Weekly War News Digest highlights Allied aviators and U S airmen
An American airman recounts fighting in Europe and German balloon observer escapes. Magoun, a Royal Air Force member, notes fair play and American airmen in Europe. Other items cover welfare efforts, registration of German alien females, ammunition advantages, War Department job demand, athletic programs in camps, and food price guidance.
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Committee On Public Information
London
Europe
F. P. Magoun
Harvard
Royal Air Force
Magoun
Ypres Salient
Jow
England
Randolf Baker
Sammy
United States
Department Co Justice
Penesal
Commission On ‘Training
Camrp
Knights of Columbus
Little Rock
Ark
Brunswick
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Colorado
Secretary of the Navy
Food Administration
Noted Civil War veteran son leads tale of courage
The piece recalls Caleb B. Jackson, Civil War veteran and justice of the peace in Teton county, with his son Donald famed for speed and nerve. It reflects the era's view that boys' sports forge the grit for military or civic duty, ending with a vivid stanza about whisking wounded soldiers from battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Bole
Donald
Grandpa
Uncle
Whispers of Escape Echo in Harsh Bystander Talk
Fragmentary dialogue captures a tense escape plan with crude bravado. The speakers, including a character named Donald, discuss overpowering guards, driving away, and leaving a dangerous scene behind. The tone hints at a wartime or prison break scenario with grim intent.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Residents
Mrs John Underwood of 607 Fourth Ave S W Great Falls Montana praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing her kidney troubles after a first attack in England. She reports headaches dizziness back pain and urinary issues improved quickly with the pills. Describes relapses from poor water and notes price 60c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Chateau
Dean
John Underwood
Fourth Ave
S. WY
Great Falls
Mont
England
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co., Miers
Buffalo, N. Y
Scouts Aid War Effort in Locating Black Walnut Trees
Boy Scout organizations assist in locating black walnut trees to supply lumber for the War Department. The timber is needed for air plane propellers and gun stocks as part of the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Nu Dithentics
Boy Scout Organization
The
U. S. to Build a Big War Plant Headline
A wartime plan outlines a large production facility to boost military capacity. The article notes strategic intent to deter future aggression and strengthen U S defenses after the current conflict ends.
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U. S
Soldier Donald M. Jackson Enlists in Ambulance Corps
Donald M. Jackson 18, of Jackson, enlisted in the Ambulance Corps U S A on May 18 1918 and was sent to Fort George Wright Spokane Washington He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis E Jackson ranchers near Choteau.
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I‘enard MM, Jackson
Ambulance Corps
Fort George Wright
Spokane
Wash
Louis E. Jackson
Choteau
Allotments Of Automobile License Money By Montana Counties
Montana counties share 65207.92 from 1917 automobile license receipts distributed by State Auditor Re G Poland. Silver Bow leads with 5262.88, Cascade 5075.34, Fergus 4018.00, lists by county follow for road work under state highway commission. Also notes army mail handling shift post embarka tion and continuation of domestic money order service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
G. Poland
State Highway Commission
Silver Bow
Cascade
Fergus
Yellowstone
Sheridan
Beaverhead
Big Horn
Blaine
Broadwater
Carbon
Carter
Chouteau
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fallon
Flathead
Gallatin
Granite
Hill
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Lincoln
Madison
Meagher
Mineral
Missoula
Musselshell
Park
Phillips
Powell
Prairie
Ravalli
Richland
Rosebud
Sanders
Stillwater
Sweet Lrass
Teton
United States
Post Office Department
France
Long Lifers Discuss Height Differences
A humorous note weighs whether tall men naturally have longer lifespans than shorter men. The piece playfully questions expected differences and invites reader speculation on the topic.
Prophesying End of War Faces Federal License Demand
Opinion notes that persons predicting an end to the war should obtain a federal license. The suggestion frames prophecy as a regulated activity and raises questions about freedom and enforcement.
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Do Tary
Paraller
Extile
Army
Commission On Training
Camp Lewis
National Sword
National Army
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Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Illinois
U.S.A
Reenter G
PA Tie
Operis
Business & Professional Directory
First Ave
James
Ranamm
Suwade
A ' Boston Hide & Wool Company
Manhatten
Central Avenue
Wolach Hide & Junk Company
Fourth Street
Sam Markman
Old Reliable
I. Diel
Donald M. Jackson
P. O. Drawer
First National Bank
Great Falls, Mont
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Scott
Scott & Downe
Bloomfeld
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