Christmas mail label system for U S troops in France
Instructions from Washington and Montana officials outline a voluntary program requiring an explicit mail label from a soldier before any Christmas package is sent to expeditionary forces in France. Boxes must follow the Red Cross process, avoid prohibited items, and weigh under limits with inscriptions such as Merry Christmas.
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United States
France
Chas. D. Greenfield, Sr
Red Cross
Parcel Post
Hoboken
N. J
General Pershing
Montana War Labor List Declares Non Essential Occupations
The state advisory board of the United States employment service led by Scott Leavitt lists non essential industries in Montana to free workers for war needs. The declaration aims to reduce labor in certain trades while urging registration for industrial war service and prioritizing transfer of workers to war production where needed.
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United States Employment Service
Scott Leavitt
Montana
Great Falls
Geo. Nelson
James F. O'Brien
M. M. Donoghue
Butte
M. W. Selvidge
Billings
Leavitt
War Department
State Advisory Board
Community Labor Boards
Bath
Farmers urged to raise better horses for wartime demand
The United States Department of Agriculture reports many low quality horses flood markets as feed costs rise. Farmers are urged to breed heavier draft and artillery suitable horses to meet domestic and foreign demand, offering higher prices and efficient returns compared to inferior animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Sugar Allowance Increased to Three Pounds Monthly
Washington reports a rise in individual sugar allotment from two to three pounds per month for householders. The change, ordered by Food Administrator Hoover, takes effect tomorrow and allows purchase of an entire month’s supply for a family in one transaction.
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Washington
Hoover
Real estate dealers and service trades listed in wartime chart
The notice lists occupations exempt or restricted during wartime, including real estate dealers shoe shining shops soda fountains sight seeing cars taxicab drivers traveling salesmen window cleaners and other trades beyond essential product delivery as outlined by the War Industries Board.
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War Industries Board
Military ballots from Montana voters tallied and sent
Secretary C T Stewart reports 217 Montana military ballots returned and forwarded to county clerks. Ballots will be held in the state treasurer’s office and handed to the state canvassing board on December 2. Ballots received after December 1 will not be counted. Stewart also completed mailing campaign books to registered voters. total mailed 258700 at a cost of 16572.62. Primary election books cost 13591.70.
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Montana
Military and Naval Service of the United States
C. T. Stewart
Stewart
New Kind of War Savings Stamps Sucker Exposed
The Montana W S S director denounces people who cashed war savings stamps for quick cash claiming patriotic camouflage. He warns such actions harm soldiers and earn derision, labeling cashers as moral cowards and shaming their communities.
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Harry W.turner
Savings Gramps
Timit Club
Montana
Pershing Appeals for the Red Triangle War Aid
Pershing calls for support of the Red Triangle and seven affiliated war service agencies. The effort aims to sustain morale from home through cantonments and embarkation, noting 960 workers can match 1,060 without the program. Budgets rose as army size grew and costs increased overseas.
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Pershing
Red Triangle
France
America
Wartime Y Mains Serves Soldiers But Budget Tight
The Y M aims to support soldiers and sailors at home and abroad including billets, fields, hospitals, schools and churches. It operates 1060 foyers for the French army and seeks similar duty for Italian troops. The budget grants only eight cents per man per day, prompting calls for 50 to 100 percent oversubscription to meet war emergencies.
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Usg
Montana beef shipments reach England amid wartime supply
Silver Bow county delivers more than 1,000,000 pounds of Montana beef monthly to England and allied nations via Han gen Packing of Dillon. Other notices include land and estate actions in Beaverhead County, with final proofs and hearings set in 1918 and 1919.
