Montana lawmakers vow to curb frivolous bills in 1919 session
Montana legislators set to convene in Helena January 6 1919 with aims to curb frivolous measures and overhaul taxation and enforcement. Republicans hold solid control while investigations target wasteful state bureaus and disputed laws. Prohibition enforcement and new trials appeals reforms are among key topics. Possible relocation of a state normal school and new vocational training for girls are debated as adjournment approaches in March.
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Vene
Helena
Senate
House
State Bar Association
Montana
Supreme Court
Sam W. Stewart
State Tax Commission
Awotier State Normal School
Billings
Livingston
Lewiston
Terry
Christmas in London for American troops in France
London reports tens of thousands of U S soldiers will spend Christmas in English homes and camps. The Y M C A has issued invitations to over 2000 American service members in France and on ships, with 1500 to be hosted in London households. Host families from Britain offer meals and Christmas traditions to brighten the soldiers’ holiday season.
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London
France
England
International
Y. M. C. A. Hospitality League
Scotland
Ireland
When You Pace the Boys
A wartime appeal urges civilians to support returned soldiers by buying thriftily, avoiding luxury spending, and lending money to the government. The message emphasizes future benefits from contributing to the war effort and not hindering veterans’ needs.
Aeroplane output and passenger capacity discussed in wartime Italy
Turin dispatch surveys aerial transport prospects. Italy built thousands of planes by war time, with speeds up to 220 kilometers per hour and loads up to two tons or 25 passengers. Experts urge robust designs with strong landing gear and multiple motors to ensure safety and continuous flight.
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Italy
Parle
Nice
France
Weather report from December 19, 1918
Weather Bureau report notes clear skies with high 25 degrees and low 12, NW wind at 16 mph, mean 24. Precipitation to date 18.95 inches vs normal 13.48 inches. Change over 24 hours shows 7 degrees warmer. Highest wind 16 mph at 9:06 a.m. A 6 am to 6 pm observation period.
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Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Victory Gardens Drive Expands With 2000 Posters
Under Douglas A. White regional director for agricultural agents of the railroads the drive for victory gardens is on. Two thousand posters from the national war garden commission arrived to be posted at stations in California Utah Nevada Idaho and Oregon. J S Edwards in Washington appointed regional directors for other regions and plans to boost home food production in cooperation with the commission. There is more need of victory gardens than ever before.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Douglas A. White
Victory Gardens
National War Garden Commission
Washington
Mr. White
California
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
J. S. Edwards
U. S. Railroad Administration
Garden expert Kelley tours Pacific coast for victory gardens
Director Whitlco announced Prerett A. Kelley, a National War Garden Commission horticultural expert, is en route to the Pacific coast to advocate victory gardens. He will first visit Los Angeles then proceed north with a motion picture reel showing gardening benefits and urging garden committees to contact Washington immediately.
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Europe
Whitlco
Prerett A. Kelley
National War Garden Commission
Pacific Coast
Victory Gardens
Kelley
Los Angeles
National War Garden
Washington
Mutiny of German High Seas Fleet Seen By Vorwaerts
Amsterdam December 1 The Vorwaerts characterizes the attempted revolt of German officers as the final crime against the German people and a turning point toward revolution for 80 000 sailors who refused to sail. It frames Pan German leaders as urging a doomed, bloodstained last stand and predicts their doom.
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Associated Preas
Amsterdam
Mall
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Wilhelmshaven
Tractor Incidents During War Training Course
Excerpt from University of Nebraska wartime training test shows a question on recovering a car with a burned-out red bearing. A cadet's answer describes driving slowly and praying for the crank to bring the tractor safely home while service personnel reflect on hardships faced in western Nebraska and Colorado.
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University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Colorado
Buy Her a Home For Christmas Cheyenne Ads
Real estate notice advertises two Cheyenne properties for quick sale. A modern bungalow cottage with 5 rooms and bath priced at 4250 dollars, cash option 600 dollars down and 35 dollars monthly. A fine two story residence listed at 4500 dollars cash, loan options offered, both claimed as best local buys likely to gain value by summer.
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Capitol
Cheyenne
Practical course in automobiles to begin December 30
A university course on automobiles and tractors starts December 30 at the University. Principal H. B. Bradford, University Farm, Lincoln, Neb., invites interested parties to write for details. The ad also notes a war savings stamp offer.
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H. B. Bradford
University Farm
Lincoln, Neb
How to Use Vicks VapoRub in Treating Spanish Flu
Advice urges bed rest and strength maintenance at onset of influenza symptoms. It promotes VapoRub external applications with hot towels to support breathing and relief, plus cautions on spread and avoiding crowds. notes no cure exists and emphasizes supportive care.
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VICK
Wilood
Andy Hue Alde
Benvain
Noth
North Carolina
Lune
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