Believe All You Hear About Hung
Sergt. W. E. Hanson formerly of Butte now in France with the expeditionary forces warns his friend to believe anything heard about the Hun. He calls them the worst foes and notes censorship limits clear statements. Hanson longs for ice cream and pie when he returns, blaming food shortages on Uncle Sam’s troop and supply efforts.
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W. E. Hanson
Butte
France
E. P. McDowell
Evans Avenue
Hansen
Herbert Hoover
Sam
Bridge Over River in Peru Suspended by Cactus Rope
A bridge across the river in Peru stretches over 200 feet in length and is suspended by 32 cords of cactus fibers. The improvised structure showcases early engineering using locally sourced materials and simple weaving techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
War Chest War Chest It Is Doing Business
The War Chest of Silver Bow county continues operations at 119 North Main Street with December payments urged as final but officers hope wartime duties linger. Funds will go to the Red Cross for veterans, aid to returned soldiers, and other relief work. Books will be audited next month to reveal totals and pledge conformance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest
Silver Bow County
North Main Street
Red Cross
Butte War Record Seen as Standard for All
The comment notes maintaining a wartime record like Butte has achieved, aiming for complete accounting and consistent record keeping through the period. It stresses a standard of thoroughness and reliability in documenting events and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Charges Denied By Cunningham In Divorce Case
Edward George Cunningham asserts his wife’s divorce accusation is unfounded and that he remained faithful. He says he allowed her to pursue freedom since she chose not to continue living in the home he provided.
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Edward George Cunningham
Cunningham
New War Savings Stamps Announced For 1919 Issue
A post office bulletin states the 1918 war savings stamps must not be sold after December 31, 1918. The 1919 series will go on sale January 1, 1919, with stamps costing 4.12 dollars per five dollar stamp and maturing July 1, 1924. Postmasters and agents are urged to liquidate remaining 1918 stock and await full instructions before January 1.
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Post Office Department
Saloons in Butte Face Prohibition Night and Funeral Farewells
A satire laden account portrays Butte saloons closing before Christmas and the official prohibition taking effect. It describes forced sales, dwindling liquor stocks, last performances by Tom and Jerry, and a parade of brands and drinks fading as the era ends. The piece weaves names of establishments and beverages into a grim countdown to the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
John Barleycorn
Harmon's
Green's
McGovern’s
the Atlantic
Club
Sutherland’s
Morgan's
The
Bohemian
Boniie's
Brass knuckles charge tops fine for two men
George Yoras and Pete Masich faced fines after drunk and disorderly conduct at the Northern Pacific depot. Yoras paid 25 dollars and Masich 15, with Yoras fined an extra 10 for possessing brass knuckles. Thomas Mulleren received 10 days' jail on a vagrancy charge after illness and job seeking.
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George Yoras
Pete Masich
Billings
Buckley
Yoras
Masich
Northern Pacific
Thomas Mulleren
Wallace
Idaho
Tucker
Mulleran
PENTING ESTATE MATTER SETTLED BY THE COURT
Judge Dwyer ruled on the Lewis Stettheimer estate appointing Leopold Stettheimer as administrator over Julia Harrington and the public administrator. The two Queenie traves children were placed with grandmother Catherine Bynum who had cared for them since their mother's death. The father who deserted the family sought custody but was denied.
Judge Bourquin to Return to Butte for Court
Judge Bourquin of the United States district court will return to Butte from San Francisco on December 28 and begin holding court in Butte on December 30. He will hear numerous federal cases and a large number of illicit liquor transportation cases. An advt notes Moorlick's Malted Milk as a very digestible recuperative diet.
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Bourquin
United States District Court
Butte
San Francisco
Moorlick
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Foe
American Merc. Co
East Park St
Arizona Hotel
Mabel
Mabel Normand
Chenkes Gbiyo
Darley Gorn
Old Green River
Meadowbrook
Tom and Jerry
Old Crow
Red Raven
Budweiser
Anheuser Busch
Sunny Brook
Spring Hill
Old Taylor
Manhattan
Virginia Dare
Penting Estate
Judge Bourquin
Main and Broadway
West Park Street
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