Washington towns dispute census figures on wartime men quotas
Washington towns challenge census counts claiming lower male population and under supply for army quotas. Captain Mitchell notes state underperforms in enlistments while Seattle and Tacoma face accusations of inflated growth figures. Across the Northwest, Washington’s 21 to 30 age registration stands at about 60 percent of expectations, triggering political pressure to meet government quotas. Montana Oregon Nevada Idaho Utah Wyoming and others show varying overages or shortages in quotas. The piece reflects wartime recruitment friction and state pride in population claims.
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Finns Learn Draft Law In Federal Court
Helena June 30. Thomas Robinson a Highwood lawyer was arraigned in federal court. Seventeen Finns from Great Falls pleaded guilty for failing to register and were sentenced to 100 days in Lewis and Clark county jail or one day for others. The group, aided by an interpreter, learned the law and then registered with the county board. A score of Finns from Butte faced similar treatment and returned home to work. Marshal J L Asbridge oversaw the courteous proceedings.
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Standard
Helena
Thomas Robinson
Highwood
Great Falls
Robinson
Actar
Lewis and Clark County
Butte
J. L. Asbridge
United States
Registration cards halt further draft steps in states
As to the Rapt dispatch from Helena June 30, the serially numbered registration cards are with adjutant generals and attest by a board member. with this, no more draft steps will be taken. The Adjutant General Greeman received these instructions from the War Department.
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Helena
Greenan
War Department
Tell Your Wife Corns Lift Off
An advertisement touts Freerone for quick corn and callus relief. A clinician promises no pain before or after application, claiming the drops instantly relieve soreness and cause the corn to lift away as the surrounding skin stays intact.
Arrival of American Troops in France for Allied Campaign
June 26 reports the first contingents of American troops reaching Port in France amid joyful greeting by French authorities and locals. Transports arrived in a long line under submarine warnings, but ships proceeded at night and crews stayed vigilant. Weather was favorable, illness minimal, and communications kept tight to avoid confusion. The scene featured French officials, American officers, and naval representatives, with flags raised and public buildings displaying the American tricolor.
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Paris
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Local Motor Service and Sales Formed in Anaconda
The Motor Service and Sales company becomes the successor to Anaconda Overland and ROS Menteum, with Applegate and Schairer remaining active managers. The new firm will distribute Maxwell cars in Montana and Idaho, covering Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Powell, Granite, Beaverhead, Park, Jefferson, Madison in Montana and Salmon and Lemhi in Idaho. Bashhorn remains as Maxwell district salesman. company remains a local agent for Overland and Willys-Knight.
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Anaconda Overland Company
ROS. Menteum Company
Madison
Idaho
Salmon
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Maxwell
Motor Service and
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Willys-Knlaht
Knights of Columbus delegates elected for Central Lab
A recent MI court ruling allows veteran Catholic Order of Foresters members who enlisted in federal service during the war to retain order membership. Locally, committees were named for the Building Trades council, and a $100 donation to the Red Cross was noted at the last meeting amid plans for a July 4 Loyal Order of Moose celebration with music and dancing.
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Catholic Order of Foresters
Chicago
United States
Canada
Mount Haggin Court
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Loyal Order of Moore
Moose Hall
Taylor's
Adorers Seek fifty cent daily wage increase
Clifton company workers demand raise from 2.00 to 2.50 per day citing earlier contracts set when wages were 2.50, while management faces a work stoppage awaiting wage control. Anaconda Federal Labor Union No. 1 elected officers led by P. Monroe as president and J. Craft as vice president.
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Anaconda Federal Labornion
American Federation of Labor
P. Monroe
J. M . Craft
William M. Johnson
John Mickress
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