Standard Publishing Company Ad Rates and U.S. Offices
The Standard Publishing Company issues its second class mail notice with contact details for offices in Anaconda and Butte Montana. It lists subscription rates, advertising representations in New York and Chicago, and distribution points in several states. General business correspondence should be addressed to the Standard Publishing Company.
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Standard Publishing Company
Anaconda
Bell
Mont Butte
North Main Street
William J. Morton Co
New York
Fifth Avenue
Chicago— Tribune
Sunday Standard
Ge & Copy
Montana
Hotaling
Broadway
Chicago
Congress
St Paul N. St
Postoffice Cor
Fitch and Wash
Web
Occidental
Tacoma
Trego 3
Beattle
Whitney Beattle
Acme S
Tester Way
Spokane
B. Stubeck, Wall and Riverste
General Business
Mont
Montana Front in War Efforts Highlighted in 1918 Report
Framing Montana as a model state, the report notes 80 percent of conscripts from Montana filed no exemption, with strong showing in Liberty bonds Red Cross Y M C A and war loans. It cites General Crowder praising Montana’s patriotism and low slackers compared to other states.
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Montana
Crowder
Liberty Bonds
Red Cross
War Camp Recreation Fund
War drives the American party in 1930s era politics
The article argues Senator Watson of Indiana seeks the Republican nomination on the tariff issue and suggests the old party lines may collapse before the next presidential race. It predicts new parties and leaders could emerge, with the war as the central issue, leaving citizens aligned with the American party as the only current option.
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Watson
Indiana
Loyal Filipinos pledge active wartime role
The Filipinos express desire to participate in the war to honor the United States and its government. They note their growing self-government and a promised complete independence when they can govern themselves. The speaker asserts the promise will be kept, as it was with Cuba, and will be kept for the Philippine islands. At present, however, the islands are...
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United States
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Wrens
Exsponaen
London
Joppa
Paestine
St. Peter
Simon the Tanner
Church Army
Palestine
North Sea
United Kingdom
France
Taly
Egypt
Flanders
Malta
Salom
Bagdad
Ki Banks
Filipinos urged to join U S war effort in Europe
The piece notes that the Philippines may contribute through the Philippine military guard and Philippine scouts joining the national army. About 26,000 Filipinos are in the two groups, said to be well trained and equipped. If the war extends beyond the year, they may see combat opportunities.
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SUI
United States
France
Wilson
Philippine Military Guard
Philippine Scouts
Congress
Submarine War Fails to Brace Germany in WWI
A historical passage argues that Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare failed to cripple Britain. It notes Britain’s growing ship production and food resilience, while the submarine threat remains harmful but less effective. It concludes Germany cannot win the war by submarines and must seek another path.
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Russia
Italy
Germany
England
Great Britain
Australia Votes Against Conscription In WWI Debate
The article reports that Australian voters and soldiers largely opposed conscription, mirroring the general population's stance. Canadian soldiers favored conscription, arguing those who did not volunteer should still share the risk, while Australian soldiers contended non-volunteers should not be compelled to fight.
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Hayek
Australia
War economies prompt Britain to mint token money changes
War costs yield concrete benefits and drive England to ease cash handling with tin token money. A London correspondent notes the English coinage is antiquated and cumbersome with a wide gap between small coins and large notes. The shift toward tin tokens emerges as an early wartime response to acute change-making needs.
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England
New York Sun
London
America
Side notes on wartime finance and politics in 1918 era
A mosaic of 1918 press snippets discusses currency reforms, imperial decimalization trends, suffrage debates, and wartime politics. It references Canada adopting US-led changes, Britain’s economic pivots, and American influence, with riffs on Hoover, La Follette, the Bolsheviks, and various domestic views amid global conflict.
Noisy talk on food cost and outdoor calling in Western Montana
Fragmentary lines reflect discussions on dining experiences and high living costs, noting old boarding houses and a call of the outdoors in Western Montana during rare June days. The text suggests a perception of late sensations of eating without real food and references early spring approval and applause for the region.
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Western
Montana
Government to take control of nations railroads
President Wilson proclaims government ownership of all continental rail lines and ships, with William G. McAdoo as director general to unify operation. Leading railroad presidents welcomed the move, saying stockholders and workers will gain clarity and stability amid war transport needs.
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William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Wilson
Allroad
United States
Mr. McAdoo
FE. P. Ripley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Louis W. Hill
Rear Northern
Great Northern
EH. Outerbridge
New York Chamber of Co
Frederick D. Underwood
The
Erie
William Spronte
Southern Pacific
Wartime Housewifery and Bread Pricing Analysis
Frances Marshall explores whether high priced foods deliver real value by comparing cost per calorie in bread and meat substitutes. The piece argues bread remains the better energy source despite price changes, using early 20th century data to claim bread offers more calories per penny even as prices rise.
Quotations and remarks from newspapers on coal and politics
A collage of fragments from multiple papers criticizes policy, war, and public conduct. It cites concerns about coal as school fuel in New England, comments on marriage and law, sympathy for Ukraine, waste in Congress, and a quip about Wall Street and transportation.
Railroads Chief McAdoo Faces Political Debate
The text discusses frustration over appointment choices and policy aims under McAdoo as director general of railroads. It notes political tensions, calls for action, and mentions observers and committees examining the matter amid broader wartime logistics.
Unclear text fragment from local notice
Fragmentary OCR item mentions thefts and fear in a Dallas area community near a road and house, with vague references to a state official and possible public safety concern. No clear names, dates, or specific actions could be confirmed from the readable text.
Curtains and Curiosities in a Wartime Row
A burst of 1900s humor and social musings threads through columns from the New York Sun and Louisville Courier-Journal. Bits joke about democracy, marriage, baby care, and domestic theater as households debate curtains, patriotism, and the home front amid curious banter and light witticisms.
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New York Sun
Jayson
Louisville Courier-Journ
Willie
Stella
Jack
Maud
Cassell
Saturday Journal
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Hoover
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la Follette
Missouri
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Hali
Iowa
Kansas
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Mamma
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Reichstag
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Pangerman
Spink
Harper's Magazine
Red Intofternoon
Nittle
Willie Bolo
Wille
Apm
Washington Star
Ie Dupre
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U. S. AR
Major William SA
General Pershing
War Department
Lafayette Escadrille
William Thaw
Victor Lufberry
E. H. Outerbridge
Benjamin Pranklin Busi
Frances Marshall
Spirit of the Press
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Rhode Island
Allen Observer
Capper
Ukraine
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Casus Belli
AL Beror
Syracuse
Wall Wall Street
McAdoo
Iaanias Club
Ormal
Athe Tegis
Peter Inspector
Simon's
Mia Eeeninee
Joe Welie
Dallisle
Tallis
Christina
Aker
Rice & May
RESOL
Miners Savings Bank and Trust Company
Park ST
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