New War Budget Bill Steps to Committee
Washington reports the new war budget bill authorizes bonds and certificates totaling 11.538 billion dollars, per Secre tary McAdoo. It includes a 7.539 billion dollar four percent bond issue, funds for a prior 3 billion and a future 4 billion allied loan, and authority for 2 billion in additional indebtedness certificates plus 2 billion in War savings certificates for small investors.
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Washington
McAdoo
House
Ways and Means Committee
Canadian Munitions Shop Destroyed by Explosion
Montreal reports Rigaud Quebec cites Curtis Harvey munitions factory blast killing 17 to 25 workers. Rescue work hampered by ongoing flames and building debris. About 40 injured. Officials say fire started by overheated machinery caused the explosions, not foul play. A roll call will determine the exact death toll.
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Montreal
Rigaud
Quebec
Curtis & Harvey
Compiany
Gunmen Arrested After San Francisco Strike Parade
Eight men in a taxicab following a parade of about 1,000 striking carmen of the United Railways were arrested on charges of carrying concealed weapons. Police say the prisoners claimed they were brought here by the company. The strikers aim to pressure the company’s repairmen and others to call a sympathetic strike.
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San Rancisco
United Railways
German General Demands Flanders Coast and Empire
General von Liebert, quoted by Deutsche Tages Zeitung, says Germany cannot sign peace without the Flanders coast, a colonial empire and maritime bases. His speech at Ruatherow, Prussia, is cheered by supporters but criticized by the German press. Voerwaerts warns the stance could prolong the war until Germany is badly beaten.
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Amsterdam
von Leahert Opon
Ruatherow
Prussia
Deutsche Tages Zaccange
Flanders
Liebert
Voerwaerts
Germany
United States Faces Huge Wheat Shortage Says Hoover
President Hoover warns that the United States and allies face a deficit of 400000000 bushels unless new economies are adopted. He urges Americans to conserve wheat by cutting waste and substituting other cereals, proposing a saving of one pound of wheat flour per person weekly.
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Ashington
United States
Herbert Hoover
Wold
British Tanks Triumph in German Front at Ypres Road
British tanks scored a major victory near the Ypres Poelkapelle road north of St Julien, seizing German defenses over a mile front and 500 yards deep. Infantry supported the operation while large numbers of Germans surrendered or fled. Casualties were heavy on the enemy. British losses were minimal.
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France
Belgium
Ypres-Poelchapelle Road
St. Julien
Supermanuies
Artors
Hibuu
Cockcroft
Hans Andersen
Europe
Two Men Die In Burned Plane While Testing Smoke Bomb
Buffalo, August 21. Chas A Wall Jr and Richard H Mead died when a test plane caught fire during smoke bomb experiments. The craft burned after a bomb was dropped from about 700 feet. Witnesses including the bomb’s inventor watched as Wall leaped and dropped a second bomb before the aircraft exploded.
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Buffalo
Chas. A. Wall, Jr
Richard H. Mead
Wall
McLean
United States
Will Reduce Coal Prices Next
Washington August 20 Indications that the government is preparing to take control of the coal industry were strengthened when President Wilson visited the federal trade commission and reviewed production cost estimates and the commission's recommendations. Definite action to cut prices to consumers and improve distribution will be undertaken immediately.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
World News in Condensed Form War declared and coal shortages loom
China declares war on the central powers as price spikes hit hogs at 19.75 per hundred pounds in Chicago. Hoover discusses sugar stabilization with the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange. Six pickets jailed after refusing fines, two German planes shot down over Holland, all crews injured. Dutch and Netherland talks on embargoes proceed. Alton Illinois faces coal famine risk due to central Minnesota strike affecting 12,000 workers. Milk price rise to 25 cents per quart advocated by the Certified Milk Producers Association. American aviation places large allied contracts with deliveries soon. Austrian merchants interned in Shanghai seized by Chinese forces. Kraut association plans massive cabbage production. John W. Kern of Indiana dies at 68. National guard contemplates 8,000+ troops bound for France. Immigration and draft concerns challenge international law. Labor Day message urges loyalty and labor participation. Illinois coal price talks dispute court-set pricing. Idaho Avery forest fire threat noted.
Dry Forks Gossip Reflects Busy Hay Season
Local notes from Dry Forks report good haying progress and strong crop prospects. Social visits include R D Halpin from Bynum and Helena guests Ora and Helen French with Tim Cook at the Campbell farm. A big dance is planned for Saturday as residents keep up with farm chores.
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R. D. Halpin
Bynum
Ray French
Helena
H. H. Collins
Jennie Hood
Blackleaf
Nellie Russell
Bil Dunwoody
Nell
C. L. Friend
Dry Forks
J. K. Swiliyan
Harry Collins
Chateau
Ora
Helen French
Tim Cook
Campbell Farm
Helms Farm
Simple and Convenient Plan for a Small Home
A compact two story residence features a spacious front living room with a fireplace, three high windows and space for a piano or lounge. The dining room includes a sideboard, kitchen has built in cupboard space, two rear porches, and a stairway. total size 22 by 24.5 feet with full basement and Birch floors. Construction cost about 2600 dollars.
Teton County Institute Held at High School August 27 28 29
The County Institute for teachers in Teton County Montana is set for August 27 28 and 29 in the Chateau at the high school building. New courses of study will be discussed and attendance is imperative. Grace M Thompson county superintendent of schools announces.
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County Institute
Chateau
Grace M. Thompson
Teton County
Montana
Seattle Woman Visits Sister in This City
Miss Helen Taylor of Seattle visits at the home of her sister Mrs. J. J. Hunnan in this city for a stay.
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Helen Taylor
Seattle
J. J. Hunnan
Girl, 15, Hurt When Clothing Caught in Mower Gears
Miss Bessie Crane of Collins was brought to Chateau hospital after her clothing was tangled in a mowing machine gear while she tried to control a runaway team. She suffered severe injuries to her limbs though other injuries were minor as the machine was wrecked before the team was stopped.
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Bessie Crane
Chas. Crane
Collins
Chateau Hospital
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