Elmer Chatham Dies of Wounds in France
Private Elmer A. Chatham, a native of Forsyth and longtime railroad worker, died June 16 in France from wounds received in action. He enlisted after the war began, married Mae Witcher of Tutte, and had written of life in the trenches and hope to return for a Christmas reunion. His wife awaited official word as details were clarified by the War Department.
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Mae Chatham
Southern
Mecain
Elmer A. Chatham
War Department
Chatham
Helena
Mae Witcher
Tutte
Forsyth
Mrr
John Chatham
Astrological Read on July 13 1918 Influences
The horoscope notes a day of contending influences with the sun dominant and Venus Neptune Mercury adverse. It advises ambitious plans, cautions women on luck, warns of danger to weddings and disease, and urges sanitation. secrets may be revealed and publicity not favored. Children of Cancer may fare well with employment.
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Venus
Neptune
Mercury
Pacific
Damas
Newspendiente
Horse Meat a Possibility in California Markets
Reports to the United States Food Administration for California suggest horse meat could appear in markets statewide if submitted plans are approved. Free-ranging half wild horses roam Northern California, Nevada, and Montana, consuming grass and depriving beef cattle of feed. President Wilson today nominated Captain George R. Clark to be Judge Advocate General of the Navy with the rank of rear admiral for four years.
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San Francisco
California
Oral Livestock “Commission
United States Food Administration
Nevada
Montana
Food Administration
Washington
George R. Clark
Wilson
Navy
Clark
War Correspondents Signal Imminent Campaign
Dispatches to the Standard from Chicago Tribune New York Times correspondents warn that a major offensive by The Huns could begin at any moment. Read the Standard dai for latest authentic war zone news. delivery available to home addresses with local office contacts.
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The
Standard
Chicago Tribune-New York Times
Ted Dons the Khaki in Freedom's Cause
Theodore Brown known as Togo by Standard office staff has enlisted as a third class engineer in the Fort Logan Illinois area. He served as office boy, writes well, and expresses pride in his country. He expects to join Butte in about a month and describes wearing a uniform with new drives and hopes to climb.
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Theodore Brown
Togo
Ted
Fort Lowan
Col
Butte
Back Sheehan
The
Standard
Sheehan
First Steps Toward Allied Aliens Draft
A report on British and Canadian conventions regarding service of US citizens in Great Britain and British subjects in the United States notes local boards will separate registration cards for British subjects from American citizens. The move marks the first step toward conscription of allied aliens. The convention says only British subjects under draft provisions are covered. Irishmen and Australians may seek citizenship steps to avoid US draft, with enforcement dates undetermined. Local board instructions suggest possible letters and the option for British subjects to return home under treaty terms.
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United States
United
American Troops Halt German Rush on Paris at Marne
AP dispatch reports on July 12 noting cloudy, windy weather hampered air observation while American forces halted the German rush on Paris in the second Battle of the Marne. French authorities renamed Bois de Beileau to Hots des American, with maps updated. LIMINATES grain grades 4 and 5 and wheat purchases below these grades were proposed by the U S grain corporation after talks in Washington with Hoover.
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Associated Press
Marne
Paris
The
Ois de Bell
Bosivions
Orc
Bois de Beileau
Hots de la Brigade de
Bismarck
N. C
Mample
United States Grain Corporation
Agriculture Hagan
Washington
Hoover
Military officers megcas of brides military offices
Report from a local board shows 250 brides and wives seeking exemptions as husbands enlist. Names and addresses of several soldiers are listed with wives signing release papers. The scene reflects pressure on families during the reclassification of men who failed since May 11, 1917.
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Dronella
Rowe
Rity Vocal Board
Bradbury
Patrick Joseph Stack
Diamond Avenue
Don
North Idaho Street
Patrick James Doherty
Hutte
Francis’ Brow
Idan Prescott Selway
G. Street
Jeins
William Howard Lee
Estate of Sarah Pryor Valued. Guardian Receives Final Account
Judge Dwyer approved the final account of former Judge John J. McLatton as guardian for Sarah A. Pryor an Incompetent elderly woman. The report notes a cash balance of $82 and mining claims under lease and bond valued at about $75,000. McLatton named himself executor in the will.
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Dwyer
John J. Mclatton
Sarah A. Pryor
Hein
Juige
Advice Column Answers On Love Health And Work
A disjointed 1920s style advice column features questions about investments profits, curing hyperacidity with proper medical care, a sweetheart returning from France uninjured, family knowledge easing worry, job longevity with a promotion via study, spouse spending, divorce avoidance, mail mishaps, and parents reuniting. The answers stress practical steps and reassurance from a trusted advisor.
Ppe Stone Springs Opens Under New Management
PPESTONE SPRINGS reopens after thorough renovation with every room newly furnished under new management. The resort emphasizes improved dining offerings and guest comfort as it welcomes the public.
Two Held for Sedition in South City Saloon Case
Rashid and Mehmedbich, Serbian and Turkish men, were held on sedition charges after a South saloon confrontation over allegiance to Austria and Turkey. Rasheed described a flag confrontation and offers to recruit for the Anatolian and Turkish causes, with police intervening as punches and a rock cited in the dispute.
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Nichashich
Putte
Dori Rt
Toma Toll
Osman Mehmedbich
Lay
Butte mining impresses Michigan official party visit
John W. Juck federal reserve director for Michigan and mine operator says Butte could eclipse its past as a mining center. Black family controls Ida Montana property but he will not sell or start operations until after the war. Guests include J C Bassett and Henry Chase Jew with Norman Holter guiding the visit through Helena and South Dakota crops.
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Butte
John W. Juck
Federal Reserve
Michigan
Black
Tada Montana
Butte Nuning
Ida Montana
J.C. Bassett
South Dakota
Aberdeen National Bank
Henry Chase Jew
Norman I. Holter
Jon=tana
Helena
Minneapolis
Middle West
Repudiation of Treaty by Siberian Government
London reports the Siberian government aims to repudiates the Brest Litovsk treaty and the E st a sian republic bent, while Vladivostok coordinates actions. A campaign against Germany and Russia’s debt plans are mentioned with camps and new enlistment. The schedule notes camps opening around July 1.
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London
Siberian
Thberia
Vladivostok
Nichi Nichi
Ys & Toklo
Daily Express
Teteleo
Germany
Russia
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