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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

14

Senator Myers Returns From Hawaii to Senate

Special Dispatch reports Senator Myers Montana returned to Washington from Hawaii and appeared in the senate to back the foreign trade bill, which later passed. He noted he has not yet had time to work on other bills and urged moving ahead on the water power bill to unlock development, seeking collaboration with the president.

Standard Washington Myers Montana Hawaii Senate Tong

Record cold sets Helena thermometer to 38 below

Helena reports 11 inches of snow from a blizzard and a record low of 38 degrees below zero. Other Montana towns show deep cold with Havre at 18 below, Miles City 12 below, Billings 10 below, Kalispell 2 below, and Missoula 16 above.

Helena Havre Miles City Billins Kalispell Divide Missoula Howing

Great Falls to Host Third Annual Farmers Congress

A huge farmers meeting is planned in Great Falls for the week of February 4 as part of the third annual cooperators congress. Thousands of farmers from across the state are expected to attend with participation from the Farmers Union and federal agencies. Cart Vrooman and Herbert Quick are among those eyed for representation, with possible attendance by Herbert Hoover as national food administrator, subject to acceptance. Governor Frazer of North Dakota and Governor Stewart are also noted as possible attendees.

Great Falls Ciy Farmers’ Union Mager Ne State “Agricuitur Great File Methdie Ima Ama Cart Vrooman Herbert Quick Charm Federal Land Board Herbert Hoover Farmers Idaho Frazer North Dakota Keuie Nocermor Stewart

Church at Valier Destroyed by Fire

Great Falls Dec 12 The Methodist church at Valier was destroyed by fire on Sunday causing a loss between 4000 and 5000 dollars. The building, erected in 1910, was discovered burning after the forenoon service but could not be controlled. Workers removed the pews and other contents before the flames took full hold. Insurance covered 3000 dollars.

Valier

Desmond Returned From California

Helena dispatches report two Los Angeles officers brought George Desmond to Helena from Long Beach California. Desmond a 38 year old confessed to the role of stealing oil stamps and is described as a skilled powderman with long residence in Helena and other Montana cities.

Helena Los Angeles Long Beach Cal George Desmond Desmond Montana

Deer Lodge Notes and Social News Dec 12

Deer Lodge news lists visits by Misses Baumgarten Bower and Hil of North hall plus Wallie J Johnson visiting Amarillo and Warmine trips. News of Maud Porter and Roy Hubbard marriage in Livingston, Belgrade residence. Irene ersity and Thanksgiving travels, Miss Jessie Eagleson teaching, and local moves including the Harris bungalow. Lieut Millar, formerly with Shea, departed Plattsburg for France. Ameltons social event with cards featured.

Deer Lodge Baumgarten Bower Hil North Hall Butte Wallie J. Johnson Amarillo Texas Belgrade LC. Millar F. Shea Plattsburg N.Y France Jessie Eagleson Altar Society Sultan

Helena State News Highlights From December Dispatches

State Fuel Administrator Swindlehurst reports no fuel shortage in Montana despite a complaint about a sea laser issue resolved by the Great Northern railway and cold weather unlikely to cause coal famine. Searchers depart Helena to find a driver overdue since yesterday from Canyon Creek to Lincoln. Jesse Patterson couple marks 60th wedding anniversary with descendants listed. Dr W J Butler reports over 1,000,000 cattle examined in annual livestock survey. two anthrax outbreaks last summer in Montana were quickly contained.

Helena Swindlehurst Great Northern Railway Canyon Creek Lincoln Fletcher Bim George Lins Jesse Patsterson W. J. Butler Stewart Mygatock Montana

Rotary club debates Jerusalem duty with telephones

At a Anaconda Rotary Club gathering a debate covered local telephone service improvements and customer complaints since December. A plan to appoint a police matron was set as a future order while a Red Cross lunch fund donation was collected from 34 members. A memory of a Jewish Christian unity note followed, as well as a death in the Jebe family. The meeting included talk of Jerusalem and the rabbi, with humor about sabbath sacrifice.

Rotary Club Anaconda Am Ton Parent-Teacher Association Red Cross Clu Sig Goodfriend Jerusalem New York Sie Goodfriend Max Hammerstough Abraham

Near riot at Spokane recruit office over 9pm enlistment limit

A telegram from Captain Kelso in Spokane prohibiting enlistment for men not reaching Spokane by 9 tonight sparked a near riot at the recruiting office in Billings. About 100 men were rejected and denied return transportation or rations. Sergeant Walter Shelby helped avert violence as a special car and lunches were canceled.

