Beans in Camp Lewis Diet War Time Ration Tales
Camp Lewis, American Lake, Oct. 30. A Helena reader condemns false grocery claims that beans cost 20 cents a pound for soldiers. The piece recounts wartime bean shortages, rising prices to 13 and 14 cents, and anecdotes of a bean shortage re solved by quartermasters and officers, including a dramatic barrel arrival and a veteran recognizing beans by taste.
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Camp Lewis
American Lake
Helena
Independent
National Army
Corders
Army ‘School of Bakers
Insolence of Germany Sparks U S War Zone Debate
Secretary McAdoo labeled German actions as insolent for demanding Americans renounce rights on sea routes and commerce. The piece cites Berlin’s hostility, attacks on noncombatants, and German attempts to influence U S policy while praising American unity and Liberty Loan support.
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McAdoo
Germany
United States
High
Torsco
America
Bernastorff
Washington
American Congress
Zimmerman
Berlin
Mexico
Japan
Ene
Republic i
Back at School as Chorus Starts and New Books Arrive
Students return to classes and cheer a fresh start. Mr Brandt guides the chorus as new books arrive aiding the program. Some doubt basket ball success but hope remains to try.
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Mr. Brandt
Sophomores host continuing Hallowe en party tease
During a two week school vacation Ernestine Lahtom attended classes at Wibaux. Notice to Freshies offers high chairs for sale. The Sophomores plan to keep their Hallowe'en party after their big talk, expecting the Seniors to envy the fun. Special lessons in Plane Geometry by Merriam Mohr.
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Ernestine Lahtom
Wibaux
Sophs
Merriam Mohr
Jury Indictments Return in Butte Case
The federal grand jury indicted A. J. Just banker Wes Hall cattleman of Ashland Montana Geo R Tompkins union member and Moody and Moody residents of Caldwell area for alleged war interference through seditious talk and false statements. Tompkins linked to joint Strike Bulletin of Metal Miners Union and pamphlet The Truth about Butte.
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Butte
A. J. Just
Wes Hall
Ashland
Mont
Geo. R. Tompkins
Butte Metal Mine Workers Union
Adolph Moody
Geo. Moody
We. Moody
Ernest Moody
Philips County
Caldwell
Charles
Tompkins
Builetin
Butte and Amaconda
Metal Mince Workers’ Union
Wilson
Fallon county calls for pledge card signatures in food conservation drive
E S Booth chairman urges Fallon county residents to enlist in the food conservation pledge campaign. Cards and home cards are being distributed for economy tips and signatures, with window display urged. If homes are missed, people may sign at Baker drug stores. the effort supports war needs under Hoover.
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E. S. Booth
Fallon County
Im Baker
Hoover
Belle Tower campaign poster touted for County Seat race
Special Correspondence notes Belle Tower supporters issue an elaborate poster akin to a Columbia postage stamp signaling her candidacy. It cites 114 sold spots at $50 each and hints railroads would allow more admissions. The flyer bears Belle Tower Buster Club TM GQOA Dahl editor of the Eagle.
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Belle Tower
Columbia
Ctims
Belle Toxer
Belle Tower Buster Club
New Schedule of Soldier Family Allowances and Insurance
General Crodner informs Gov Stewart of the 1917 Act provisions on family allowances up to 50 dollars monthly, compulsory allotments, optional pay portions, and insurance for military dependents. It outlines Class A and B beneficiaries, eligibility amounts, and guidance for state boards.
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General Crodner
Gov. Stewart
Jsm
Act of Congress
United States
Secretary of War
Treasury
Jin
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Division of Military and Naval Insurance
Treasury’ Department
Washington, D. C
Sentinel Praise in Ekalaka and Carter County
The Sentinel was well received by residents of Ekalaka and Carter County. Mr. Sikorski delivered his subject effectively and hit the nail squarely on the head.
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The
Sentinel
Ekalaka
Carter County
Mr. Sikorski
University President on Right Thinking at Bozeman
Montana State University President E O Sisson spoke at the State College in Bozeman on October 24 delivering a talk on right thinking. He traced human progress and warned that wooden head thinking in politics caused the great war while stressing education trains brains to think correctly for generations to come.
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Bozeman
Mont
E. O. Sisson
Montana State University
Missoula
State College
Montana Infantry Units Reach Camp Safely
HelenaMont October31 Word arrives that nine companies of the 163rd United States Infantry Second Montana left last week for a point on the Azputin coast and have arrived safely at their destination.
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Helena
Mont
163Rd
United States Infantry
Montana
Azputin Coast
Wyoming blizzard costs two lives near Sheridan
William Snyder and Al Sutton died in a Wyoming blizzard near Sheridan. Their bodies were recovered the following day. Floyd Bard survived after drawing straws to become camp tender, his fire and alarm efforts failing to save the others.
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Billings
Mont
William Snyder
al Sutton
Sheridan
Floyd Bard
Bard
Montana Allows Sale of Warm Water Fish to Relieve Shortage
State Game Warden Jake L De Hart announced that Montana will permit selling warm water fish Ling and carp to ease the food shortage. These species, found in the Missouri river and Lake Bowdoin, are to be offered for market after several fishermen applied for permission. The decision follows Montana’s Liberty Loan allotment context and related wartime measures.
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Helena
Mont
Jake L. de Hart
Missouri
Bowdoin
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Booth
O'Grady
Pintele
A. Dahl
the Eagle
Dahl Chims
Johnson Hims
Sikorski
Wyoming
Ioan
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