Draft Evader Paul Erdman Sentenced Five Years
Paul Erdman of Somers drawn from Montana records faced five years at hard labor in Alcatraz type military prison with dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay after deserting from the army. Erdman, of German descent, vanished from Flathead county after exemption board notice, went to Wisconsin, returned after the armistice, and was arrested by the sheriff then turned over to Fort George Wright authorities in Spokane. Otto Schultze, another Somers youth, was drafted to fill Erdman’s vacancy and died of wounds in a German prison.
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Alcatras
Paul Erdman
Somers
Montana
Erdman
Flathead County
Wisconsin
Kalispell
Fort George Wright
Spokane
Otto Schultze
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Steady Strength in Montana Ad
An old Montana advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a daily maker of firm flesh and nerve durability. It claims essential brain and nerve nourishment in active cellular form, replacing nerve waste and restoring energy, with a guarantee of results or money back from druggists.
Don’t Let a Cold Keep You at Home
An old time remedy advertisement touts small doses for throat and chest relief and a hot bath before bed. It promotes Drug’s New Discovery as a fifty year trusted cold remedy. It also endorses Dr King’s New Life Fills as a gentle natural laxative available from druggists.
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Dr. King
Pain Relief Magic Elixir Promises Fast First Round Comfort
An advertisement promotes Thig famous reliever of rheumatic pains sprains and neuralgic twinges. It claims speedy non rubbing relief with immediate penetration and comfort. Available at all drug stores. large bottle offers economy.
Federal survey on Montana homesteads reveals dire maternity care
A U S labor bureau study visited 463 families across 6500 square miles in Montana to find mothers and infants faced extreme isolation with no hospital, few doctors, and long travel to care. One fifth of births occurred away from a physician and infant mortality reached 71 per 1000 live births. The report urges rural hospitals and nursing services to reduce maternal and infant death.
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America
Montana
Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Bureau
Amer
New Zealand
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Promised Relief for Kidney and Urinary Ailments
Historic advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil as a universal remedy for kidney liver and urinary tract troubles plus associated pain and fatigue. Claims include restoring health, boosting vigor, and preventing relapse with a three to four daily dose and refund guarantee if not satisfied. Original imported product sold in three sealed sizes at drug stores.
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Haarlem
Haarlem of
Capantes
Capenles
Bank of England to turn war profits over to government
London reports the Bank of England will return all profits earned during the war to the government. The move signals a shift in wartime economic policy as authorities seek to channel gains back to public finances.
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London
Bank of England
Germany Plans Damages Bill Against Entente
A representative of the American delegation at Paris reports Germany is preparing a large damages bill against the Entente to offset Allied claims for damages. The move follows Germany’s participation in the American commission of investigation.
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Germany
Paris
American Commission For Investigation
Entente
Teutons
Factory Wages in New York State Rise Slightly
Factory workers in New York state average 22.20 dollars weekly, up 13 cents from February but 98 cents below the December 1918 record.
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New York State
Review of Montana statutes from the Sixteenth assembly
Senator Booth summarizes major acts: codification of the codes and a code commissioner. a sedition law. uniform bread weights. part time schools for ages 14 to 18. mortgage protection for soldiers. the budget system. veterans welfare and funding. a revised legal fence standard. state control of flour mills. amended liquor disposal to health boards.
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Edwin S. Booth
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
Booth
Montana
Supreme Court
Legislative Assembly
Great Falls
State Board of Education
Board of Examiners
Assembly
Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Trade Commission
Sion
County Boards of Health
Cuticura Soap Ad Promises Clean Skin and Efficient Shaving
An advertisement for Cuticura Soap claims it doubles razor efficiency while promoting skin purity and health. It asserts no mug, no slimy soap, no germs, no waste, and no irritation even with twice daily shaving. One soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Montana Law Praised For County Agent Program
W A Lloyd of the U S Department of Agriculture hailed Montana's new law on county agents and farm business as a great improvement. He noted the Edwards bill allowing county farm bureaus to incorporate to support county programs with local and state partners and the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Montana
W. A. Lloyd
Agricultural Department of the United
H Edwards
Board of County Commissioners
Said County
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
United States Department of Agriculture
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Pain
Sloan
Federal
Survey OF Children
Icans
Hercules
Montana Macaroni CO
Eleventh Avenue and
Thirteenth Street North
Lloyd
Rocky Mountains
Carl E. Spatz
Helena
Major Spatz
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