War Labor Board designates nonessential war work list
The Great Falls district Labor Board of the United States Employment Service announces a list of nonessential industries and occupations. Workers in these roles should register and prepare to transfer to essential war work as calls occur, with formal notices possible.
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Community Labor Board
United States Employment Service
Great Falls
Department of Labor
Second Street
North
Montana
United
Industries Board
Bath
Ligter
Great Falls ‘Board
Ist
Wat Reabor
Bhigee Rae Coe
Ana Farms
Community Labor Board of
Great Falls District
R. E. Cunningham
Frank E. ‘Kelman
Sec'y. Hie
Cunarder
War Production Board tightens farm improvement permits
The War Industries Board amends its order to require permits for new farm improvements, while repairs under 2500 dollars and new farm construction under 1000 dollars do not need permits. The flax crop outlook is uncertain and farmers are urged to manage immature flax carefully to avoid livestock poisoning and health risks.
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The
War Industries Board
State Board of Health Issues Notice on Influenza Controls
The State Board of Health declares Spanish influenza infectious and dangerous and orders rapid reporting of cases. Local officers will report weekly, and epidemics will trigger school and public gathering closures, patient isolation, and disinfection measures. Public gatherings and premises are to close until further notice. children to stay on premises.
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State Board OF Health
State Health Department
Soldier’s tin hat and Liberty Bonds rally call
A citizen buys a Liberty Bond and a soldier wears the hat in battle. Bullets strike the tin helmet yet the wearer continues to fight, as a reminder to purchase Fourth Liberty Loan bonds to support the government and protect hometown residents.
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United” ‘States of America
Notes From High School Weekend Lecture And Activities
The lyceum course opened with a lecture by Mr. QO. D. McKeever, praised for its interest and relevance. Upcoming events include a musical performance by the Josephine Dominick Concerto Company. Edythe McNeal underwent appendectomy. A tarantula specimen arrived in bananas cargo for display. Chemistry equipment arrive and Remington typewriters spark student interest. Agnes Higgins sick with pneumonia. Florence Young transfers in from Fairfield. Normal training class catalogs its library while sophomores study debate aiming for strong forensic work.
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Lyceum
QO. D. McKeever
Josephine Dominick
Edythe McNeal
Remington
Agnes Higgins
Florence Young
Fairfield
Entraining Registrants Report to Vancouver Barracks Route
The list shows registrants ordered to report at Choteau at 2 p.m. October 18 for entrainment to Vancouver Barracks Washington. Names include Ray Edgar Cut Bank John Swenson Rabb Irving Lockwood Renova John Sylvester Henry Lowry Montgomery Thompson Calgary Norman Gustave Ralph Walier John Richard McDonough Glacier Park Carl A Wettergreen Chateau Victor August Puff San Francisco Bernard Ekblad Bremerton Gilbert Anderson Minneapolis Otto O Gaines St. Louis John Alfred Anderson Adel Iowa.
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Choteau
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Ray Edgar
John Swenson
Cut Bank
Irving Lockwood
Rabb
Ralph Clayton Herring
Renova
John Sylvester Henry
Lowry, C
Montgomery Thompson
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Norman Gustave Ralph
Walier
John Richard McDonough
Glacier Park
Carl A. Wettergreen
Chateau
Victor August Puff
San Francisco
Bernard Ekblad
Bremerton
Wash
Gilbert Anderson
Minneapolis
Minn
Red Cross Calls for Home Service During Influenza Outbreak
ZTO Red Cross announces a home service drive as influenza spreads rapidly. A special committee will be appointed at tomorrow night’s meeting to oversee care for affected families. Beginning today, all public meetings including dances schools churches and pic tures are prohibited. Children must stay on their premises. J C Morgan chairman A R C
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J. C. Morgan
Card of Thanks for Red Cross Potato Patch Helpers
In the name of the Teton county chapter we thank all who helped raise Red Cross potatoes. Credit to Mr. Dick Gorter and Mr. J. M. Weaver for leading the patch. Weaver provided seed. Cohoe with his team and three boys helped. School boys aided in digging. Proceeds will be shown after all potatoes are sold. J. C. Morgan, Chairman.
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Teton County
Red Cross
Dick Goriter
J. M. Weaver
Call for 20 Men to Entrain for Fort Worden
The local board received notice of a call for 20 men to entrain for Fort Worden Washington during a five day period commencing October 20. The call will be composed of all men.
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Fort
Worden
Washington
Influenza Spreads Through Choteau Area
Spanish influenza has appeared in Choteau and surrounding territory with about 60 cases in town and several outside. Most cases are mild but one fatality reported. Local doctors warn grippe symptoms can worsen quickly. City board of health bans public gatherings and closes schools churches and picture shows to prevent further spread.
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Choteau
State Board of Health
Chateau
City Board of Health
Volunteers Sought to Aid Sick as Local Health Board Calls
Volunteers are urged to register with the secretary of the local board of health to assist in caring for the sick. The appeal notes many families lack help and need support.
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Focal Board of Health
Episcopal Church Notes Promotes Mission and Services
Episco pal Church notes reflect Rev Haley to lead Great Falls services by invitation of the vestry and bishop. Sunday school led by Miss Jackson. October 20 flag dedication at Chateau Church with address by J Scott Leavitt and 25 service stars. Leavitt to receive time. hours shortened for message. Haley’s chaplaincy in the army approved and forwarded to Washington.
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Haley
Episcopal Church
Great Falls
Vottry
Miss Jackson
Chateau Church
J. Scott Leavitt
Chateau
Margaret Dawson Dies of Pneumonia in Choteau Area
Margaret Katherine Dawson aged about two years, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dawson of the Choteau area, died at Choteau hospital Wednesday evening from pneumonia. Funeral services were held today by Father Morony from Connors undertaking parlors with interment in Chateau cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Margaret Katherine Dawson
William Dawson
Choteau
Choteau Hospital
Father Morony
Connors
Chateau Cemetery
Traveling Libraries Aid Soldiers Aboard Transports
The American Library Association supplies magazines and books for American soldiers aboard transports.
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American Library Association
Home Reminder For Soldiers Mothers Abroad
A brief Home Reminder urges service members to write to their mothers often. The column reflects wartime social duty and encourages personal correspondence across countries and overseas postings.
Paris based welfare board operates at 41 Boulevard Hussman
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a welfare board in Paris using a base near 41 Boulevard Hussman. The garbled text mentions Jewish welfare, headquarters and board operations but provides no clear dates or names beyond the street address.
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Een
Paris
Boulevard
Hussman
Cotes Rdf Ree
Srorsi 4
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Ntial
Ed Tam
Emt
Ani
Agen
County Board OF Health
France
Liberty
Amer
Vancouver
Otto O. Gaines
St. Louis
John ‘Alfred Anderson
Adel, Towa
ZTO Red Cross
First National Bank
Citizens State Bank
Episcopal Church Notes
Margaret Dawson
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