Christmas package labels for U S soldiers in France
The Montana council of defense relays new instructions for sending Christmas boxes to soldiers in France. Senders must obtain a label from the soldier via mail, pass the box through Red Cross inspection, and ship to Hoboken by parcel post. Packages have strict content and weight limits and must be mailed before November 20.
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United States
France
Chas. D. Greenfield, Sr
Red Cross
Parcel Post
Hoboken
N. J
General Pershing
Non essential jobs listed by state advisory board
The Montana state advisory board of the United States employment service released a list of non essential industries and occupations to conserve labor for war efforts. It notes a 2,000,000 man shortage and urges not to discharge workers but to register for industrial war service while shifting eligible staff to war-related roles. The list covers banks, cleaners, clerks, waiters, drivers, insurers solicitors, and many service trades as non essential for the duration of the war.
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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
Community Labor Boards
Bath
Farmers Urged to Raise Better Horses in War Time
The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to breed and raise high quality horses. Market is flooded with inferior animals lowering prices, while heavy draft horses in demand for artillery, cavalry, and heavy work fetch higher prices. Farmers should winter only efficient stock and seek markets for quality horses as feed costs rise.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Sugar allowance raised to three pounds per person
Washington reports Food Administrator Hoover raised the household sugar allotment from two to three pounds per person monthly with effect tomorrow. The revised regulations allow purchasing the entire month’s supply for a family at one time.
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Washington
Hoover
War era trades and street trades listed for regulation
Real estate dealers shoe shining shops soft drink establishments soda fountain supplies sightseeing cars taxicab drivers teaming other than delivery of essential products as outlined by the war industries board traveling salesmen and solicitors window cleaners.
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War Industries Board
Military ballots tally and processing schedule in Montana
Secretary C. T. Stewart reports 217 Montana military and naval ballots returned and forwarded to county clerks. From December 2 such ballots go to the state treasurer and then to the state canvassing board. any ballot received after December 1 will not be counted. Stewart also notes mailing of campaign books to all registered voters, with totals and costs.
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Montana
Military and Naval Service of the United States
C. T. Stewart
Stewart
A New Kind of Sacker Developed
The war savings drive exposed people who cashed stamps for empty praise rather than need. State officials say some buyers used stamps to appear patriotic, then cashed them, harming soldiers and undermining trust. Public figures call this cowardly, hypocritical behavior and demand accountability.
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Harry W.turner
Savings Gramps
Timit Club
Montana
Pershing Appeals for the Red Triangle War Aid
Pershing calls for funds for the Red Triangle and seven allied war service groups to support soldiers from home departure to return. He says 960 Red Triangle workers are worth 1,060 without it, cites morale risks, and urges a national drive up to 170 million dollars as army sizes and overseas duties expand.
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Pershing
Red Triangle
France
America
Soldier and Sailor Home Needs Across War Efforts
The speaker lists eight essential roles for troops including billet, field, hospital, grave, and communal facilities at village level. The Y serves 1060 foyers du Soldat for France and seeks similar aid for Italy. Only a large 50 to 100 percent over-subscription can fund the expanding wartime needs.
Montana beef ship to England and allied nations
Montana beef shipments exceed 1,000,000 pounds monthly from Silver Bow county. Han gen Packing of Dillon consigns meat to Texas land and other allies, with most cattle native to Montana. Big Hole basin in Beaverhead County supplies Uansen Packing Company for allied needs.
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Silver Bow County
England
Hangen Packing Company
Teasland
Montana
Big Hole
Beaverhead County
Uansen Parhing Company
Pierce v Pierce divorce summons in Montana court
The State of Montana summons Robert Pierce in the District Court of the Fifth verhead to answer Louisa Pierce's complaint for dissolution of marriage citing a February 18 19165 date and default judgment if no response.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Louisa Pierce
Robert Pierce
Desertion and Abandonment in Montana Divorce Suit
Plaintiff claims the defendant has wilfully deserted and abandoned the plaintiff since 1872, living apart without cause or consent and not contributing to support. She has earned her own living by labor, while the defendant could support her if willing. The complaint is on file in the district court with clerk Fred Rife noting the Oct 8 date.
Massie Files for Final Homestead Claim at Dillon
Notice from the U S Land Office Helena dated October 3 1918 announces Fred Massie of Dillon Montana who filed homestead entry 09674 on April 2 2014 for sections in township 115 range 14W Montana Meridian seeks final three year plot to establish claim before Wred Rife district court clerk in Dillon on November 12 1918. Names Charles Wilson Charles A Burden Donovan Ranch William M Massie Mathew W Kaw Jos Okier 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. Okier
Register
Notice Publication No 09840 019559 October 2 1918
Notice is hereby given that Toe Nampel of Reiehle Montana who on May 12 1914 made homestead entry No 69840 for lot 4 section 4 and on September 10 1918 made additional entry No 019669 for lot 1 section 5 township 45 range 9W Montana
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Montana
Toe Nampel
Reiehle
Township
Range
Meridian notice to make final three years filed
Meridian filed notice to make final three years described before Fred Rife clerk of the district court at Dillon Montana on November 14 1918. Claimant witnesses listed include Carl H Hartwig Charles Sassman Peter Spritzer of Refuge Montana and Fay Gransberg of Mek roca Montana.
Homestead final proof notice for Mooney Dillon Montana
Ho ward Mooney of Dillon Montana files intention to make final three year proof on land described in his 1915 and 1918 homestead entries. Proof to be made before United States commissioner Frank A Hazelbaker in Dillon on November 12 1918. Witnesses Daniell Mooney William F Henneberry Mary I M Henneberry and William J Chapman all of Dillon.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Howard Mooney
Dillon
Meridian
Frank A. Hazelbaker
United States
Daniell ¥. Mooney
William F. Henneberry
Mary I. M Henneberry
Wiliam J. Chapman
Land Office Notice of Homestead Final Proof
Land Office at Helena Montana October 2 1918 notice that James Rollin Scott of Grant Montana, who filed a homestead entry on November 15 1911 for lots 2 3 and 4 and SW1/4 of section 3 township 108 range 12 Montana, is to make final five year proof to establish claim before Fred Rife clerk of tana on November 18 1918. The action is before Henry J Chapman Carl K Decker Charles H Soden and James A Hovey all of Grant Montana and Jos Oken Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
James’ Rollin Scott
Grant
Montana’ 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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Jobe
State Advisory Board of
U. S. Employment Service
Limit Chibs
US 8
Welena
Eleanor Wishand
State of
Francis M. Dixon
J. Bates
Harvey Dixon
Celia EH. van Horn
John Dixon
James Whitmore
C. Owens
Ben Dixon
Evaline Dixon
J. A. Dixon
Lydia E. Fryer
R. S. Dixon
Celia Allen
C. O. Dixon
Barney* Ray
Doe O'Donnell
L. A. Dixon
R.S. Dixon
Barney Ray
Quitman Owen
Northwest
Southwest
Fred Rite
Norris, Hurd & Collins
Dilton
We Away
Rodgers & Gilbert
Plaintiff
Dillon, Mont
Jos. Oker
Conoco
Dart Hdw. & Imp
Olmsted-Stevenson Company
W. W. Trask
the Examiner
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