Letter from a wounded soldier in World War I Camouflage Section
A college chum in the Camouflage Section writes from a New York area hospital after a severe shell wound. The letter details seven shell fragments, multiple wounds, bombardment of hospitals, and the nurse and stretcher bearers aiding wounded soldiers during the Allied front. The writer signs off as BILL, sending regards to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Newell
R. R. Rathbone
Camouflage Section
Co. E. F
New York
Bud
Bowie
Abie
Bochke
Mother
Ben
Bill
Blouses and Waists Arrive in Beaded Georgette Crepe
An exquisite collection of blouses arrived last week. The beaded georgette crepe pieces come in all colors and white and are described as dainty and beautiful additions to any lady's wardrobe.
Sweater Coats Offer Range Amid Wool Scarcity and High Prices
This catalog highlights a wide range of sweater coats in plain and fancy styles with various color options. It notes an unprecedented wool shortage and record high prices while promising valuable values to shoppers.
Exquisite wartime footwear offers value and style
This ad proclaims women will find supreme satisfaction and saving in wartime economy. It touts shoes as dependable in quality and style, noting rising labor and material costs make offerings unusually attractive.
Hearts of the World at Hartwig theater promises stirring wartime appeal
The Hartwig theater announces D. W. Griffiths Hearts of the World, a war romance with a moving score. The film is described as a powerful patriotic message urging citizens to meet wartime obligations. Showings on Sunday and Monday, October 20 and 21, at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m., with original music by a special orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwig Theater Management
D. W. Griffith
Hartwig Theater
Storage of Grain Storage Charges Set by Law
Helena Oct 7. Commissioner Greenfield reports the legal storage charges for elevators and grain dealers. Rates: receiving elevating insuring delivering and first 15 days storage two cents per bushel, then 0.5 cents per 15 days up to 90 days, then 0.5 cents per 20 days. flax charges differ: 3 cents per bushel for first 15 days, then the same thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Chas. D. Greenfield
Induction Rules Change for New Draft Ages
Helena reports a telegram from Provost General Crowder to Adjutant General Greenan prohibiting induction of men aged 18 to 36 and older than 36 except for students in the army training corps. The note outlines how local boards will use the master list and call registrants within the president’s immediate eligible ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
General Crowder
Adjt
Phil Greenan
Army Training Corps
Adjutant Greenan
Central Officers Training Schools
Sugar Ration Rules Highlight Canadian Limits
Bozeman Mont Oct 8 Rumors claim Canada enforces stricter sugar rules than the U S A Montana food administration explains Canadian sugar ration is 1 1 2 pounds per person per month, a half pound less than America. Hoarding carries jail and heavy fines in Canada. Manufacturers face sugar use curbs and limits on sugar in canned fruit production. Crossing the border with sugar requires a permit and violations bring penalties.
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Bozeman
Mont
Montana
Canada
Montana Food Administration
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C. GC. Thornton, Pres
Marshall Field
Dillon,qensutsene
France
Ber
Dodger
Pendleton
Tribune Book Store
Dillon, Mont
Burke
Southern Montana
Examiner Office
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