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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
4
Germany shifts toward the western front as forces mass in prune for a major offensive. The move signals a strategic redeployment with the aim of strengthening defenses and pressing resistance along the border regions.
Secretary Baker warns Washington that a German counteroffensive is forming to strike in France as Russian and Western front moves unfold. The weekly war review notes German strength, American engineer troops fighting alongside British, and calls backing soldiers to win, not merely prepare. The piece covers war fronts from the Baltic to the Caucasus and Armistice talks in Russia.
Washington reports a regular cavalry division organized at El Paso Texas the first since the Civil War as part of expanding army plans. No border patrol significance. Third Infantry division mobilized at Charlotte C and more infantry divisions under way. Possible later use of mounted troops debated by generals, with Pershing in command. Additional war news notes deaths from natural causes and a murder case in Missouri involving a woman held without bail.
Native Montana defeated top stock entries at the international show in Chicago. Dr. Wed Rutter, state veterinarian, noted Cook captured three prizes and a second, with discussions of champions and shipments to Montana. The fair saw Montanans in attendance as buyers purchased notable cattle inclining toward Montana ventures.
The Montana wholesale grocers convention in Great Falls elected Tylar President Hew, vice president Keil, Secretary Fy Tessey and McDonough Glen plus Wale dianson Youlden to an executive committee. They voted to hire a paid secretary and planned a banquet with Sam Small presiding. C D Greenfield spoke on Montana commerce. J R Robbins welcomed guests.
Bozeman reports a flurry of personnel changes from foreman to extension staff. Don Langohr resigns to work in Pullman, Washington. Lott joins Montana State College extension service. Prof. Martin aids Yellowstone county creameries. Nels Solander joins Flathead creamery. Jack Cruikshank moves to Seattle aviation service. Vivian Corbly enlists in the marine corps. Alverd Corbly joins signal corps. Joe Wiley fails aviation exams and considers draft. Elmer Brown seeks health recovery in California.
The Farmers' National Bank in Harrowton opens its doors in a new Grecian style structure designed by Louis P. Dow Co. at about 20000 dollars. Officers listed include President B. B. Page of Leeds, North Dakota, Vice President Dr. P. E. Thompson, Cashier J. J. Knudson, Assistant Cashier N. O. Huse. Governor Stewart forms an advisory Wheat and county board for registrants.
The local Catholic parish, led by Rev J H Ready, advances a new church modeled after Santa Barbara architecture. The appointment list gains approval from A B Farley, Marc Blaisdell, and W C Husband. The project cost nears $40,000 and promises a unique urban landmark in the state.
Lewistown on December 19 reports Henry Dicks has volunteered for the aviation corps joining three brothers already in aviation services. The Dicks family's aviation service record is noted as possibly unmatched in the country. The text also references railroad and showboat operations affecting service continuity and mentions a small addition of an operating room and laboratory.
Helena reports a surge in growth in the last year with motor vehicle registrations rising to 62,606 from 26,588. The motor vehicle department earned 295,207.70 in fees, with a net income after expenses. Other year totals showed 48,545.81 versus 58,262.87 in 1918, with Demestre corporations fees, foreign corporation fees, and notarial commissions all higher or lower versus last year. The report notes the second quarter was the most active business period.
Helena news reports Dr A D McDonald former superintendent of the state tuberculosis sanitarium will speak at the annual meeting of the Executive Board of the Montana Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis on the subject Tuberculosis and the War. Dr Lth of the Washington coast artillery stationed at Port Harrison will describe efforts to prevent tuberculosis in his state.
The page records include county hospital data with Dr Deal’s 55,000 population estimate for Bergus county, a death notice for stockman Mr Kages, and fraternal organization officers and new hall use. Navy enlistments list Belgrade and Manhattan seamen and firemen, plus a Roosevelt era clerk appointment in the federal court with Helena ties.
Thomas A. Love of Dallas Texas was nominated to be associate secretary of the treasury in the new wartime offices.
An archaic ad-style fragment touts Mtayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal troubles including stomach pains liver and intestinal issues. It claims wide availability in Anueonds and by druggists everywhere.
Deer Lodge reports include Tango Bridge club meeting at Mrs. Fred Valit's home on Tuesday. Ed Ward and George Ollever visiting Butte. Powell county food conservation chair Spotswood in Great Falls. Drummond returning from Great Falls. talk on tuberculosis at Presbyterian church. Pratt relatives visiting Chicago. Toomey from Helena. Johnsons and daughter Margaret visiting Butte. Presbyterian church vote to extend call to Rev F W Thompson of Mandan ND. Mrs Normandin visiting Butte. Tom McTague hosting dinner and dance with Anaconda Copper Mines orchestra. Mrs E A Waugh visiting Shanley home. Hertz named explosives license agent in Deer Lodge. arts and crafts meet at Woman's Club. Coey, Wellington, Pressly in Deer Lodge. Kendall, Jensen, Pavey, Byrd heading to Missoula. Jessie Eggleston resigning as math instructor. Miss Exgle Ston’s classes to be led by Mrs Davis. altar society of Immaculate Conception Church plans afteroon meeting at Mrs Ciferine O'Neil’s home.
A compact shopping page touts large jars of sweet apple cider and heavy grocery specials for the Christmas season. It highlights No. 1 Idaho potatoes, Wisconsin cheese, mixed nuts, butter, celery, cabbage, beets, rutabagas, onions, oranges, hams, bacon, coffee, and various meats. Prices are given, with emphasis on value and bulk buys, plus free delivery for $15 orders.
In Deer Lodge military funeral plans for Arthur Michael O Keefe, who died of pneumonia at Camp Mille New York, were postponed as remains had not arrived. A Montana Pioneer society letter urges Red Cross support and Christmas gifts redirected to supplying soldiers, signed Frank D Brown president Philipsburg Dec 9 1917.
Corporal Alfred G. Holby of the Washington coast artillery died yesterday from pneumonia. He was 21, a Seattle High School graduate studying law at Washington State University before enlisting. A military escort will accompany the body to the train and floral wreaths from two artillery companies will be sent to Seattle. The body will be taken to the Holby family home in Seattle today. Mrs. Holby arrives in Butte Monday after learning of her son's condition. He fell ill on Thanksgiving Day and was taken to Murray hospital four days later. A second brief item notes a fire at the Tokyo stock exchange building on December 10.
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