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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
7
Secure a welcome present for graduates at Leys with rings pins brooches necklaces bracelets lavallieres cuff links and novelties. Prices are affordable and quality is high. You have a friend who deserves a fine gift.
The Hallmark Store served as a watch inspector for Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines, offering jewelry and optical services through IGVS Jeweler and Optometrist, reflecting a regional transit era commerce connection.
Tent manor from Orton Tree S. Gerrard is here from Billings. Helena residents appear in Butte with various visits and business. A daughter born to Roy Pinkston in June. The Ladies Aid of Grace Methodist and the War Society of First Baptist plan meetings at local homes.
A city council short session voted to adopt the police committee report granting a shift change for the police force after two years without a change. An ordinance to regulate meat dealers was introduced, with hearings planned for June 16 in the afternoon to hear citizen opinions.
Merchant Marine design ing offices for the United States ship service seeks recruits aged 21 to 35 for the new merchant marine program. Enlisted men will be exempt from military duty while serving. Park Street stores advertise recruitment drive and offices are open for details.
The court continued the sale of the Western Mining Supply assets for another day as receivers consider bids. A bid of $6,000 from Butte Zenith was noted, with Louis Kaufman planning to join but unable to attend.
Washington June 5 The army casualty list today contains 110 names broken down by Killed in action 3 died of wounds 18 died of accident 3 died of disease 6 wounded severely 47 missing in action 2. Thirteen officers named. Killed in action include Col Bertram T Clayton Salisbury NC Captain Harry A Bullock Cambridge MA and many others with homes in Iowa Maine New York and more. Died of wounds Sergt Gordon Perry Creston IA and Carl J Lechner Cedar Falls IA among others. Died of diseases Patnode Fort Henry NY and Dondero Flushing NY listed. Died of accident Lieut Howard T Smith Newcastle IN and Sergts Donald Rechter Independence Town IA and John M Jones Pittsburg PA. Severely wounded Lieuts Adam Craddock Lynchburg VA and Adam Dambrauckas Philadelphia PA. Missing in action Lieut Ralph M Noble Galesburg IL and Private John W Jones Oxford AL. Prisoners previously reported missing include Lieuts Byrd Hartford CT and Tinker Mel Dowell Jersey City NJ. Note June 4 address error for Emmil J. Prosser prisoner should be Minneapolis KS not Minneapolis MN.
Government regulation bars flour substitutes from exceeding 20 percent profit margins. The move follows complaints nationwide that substitutes like rice rolled oats and oatmeal, used with flour, were priced too high for wartime needs. The Butte fair-price committee reported slight price reductions on corn meal and notes higher rice costs due to shipping embargoes.
Washington June Comptroller of the Currency Williams sent a circular letter asking national bankers for opinions on a senate bill for federal guarantee of deposits under 5000. He notes propaganda against the measure and argues it would release hoarded dollars, protect 18 000 000 depositors, prevent runs, and unify the banking system. Since Jan 1 no national bank failed and 123 new charter applications are shown.
Butte prepares a Fourth of July celebration with a parade band concerts and fireworks featuring representatives of all foreign groups in the city. Mayor Maloney, acting on a request from the committee on information, will coordinate with the county council of defense. The event may include a Paulist Choristers performance under Father William Finn, with 30 members billeted with local families during their stay.
Ottillia Schmidt widow of Charles Schmidt filed a petition for probate of his will. The petition states real estate valued at about 15000 and personal property worth about 7000. Executors named are the widow and Thomas B. Taylor, a son in law, with distribution per the usual legal rules.
A letter from soldiers in Montana expresses complete satisfaction with camp life. It notes good chow, showers, a picture theater, and strong morale. The letter mentions Irish heritage, a corporal’s role, and a desire to honor Butte and Montana while addressing Kaiser and cigarette fund support.
Jones demands $10,000 from Max Strutman and Mollie Strutman for damage to health and reputation from alleged slanderous remarks last month. The complaint claims the defendants accused her of leading an immoral life. She says the charges nearly caused her death.
Lincoln June 5 University of Nebraska instructors charged by the state council of defense with not being aggressively American begin presenting testimony in a hearing conducted by the university's board of regents. Prof Edwin Dr Hopt takes the stand and explains his conscientious objection to war led him to decline Liberty loans while helping the mercy side of the struggle.
Washington June 5 The Federal loan board today withdrew a farm loan bond offering after selling 60 million during the intensive campaign of the last two weeks. Funds will cover loans until about November 1 and the offer will be resumed after the fourth issue.
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