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Silver Bow County
England
Hangen Packing Company
Teasland
Montana
Big Hole
Beaverhead County
Uansen Parhing Company
Pierce v Pierce summons in divorce case Montana
In the District Court of the Fifth verhead Louisa Pierce sues Robert Pierce to dissolve their marriage. The defendant is summoned to answer within 20 days after service or a default judgment will be entered. The complaint alleges willful conduct on around February 18 19165.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Louisa Pierce
Robert Pierce
Desertion and Abandonment Alleged in Montana Divorce
The complaint alleges the husband has wilfully deserted and abandoned the plaintiff since a prior period, living separate and apart without sufficient cause or the plaintiff’s consent. He has contributed nothing to support, forcing the plaintiff to earn a living by labor. The matter is detailed in the filed complaint dated October 8, 1872, with court seal and attorneys Rodgers & Gilbert of Dillon, Montana.
Notice of Publication for Homestead Claim No 09674
Notice is given that Fred Massie of Dillon Montana filed intent to make final three year plot to establish claim to land described in homestead entry No 09674 dated April 2 2014. Hearing before Wred Rife at Dillon Montana on November 12 1918. Attending parties include Charles Wilson Charles A Burden of Donovan Ranch William M Massie Mathew W Kaw and Jos Okter Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Fred Massie
Dillon
Nwi
Siu
Township 115
Range 14W
Montana Meridian
Wred Rife
District Court
Charles Wilson
Charles A. Burden
Donovan Ranch
Monana
Willian. M. Massie
Mathew W. Kaw
Grant
Jos. Okter
Register
Notice of Homestead Entry for toe Nampel Montana
Notice is given that Toe Nampel of Reiehle Montana made homestead entry on May 12 1914 for lot 4 section 4 township 45 range 9W and on September 10 1918 made additional entry for lot 1 section 5. Publication No 09840 019559 October 2 1918.
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Montana
Toe Nampel
Reiehle
Township
Range
Meridian Notice To Make Final Three Years Claim
Meridian files notice to make final three years described before Fred Rife district court clerk at Dillon Montana on November 14 1918. Witnesses named Carl H Hartwig Charles Sassman Peter Spritzer of Refchle Montana and Fay Gransberg of Mek roca. Montana wep om UAL 9 w5 JOS. OKER Register.
Homestead Claimant to File Final Proof in Dillon
Ho ward Mooney of Dillon Montana has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claims No 012838 and 012839 for lands in sections 25 26 township 8 south range 10 west Montana meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner Frank A Hazelbaker on November 12 1918. Daniel Mooney William Henneberry Mary Menneberry and William Chapman of Dillon Montana listed as witnesses. Jos OKER register.
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Department of the Interior
US 8
Welena
Montana
Eleanor Wishand
Dillon
Homeptead
Cindin
Aheve
PF. A. Hazelbaler
United States
Moetum
Lols
Frank Gildici
Wilam
Spearin
Jesse Titty
Willian Peterson
Diton
Jos
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Beaverhead
Francis M. Dixon
Preeting
Quitman Owen
Raphiel Dixon
Mary KE. Dixon
Mtta Baker
Susie Whiting
William Dixon
Beaverhead County
Northwest
Southwest
Fred Rite
Norris, Hurd & Collins
Dilton
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Howard Mooney
Meridian
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Daniel ¥. Mooney
William F. Henneberry
Mary I. Menneberry
Wiliam J. Chapman
Land Office Notice of James Rollin Scott Homestead Claim
Land Office at Helena Montana October 2 1918 notices James Rollin Scott of Grant Montana made homestead entry Ney OBB 6S lots 2 3 4 SW1/4 section 3 township 108 range 12 Montana to make final five year proof to establish claim before Fred Rife clerk of the district on November 18 1918 Henry J Chapman Carl K Decker Charles H Soden James A Hovey all of Grant Montana Jos Oken Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
James’ Rollin Scott
Grant
Meridian
Deseribed
Fred Rife
District Court
Dillon
Henry J. Chapman
Carl K. Decker
Charles H. Soden
James A. Hovey
Jos, Oken
Register
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State Advisory Board of
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Limit Chibs
Yo Noa
Rodgers & Gilbert
Plaintiff
Dillon, Mont
Jos. Oker
Conoco
Dart Hdw. & Imp
Olmsted-Stevenson Company
W. W. Trask
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Continen Oil, Company
Perfection Oil Heaters
Asasicthin
the Examiner
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