Fire Prevention Day Prompted to Aid War Efforts
Governor Stewart marks Fire Prevention Day postponed to November 2 to avoid clashing with Liberty Loan drives. Montana urges cleaning premises, inspecting chimneys and heating systems, proper ash disposal, safe thawing of pipes, and careful handling of gasoline to reduce fire losses and conserve resources for the war effort led by President Wilson. State Fire Marshal A. E. Eklund calls for school programs and public drills to safeguard property and support the nation.
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Stewart
United States
Montana
Wilson
Europe
Public Health Warns Against Influenza Cures
United States Public Health Service cautions that influenza vaccines are still experimental and there is no specific cure. Surgeons General Blue notes several vaccines are being tested and many remedies harm more than help. Emphasizes medical care, nursing, air, nutrition, water, and morale. Army camps report 1602 new cases, 396 pneumonia, 209 deaths versus prior day.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Public Health Service
Blue
The
Health Service
Get Busy
Charley L. Gant urges Mollie Kate and Lizzie to knit socks and sweaters to aid soldiers and prevent influenza. He frames it as wartime duty, urging women to work or face conscription and to keep troops warm and healthy through knitting efforts.
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Charley L. Gant
Mollie
Kate
Lizzie
Cross
Mathews Shows Strong Record for Supreme Court Bid
A correction notes Judge Mathews seeks election to the supreme court as associate justice. An ad misstated his record as 9 percent sustained. the accurate figure is 90 percent, reflecting an exceptionally good record.
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Judge Mathews
Supreme Court
Mathews
Mrs Martha Thompson and Family Thank Local Friends
The Thompson family expresses gratitude to friends for help and support during the death of their husband, father, and grandfather Thomas Thompson.
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Thomas Thompson
Martha Thompson
Montana soldiers and sailors tax exemption extended
Helena October 20 Montana soldiers and sailors are exempt from real and personal taxes until a year after the war ends Attorney General C Ford states. He notes the act passed by the special session defers tax payment and urges those at war or acting for them to file with the county treasurer to stop tax collection for that period Co C Montgomery spends a few days in Dillon from his Centennial valley ranch.
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Helena
Montana
C. Ford
Co. C. Montgomery
Centennial Valley
Notice for Publication of Homestead Entries in Montana
Several Seventeen entries list of filings for final three year proofs by homesteaders in Montana. Joseph V Marlow of Reichle and Harry Franks of Dillon among claimants, with witnesses named and dates set for final proofs in late 1918. Officials include U S Land Office Helena and Dillon clerks, with registrars and commissioners overseeing proceedings.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Joseph V. Marlow
Reichle
Whsey
Nwy
Ney
R. W
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Dillon
Elaie
F. Garrison
John T.pool
George W. Crawford
Fay Gransberg
Retchle, Montana
Oker
Register
U. S. Land
Harry Franks
F. A. Hazelbaker
United States
William Franks
Henry C. Crittenden
Nephi Hansen
Marion C. Bradley
Jos. Oker
U. 5
William A. Rawlins
Monida
Frank B. Sparrow
Lakeview
Charles M. Jones
Franklin T. Jones
Leroy G. Sperry
C. Frank Moore
U. S
William My? Harrison
Dell
Nwyney
Fred ‘Rife
Earl W. Rodgers
David EB. Farrand
Alice Harrison
William Sweeney
Dell, Montana
JOS. Oker, Register
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Dillon Bakery
A. E. Eklund
Red Cross
John
Bill
Benny
Flanders
France
Rhine
Huber Bros
Masonic Temple
Dillon, Montana
C. E. Perkins
Griffin’s Store
Burke
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