Montana Leader Proposes Soldier Script Land Plan
Lieutenant Governor McDowell of Montana outlines a plan to issue negotiable land script to honorably discharged soldiers. The script would buy public land, spur immediate settlement, and relieve taxed properties by putting millions of acres into entry. He argues it augments President Wilson and Interior plans and would boost western development.
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McDowell
Montana
Bute
Washington
Lane
Senate
House
Congress
Wilson
West
Department of the Interior
United States
Alaska
North Country
There Is Room for One More in Montana Lecture
Soldiers and sailors will hear of Montana opportunities before demobilization. The Y M C A National War Work Council requested 30 slide illustrated lectures by Charles D. Greenfield to inform service members about Montana industries. The program will be shown in camps nationwide and in France, with 40 pictures and Montana 1918 sent to every address.
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United States
Montana
National ‘War Work Council
The
Charles D. Greenfield
Department of Agriculture and Publicity
France
Boys Who Have Arrived Home From Overseas Service
Among the boys who have arrived home this week are Hugh Anderson from Camp Lewis on Christmas morning and Arthur Park from the local post office, both mustered out. Tim Tash is noted as the first Dillon boy to return from overseas duty in England with the aviation corps. Lieut T M Murray and Frank Keefe, former Dillon youths, spent a few days in town on their way home. Morton Hilliott returned Saturday from overseas duty, with Charles McGarth and several others arriving in recent days.
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Hugh Anderson
Camp Lewis
Alderic Tessier
John Tessier
Arthur Park
Sergfant
Tim ‘Tash
Dillon
England
Aviation Corps
T. M. Murray
Frank Keefe
Morton Hilliott
Chas. McGarth
Christmas Cheer at the Normal College Dormitories
During the week the Normal college dormitories buzzed with happiness as a tree brightened the sorority room and another in the recreation room of the new dormitory. Faculty and students gathered for a joyful evening and each room displayed private trees to share cheer since many could not go home for Christmas.
Myers homestead bill aims to boost western farming
Lt. Gov Myers Sill promotes a bill to allow 160 acre settlers to obtain land title and farm more efficiently. The measure would enable soldiers to swap script for larger farming tracts and help Montana farmers after two dry seasons by granting title to long residents to sustain farming with added capital. The bill is expected to pass the Senate soon with favorable House committee action anticipated.
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States
Myers Sill
Myers
Washington
McDowell
Senate
House Committee
Montana
Beaverhead County Year in Review Chronology
A dense ledger of events in Beaverhead County from January to June including deaths, military drafts, tax notes, Red Cross drives, business openings, school events, population shifts, and local happenings. Notable items mention Leland Anderson death, thrift stamp campaigns, wool sales, normal college activities, and community milestones.
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Beaverhead County
Leland Anderson
Beaverhead
E. I. Harkness
Red Cross
Normal College
Louis Anderson
Europe
Grey
Dillon
Effie Christman
Jack Barrett
Butte
National Y. W. C. Ay Drive
Hat Khop
Andrua
Biiding
H. D. Weenink
Camp Lewis
Government Club
Rhoades
Redmen
Board of
Russel Fryburg
Andrus Hotel
Clark Yoe
Camp Meade
Louis G. Fyhrie
Hozel Metlen
Murray
Jacobs
Joe Irving
Jake Willard
Hotel Andrus
Hartwig’s
Emmett Drummey
France
Hartwig Theater
Isabel Christman
Justin Brundage
Otto Schultz
Dilson ‘High
Wm. G
Reed
Twin
Falls
Idaho
Red_ Cross
Christmas Day in War-Torn 1918 News Tone
Christmas Eve finds Americans preparing for a peaceful Christmas Day amid war. The Red Cross pledges cheer for all expeditionary forces and President Wilson sends a Christmas message from France about morale and hope for a just lasting peace.
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United States
Red Cross
Wilson
France
White House
Saloon Closures Mark Local End of An Era
In Dillon the town’s saloons closed at midnight Monday indicating a temporary halt to bar service. Beer remained the only drink as stock ran low and cigarette counters stayed open, while white-coated attendants were no longer at the bars, signaling a cautious closing phase amid lingering speculation about the future.
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Dillon
John Barleycorn
Ditty Boy George Ditty Buys McCaleb Residence
Stockman Ditty purchases Hugh McCaleb home on Rife Street with complete furnishings for 10000 dollars and will take possession immediately.
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Ditty Boys
George Ditty
Hugh McCaleb
Christmas Service at Public School Auditorium
The postponed Christmas service for the children of Bible lands was held Sunday evening at the public school auditorium. The program featured music and stereopticon slides depicting Christ's nativity and life.
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Children of Bible Lands
Public School
Christ
Christmas at the Garage Lights Montana Auto Supply
The Montana Auto Supply Company held a Christmas celebration last Monday evening at their garage. A large decorated tree provided lights, music and refreshments with gifts distributed from the tree for attendees.
