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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1918
Page
9
Vintage ad promises Stuart's Calcium Wafers to cleanse blood and clear pimples boils and skin discolorations. Claims quick complexion improvement and beauty results, urging readers to obtain a trial package via mail coupon. Includes promotional language and directions to buy from druggists.
A Mayday of doubt turned to relief as Lieut Arthur Welrick, long reported missing after a dogfight with German planes, wires his mother that he is safe and slightly wounded. The message, dated in France, says he is with the American army again after being a prisoner and praises German treatment. News of his fate prompted condolences from C F Kelley and others who have long known him since infancy.
Washington reports Secretary Daniels described York River as the world’s greatest depot for battleships. The Atlantic fleet’s home port near Yorktown saw ships anchored under naval censorship while awaiting return from Europe. Christmas leave will be granted. many crews endured crowded ships and net-protected shores during months at sea. New York notes England’s meat shortages drive horse flesh use, while American meat exports aim to rebuild European herds. Three deaths from Spanish influenza and 16 new cases reported in Butte health officials note rising illness.
Portland December 14 report: Pacific coast and Pacific Northwest intercollegiate conferences resume prewar rules January 1 with freshman eligibility likely included. California schedules three coast games versus Washington State Berkeley Oct 25, Oregon Agricultural Nov 1 Hershey, and Washington at Seattle Nov 2. Meetings set for Nov dates. track meet awarded to University of Washington for Seattle June 7. American baseball season 1919 to start April 24 with western clubs starting camps locally and eastern camps elsewhere.
In Berkeley on December 14, the Mare Island Marines beat an Matherfield training station eleven 30 to 18, earning the right to face Great Lakes at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. In Seattle Camp Lewis defeated Bremerton’s Marines 1 0 to 0, with Captain Alber scoring six touchdowns for Camp Lewis.
A lone highwayman robbed 30 men at the Moonlight saloon just before midnight taking about $10 from the register. He wore a mask and fired when a man moved, wounding the hat. Police searched the area but found no trace of the masked youth. Card of Thanks follows with bereavement notices for John F. Leary's death.
London reports German U-boat commander Rose claimed to have sent a distress call as U S destroyer Jacob Jones sank, and to have sunk Tampa. He led daring operations without surrender, ending interned at a Swedish port. British and American officers regard him as unmatched in the German submarine service.
Washington reports the War Trade Board announced the loading of two more vessels with cargoes for Russia and the completion of arrangements for continued shipments through January and February by the United States Russian bureau incorporated. Three vessels also slated for impending departure.
New York reports the first 143 fighting civilians or S O S personnel returned from overseas were mustered out at a contracting firm’s offices. These skilled artisans wore gold service stripes and aided the front by building river barges and bridges and by aiding British forces against the Germans. Several made sacrifices on the field, while serving to sustain supply as troops advanced.
Three planes left Houston in a time race to Detroit and landed in Dallas after strong shifting winds upended schedules. Under Lieut. S Al Jones, the crews planned to depart Dallas Sunday morning for Dexter Massachusetts Belleville Illinois, aiming to reach their destination by Sunday night.
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