Drummey at Hempstead During Aerial Awe
A letter from a service member describes a hot day watching many aeroplanes over Hempstead. He recalls a grand journey across North America with stops in Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Chicago Detroit Ontario Niagara Falls and New York City before arriving at Camp Mills. He plans a 24 hour pass to explore New York and dreams of future travel and a globe tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummey
Hempstead
New York City
Canada
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Red Cross
Montana
Detroit
Ontario
St. Thomas
Niagara Falls
New York
New Jersey
New York Harbor
Broadway
Wall Street
Brooklyn Bridge
Camp Mills
Emmett
Europe
Orient
Seattle
Eight Billions in Bonds Authorized by Senate
Washington July 6 The Senate passed without amendment a Treasury recommended measure to issue 8 billion dollars more in Liberty bonds and provide 1.5 billion dollars for loans to the allies. The bill raises total wartime bond authorizations to 22 billion dollars and would carry interest not above 4 1 4 percent. Senator Simmons said annual government needs could reach about 24 billion dollars this fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Treasury Department
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Idlers Must Go to Work Under War Act Rules
After July 1 1918 any registrant in classes 1 2 3 or 4 observed as idler or in non productive work triggers a local board hearing. If found idle or in non productive occupation, deferred classification is withdrawn and induction may begin. If outside jurisdiction, findings go to the controlling local board for action. If not occupied at all he is an idler.
The Two Mounts
A devotional contrast between Sinai and Calvary in verse. The speaker contrasts law and love, judgment and grace, urging faith in the redemptive power of the cross over strict adherence to rules. The piece concludes with a signature line from Mrs. James Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallilee
Gethsemane
Mount Sinai
Mount Calvary
James Phillips
From Dad to Jack in the War Time Letter
A heartfelt paternal letter to Jack from his father describing family bonds during wartime. The father speaks of Hooverization progress at home, devotion to the war effort, and hopes for Jack, urging courage, perseverance, and remembrance of loved ones including mother and girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Notice for Publication Clarence Waugh Montana land claim
Department of the Interior notices Clarence Waugh of Argenta Montana filed to prove up his land claims under Lien No 07857 014656 and 014655 for portions in sections 4 3 9 township 7 south range 10 west Montana Meridian. He must present three year proof before U.S. Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon Montana on the 24th day of (month missing).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Helena
Montana
Clarence Waugh
Argenta
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
United States
Dillon
Dissolution of Marriage Sought in Beaverhead Court
C W Robison sues Za rell a D Robison in Montana Beaverhead District Court for dissolution of marriage on grounds of desertion. Defendant summoned to answer within twenty days of service. default judgment possible. Filed July 2, 1918. Clerk Fred Rife seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
C. W. Robison
Zarella D. Robison
A. D
Fred Rife
Non productive occupations defined for registrants
The article lists categories deemed non productive including food service in public places, elevator attendants and doormen, ushers in games and amusements, domestic service, and sales clerks. It calls for citizens to report to local boards any idle registrants or those in non productive work.
Jackson Horse Sale Draws Local Bids and Private Deals
At the Jackson sale on Saturday about seventy five horses sold mostly to local buyers. Good prices were paid for sound animals slated for hay field work. Horse Smith ran the sale, Bert Williams bought the high team, with George Roberts Ed Kirk and Frank Fiddler as top sellers. A well attended dance followed with music by the Little Orchestra of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Horse Smith
Bert Williams
George Roberts
Ed Kirk
Frank Fiddler
Dillon
Wool Nearly All Shipped This Beaverhead Season
Wool shipments in Beaverhead county are nearing completion with virtually all wool received at warehouses. The season is at least a month ahead of last year, with shipments to eastern warehouses for grading and appraisal. The 1917 timeline ran from June 26 to late September, while this year all wool is expected to ship by July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Notice of Homestead Claim for Frank lin T. Jones
Land office Helena Montana July 12 1918 gives notice that Frank lin T. Jones of Monida Montana holder of home stead entry No 010299 for E% W% section 28 township 13S range 4W Montana Meridian has filed intent to make three year proof to establish claim. Public hearing before Frank B. Sparrow US Commissioner Lakeview Montana on August 21 1918 witnesses Bred A Randolph Frank Wilson Ernest P Knapp Ole P Bird all of Argenta Montana. Record includes Leroy G Sperry Charles M Jones William A Rawlins and Harry T Martin of Monida Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Franklin T. Jones
Monida
Meridian
Frank B. Sparrow
United States
Lakeview
Leroy G. Sperry
Charles M. Jones
William A. Rawlins
Harry T. Martin
Jos. Oker
Register
Sperry files final proof on Desert Land claim at Lakeview
Jessie A. Sperry of Monida Montana, holder of Desert Land entry No 010298 filed notice of intent to make final proof to establish claim to land in section 33 township 18 south range 4 west Mon tana meridian before Frank B Sparrow United States Commissioner at Lakeview Montana on August 22 1918. Charles M Keil James M Severns Franklin T Jones and Harry T Martin all of Monida Montana accompany notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Jessie A. Sperry
Monida
Meridian
Frank B. Sparrow
United States
Lakeview
Charles M. Keil
James M. Severns
Franklin T. Jones
Harry T. Martin
Jos. Oker
Register
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
C. Thornton
Pres
Mae Ae Reha
Andrus
Marshall Field
Sinai
Calvary
Lad
Alias
Plaintiff
Beaverhead County
DELCO
Delco-Light
H. L. Wills Co
Butte
A. C. Smith
Dalco
A. Randolph
Frank Wilson
Ernest P. Knapp
Ole P. Bird
The
Dillon Implement Company
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