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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
9
Anaconda News covered the central theater of a major conflict, reporting from the heart of the battle. The outlet documented operations, troop movements, and statements from military officials while detailing the impact on civilians and local infrastructure.
Horton Kennedy, stationed with American forces near Paris, writes home about German retreat, French transport systems, and his role starting an automobile driver school. He recalls shelled Rheims, surviving bombardment, and expresses admiration for France and its people while noting a year has passed since landing in France.
A car traveling outward collided at the crossing on East Commercial avenue with an oncoming vehicle just emerging from the tunnel beneath the Mutte Anaconda Pacific rails. The back of the automobile was crushed and one person was injured. Driver Harry Barnard escaped injuries.
John TL Chrystal received telegraphic news yesterday afternoon that his wife has died at her Oswego home at age 89 after a period of feeble health. The end was peaceful, though sudden, and she was last seen alive Monday. Friends and colleagues express deep sympathy for their devoted years together.
A patriotic occasion unfolds as residents of Deer Lodge rally Wednesday evening to bid farewell to a Montana contingent bound for the train. The Anaconds band will play in front of the Montana hotel before the march, urging men, women, and children along Main Street to line up and salute the flag in a collective show of support.
The First Methodist church overflowed as Rev. Jesse Lacklen delivered a Memorial Sunday sermon before enlistment calls to the United States Army. Members of George G Mouseport Grand Army camp and United Spanish Veterans attended in body with a patriotic music program by the choir. The sermon reflected on wartime responsibilities and current national issues.
An informal meeting in Anaconda by former members decided to revive the Sons of Veterans and plan participation in the Memorial Day parade. A city hall meeting is set for tomorrow evening inviting all eligible sons of veterans to attend, regardless of past affiliation.
A compilation of names remains uncalled for including Men and Women letters such as Anderson Collins Denel Irvine Martin Curdy Olson Robinson Rafoloviten Santora Spry Ware Harris Laughen Moore Nelson Powers Smith Swinell Van Buskirk and other addressees from Montana New York Chicago Portland Great Falls Butte San Francisco and Southern Gross plus a note on police court arrest of Gren Cottard and a Mountain View lodge funeral invitation and a street accident injuring Ruth Cox and Jack Lancashire with head injuries.
Local items list meetings for K of P U 8 W V and Eastern Star tonight. Ads offer used cars, furniture, coal, and services at Trail Garage and surrounding merchants. Several residents and visitors are noted, with stage schedules, orders for trees, florists, and canvas of community notices.
Frederic and Fanny Hatton present Upstairs and Down a lively comedy at Morosco with a strong cast. The plot centers on two sisters involved with a charming lover amid witty misunderstandings and bold social satire. New York guests arrive including Mr Dobry and associates, with plans to depart for Butte later this week.
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