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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
12
Boston and Albany report massive disruptions as wartime contracts suspend plants. Officials warn 1,256,000 New England workers could lose jobs. governors urge support for fuel orders and government efficiency. Censorship debate grows amid federal measure conflicts and transport cutbacks.
Mining officials interviewed regarding Garfield's coal order say government needs ore for munitions and underground mines could halt work for five days. Rainy Lakes mill powers the city with waste wood, while electric railways draw power from Great Northern Company water power. A death by own action in New York saw William D. Baker found dead after relatives urged a search.
An advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a quick, penetrating relief for rheumatism sciatica lame back and lum ba go pain. It promotes immediate healing for sprains burns bites and other mishaps and offers a money back guarantee. It also markets Wizard Liver Whips pills at 30 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
An old advertisement promotes Zemo as a quick relief for rcama blotches ringworm and rashes. It claims the 35c bottle or 1.00 extra large bottle cleanses soothes heals skin and is non greasy and easy to apply at drug stores.
A wartime report describes hundreds of ships idle for coal as freight congestion chokes Atlantic ports and tidewater terminals. Rail lines and mines suffer, forcing delays in food, munitions, and coal shipments to American forces abroad and allies.
Anaconda boy writes from a hospital convalescent ward detailing life in quarantine during diphtheria, his drill experiences, and camaraderie. He notes limited clothing, regular baths, and mess of humor, with hope to go to France and rejoin fellow soldiers once discharged.
Washington reports the Senate moved to draft two bills creating a war council and a director of munitions. The council would include the war secretary and civilian appointees, operating under the president but independent of cabinet authority. A separate bill would centralize munition control, placing power under the director who would coordinate supply, transport, and distribution across war efforts.
London reports a January mutiny at Kiel where British dispatches say thirty eight officers may have been killed. The Geneva exchange quotes Basel advices claiming mutiny began January 7 and spread to Kiel crews. Disaffection grows as submarine boats increasingly head home, signaling widespread German naval unrest.
A list of attendees from various cities including Salt Lake City Dillon Portland Chicago and Denver is noted at a curling event. The report mentions excellent ice quality and a generous bundle of cotton rolls received from St Anns hospital. A 62 person turnout is recorded at a business girls club meeting and plans for a general class tonight are announced.
A dog burst from a corner and bit a boy, causing visible injuries. Dr. Max A. Dorland tended to the boy’s arm and other hurts, with the patient showing no further ill effects last evening. The incident occurred at the site described in the report.
W Le Trippe, ejected from an east end saloon after a confrontation, returned for revenge but Special Officer Olson intervened. Trippe was arrested and fined, then spent the night at the city jail. The report notes health worries and a line about a baby twins funeral at the Hitt cemetery.
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