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Montana Auto Supply Company
Dansie and Panas Entertain at Dillmont Park Dance
Mr and Mrs Ben Dansie Mr and Mrs R J Dansie and Mr and Mrs Parley Pana are entertained at a very enjoyable dancing party last Saturday evening at Dillmont Park.
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Ben Dansie
Parley Pana
Dillmont Park
Returns to College After Influenza Closure
Rodney Foster returned to Shaddock Military School to resume studies after about a month’s vacation, the school having closed due to the influenza epidemic.
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Rodney Foster
Shaddock Military School
Beef Cattle in Best Shape Ahead of Winter Market
Beaverhead County reports beef cattle in top condition after a mild start to winter. A southern county stockman notes cattle summered well and will fetch higher prices as buyers await favorable market rates. Despite lower overall stock, thousands of cattle remain ready for sale when prices rise.
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Beaverhead County
West
Attendance Recovers as Schools Reopen After Flu Closure
After a two week closure for a influenza scare, Normal training school and high school reopen last Thursday. Attendance returns to average with no influenza related absences or deaths reported. Normal college stays open though students stay inside city limits and hold a Christmas party with Santa Claus. Regiments of daily health checks and strict regulations are enforced as winter term resumes on Monday after a delayed fall quarter.
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Normal College
Atu
Denta
Dillok
Rabucday
George Opp Jr Die in Butte After Illness at 17
George Henry Opp Jr son of Mr and Mrs G H Opp of Dillon died at a hospital in Butte last Thursday after an operation for appendicitis Complications followed the procedure The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the family home with Rev Humphrey officiating Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery He was a Beaverhead High School graduate and a local favorite Surviving are his parents one sister Martha and four brothers Harris Ired Lester Dillon and Earl in France He was 17 years old.
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George Henry Opp, Jr
G. H. Opp
Butte
Eppentitis
Sue‘ceas
Humphrey
Mountain View Cemetery
Opp
Prue Dentiat
Beaverhead
Martha
Harris
Ired
Lester
Dillon
Earl
France
Katherine Staudher Dies of Spanish Flu in Salmon City
Miss Katherine Staudher aged 24 died at home in Salmon City from Spanish influenza. A former Dillon resident and Beaverhead County High School graduate, she is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs George Staudher and a brother. Her brother William died the previous day from the same disease.
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Beaverhead
Will Simpson
Spokane
Basil Clark
Dillon
Board of County Commissioners
Hazel Barck
William ‘Roberts
M.E
Beaverhead Milling & Elevator Company, Incorporated
Lima
Mia
Joseph
Poindexter
Honolulu
Olmsted-Stevenson’s
Dode Stephens
Isaac Edinger
Winifred Fuqua
Herbert Stewart
Pril
Beaveshead County
Liberty Oan
Joseph Poindexter
St. James Episcopal Church
Truax Lima
Montana
Red Cross
War Savings
Grover ‘Helming
Migs
Anna Howard
A. L. Stone
Andrus Hotel
Lolo Reilly
Jake Neidt
Gladys Paddock
Alexander Tait
Boston
James Purdy
Eph Stoller
G. Shaw
Fort McDowell
Lucy Kluge
John Walters
San Diego
Ed Kennison
Albert Anderson
Normal College
Hazel McDonald
Harvey Martin
Butte
Beaverhead County
Albert Brooks
Trath
Caroline Stoller
E. G. Roell
Dilion
Captain Hobson
Harrimah B. Brown
Long Beach
Calif
Katherine Staudher
Salmon City
Staudher
William
George Staudher
Death at Camp Devens Claims Ed Maggie Massie
Word reached here of Ed Maggie Massie death at Camp Devens Massachusetts from influenza. He was 27, born in Michigan, raised in Dillon. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs William Massie, two brothers in France, two in Dillon, and two sisters in Missoula. Remains arrival expected today. funeral plans not yet set.
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Ed Maggie
William Massie
Camp Devens
Mass
Massie
Camp Dodge
Michigan
Dillon
France
Missoula
Ranch Home Burns Belonging to Milly Crowell Destroyed
A ranch house in the Sheep Creek basin owned by Mrs Milly Crowell burned to the ground last week. The well equipped residence with private electric system was one of the finest in the southern part of the state and the loss is partly covered by insurance. The exact cause is unknown.
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Milly Crowell
Sheep Creek
Death of Miss Rosa M Drummond former Normal College graduate
Miss Rosa M Drummond former Normal college student and public school teacher at Electric and Gardiner died at her mother Mrs Harry Sextons home in Electric on Monday November 11 from Brights disease after influenza. She was a 1916 graduate of the Normal college and leaves many friends.
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Rosa M. Drummond
The
Normal College
Electric and Gardinner
Harry Sexton
Electric
Bright
Swan Young Couple Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued for the Swan Young couple. The couple left on the evening train on Tuesday afternoon of last week to head home.
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United
War Work Council
Herbert Anderson
T—Amedé
Bessette
Bannack
Diamond Ranch
Minnie Knotts
Clarence Ditty
George. Opp, JR
Devens
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