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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
9
A fragmented civic notice urges merchants to share the burden of economic plans. It urges housewives to shop early, avoid crowds, and not overbuy, while detailing government recommendations, delivery issues, and the proposed store operations and costs.
An official notice from the War Office states the Second Monta is formally in federal service and the national guard called in three groups. Campsites must be ready before units enter the fields. Cantonment construction and 16 new guard camps are urgent tasks. Water supply, roads, and building work are primary challenges as men face the draft and training bases.
Postmaster Goodwin reports the comptroller of the currency granted a national bank charter to the First National Bank of Oakno for conversion in Circle, Montana. A charter was issued to the First National Bank of Wolf Point, Montana, formerly the Farmers’ Bank of Wolf Point, with the Redwater Valley State Bank into a national charter.
The Butte Women’s Patriotic Association lists helpers for this week at the courthouse with Mrs Bertoxlio Monday, Mrs P J Brophy Tuesday, T C Brockway Wednesday, Mrs A Bradt Thursday, and Miss Annatasia O’Meara with Mrs George Bettenson Friday. Dennis Soulis sues Northern Pacific for 18000 over a handcar accident causing a dislocated shoulder and partial paralysis. A special meeting of Engineers’ Union No 83 W M W is set for July 22 1917 at Schilling’s hall to discuss Metal Trades council action and recall of the president over treachery concerns.
Butte Auto Club plans a four day drive to recruit about 50 percent of city motorists. A roster transfer will list all local car owners while a committee led by Howard Pierce coordinates outreach with area auto firms and suppliers. The initiative seeks broader auto ownership action, safety and road improvements, plus affiliation with state and national motorist groups.
Abe Foltz in charge of the Butte Navy office reports 132 469 enlisted on July 14 and 133 927 by July 16 with 1 500 new enrollments since April 1 Butte office notes enlistments continue for ages 21 to 30 unless already selected for active service under the draft and explains numbers must exceed quota before enlistment is allowed The Marine Corps strength on July 16 totaled 30 247 souls according to local records.
Tom Davis, a young noted Butt attorney, became a father to a son on Thursday. The family already had a daughter and this event coincides with his draft selection draw. Davis, unable to run the business alone, expressed pride in the new heir as he faces military service in France.
Notice to stockholders meets Monday evening July 23 at Boucher's hall 37 West Park street at 8 o'clock. Business of import Curtake: all stockholders required to attend. names and details present in the notice are incomplete.
Sunday predictions note Jupiter's strong but Saturn and Neptune mild influence favoring elders and visiting relatives. Money talks are warned against, ministers face rivalries, religious disputes rise, and extreme behaviors appear. Short water trips and farming life may benefit though storms bring losses. occult interest grows. Leo births may trend successful. avoid financial speculation.
River runs high for the season but fishing improves over last week at Divide with excellent catches reported. Anglers report big fish in Armstead Glen Melrose and Red Rock as the sequence of favorable spots persists for the period.
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