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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1918
Page
10
Gust Bloomquist writes from Base Hospital in Seattle to his brother praising Red Cross relief efforts. The note highlights morale and rapid support during wartime medical missions.
In a June 14 letter written at American Red Cross Military Hospital No 1 Private A G Bloomqe of the Second Brigade M C writes from Paris, France that he was wounded by a bursting shell on May 28, operated on, recovering, and awaiting transfer as American nurses aid care near the front. He notes three weeks in the hospital and describes the move history and ongoing treatment. His brother Oscar Tilcomuist in Seattle forwarded the message to the Standard.
Fragmented reader questions and fortune telling style exchanges cover relationships, health, travel, and property. The dialogue includes advised apologies, trips to California, selling a ranch, locating a missing fur coat, and a wife who left, with a mix of moral guidance and personal outlook. Names appear as initials and generic figures.
Sherif reports two men, Uttiman and Chris Coty, badly wounded after a quarrel at the Home Ranch in the Big Hole Basin. One man was hospitalized with a bullet wound. the other jailed. The shooting occurred around 0230 yesterday evening as a 38 caliber pistol discharged. Colby claimed military draft status. further inquiry possible.
Workers are urged to sew and knit for Red Cross relief as August allotments to the local chapter rise. Daily room access is available for sewing and packing hospital garments, socks, and dressings at the Masonic temple workroom with guidance from Mrs. Lemmon and other staff.
Postmaster Ed Burke received notice that the postal savings limit increased from 1000 to 2800 dollars and non interest bearing deposits cannot be accepted. Postmasters must notify Storm that deposits up to 2500 may now be accepted. Also lists uncalled letters for the week and a meeting notice for Auto Machinists to elect a business agent, with attendance requested.
In Yonkers Statesman prose a vivid scene unfolds as a young man named Mortimer seeks his father's aid. A sweet young woman predicts success despite prior refusals, noting the father is now a candidate for public office and likely to concede favors.
Miss Viola Kneale of Philipsburg sustained four fractures to the left elbow and Blanche Kneale severe bruises while a car driven by Tuck Walkerson left the Time Quarry stretch west of Anaconda. The party, including Frank Walkerson, suffered minor injuries. they were treated at St. Ann's hospital and returned home that evening.
A. von Dachenhausen and his little son arrived from Butte yesterday. Joan Stagg returns from San Francisco where he attended a military training course. Mrs. K. Dick left yesterday for Culbertson to assist her son R. who was fed by his sister, Miss May Me Tush.
Notice to electors of Deer Lodge County Montana that registration books for the August 27 1918 primary nominating election close July 27 at 6 p m Electors may register at the county courthouse Anaconda before a deputy registrar justice of the peace or notary public as provided by law F E CHRISTIE Ex Officio County Registrar Deer Lodge County Montana
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