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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
6
A fragmentary report notes that insignia on arm stripes identify bearer service without asking, hinting at a system of recognition. The text lacks full context but suggests military or organization badges reveal service details at a glance.
The article explains diverse colored stripes on coats indicating foreign or domestic service. Gold stripes mark foreign service, blue for additional time, white for U.S. service, and red may appear for future honors. The system aims to distinguish theater of operations and tenure, with details per branch and time abroad.
The article explains how service stripes are dated from landing overseas rather than departure, notes that a stripe on the left sleeve marks wounds with one per wound, and that grouped stripes form a chevron. It contrasts silver and gold stripe values and recalls soldiers’ careful speech on insignia.
Soldiers describe officers accounting for uniforms and supplies issued by the United States Army. Tales include a belt bought for 11 cents, towels turned in late, an axe handle used, and a forgotten travel ticket. Also quoted is a poem about changing snows and a note on the so called female brain decline after age 30.
The Butte Red Cross chapter prioritizes civilian relief for returning soldiers, led by Miss Jeanette Ezekiels. Discharged veterans must prove merit and present discharge papers before aid. The home service coordinates with Montana divisions, federal interview plans, and after care to ensure reconciliation with civilian life and access to government programs.
The passage notes that Mr Holbrook has led workout efforts at Washington with special praise. It contrasts prior disorganization in Montana with the current orderly system under Holbrook and Harry Jones, highlighting the efficient care now provided.
Butte dairies and meat markets faced harsh scrutiny as inspectors rated on butter fat 3 percent and total solids 12 percent. City chemist Harris assessed rill suppliers while L T Ruhle and team judged sanitation at Galena and Main streets and 740 West Granite street, with some outlets earning top marks.
Warner D. Mallon longtime Timber Hutte mill carpenter foreman dies after illness. Funeral at 9 am at his home 620 Placer street with burial at Holy Cross cemetery. He leaves wife two children Warner J. and Mary Mallon and three sisters and a brother in Minnesota and Conda relatives. He had lived in Anna Conda and Butte.
At yesterdays annual election by the Butte Newswriters association the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year PresidentFd Hanmer Vice president Emmett F Rier nan Recording secretary rom F Mey t treasurer J Berry Sergeantat arms Dave Prep Members executive commitee Arch ie Clark and Frank Lovell These with Warren E Coman chairman John H McIntosh and H C Sultzer make use committee British scientists have succeeded in preserving soap bubbles intact for more than a month.
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