Letter from Anaconda veteran reflects war life and women's roles
Ed M. Labbe recounts a letter from Loret M. Wanamaker in Anaconda describing wartime Montana, U S Army engineers, and frontline camps. He notes women and girls performing heavy labor in munitions and sawmills, the drift of young men not returning, and a resolute American spirit amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed M. Labbe
Loret
M. Wanamaker
Anaconda
Montana
Harvard University
Company A
Twenty-fifth Engineers
Trinin
United States
Pacific Northwest
Etats Unis
France
Railroaders Parade Feature A Pacific Railway Delegation
One of the main features of the archest parade was the delegation representing the Pacific railway, with superintendent Murphy and noted officials and mechanics among the trainmen observed along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the & Pacific Railway
Tendent Murphy
In Old Kentucky endsure run to delight crowds
Scene from the play The history of the American stage endures. The production displays a pure American life story set from Kentucky mountaineers to bluegrass regions. It has enjoyed long runs from Maine to California and remains a top popular success that will endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
British Columbia
Mexico
Isau Ma
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Old
Memorial Day Parade Observance Invitation Issued
Committees from Gi post Georgia and U S We Vo along with the Ladies of the GA St co operating to plan memorial day observances. The parade will precede cemetery ceremonies with tributes to Union defenders Spanish American War dead and those in current service. Notifications for march order to adjutant Fred Fisher. May 1918 notice lists unclaimed letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gipost
Robert Lennington
U.S We Vo
G. A. St
Wilson
Mnutes
Fred Fisher
Plans Adopted for Isolation Hospital
Plans prepared for an isolation hospital at Anaconda detail concrete construction and a central corridor with a recessed entry and medical closet. The main hall leads to wards with tiled floors, nurses’ rooms, lavatories, and convalescent spaces, all designed to provide separate wards and staff areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
A.C. M
Ition
New Car Wrecked to Save a Child
A car wreck occurred while a driver tried to shield a child fleeing into the street. The vehicle was damaged but the child escaped injury. authorities cited the incident as an attempted safety action and noted the driver faced standard citations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ads
Thirty Two Children at First Communion
A class of 32 children received their first Holy Communion yesterday morning at Paul’s parish. The ceremony opened with a procession to the church and a Mass led by Rev. Father Coopman. In the afternoon they renewed baptismal vows and enrolled in the scapular. Names listed include McCarvel, McFares Huseman, Hilgers, Davidson, Roe, Wien, Merton, Duggan, Plennevaux, Bowden, Solo, Kinney, Ragland, and others, with a separate honor group of Trede Gagnier, Dean Morgan, and Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul's
Father Coopman
Duggan
A Annie A " Andree
Plennevaux
Margaret McCarvel
Dute
Catherine Bowden
Charrette
Loretta Solo
Finor Kinerk
Ila Brause
3 Zogarts
Mary Legge
Doro Ayy Kinney
Twa Ragland
Honor
Trede Gagnier
John Im
Dean Morgan
Helen
Baseball season opens this evening with multiple games
The schedule begins tonight as fair weather returns with games between the Anodes and Condors as well as Knights of Columbus and Goodfriends. Matches run Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with daylight saving extending playing time and K L Clayton named chief umpire guiding officials and enforcing discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anodes
Make Patriotism Pay in Germany From the Herald
From the New York Herald a controversial piece argues about German patriotism and emigration. It claims millions of so called multi millionaires and loyalists would flee if Germany sinks. it suggests America should prepare to greet such migrants and warns of segregations tied to patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Kiel
Peri
America
Sam
No Title Yet From Frayed OCR Text
A fragmentary OCR piece discusses cat eyes and light conversion theories by Professor Bugnion of Switzerland, mentions invisibility and infra red to visible action, and references transit systems and the Canarsie ferry’s historical service interruptions during floods and snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Bugnion
Switzerland
Americans in London Cheer USS Huskies War Spirit
Enthusiastic crowds in London cheer the American Huskies amid wartime fervor. The report notes women especially praise the fighters as they cross the front, with Lloyds Weekly News quoting strong support for liberty and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyds Weekly
Railroads Overhaul Labor and Service Relations
Washington May 12 reports that several major railroads have shifted labor and service management under a new arrangement. Roads cited include Chicago Sunilston Quincy Chicago Stock Inland Earth Chicago and Great Westerns Chicago Northwestern and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
Chicago
Suuil Inston
Quincy
Stock Inland & Earth
Chicago & Northwestern
Milwaukee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anaconda News Hockey Star
Sergt. E. M. Wanamaker
Rorse
Tam Seriting
Tures Ish Ginema
Ie Eyes World
Cyclonic
Harold Bell Wright
Margaret Theater
Rowland-Cliford-Gatts (Inc
Queen Bess
Iolds
THE
PLA
Khraconda
Carl Alten
Gust Barkolus
I Covington
Andy Giometth
G. v G. Goeble
SW. Hallam
George Nicke Trson
A. Nicheletth
Ben Oyler
Ray Wiles
Brui
Mrs. Fannett
Oscar Grimm
Philippa Goddard
Jennie Heaney
Mable
Harry Mernin
Tholan
M. Petilin
Schutty
Madge Taylor
W HL. Townsend
Irene Wright
G. Harden
Karl
Henri. . Currie Hughes
Alfred Pes P. George
Albert Salo
Gerda Swensso
Edward Burke
Nashville
Tenn
Karen
Scientific
Triangle
Margery
Royal Mounted
Stingaree
St Paul's Church
Germany
Navikation
Bro Teapid
Eetrie Railway Journal
Brooklyn
Eop
Bluebird
Me Bata
Pippin
West
London
Khal Boys
Americ
Dolores Milk Wick Lincoln School
C. A. Tuttle Co
East Park Avenue
Business and Professional Directory of
DRAYA
W. T. Hogg & CO
General Transfer
Keppler Jewelry CO
Elry House
Hallmark Store
J. A. Hasley
Opticinn
M. P. Mahoney
Main Street
Annee
M'Dermott & Danielson
East Park Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!