Thanksgiving Day Memoir From Sgt Wyatt In France
Sergt Henry C Wyatt of the 163rd Infantry writes from Montrichard France on Thanksgiving Day. He describes a grand improvised banquet in a cave with a large flag and a "2nd Montana Co D Powder River-Letter" display, with mock turtle soup turkey pie and champagne. He hopes to be home next year.
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Henry Wyatt
France
J. ‘F. Wyatt
Montrichard
New York
2Nd
Montana ‘Co. D
Henry C. Wyatt
Four Wounded In Hot Fight With A Bad Man
Four men were wounded in a five hour exchange between sheriff's officers and Sam Calun a Romanian sheepherder at Jackson on December 19 Calun a Deer Lodge parolee allegedly shot a saloon then hid in a haystack prompting a posse to surround it Deputy Frank Dunbar was shot in the thigh Albert Holmes was wounded twice and another man was shot in the mouth Calun was hit in the left foot and forehead by a glancing bullet Red Cross nurses aided by local physician treated the injured.
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France
Sam Calun
Jackson
Sheriff
Calun
Deer Lodge
Wyman
Frank Dunbar
Albert Holmes
Wisdom
Red Cross
Wranglers' Club Organized With Civic Topics
A dozen men from varied trades formed the Wranglers' club at Beaverhead Abstract offices. The constitution bans partisan politics and religious controversy while pledging free discussion of civic, historical, and literary subjects.
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Beaverhead Abstract Company
Wranglers’ Club
Americanization Duty for Employers Cited by IH in Speech
The International Harvester president endorses employer led Americanization for foreign born workers. He argues English instruction is essential for safety, citizenship, and full access to opportunities in the United States, placing primary duty on American employers.
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International Harvester Company
Tey
Anderson Arrives Home from Camp Lewis on Christmas Morning
Hugh J. Anderson returned home Christmas morning from Camp Lewis where he had been stationed for some time before discharge.
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Hugh
Anderson
Camp Lewis
Beaverhead County War Savings Stamps Surpass Goals
War Savings Stamp campaign in Beaverhead County ends with purchases totaling 153000 dollars. County chairman F A Hazelbaker notes oversubscription of 20000 dollars above the expected limit as businesses and volunteers drive sales. Many residents, including school children, contributed despite personal sacrifices.
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Beaverhead County
F. A. Hazelbaker
County School Census and Apportionment Report Issued
The county announces the school census by Miss Elizabeth Sutherland. Forty districts report 2,227 children. General fund apportioned $48,801.65 and library fund $1,194.50, totaling $49,996.15. Per capita apportionment is $22.46. The complete report follows.
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Census General “Library Fund Fund
Taab
Red Cross Domestic Relief and Community Prompted Support
The article recalls Spanish flu relief in Dillon showing the Red Cross aid at home and abroad. It highlights contributions as insurance against peacetime disasters and urges Dollar Christmas Roll Call enrollment by December 31. It notes broad national support and aims for universal membership.
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American Red Cross
Dillon
Red Cross
Bold Hold-Up Leads to Three Arrests
A sheepherder was robbed near the Kupfer drug store last Saturday night losing about twelve dollars. He was struck but cooperated, giving up the cash. Officers soon apprehended two suspects, with a third arrested the next day. Suspects named John McKnight E Cheek and Leo Smith claim ranch work near Dillon. They lured the victim to supper and a walk where the theft occurred. The victim had earlier deposited larger funds at a saloon, limiting the haul.
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Kupfer
John. McKnight
E. Cheek
Leo. Smith
Dillon
Roy Murray Forms New Automobile Company
Roy Murray of Dillon becomes manager of a new automobile firm in Butte at 49 Granite Street. The company holds Buick agency and markets GMC and Master trucks for Jefferson, Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Powell and Granite counties with Beaverhead and Madison counties served from Dillon. Murray aims to expand HQ in Butte and grow patronage across a central region.
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Butte Buick Company
Granite Street
Butte
Roy Murray
Dillon
Mr. Murray
Buick
Jefferson
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Powell
Granite Counties
Beaverhead
Madison
Murray
40000 Boys Enroll in Reserve in One Day
Forty thousand Nebraska boys enrolled in the United States Boys Working Reserve in response to a proclamation by Governor Keith Neville designating November 14 as enrollment day. Nebraska anticipates national enrollment week beginning January 20, 1919, with many thousands of African boys expected to join the reserve.
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Nebraska
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
Keith Neville
Four Year Old Starr Daughter Dies in Butte
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Starr of Butte formerly of Dillon died at the family home in Butte last Thursday of influenza. The body was brought to Dillon for burial. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Brundage chapel with Rev H G Humphrey of the M E church conducting the services. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery.
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Stanley Starr
Butte
Dillon
Dilon
Bural
Brundage Chapel
H G. Humphrey
M. E. Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Thanksgiving in Belgium From Jos Jaques in Audenarde
Letter dated November 28 1918 from Jos A Jaques of Company D 368rd Infantry American Expeditionary Force in Audenarde Belgium describes Thanksgiving away from home. He notes meals three times daily mild weather no snow yet and frequent visits from Jack Frost. The town is damaged with many buildings ruined by shells and bombs. He observes residents returning home slowly while animals haul goods on cobblestone streets and expresses longing to return to American soil, hoping spring will bring that chance.
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Turkey
Jack Frost
Brussels
Restore the Railroads Back to Private Operation
The Republican Publicity association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr. rejects McAdoo’s push for a six year extension of government control of the railroads. It argues law calls for return to private operation within 21 months after peace, warns against extended control, and urges a restored private system with sensible regulation. It condemns government ownership as a step toward ruin and insists officials refrain from politics influencing railroads.
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Washington
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
McAdoo
Congress
Coat theft at Andrus hotel ends in brief chase
A stranger entered the Andrus hotel lobby Tuesday evening and stole a lady's fur coat. Pursued by several men, the suspect slipped into the Dillon Dry Goods store and attempted to hide behind a door before vanishing.
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Andrus Hotel
Dillon “Dry Peri
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Wyatt
Wranglers' Club
F. H. Garver
Colege
Europtatt
League of Nations
Wii
NEW Automobile Company
Belgium
Jos. Jaques
Audenarde
Jos. A
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