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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
9
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A fragmentary World War I letter describes the Vesle River front and battlefield hardships, drill schedules, and improvised trenches. Separate government figures outline export targets for meat dairy fats and sugar, with tonnages for the coming year and pre war comparisons.
Dr Collis J Pint of the University of Chicago reported to the medical society last night on isolating an antitoxin intended to treat influenza. He argued the illness stems from unknown agents and cited tyrococcus aureus as a potential cause, noting he treated 75 cases with the antitoxin without adverse effects.
Mite as administrator told businessmen at a meeting that next year will see a wave of food strains with shortages likely. He noted tighter food regulations and a tougher regime. He warned allies that imports may fall to about 12,000 tons as the current year ends in June. Alfred Atkin- was referenced in the discussion.
Washington notes Congress will clear urgent laws before a two week recess for November elections. The key item is the $6,000,000,000 deficiency bill passed by the House last week and now before the Senate appropriations committee.
The War Work Council of Women gathered in the High School assembly room for a second meeting. County chairmen Mrs. D. W. Higbie and Mrs. Harvey Coit led four short talks on the current stage of preparations for the November united campaign.
Washington reports a Senate committee has approved a 1 million dollar bill to survey farms for returning soldiers. The plan aims to provide land for homes after the war, aid munition workers and others out of work, and promote a back to the land movement to ease city congestion.
The German reply rejects any demand conflicting with German honor and with a just peace. It calls for neutral commissions to clear facts, bars torpedoing passenger ships, and details constitutional changes and troop conduct. Officials say the wireless text may be garbled and await the official version before comment.
British forces press the offensive between Le Cateau and Solesmes and seize Bruay north of Valenciennes. French troops push toward the Serre river and advance along an eight mile front. British and French maneuvers extend from Holland to Bulgaria as German defenses weaken.
Washington report urges state executive committees and county representatives of the volunteer medical service corps to cooperate with health boards in combating the Spanish influenza. Emphasis on avoiding nonessential surgeries, using sterilized beds, making own masks, and promoting cleanliness and fresh air while avoiding treatments that depress vital forces.
Washington reports oversubscription for the fourth Liberty loan as the three weeks campaign ends. Officials say final totals exceed six billion dollars but await big finance and individual small subscriptions. Early figures show 4.5 billion already credited to Federal Reserve banks with five days left for banks nationwide to finalize subscriptions and payments.
Edward C. Day of Helena has been jointly recommended by Senators Walsh and Myers for appointment as United States district attorney for Montana to succeed B K Wheeler who resigned. Myers backed Day last spring while Walsh initially refused, awaiting Wheeler’s reappointment. Gregory is expected to appoint Day and Senate confirmation is anticipated promptly.
Three Forks Herald reports Ed Bryant and Mrs Bella Irvine of Three Forks married Tuesday noon at the Irvine home in Pipestone Springs. They depart for Salt Lake City for a honeymoon and will be at home to friends upon return.
A Montana conference on shipping rates for breeding stock will be held in Helena on Thursday October 24. It involves the state railroad commission and the state livestock commission and follows a telegram from Regional Director R H Aishton.
Big Timber reports about 65 influenza cases with no serious outcomes yet. City council maintains the closure of schools, churches, and public venues, with strict enforcement and limited occupancy. Red Cross nurses respond to the need as homes host multiple afflicted family members while nearby cities endure tougher controls and rising counts.
G M Parker chairman of Sweet Grass county board travels from Big Timber to place his son Eugene in the Polytechnic institute. He notes influenza cases close schools and bans on public meetings. Crop yields are good though threshing machines are scarce due to unprecedented acreage and plenty of grain storage. Stock shipments progress and fall plowing suggests a large next year.
Former United States Senator and mining magnate Thomas Kearns died at his Salt Lake City home after a stroke. He had suffered a stroke several days after being struck by an automobile about two weeks earlier, with the crash reportedly triggering the health crisis.
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