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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
2
Estimates indicate about 3,840 Butte men aged 19 to 25 would be eligible for the first draft under the war conscription bill, with Montana totaling around 88,000 eligible youths. Officials expect exemptions will reduce实际 numbers, but postmasters are to assist in securing enlistments as the system rolls out.
Carl Winsper sues Great Northern for 7500 alleging carbide gas tank exposure injured his eye while cleaning. L Gilman seeks 3500 from streetcar, claiming Dolan driver caused collision on Oregon avenue. Jennie Bateman sues Holda and heirs to recover 3000 note balance and foreclose mortgage on released property.
The article notes Butte shops maintain long standing prices while San Francisco still uses four bit haircuts and two bit shaves. Spokane has introduced higher prices with 40 cent haircuts and 8 cent pieces for services after costs rose.
The court heard Lucille Cook v Western Union Wax and A demurrer in James Wallace v Great Northern railway was argued and overruled with five days to file briefs or answer. Judge George M. Ourquin presided yesterday in federal court.
Steve Umer and C K Brockton were accepted yesterday by the naval recruiting officer. Anaconda and Helena applicants were considered but several could not be accepted for not meeting required conditions.
The Rockefeller Foundation allocates 475000 for U.S. medical research and humanitarian aid in the war with Germany, plus 400000 for abroad relief. A200000 supports YMCA training camps for the military, and 200000 funds a Farrel hospital model at the Rockefeller Institute to advance wartime wound care with Dr. Carrel and Dr. Dakin. An extra 60000 finances surgeon training and improved treatments, while April gifts push European relief to 4181962 overall.
An item describing a catalog of west coast aeronautics by Col William Glassford chief Aeronautical officer detailing factories in California Oregon Washington Arizona Nevada Montana Wyoming engaged in manufacturing automobiles aircraft engines or parts for airplanes.
The military and commercial aircraft industries will push factories to produce only standardized parts under War Department specifications to meet material needs. This move targets uniformity and efficiency across production lines amid wartime demands.
National Service Reserve plans submitted to the Council of National Defense at a conference with state governors and defense representatives. The reserve would include ten thousand potential members and allow service in roles they can perform for the government, including women, as approved by the War Department.
M J Sheeran of 316 Washington street and Leo F McDonald of 619 Main left for Faribault Minnesota to attend the funeral of their brother George A Sheeran of Company E Thirty-fifth infantry who died in a hospital in Nogales Arizona. Mayer the lowest priced jeweler in Montana advertises mainsprings for $1 guaranteed at 21 West Park.
Four Butterley railroad ticket office staff are to be replaced by women drawing equal pay for equal work. The move follows military manpower needs and aims to meet passenger traffic growth as war preparations expand. The Northern Pacific railway reportedly issued the first order to swap men with women in such roles.
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