Soldiers arrive home penniless due to unpaid pay
Washington reports thousands of soldiers returning weekly since the armistice face financial hardship as some have not received months of pay. Representatives Mann and Sherley condemn the lapse, urging the War Department to pay the men upon disembarkation and improve the system to prevent such cases.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Representative Mann
Department
West Baden
Ind
Indiana
War L Department
Military Department
Sherley
Kentucky
Red Cross
County Notices and Local Movements in 1918 Conrad Area
Mr and Mrs E E Leech of Walier visit Conrad on the way to southern California for winter. Nim Gaines and Shell Billings recover from an auto tipover with jaw fractures, treated at Dr Dubois hospital. Montana Power completes a high voltage line to Great Falls plant, promising 24 hour service and cheap power as local motors come back. County Clerk records list numerous property transfers and U S patents affecting Cut Bank Valier and surrounding towns, detailing buyer, seller, and parcel descriptions.
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E. E. Leech
Walier
Conrad Friends
Nim Gaines
Shell Billings
Nim
Missouri River
Great Falls
Conrad Independent
Teton County Abstract Co
Choteau
Montana
Ernest C. Sever
William B. Abrams
W. Co. K. Malone
John Truchot
Alexander Truchot
Man of Bronze at Royal Theatre Features Lewis S Stone Dog
The Man of Bronze starring Lewis S Stone opens at the Royal Theatre Friday with Marguerite Clayton opposite him. The screen dog steals scenes as it acts natural, charming audiences with clever canine appeal in an elaborately staged, entertaining production praised as one of the year’s best.
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Lewis S. Stone
Mr. Stone
Royal Theatre
Marguerite Clayton
Socialization in Russia a failure, reports say
Berne reports reliable information from Russia confirms that socialization of industry has failed. Official statistics show state controlled mills and factories overwhelmingly spend more than they earn, and technical experts warn the Bolshevist regime has crippled Russian industry for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Russia
RIDDICK VINDICATED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Fergus county commissioners concluded an inquiry into alleged irregular assessments against County Assessor Carl Riddick and found no faults in any assessments including Cottonwood Coal Co Montana Power Co and Lewistown dwellings. The probe confirmed clerical errors corrected, and a $6 stationery bill for Tom Stout deemed a legal county claim.
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Fergus
Carl Riddick
Democrati Press
Democrat ‘Press
Great Falls
Dakota Line Herald
Democrat
Riddick
Court House
Cottonwood Coal Co
Montana Power Co
Ridnick
Lewistown
Tom Stout
Stout
Democrat-News
Lewistown Democrat News
Ferrys County
Hunger map shows Europe facing widespread famine risk
A historical food map flags dire shortages across Europe with Ukraine and Belgium heavily strained. The report argues U S aid must continue and expand to include Serbia Poland and Baltic regions while warning that darkening hunger spots threaten postwar world peace.
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Europe
Ukraine
Belgium
France
Serbia
United States
America
Finland
Bohemia
Roumania
Montenegro
Greece
Albania
Italy
Switzerland
Bulgaria
Turkey
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Truchot Land and Cattle Co
Emily ‘H. Truchot
Edward Collins
John R. Young
Joseph D. Auer
Anton C. Schaefer
Robert Morgan
Donald A. McRae
Cut Bank
Mary Ann Read
John W. Gulick
Chateau Montana
Lake View Cemetery Association
Valier
Susanna Reider
Oscar M. Piper
Joseph DeDesky
Limington Townsite Co
Robert Merl Bedge
Mae C. Wilkins
Harvey E
Michael F. Brophy
Minnie A. Harrington
John B. Gores
Martha Billedeaux Vaile Ang
Earl A
George G. Kipp
U. S. H. W. Platts
Sheldon Company
Joe Richter
U. S
Arthur J. Kelly
William
R. Smith
Gee
Martha Kuka
Martha Hill
Angus Munroe
Robert E. Powell
James G. Miler
Lot
W. Viola Delaney
Adrian J. Ellings
Cash ‘Store
Logan & Howard
Commission For Relief
Germany
England
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Poland
Baltic
Simine Point
Sepp
piAack
Africa
Coyote
LYNX
Muskra
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A.bs. Inc
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