War service letter urges boys and girls to save pits for carbon
A 1918 letter from the U S Treasury shows how youths can aid the war effort by collecting peach, apricot, plum, cherry, prune pits and shells from hickory and walnuts to produce carbon for gas respirators. It outlines a campaign plan and central collection points in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury Department
Chateau
Montana
Boys and Girls of
America
Cam
Chemical Warfare Service
Washington, D. C
Romance Dead Not for Gladys Hulette in Annexing Bill
Winsome Pathe star Gladys Hulette stars in Annexing Bill at the Royal theater for two days starting Monday she insists romance in photoplays will never die. She smiles at a glittering diamond on her finger and hints at a wedding march. The second week of September 1918 marks Fair week from September 9 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hulette
Pathe
Bill
Royal Theater
Marguerite Clark
Paramount
Hans Anderson
J. Searle Dawley
Happiness in little things and work as cure
It is not essential to be happy yet we can find happiness by faith and daily effort. Work well and persevere. reading, singing, sewing, and making a dress all offer solace and compensation, while dreaming that dreams come true remains harmless.
It Came To A Standstill In A Car Cost Debate
Mabel outlines a car purchase budget totaling five thousand dollars with annual costs including six percent interest and depreciation. A chauffeur adds about fifteen hundred dollars yearly plus fuel and repair expenses. The old man interrupts, declaring the calculation ends with a standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Northwest District Prepares for Liberty Loan Drive
A. R. Rogers, Liberty Loan Executive Committee chair in the Ninth Federal Reserve District, asserts the people will buy the Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds allotted to them even if they bear no interest. He notes counties may handle campaigns locally as long as subscriptions are promptly made and justified. He emphasizes a shared duty to fund the government while many young men serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth
Federal Reserve District
A. R. Rogers
Liberty Loan Executive Committee
Northwest
Northwest States
United States
America
France
Kaiserdam
Americana
Navy vessel costs in wartime budget breakdown
Paymaster General McGowan outlines the estimated costs of naval vessels under construction including battleships at 28.1 million dollars and battle cruisers around 24.9 million with scout cruisers and destroyers listed among other types to illustrate why billions are spent.
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McGowan
United States Navy
Imepi Les
Northwest Citizens Rally Behind Liberty Bond Drives
In a wartime message the speaker praises Northwest residents for understanding wartime duty and supporting government finance through Liberty Bond drives. The Fourth Liberty Loan in the Ninth District starts September 28 with district-wide organization and local allotments underway. The text lists costs for ammunition, shells, torpedoes, guns, and uniforms, and notes Navy per-man daily costs for the first half of fiscal year 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aevccee
Seers
Water use restriction notice on Cascade ditch
All persons are forbidden to use the waters of the Cascade ditch without first obtaining written permission. This public notice is issued by WM Wallace of Bole, Montana, under rule 40-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Ditch
Lame Shoulder A Rheumatic Muscle Ailment
Ailment described as rheumatic muscle pain requires rest and Chamberlains Liniment applications. The remedy is simple and commonly recommended.
Remedy Advice From an Old-Time Paper
A correspondent cites a home remedy using damp flannel bound with Chamberlain's ointment to ease a stiff back, noting it more effective than a plaster and far cheaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tally-Ho Girls to Perform at Montana State Pair
The twelve Tally-Ho Girls will entertain at the Montana State Pair, adding charm to the musical program. The piece notes submarine peril may be past. yet Hfe boats remain standard for Atlantic ventures. Women suffragists press male candidates with tough questions about their positions.
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Montana
F. D. Roosevelt
Hfe
Atlantic
160 Acre Burton Beach for Sale in Helena Montana
For sale 160 acres on the Burton beach northeast quarter of section 10 township 26 north range 6 west priced at 22.60 per acre with easy terms. Address Pratt Heath Co Helena Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Beach
Section
Pratt, & Heath Co
Helena
Montana
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G. D. Strayer
Division of Education
National War Savings Committee
Champlain & St. Lawrence
Europe
St. Johns
Aittle
Prout
Railways of
Canada
Sam Markman
Lewistown
Hide & Fur CO
Great Falls, Montana
Chateau Hardware Co
Liberty Loan
Yar
Ee Sutton
Brande
Henry Kind
Power
A. F. Richardson
Ford Auto and Tractor
R. G. Thorn
W. Kooyman
Choteau
S. Maccany, Choteau
Cook Car
C. E. Struthers
Farmington
Dick Gorter
J. W.chapel
G. B. Ziegler
T. L. Gap
Ida
Fry
H. L. Stafford
Fairfield State
J. M. Weaver
Israad
Allan Gamble
Acantha
Corling
John Kirschenman
Collins
Mont
Aufek Nale
RGD
Ipasture
F. M. Hoskins
Belleview
Sorrell
Ford Delivery Car
R. J. Bonin
Mary CG Taylor
John Koning
Union Bank, & Trust Co
Burbank
A. G
Teachg
J. J. Otness
Chamberlain’s
Blanche Bowers
Indiana
Wm—Wallace
Bole
Avery
Emerson Disc Plows
RJ. Bonin
John Kolanter
Joe Ettema
Maxwell Auto
Ray R. Porter
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