Billings Colby Spokane

Dr H J Judd Assigned to Temporary Active Duty

Dr H J Judd prominent Bozeman physician and lieutenant in the medical reserve corps has received orders from the War Department Washington to report for temporary active duty in Bozeman for the third officers training camp.

Bozeman H. J. Judd Medical Reserve Corps War Department Washington Boze- Venient

Local lodge acts on McLaughlin appeal for Halifax relief

At the regular evening meeting of division No 1 A 6 TL a letter from Joseph McLaughlin national president at Pittsburg Pa was read requesting immediate aid for Halifax sufferers. The lodge voted to act and donated 260 from the treasury. Also reported Dillon Oregon Short Line ticket office robbery earlier with stamps tickets and a small amount of money taken during a quick absence of the night clerk.

Joseph McLaughlin Pittsburg Halifax Dillon Oregon Short Line

High School Notes Highlight Thrift Stamps Drive and Plays

Principal C P Utterback urges thrift stamps among high schoolers to teach saving, with $140 raised and two thirds of students on board. Report cards show improvement and few Fs. Preparations for Thespian club play An American Citizen proceed, with proceeds aiding Red Cross, admission a quarter. Music by the 14‑piece high school orchestra. Dorothy Mayland returns to teaching English. Ruth A Burnett is a senior.

C. P. Utterback United Lates Liberty Bonds Red Cross Anaco Thespian Club M. Te. Riley Daly Gymnasium Dorothy Mayland Seward Neb Ruth A. Burnett

Miss Mayland Returns to Missoula After Substitution

University of Montana substitute returns to Missoula and resumes duties assisting at Ana beth high school and in the city. Interclass basketball championship pennant games generate considerable interest in Daly Gymnasium. Preparations are under way for a post final contest dance to be hosted by the losers in the Junior-senior fracas.

University of Montana Miss Mayland Misesoula Anabeth Daly Gymnasium

Reds Win Hard Fought Open To Red Cross Fund

The Daly gym hosted the first tournament game last evening with the High School Reds beating the All Stars 20 to 18. The Anaconda Cubs forfeited to the High School Faculty, and to fill two games a team drawn from the audience defeated the Faculty 30 to 10.

Red Cross Fund Daly Gymnasium Reds All Stars Anaconda Cubs High Sebi Cubs

Indiscreet Corinne at Imperial theater and local curling scores

Corinne Chilvere faces parental disapproval after returning from the Triangle comedy drama Indiscreet Corinne at the Imperial theater where she defied norms by dancing in a Gay White Way cafe. Meanwhile local curling enthusiasts showcase skill with scores listed including Corcoran Fraser McKenzie Reid and others.

Jamaff. Com Papa Chilvere Corinne Corcoran G Moraes Fraser M.r.mckenzie Ki de le Reid Setts Frisbie Maxham ‘Watkins McKay McKenzie Whyte Syme Stevens Dingo Cole McCorkindala Meyers Morden Hendry Capron Munn

Marin Powell Leaves City for Mare Island Navy Yard

John Powell, a popular young city man, listed in the marines and sent to Mare Island navy yard in California for assignment. On his way to the depot he stopped at the Kelly Commercial Company store to bid farewell to employers and friends, who presented him with gifts and money.

Marin John Powell Mare Island Navy Yard California Kelly Commercial Company

Slacker to Camp Lewis for Federal Custody

John William Cooney, arrested at Southern Cross for being a slacker, left last evening under Sheriff Henault and Degaity Carlson for Camp Lewis to be turned over to federal authorities. Corporal Louis Mignon of the Washington coast artillery will accompany and supervise the transfer on the journey.

Helena J. Locker Camp Lewis Montana Northwest John William Cooney Southern Cross Sheri Henault Degaity Carlson Louis Mignon Washington Coast Artillery

Minnie Jebe death announced at St Anne hospital

Minnie Jebe died yesterday at St Anne hospital. The remains are at Stahoney undertaking room. Time and place of funeral will be announced later.

Mint Jebe Oscar Jebe Cedar Street St. Ann's Hospital Helena Anaconda Minnie Butte Tena Henry Willian Miles City Mahoney Debe St. “Anne "Hospital

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