Navy Seeks Photos of Hero Enlistees for Memorial Galleries
The Navy Department requests photographs of enlisted men who died in the war to perpetuate their memory. Relatives or others should lend pictures to the Navy. originals will be returned after copies are made. Photos, labeled with name, branch, and training station, should be mailed to the Recruiting Division, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Secretay Daniels
Navy
Manis
Bureau of Navigation
Washington, D. C
Army camp growth and cantonment improvements expand
More than 22 million dollars have been spent in six months under the army Construction Division to enlarge camps and cantonments. Additions include officers and nurses quarters, repair shops, kitchens, theaters, new roads, sanitation upgrades, and planned future buildings. Liberty theaters with 2000 seats rise at national army camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Construction Division
Army
Liberty
National Army
National Guard
Navy Direct Purchase Policy Aims to Cut Middleman Role
Navy enforces direct purchase policy to eliminate middlemen in supplies and materials. Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan notes manufacturers warned against profiteering and agents. annual reports referenced, urging avoidance of contracting tricks and bid distortions to protect reputation and ensure proper procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Navy
Navy Department
Samuel McGowan
Service Bureau Expands Through Union Station Consolidation
Information Service Bureau of the Committee on Public Information expands rapidly at Union Station Washington. It consolidates independent info bureaus and prepares to guide visitors on government business and speak for officials. Since opening May 1 it built a 650000 entry card index with daily updates and handles dozens of queries daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Bureau
Committee On Public Information
Union Station
Washington
Newspapers to Cut Paper Use Amid Shortage
The War Industries Board orders newspapers to limit print paper use with a phase out of certain editions effective July 15. Daily and weekly newspapers must reduce pages and adjust formats to conserve scarce paper resources.
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War Incustria Board
Crack Navy Gunner Halts Submarine Attack
The fourth shot from a gun manned by a navy armed guard on an American merchant ship struck the conning tower of a German submarine May 21 at 1,000 yards. The sub submerged after firing four torpedoes two missed the bow by twelve feet. Chief Gunner’s Mate Harry R. Chambers led the armed guard and was commended by Secretary Daniels for efficient conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crack
Navy
Harry R. Chambers
Daniels
War Savings Society welcomes pledge signers in Montana
Montana pledge signers in the recent War Savings drive can join a War Savings society and wear a torch emblem. The badge signals saving and lending to the government, supporting labor and materials needs, attending meetings, and promoting loyalty. Members are portrayed as 100 percent Americans backing the war effort.
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Montana
War Savings Society
Torch of Liberty
War Savings Service
War Savings Societies
Cieties
France
Whale meat gains popularity and food administration acts
Whale meat becomes a popular table item prompting a demand for a formal market name. The last Pacific to East shipment sold out in days and calls for regular supply rise as the Food Administration seeks steady imports. Cheese stocks reach 69 million pounds at year start, 53 million produced by June, with efforts to curb surplus and redirect to overseas shipments.
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Pacific
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Mormons Empty Granaries
More than a quarter of a million bushels of wheat from Utah Mormon storehouses are given to the Food Administration as the grain reserve is swept clean for the first time in over thirty years. The tithing practice built this huge reserve to protect the people against emergencies and to seed future crops.
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Food Administration
Mormon
Utah
Mrs Burns Letter Promises Insight for Local Readers
A letter from Mrs Burns draws interest for residents in the district. The missive promises timely details and personal observations likely to resonate with neighbors and community groups.
Notice for Public Publication of Homestead Claim
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated June 26 1918 states James K Harris of Chateau Montana filed intent to prove homestead claim for land parcels in section 27 and 34 township 24 north range 6 west Montana Meridan. He will present three year proof before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Choteau Montana on August 17 1918 with witnesses Russell R Mellon Fred Lee Louis Owens and George Sabo Jr all of Choteau Montana. W J A Barker Register. First pub July 11 last Aug 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Jland
A. C. Warner
U. S
Choteau
Montana
Russell R. Mellon
Fred Lee
Louis Owens
George Sabo, Jr
Chotteau
WJ. A. Barker
Register
U. ‘Ss. Land Office
Great Falls
Daniel F. McGorty
Chateau
Ney
Range 6 West
Montana Meridian
William, G. Cook
Earl Yeager
Harry Perkins
J. A. Barker
Desert land final proof notice for Stella M Cady Montana
Department of the Interior Land Office at Great Falls, Mont, announces Stella M Cady of Chateau Montana has filed intention to make final proof for a desert land entry. Witnesses named include John D Godwin George M Bony Daniel A McFarlane and Frederick W McFarlane. Filing before U S Commissioner A C Wierner at Chateau on August 18, 1918. First pub July 11 last Aug 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S
Montana
A. C. Wierner
U. SS
Chateau
Johnd. Godwin
George M. Bony
Daniel A. McFarlane
Choteau
Frederick W.mcfarlane
Alma
J. A. Barker
Register
Hearing on Creation of Herd Districts in Teton County
Notice that County Commissioners of Teton County Montana will hold a special session at the courthouse in Chateau on August 7 1918 at 10 a m to hear protests and verify petition signatures for the creation of two herd districts. The proposed boundaries cover townships 27 and 28 north of range.
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Teton County
Court House
Chateau
Montana
Land description and boundaries in Teton County Montana
By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Teton County Montana land parcels are described. The notice lists boundaries beginning at the northwest corner of section 30 township 28 north range 3 west, with specified east west lines and section corners, closing at the point of beginning. County Clerk E. C. Garrett signs and the notice dates July 4 Chateau Montana with publication dates July 11 and August 1.
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Twenty-Eight
Montana
Board of County
Commissioners of
Teton County
E. C. Garrett
Chateau, Montana
Notice to Creditors Estate of Thaddeus A Roberts
Lucy M. Roberts executrix of Thaddeus A. Roberts deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to Otto A. Gerth attorney in Dunn Block Great Falls Montana. First publication June 27 last July 18.
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Thaddeus A. Roberts
Lucy M. Roberts
Thaddeus
A. Roberts
Otto A. Gerth
Dunn Block
Great Falls
Montana
Otto’ A. Gerth
Public Notice of Homestead Proof in Chateau Montana
Notice is given that Daniel F. McGorty of Chateau Montana filed for three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Nють, SEY NAY etc. before A C Warner U S Commissioner at Chateau on August 19, 1918. First pub July 18 last Aug 15. In the lull of fighting the Kaiser may consider our unconsiderable American army.
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Army Quartermaster Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Army Schools of Nursing
War ‘Savings Society
War Savings
Whire Savings Society
Treasury Department
Harry W. Turner
East Broadway
Butte
Cially
Savannah
Chaimbérlain
Chamberlain
Information Service Bureau
T. A. Meagher
Choteau, Montana
Montana Merid
LILO
Schubert
Chautauqua
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