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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
14
Alfrea Bauer was killed when his team ran away near Philipshire while he was hauling. His widow and six children, oldest 11, survive. The body will be taken to Medford, Wisconsin, for burial after a nine year residence here.
A large social gathering in the Sacajawea clubrooms honored Dr Geartner before his departure for Camp Lewis to enter military service. Specially prepared scenes and remarks by friends highlighted the evening, noting his commission as first lieutenant and awaited call to service among his wide circle of acquaintances.
Dilton July 29 Jack Carney a prominent local figure and former deputy game warden filed his petition with the clerk and Corder indicating intent to run as the Democratic nominee for sheriff of Beaverhead County. The article notes Carney’s strong local recognition and four years as deputy game warden.
Lewistown notes a July delay in building the long Musselshell crossing at Mosby Ss yet progress and eventual completion promise safer Western Dawson to Fergus travel. joint project by Fergus and Dawson counties. plans for a Missouri river bridge at Chouteau and Fergus discussed. Harvest of winter wheat underway from Stanford to Winnett with yields up to expectations. spring grain improves and an average county-wide wheat yield expected. Cattle shipments to Chicago to begin in August with 200 cars of beef from Roy as Milwaukee docks work to receive empty cars.
Tozeman reports urgent need to use every garden product this summer to ease rationing in Montana. He cites German practice of storing and canning garden yields to feed troops and civilians, urging American households to preserve and can. The Food Administration and Agriculture Department offer free pamphlets on canning and recipes to maximize garden produce and support allies.
Three Forks hosts the dedication of the first sunflower silo in the state with Local officials and the state college of agriculture collaborating. A luncheon follows at noon then a tour to the Gat fake residence for talks on farm practices. The event may mark the first such silo in the nation.
Helena reports the Smokeless and Scootless Coal Company of the Hear Creek district in Carbon County was fined 8846 by Judge Bourquin for selling coal in defiance of oral orders. The defendant pleaded it intended restitution but had no time before prosecution.
Dillon, Sule 29, notes mooing prospects as Wyoming men tout Montana as a vast cattle and stock-raising region. They hail Meaver head county as the West’s best for large herds, citing unrestricted ranges, forest reserve limits, and the area’s capacity to support extensive cattle and sheep operations.
Helena July 29 A telegram received today from the Montana state livestock association at Butte says a meeting will be held in Helena to organize the new board. The dust represents and industrial survey is to be made by the regional clubs of the...
Washington reports vigorous Allied advance in the war, with French and American troops ejecting the enemy from much of the Aisne Marne region. Berlin hints at withdrawals, while American forces clash with rear guards and Prussian guards counterattacks. Baker signals expanded war plans as Crowder outlines draft age changes, with debate over lowering the draft to 18.
In late July on the Aisne Marne front American troops halted German advances near Sergy and on the north bank of the Oure River. Hand to hand combat and water battles caused many deaths as Americans and French cavalry supported a stubborn defense. The Crown Prince and German commanders praised US resistance as American forces held the line with the help of light French armored cars.
AP dispatch describes vast German ammunition depots found by Franco American forces in Pere and Tix forests north of the Marne. Shells of all calibers, many labeled for immediate use, were camouflaged and stacked along edges. Allies plan systematic reassembly of shells for future use.
Grocery leaders from all city shops gathered at the Montana hotel parlor called by John W. James to discuss the cash and carry proposal as a wartime measure. A committee was formed to plan a second meeting next Monday and to decide on delivery limits starting August 1, 1918. Local grocers pledged support to food regulations and vowed one daily delivery per household as a condition of compliance.
Deer Lodge county Red Cross rules restrict public entertainments for the Red Cross with a charge unless the executive board grants special permission. The war chest oversees allotments and needs, aiming to ease burden on contributors who already support the fund. Individuals may still host private events without broad city authorization.
A M Hanley longtime Anaconda resident employed on the big smelter stack received a ovation from associates and coworkers before leaving for Camp Lewis. They presented him a wrist watch and led a parade to the station with a fife and drum corps. A photograph captured the delegation before he boarded the train.
Residents clashed with cattle damaging lawns and flowers last night prompting police to herd the animals to a city pen until owners settle with officials. The dispute heads to police court with named locals and property losses noted amid a citywide discussion on restitution.
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