cross
Europe
Paris
American Red Cross
England lecture tonight by Rev F R Bateman
The English born Rev Bateman of Seattle will lecture on England at Dalylium tonight, with a Shriner meeting in Helena next week. The talk aims to illuminate Britain’s history and institutions, tied to the current wartime interest. A stag social for Elks and W C artillery members is set for December 12 at 9.
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Red Cross
England
F. R. Bateman
Seattle
Dalylymium
Bateman
Helena
Shriners
Venting
Elks
Elke
W. C. Artillery
Bill FH. Clinton
Red Cross Fair Transforms Tucker Store Room For Event
Decorated rooms showcase a Junior Red Cross bazaar effort led by the in charge. The Tucker store room, donated by Frank, becomes a striking display with flags and national colors. Indent in charge will receive articles all day and donations are sought for booths and novelty items. A melting pot feature, silverware sale, and Hooverized cook book are planned with orders for cooked foods.
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Red Cross
Wavs
Frank
Rious Hoods
Mra.c
Bancroft
Ken Cromes
Edward Christie Dies at Home After Stroke
Edward Christie died at his home 201 East Eighth Street after an apoplectic stroke. He was 70, a native of Iowa, lived in Canada many years, and never naturalized. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Larson, brothers L E Christie Onawa Iowa James W Christie John Christie Vancouver, sisters Mrs Nancy Adams Omaha and Mrs Maria Stewart San Francisco. Funeral Wednesday morning at family home with Rev W L Deming officiating.
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Edward Christie
East Eighth Street
Anaconda
Towa
Canada
L. E. Larson
L. E. Christie
Onawa
Iowa
James W
John Christie
Vancouver
Lumbia
Nancy Adams
Omaha
Neb
Maria Stewart
San Francisco
W. L. Deming
Marshmallow Theft by Aged Shopper Noted in Downtown Store
An elderly woman admired in a church setting was seen at a downtown store near the candy counter. She paused by a glass container, sampled marshmallows, and discreetly added more to her purchases while clerks attended other customers. The observer left before total tallies could be determined.
Farmer Hitching Posts Spark Debate in Anaconda
Letter to the editor complains about lack of hitching posts for farmers horses when delivering produce to Anaconda. Questions street discipline versus farmers’ rights, and hints at moving trade elsewhere if streets remain crowded. Also notes a 1917 separation decree granting Bridget Gallagher support for herself and two children.
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The
Standard
Rotary Club
Deer Lodge
Powell Counties
Anaconda
Rotary Cid
Bridget Gallagher
Lecree
Patrick Gallagher
Pepsodent Promise: A One Week Tooth Cleaning Test
An advertisement urges that common brushing fails due to a film on teeth. It claims Pepsodent removes this film in a week, whitening teeth and reducing decay and pyorrhea, with a one week trial and coupon offer.
County Treasurer Finnegan Reports Record Tax Take in 1917
County Treasurer P. J. Finnegan released figures showing Deer Lodge County collected 449 981.71 for 1917, surpassing 1918 by 3102 414.72. The report cites heavy workload with one deputy, detailing allocations to storm sewer light maintenance water and sewer connections and school, road, and county funds among others. The piece also notes a Margaret theater feature and a Swedish rubber shoe shipment notice.
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Deer Lodge
P. J. Finnegan
Finnegan
Anaconda City
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Sora
Universal Car
Ford Ars
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Detroit
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Minary
Compor Bazaar
Warm Springs
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East Park
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Chicago
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Wiliam
Ex Photograma
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Sweden
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