Montana lawmakers aim to curb frivolous bills in 1919 session
Helena dispatch reports sixteenth Montana legislature set to convene January 6 1919 with Republicans in control seeking to curb excessive legislation. Proposals include reforms to tax and herd laws gasoline testing grain handling irrigation weed and seed loans while investigations into state administration aim to dismantle useless bureaus. Prohibition enforcement tightens as calls for measures against near beer and new officer powers surface. A western normal school and girls vocational training are proposed with adjournment planned for March 8.
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Vene
Helena
Senate
House
Sam W. Stewart
State Tax Commission
Awotier State Normal School
Billings
Livingston
Lewiston
Terry
Americans Spared Christmas in English Homes in War Effort
London reports invitations to over 2000 American soldiers and chauffeurs in France to spend Christmas in London and surrounding homes. About 1500 more will see brandy on pudding and roast pork with hosts ready to share a full holiday. Hospitality League appeals come from Scotland Ireland and farms offering festive welcome.
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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 readers to support returning soldiers by avoiding unnecessary debts and lending money to the government for postwar needs. The tone emphasizes civic duty and future comfort for veterans through prudent financial choices.
Italy eyes booming air transport for goods and people
Turin reports on aerial transportation with Jean Dargon noting rapid progress since war start. Italy now fields thousands of planes, speeds up to 300 kmh, able to carry 25 to 30 passengers or equivalent cargo, with emphasis on strong landing supports and multiple motors to improve safety.
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Turin
Jean Dargon
Italy
Parle
Nice
France
Weather report from December 19, 1918
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau bulletin shows 6 am and 6 pm readings with clear skies. Normal and actual mean temperatures recorded 24 and 28 degrees respectively, wind from NW with 16 mph peak, total precipitation 18.95 inches since January 1, well above the 13.48 inches normal.
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Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Victory Gardens Drive Boosts Home Food Production
In Los Angeles on December 19 under Douglas A. White regional director for agricultural agents of the railroads two thousand posters from the national war garden commission arrived to be posted by agricultural agents in California Utah Nevada Idaho and Oregon. J S Edwards director for the U S railroad administration appointed regional directors and similar plans are being set up to encourage home food production in cooperation with the national war garden commission. There is greater need for 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
War Garden Campaigner Plans Pacific Coast Tour
Director Whitlco says Prerett A Kelley national war garden commission fieldman will visit Los Angeles then proceed north to urge Pacific coast garden committees to join the campaign. He brings a motion picture reel showing the value of victory gardens and will coordinate with Washington officials on immediate contact.
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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 on German Fleet Seen as Doom of Pan Germans
Amsterdam dispatch reports Vorwaerts calls the high seas mutiny the final German crime that doomed Pan German plans. It cites 80 000 sailors refusing orders as a revolutionary act sparked by Pan German propaganda and a doomed last naval gamble.
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Associated Preas
Amsterdam
Mall
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Tractor Incidents in War Training Exam Question
During a University of Nebraska war training course an exam posed a scenario about a connecting red bearing failing far from home and bringing the car in safely. A student proposed driving slowly and praying for the crank to hold, reflecting wartime service men who have served in western Nebraska and Colorado as part of the broader effort.
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University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Colorado
Buy Her a Home For Christmas Cheyenne Ad
Property listing offers two Cheyenne homes described as a modern bungalow and a two story residence. First home on corner lot priced at 4250 with 600 cash and 35 monthly payments. Second home east facing, 4500 cash, loan options available, both touted as best buys with expected near term price increase.
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Capitol
Cheyenne
Practical auto maintenance course opens December 30
A course in automobiles and tractors will start at the university on December 30. Principal H. B. Bradford at University Farm, Lincoln, Neb., invites interested parties to write for details. Also notes a war savings stamp offer and a state leader want ads promotions.
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H. B. Bradford
University Farm
Lincoln, Neb
How to Use Vicks VapoRub for Spanish Influenza
Chronicle-style guidance urges bed rest and strong nutrition for Spanish influenza, noting low fatality rates and danger from complications. It promotes Vicks VapoRub on the chest and throat with hot towels, steam inhalation, and overall keeping warm, plus avoiding crowds and sharing cups to prevent spread.
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VICK
Wilood
Andy Hue Alde
Benvain
Noth
North Carolina
Lune
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