Letters From Soldier Boys Reach Home Front
The letters from Tom Montgomery in San Francisco and George Richards at Camp Lewis describe detainment camps, large company rosters, and routine drills. Montgomery notes Goat Island, vaccination, limited purchases, and holiday wishes while awaiting Mare Island transfer. Richards laments rain, mud, and a near miss on expert rifle score as he writes to his sister.
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Tom Montgomery
San Francisco
Cal
Jamey Innes
Chateau
Montana
Jim
Jimmie
Mare Island
Salt Lake
Blackie
Younce
San Diego
Goat Island
Oakland
Frisco
Nighthawk
Naval Training Station
D) Camp
George Richards
Camp Lewis
Wash
Clara
Seattle
Portland
Spokane
Taft praises Red Cross aid and wartime relief letter
The Ladies Home Journal prints ex President Taft’s tribute to Red Cross gifts totaling over 100 million dollars. Highlights include 3.68 million surgical dressings, 1.52 million hospital linens, 424 thousand patient gowns, $11 million for France relief, and 12 base hospitals plus 30 more awaiting calls.
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Taft
Ladies’ Home Journal
Red Cross
France
War Department
United States Army
Belgium
Russia
Rumania
Serbia
Italy
American Committee For the Relief of
WM. H. Taft
Hoowever
Farmington
The
Vancouver World War I Red Cross Letter Clippings
A collection from December 1917 details gratitude from soldiers and home supporters. Letters from J Glenn Luther and Sylver White thank Teton County Red Cross helpers for comfort kits. Entries list December 29 and 31 activities packing bed shirts towels mufflers and compresses, with committee names and dates.
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Vancouver
Teton County
Red Cross
J. Glenn Luther
Co. D
4Th Reg. Engineers
Marine Barracks
Mare Island
Valléjo
Cal
Typéton Co
Chateau
Red Cross Drive Urges Countywide Support and Unity
A 1918 message to Teton County Red Cross members and citizens praises extensive county auxiliaries, notes strong finances, and calls for universal enrollment and front line support to sustain soldiers and liberty. The letter urges active participation, unity, and continued fundraising efforts across towns and rural districts.
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RED Cross
Teton County
West
United States
Horsemen Hear State Vet and Holbert on Future of Horse Industry
County farmers and horsemen may hear Dr. W. J. Butler state veterinarian discuss controlling dangerous diseases of horses and Thomas R. Holbert of the Holbert Horse Co speak on the future of the horse industry. An illustrated Holbert lecture on draft horses is planned for the afternoon.
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Thomas R. Holbert
W. J. Butler
State Veterinary
The
Holbert Horse Co
Holbert
R. Holbert
W. S. Murdock
Court Room
John Davis
Tforse
Deserted children in Sun River canyon case reaches humane officer
A Montana county reports five Carrier children ages 4 to 11 left in a Sun River canyon tent since last spring. Severe cold left them with bread and no fire, saved by Henry Guardipee who aided three youths to Choteau. State humane officer A. E. DeCew to decide custody and whether parents face punishment.
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Wan. Carrier
Sun River Canyon
Henry Guardipee
William J. Deemer
Gap Christmas Program at T L Gap and Johnson Schools
Pupils from the T L Gap and Johnson schools presented a Christmas program on December 24 in the T L Gap schoolhouse to a large audience. The program featured a quartet Holy Night readings by Charles Boumne and Anthony Spoelder, a cantata Santa's Santa plane, and Santa distributed treats to children. The hall was festively decorated with red and green streamers and stage decorations that moved with the music. thanks were given to patrons who helped with decorating and platform setup.
Notice of Filing of Plat for Fractional Township Lands
The approved plat of survey for fractional township 26 north range 8 west M. M. covering sections 7 8 9 16 17 18 19 20 29 30 31 and 32 will be filed and lands opened to entry at 9 o clock A M February 21 1918. Applications for lands described may be received February 1 to 20 both dates inclusive and will be held and considered as simultaneous with applications received at 9 o clock A M on the entry date. J A Barker Register Thomas Corbally Receiver.
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M. M
The Best Investment on Earth War Savings Certificates and Thrift Cards
A 25 cent Thrift Stamp starts a Thrift Card. Buy stamps, exchange at 16 stamps for four dollars plus 12 cents in December and January for a War Savings Stamp, then receive two certificates with the stamp attached. Redeem after 20 stamps for eighty two dollars and forty cents in five years, yielding about 4 percent. Space donated by banks.
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United States
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Soldier Boys
Red
Chateau Red Cross
Moose Hall
Speaking
Yours, Sylver White
A. L. Sulls
BEN Roberts
Co. R. Townsend
Dutton
Liptak
McLain
Streeter
J. C. Taylor
John Eckford
Miss Beal
Miss Nagle
4. Hirshberg
Radcliffe
Chas. Cowell
Conrad
Baart
Pete Truchot
Ed. Hodgskiss
Gaizé
Coffey
J. McHapman
Houck
J. C. McGregor
Donahey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
J. A. Barker
Thos. Corbally
First National Bank
Citizens State Bank
National War Savings Committee
H. W. Turner
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