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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
4
Red Cross flour sacks are shown in Bagdad temple at Vallmont hall as the ceremonial closes Saturday night. The display in Butte store windows has drawn hundreds and the sale has progressed rapidly. Butte hopes to set a local record surpassing earlier sales at Helena.
A fragment notes a price of 4100 dollars tied to a past or upcoming sale involving an item or property. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a monetary bid or asking price of four thousand one hundred dollars.
The discussion addresses whether Catholics can hold the U.S. presidency and serve in military chaplaincy. It notes A’s assertion is incorrect and that Catholics may serve. it references recruiting offices in Butte and San Diego, and advises contacting Bryant at Missoula or the San Diego commander. It lists Illinois governors since statehood, noting a sequence from Shadrach Bond to Dunne with names and dates.
The series of lectures on nations at war will be heard in the Butte school under the direction of the University of Montana. The Rev Bateman, born and raised in England, is slated to discuss the characteristics of America’s ally in the conflict.
The Salvation Army corps of Butte reports thirty dollars raised in two days for Christmas dinners. Ensign W G Harris says funds from kettles and 53 donation boxes placed in city buildings should help feed about 200 families this year.
Trustees were elected at the monthly meeting of the Silver Bow Medical Society held last evening. The gathering was followed by a banquet at the Butte Grill. Elected trustees include Drs. A. A. Karate, TA Grigg, M. A. Smelters, Donald Campbell and Peter Potter. The annual election of officers will occur at the next monthly meeting.
Washington reports Surgeon General Braisted’s annual Navy health survey shows progress against disease. Mortality rises to 4.88 per 1000 with 86 deaths aboard the Memphis in Santo Domingo. drownings claim 74 lives including Memphis crew. Tuberculosis 29, pneumonia 22, burns 16, wounds 18, nephritis 13. No typhoid deaths for second time in service history.
Camp Funston Kansas December 12 89th division inaugurates meatless and wheatless days by order of the commanding general General Wood directs that messes serve fresh fish if possible for nine meals each month and substitute cornbread or cornmeal products for wheat bread nine meals monthly with vegetable oils replacing animal fats whenever feasible.
Public appeals urge rapid funds for Halifax relief as Chicago reports forty five thousand dollars raised. Citizens urged to forward gifts to city offices or designated collections to aid victims. businesses and civic groups contribute while pledges and shipments include clothing and essentials.
Washington reports First Lieut Edgar W Young of the medical officers' reserve corps attached to British forces was severely injured. Also listed are deaths from natural causes and other casualties including Private Irwin Shaw and others, with home towns noted.
Wilmington Del December 12 A devastating fire at Bethlehem Steel shell loading plant near Newcastle ignited 4600 TNT loaded shells. The guard in the building was killed as the blast destroyed the structure and sent explosions in all directions. Authorities investigated the blaze origin.
Butte hosts the thirty fourth Masonic reunion with degree work from nineteenth to thirtieth completed and final two to be conferred today. A banquet at Masonic temple marks the event. Bagdad temple Shriners plan activities tomorrow and Saturday with trains bringing Algeria temple Shriners and others from nearby states. Ceremonials begin at noon and proceed into evening with a ball Saturday night at Patmont hall. Proceeds from the four sack sale go to the Butte Red Cross chapiter.
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